Compact Phones

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Phones are too big. We've come to accept that 6" phones are normal, and we're mis-sized. But just a few years ago, people hated big phones. We complained that they were uncomfortable to hold, didn't fit in our pockets, and that these phones were "clumsily oversized." Now big phones are all you can buy. Why? Did everyone's hands and pockets get magically bigger? Are phones big because manufacturers want us to drop them?

Whatever the reason, we know what we want: We want small phones!

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submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I like it so far, although it does have some quirks. I find that I tend to ignore the bottom half and just hold the top bit like I would hold a normal phone. Not super fast, but it goes easily in my pocket, and now I have the nickname "Flip phone".

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Does it work in the US? Specifically with Verizon?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It will not work on Verizon, no. I am using it on Bell Canada, which has a lot of bands in common with T-Mobile, but the cell bands it has and what Verizon has are basically totally different. Looks like you may get a bit of 2G coverage, but oof. I can't say for certain, as I haven't done a radio test, but I wouldn't bet on it. Next time I'm across the border, I'll check though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

When I was in Japan last February I considered getting something like this. I just couldn't get enough info. I'll keep looking. You've renewed my interest.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

It's funny, the screen is just edging on "too small to use", but not quite. I had a Unihertz Jelly 2, and it was "a tiny bit too small to use." Also, it's stupid wifi stupid cut out all the stupid time. I'd be doing something and then realize I was on data and not wifi while I was sitting in the same room as my router!