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When it comes to smartphones, the display size has increased significantly over the last few years. It has become hard to get a small display phone as a result, with only a few companies rarely launching a small phone. Big displays make sense when you want to watch videos, but some might find them difficult to use. However, if you are looking for a smartphone with a small-size display, we have curated a list of the best smartphones in India that you can buy in 2022.
How we do our research
Our ranking criteria
We consider each smartphone’s features, including specifications, budget, display out, screen size, ergonomics, battery life, storage space, camera quality and client review, also, most of the listed devices are reviewed by our team members.
Things to look for while buying
Build quality
Usually, the handsets are made of metal and plastic. There are even some phones that have glass-coated panels, but those are very limited. If you are one of those prone to dropping your smartphone, it's advisable to go for a metal or a plastic built handset.
Chipset
If you are a heavy user who needs to edit images, play heavy games, stream videos or often uses apps in split-screen mode, then smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 or Snapdragon 820/821 are worth considering. If you are a light user then you can go for MediaTek processors.
Camera
Remember, having a higher number of megapixels is not enough. Several other specifications such as camera aperture, ISO levels, pixel size, autofocus and more are essential. The higher number of pixels means that the size of the image is bigger, which becomes sharper when seen on a small screen. If you are a photographer enthusiast then go for a 12 or 16MP sensor which shoots well in low lights. If you are a casual shooter then you can go with an 8MP or 12MP camera.
Battery
The battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use the smartphones. If you are a heavy user and, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least a 3500mAh battery or above. If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3000mAh battery would be good enough for a day. Today, there are also headsets available with 4000 to 5000 mAh battery power.
The Apple’s iPhone 13 Mini is a small phone which has high-end specifications. It features a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display along with 12MP primary camera and a durable design with a ceramic shield to prevent scratches. The iPhone 13 Mini uses A15 Bionic chip to give a seamless performance. Besides this, it also supports Night mode and 4K Dolby Vision HDR recording.
The iPhone SE is another affordable addition to our list. It also runs on an A15 Bionic chip and has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display. Coming to the optics department, it has a 12MP primary camera that supports portrait mode and 4K video recording up to 60fps. For selfies, it has a 7MP camera with Smart HDR 4, portrait mode, and 1080p video recording.
The Google Pixel 5 has a 6-inch of display with a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz. Under the hood, it packs a Snapdragon 765G chipset which is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.Coming to optics, Pixel 5 sports dual-lens, 12.2MP main and 16MP ultra-wide. If you are a fan of photography then Google’s Pixel 5 can shine out in your hand.
With its 5.81-inch display, the Pixel 4a is a rival to the iPhone mini-series. It is equipped with a 12 MP dual-pixel rear camera with features like Live HDR+, Night Sight, and Portrait Mode. Under the hood, the device packs a Snapdragon 730G chipset which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.Lastly, the device features an Adaptive battery which learns from your daily usage and lasts battery up to 24 hours.
The device features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD HD display. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. The phone packs 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. As for the software, the device runs Android 11. In terms of the optics, it features a single 5MP camera at the rear, while at the front the handset sports a 2MP selfie camera.
