6 best compact smartphones in 2022
Miscellaneous / / April 05, 2023
They will not take up much space in your pocket and are suitable for everyday tasks, as well as entertainment.
1. iPhone 13 mini
- Display: OLED, 5.4 inches (2340 × 1080 pixels).
- CPU: Apple Bionic A15.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 12 MP, 12 MP; front - 12 MP.
- Battery: 2406 mAh.
- System: iOS 15.
The most powerful device from compact models. If you want to buy an up-to-date small-sized smartphone with high performance and good cameras, then the iPhone 13 mini will suit you. It differs from the standard mini version only in dimensions, screen size and a slightly smaller battery capacity.
Price: from 63,990 rubles.
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2. ASUS Zenfone 9
- Display: AMOLED, 5.9 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels.
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1.
- Cameras: main - 50 MP, 12 MP; front - 12 MP.
- Memory: 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB.
- Battery: 4 300 mAh.
- System: Android 12.
Fresh model from ASUS is a compact smartphone with a minimalist design. This is the largest device on the list, but it fits comfortably in the hand and fits in most pockets. The body of the gadget is protected according to the IP68 standard: the phone can withstand half an hour immersion in water to a depth of 1.5 m.
ASUS Zenfone 9 display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ technology. The filling of the device will allow you to run all modern games and other resource-demanding applications without any problems. The main camera consists of two modules, while taking high-quality photos and video. The battery can charge up to 30W. Its capacity should be enough for about 18 hours of active use.
Price: from 48,590 rubles.
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3. Cubot King Kong Mini 3
- Display: IPS, 4.5 inches (1170 × 480 pixels).
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G85.
- Memory: 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 20 MP; frontal - 5 megapixels.
- Battery: 3000 mAh.
- System: Android 12.
The body of this smartphone is made of metal and impact-resistant plastic. It is protected from dust, dirt and water splashes, but the manufacturer does not recommend completely immersing it in water. This is a good option for lovers of hiking, trips and just fortified gadgets.
King Kong Mini 3 budget model, so the filling here is unlikely to impress anyone. The Helio G85 processor and 6 GB of RAM will be enough for everyday tasks and running games at medium and low graphics quality settings. The screen size is not conducive to watching long videos. The battery capacity should be enough for one day of moderate use without recharging.
You shouldn't expect great results from the main and front cameras, but they are quite capable of taking visual notes and photos for social networks in sufficient light. For contactless payments, KingKong Mini 3 has an NFC module.
Price: 7,673 rubles.
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4. Huawei Y5p
- Display: IPS, 5.45 inches (1440 × 720 pixels).
- CPU: Mediatek Helio P22.
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 8 MP; frontal - 5 megapixels.
- Battery: 3,020 mAh
- System: Android 10.
This model is suitable for unpretentious users. Such a device can be purchased, for example, for an elderly person, or as a simple fallback in case the main powerful smartphone breaks down.
A phone with a 3,020 mAh battery can be recharged once every two days with moderate use. Huawei Y5p has two nano-SIM SIM card slots, which allows you to either use both inputs for communication, or combine one SIM card with memory card.
Price: from 4,977 rubles.
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5. ZTE Blade A31 Lite
- Display: TFT, 5 inches (960 × 480 pixels).
- CPU: Unisoc SC9832E.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 5 MP; front - 2 MP.
- Battery: 2000 mAh.
- System: Android 11 Go.
The budget device will help you stay in touch and have fun in simple games. It is unlikely that on such a screen it will be pleasant to watch videos. With a moderate load, the battery should last for a day of use.
The smartphone has a built-in quad-core processor, RAM is not enough, so many applications cannot be launched. But the built-in storage of 32 GB should be enough for a small gallery of captured photos and videos. You can also insert a memory card up to 128 GB. You can either use two SIM cards at the same time, or allocate one slot for microSD.
Price: from 4,990 rubles.
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6. Nokia C01 Plus
- Display: IPS, 5.45 inches (1440 × 720 pixels).
- CPU: Unisoc SC9863A.
- Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM.
- Cameras: main - 5 MP; frontal - 5 megapixels.
- Battery: 3000 mAh.
- System: Android 11 Go.
A compact smartphone with the most ascetic stuffing. Built-in and RAM is enough for a small set of the most important applications and a couple of games. The main purpose of this device is to help you stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues. The battery capacity will be enough for a day without recharging.
The screen here is not bad for this price. You can even play games and watch videos in low and medium quality on it. Cameras are more like a symbolic element, but with good lighting, you can still shoot things that you need to remember for some task.
The Nokia C01 Plus runs Android 11 in a lightweight Go version. It allows you to run up to four applications in the background. If more programs are running at the same time, the machine may become unstable and overheat.
Price: from 3,999 rubles.
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Please note: prices are valid at the time of publication of the article. Stores can update the cost of goods during the day.
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