I just got the pixel 8a, because I wanted a small phone and it was the only one I could find that was available at a reasonable price. Happy with it so far! Not installed Graphene but the possibility definitely influenced my desire for a pixel. If Google ruins android, nice to know there's an alternative. Other big plus is wireless charging, it's my first handset to feature it and my last three phones have each needed replaced in under two years due to problems with the usb C port.
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Pixel then put GrapheneOS on it
Smartphones I've looked at:
- Sony Xperia lineup
You might wanna know about this shit Sony recently did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqPfM6lxv90
https://phonedb.net/ has a database of smartphones that you can filter by various criteria. Among these are height and width.
Searching for smartphones released in 2023 or later with a maximum width of 68mm and a maximum height of 145mm yields only Asus Zenphone 10 variants, which you've already said that you have ruled out. I'd add that I personally am not a fan of Asus's "years of support" number
if they'd crank that up, some of their (larger) phones would go to the top of my list. That may or may not matter for you.
If you go up to a width of 75mm, the Samsung Galaxy S23 enters the picture. That has a 5.9" screen. I haven't used it, so can't personally recommend it.
EDIT: Another option might be going at this from a different way. If the issue is that your hand is too small to wrap around the thing comfortably, might be options to add a different grip.
kagis
Looks like there are some people who make gizmos aimed at this, changing how the phone is held:
Get an old iPhone 13 mini
One of the best small phones still available.
No suggestions but an opinion on the Sony Xperia line. If size is the most important factor keep in mind that the "long" aspect ratio makes it awkward to hold for its size and may have more trouble fitting into pockets than other small phones. If you don't mind the lack of sd/headphone jack a Pixel is probably better.
Oof, sadly these are maybe the only decent phones keeping an SD card and headphone jack. Not sure what else to get for my next phone.
I used Xperias for years going back to the original Z compact, Only reason I switched was a really good Pixel deal.
I have an 8 now and have used Xperias: Would recommend.
Check out buying used or refurbished phones off swappa.com or ebay.com if nothing is in stock.
I have the Pixel 9 Pro, fits great in my hand.
My little finger is the same size as my wife's index finger. Not all phones for in one hand.
Ah damn, I misread the title. Under 6.2". Mine is 6.4", so that's a no-go then. 🚫
I've used nothing but Pixels since the first one launched. Don't see me changing anytime soon.
A happy user of Zenfone 10 is here
Just an FYI - your phone is physically bigger than most current 6.3” screen phones like the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro. The S25 is significantly smaller too.