Best Small Phones (2026)
Truly compact phones are an endangered species, but a handful of 2026 models still fit comfortably in one hand without sacrificing camera quality or performance. Whether you measure 'small' as under 6 inches or just under 6.2, these are the phones we recommend if you're tired of devices that need two hands to use. Every pick is a flagship-class experience in a smaller body.
#1 · AppleApple iPhone 16
$799· 2024- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Compact and lightweight design
#2 · AppleApple iPhone 16 Pro
$999· 2024- Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- 5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
#3 · SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25
$800· 2025- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
Compare: Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Google Pixel 9
#4 · GoogleGoogle Pixel 9
$799· 2024- Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- Seven years of OS updates
- Premium flat-edge design
#5 · SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
$1,100· 2024- Larger 4000 mAh battery for a Flip model
- 12 GB RAM upgrade for Galaxy AI
- New 50 MP main camera sensor