The best compact Android phones of 2021

It is increasingly difficult to find compact and comfortable cell phones on the market to be used with one hand, or to carry in a trouser pocket. Most models go for screens closer to 7 inches than 6 inches.

If you are looking for a “small” mobile, do not miss our compilation in which we have selected the best compact models, with screens of around 6 inches, which you can currently find for sale.

Pixel 4a

We start with the Pixel 4a, which is the most compact mobile of this 2021. Its screen of 5.81 inch and its reduced frames reach dimensions of 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 millimeters with a weight of 143 grams.

the Pixel 4a offers the best Google and Android experience, with instant updates guaranteed for at least three years. It’s a mid-range with the Snapdragon 730 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Its recommended price is 389 dollars but it is currently offered in the Google Store at 339 dollars.

ASUS Zenfone 8

The ASUS Zenfone 8 is the second most compact mobile in our selection. It is a high-end mobile with a 5.9-inch screen and dimensions of 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 millimeters for a weight of 169 grams.

Inside of ASUS Zenfone 8 We find the Snapdragon 888 5G processor, 6/8/16 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB of storage. It has a dual rear camera and a dual front camera. Its recommended retail price is 699 dollars.

Huawei p40

The high-end Huawei P40 2020 also relies on a compact design thanks to its 6.1-inch screen with its dimensions of 148.9 x 71.06 x 8.5 millimeters and its weight of 175 grams.

the Huawei p40 It has the Kirin 990 5G processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of expandable storage with NMCard and a triple rear camera. Its recommended price is 499 dollars but it can be found cheaper in stores like Amazon.

Samsung galaxy s21

This year’s Samsung Galaxy S21 also offers a compact mobile thanks to its 6.2-inch screen and dimensions of 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 millimeters and its weight of 172 grams. This is Samsung’s most compact 2021 top of the range.

It has the Exynos 2100 2.9 GHz processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage, a triple rear camera and a triple front camera. Currently its price is around 750 dollars.

Samsung galaxy s20

Something cheaper you can get is the Samsung Galaxy S20. The mobile also has a 6.2-inch screen and virtually identical dimensions, 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 millimeters for a weight of 163 grams.

the Samsung galaxy s20 It has the Exynos 990 processor, 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB of expandable storage with microSD cards, a triple rear camera and a single front camera. Its current price is around 700 dollars.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

If you are looking for a compact and all-terrain mobile, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is for you. Although it has a 5.3-inch screen, its dimensions skyrocket due to the thickness of its bezels, nonetheless we are faced with a compact device measuring 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2. millimeters and weighing 172 grams.

the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 It comes with the Exynos 850 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a single 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. Its price is around 240 dollars.

Samsung galaxy a41

The Samsung Galaxy A41, launched last year, is the company’s most compact mid-range. It has a 6.1 inch screen and dimensions of 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 millimeters and a weight of 152 grams.

This mid-range features the MediaTek Helio P65 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage expandable via microSD cards and a triple rear camera. Its price is around 260 dollars.

Sony Xperia 10 III

The Sony Xperia 10 III offers us a compact ‘high-end medium’ thanks to its 6.1 inch and its dimensions of 154 x 68 x 8.3 millimeters for a weight of 169 grams.

the Sony Xperia 10 III It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It has a triple rear camera and a single front camera. Its recommended price is 429 dollars.

Sony Xperia 5 II

Until the new Sony Xperia 5 III goes on sale in a few weeks in Europe, we have to be content with the Sony Xperia 5 II, also 6.1 inches and with dimensions of 158 x 68 x 8 millimeters and 63 grams of weight.

the Xperia 5 II As of 2020, it has the Snapdragon 865 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB + microSD storage and a triple rear camera. Its official selling price is 899 dollars but currently it can be purchased at a reduced price of around 700 dollars.