With every passing year, phones get taller. There was a time when smaller phones were everywhere and while we are not against large displays, it’s good to have variety in the market. Xiaomi, one of the top phone manufacturers, offers a range of devices, from affordable to premium. But it’s worth noting that most of its phones tend to be on the larger side, and it doesn’t seem like that will change anytime soon. In fact, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, recently shared some insight into why the company isn’t looking to make smaller and more compact phones.
The demand for small phones is very less in the current market: Lei Jun
Replying to a Weibo user asking if the company can make small and compact phones, Lei Jun said that the Xiaomi 13 is already a very good option, with exactly the same width as the iPhone 14, offering a balance between screen size and in-hand feel. The executive isn’t wrong as we noted in our review that the Xiaomi 13 actually feels great to hold.
Further, Lei Jun explained why Xiaomi can’t produce compact phones in simple terms. He said that the number of people who want smaller phones is not enough, and so the sales volume wouldn’t justify the expenses incurred in developing a flagship mobile phone. Additionally, making the phone smaller would affect its battery life and camera capabilities.
The market for compact phones is indeed shrinking. What used to be a norm earlier, has now become a rarity. There are a few options still available in the market, like the iPhone mini line but that won’t be renewed further. In the Android world, you get the Galaxy S23, Asus Zenfone 8, and a bunch of other decent options.
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