There are many phones in the smartphone world and they all have different features. While phones with screens larger than 5 inches were considered gigantic until 10 years ago, we can say that phones with 5.7-inch screens are now standard. While some people adore small phones, phone makers are starting to make fewer and fewer phones with small displays. For instance, Apple released the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini and then shelved the Mini iPhone with the iPhone 14 series.

The biggest reason for this is actually related to the change in how people use their phones. People used to make voice calls a lot before the introduction of smartphones, but now most people prefer texting. Because the keyboard letters are larger on phones with big screens, users do not have trouble typing on them.

Even though big screens have some advantages, it’s important to note that those with small hands might not find it comfortable to use a large-screen phone and Samsung on the other hand continues to still make compact phones. Galaxy S21, S22, S23, and S24, for instance, feature comparatively smaller screens that measure 6.1 or 6.2 inches.

OnePlus’ upcoming compact phone

DCS published a post on Weibo revealing that OnePlus is also preparing to launch a phone with a small screen. It’s crucial to remember that this is preliminary information as of right now, as the model name, features, and release date of the phone are all unknown. In the upcoming months, OnePlus may release a phone with a small screen.

The compact phones were forgotten for a long time and this is a good news as companies try to bring them back. Xiaomi 13 model is a compact phone that features a 6.36-inch screen. In line with this, Xiaomi 14 made use of the same screen size and, despite being a tiny phone, produced a crisp image with a pixel density of 460 ppi. OnePlus should hit the market with a competitive offering against Xiaomi.

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