Hi All,
Looking for suggestions for a small Android phone that's available in Australia.
The only priority is that it should have a good battery life.
Thanks
Suggestion for Small Android Phone
nickunj on 02/08/2023 - 17:17
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If it's not a locally sold handset, triple check VoLTE compatibility with Australian Networks.
VoLTE will be a requirement from 2024 when Australia's 3G networks get turned off.Of course there is no way to actually do that just by looking at a spec sheet cause the handling of VoLTE is so opaque! The only way is to read reviews where users explicitly state VoLTE capability.
Sony do not have VoLTE active in Australia as I understand it, so steer clear.
I'd be double checking the ASUS VoLTE support too. ASUS local availability seems to come an go.
Dimensions wise, Samsung S22 is only 2mm wider and 2mm thinner than ZenFone
https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11253&idPhone2=…
Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
18h32m battery life while in use, not idle (Tom's Guide)
This is not just good, but bestSmall Android Phone
The Asus may have great battery life but it's massive, bigger than an S23 Ultra or an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Definitely not a small phone like OP is after…
yes, I will be using it for my daughter's diabetes management. The phone needs to be in 6-meter proximity all the time to get the readings from the sensor. The phone is always with her at kinder and at home hence particularly looking for a small phone.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact.
It's old, but it is okay now (was great), and possibly cheap to buy Used.The newer devices Sony Xperia 5 (mk 1/2/3/4/5) are actually NOT available in Australia. Nor are any other new Sony devices since they pulled out of the Australian Market.
Your best bet is to look at the ASUS Zenfone 8, or ASUS Zenfone 9, or the ASUS Zenfone 10.
Check their specifications, and check prices, and go from there.Otherwise there is the fantastic Apple iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 13 Mini. There are no other "small" phones besides them. There's a few midsized phones, and a boatload of large phones. My advice is to tell you to JUST TRY and adapt yourself to carrying, using, loving a large phone… if you can, you'll get a lot more freedom and options.
I was considering Asus zenfone 9 as that's the only 5.9" phone available in australia. Could not find zenfone 10 anywhere except kogan.
The only thing is zenphone 9 and google pixel 6a or 7a has almost similar size battrey.
Pixels are slightly bigger in size 6.1".
The reason I need smaller android phone cause I've meaning to use to for my daughter's type 1 Diabetes management. The current pixel 3 is not holding up well.
On this, please check if the app you are using is tested for the device. Some medical device apps have an explicit list of devices they support. My cousin had this issue recently.
Good point thanks for sharing. Just as a fluke, I tested it on a cheap Android phone that I bought from Alibaba. It worked so I believe it should be alright. at the max, when I call support for help I may not get much help cause the phone is not in the listed phones.
If it's just additional battery life you need and you have the confidence, consider flashing the Pixel with something like Calyx OS.
It removes all of the Google stuff and battery life increases dramatically cause Google stuff continually pings out info to Google day and night.They have a great step by step guide here
https://calyxos.org/install/devices/sargo/windows/Super helpful. Thanks. I will definitely give this a go.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Check dimensions not screen size
https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11253&idPhone2=…
Samsung S22 similar to Pixel 3 in dimensions
Wait for pixel 8 in October, will be smallish 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
Don't just go by the screen size, check out the dimensions of the phone.
other responses target the expensive side of the market. Here is a phone a different sector.
Motorola Edge 30 Neo:
- 6.28" OLED 120Hz screen
- Snapdragon 695 5G
- 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage
- 64MP main camera with OIS + 13MP 120° (Ultra-wide and Macro) camera + 32MP selfie camera
- 4020mAh battery with 68W wired charging. Can charge wirelessly as well. Apparently comes with a 68w charger in the box which is rare nowadays.
All reviews have seen that it can easily survive a full day of use for any normal user (probably not someone who does heavy gaming for long periods), and the fast charging helps charge the entire battery in 45 minutes. Should be similar to a Zenfone 10.
Half price sale everywhere for $299 ($284.05 with code MC5PAUG) such as at Mobileciti but cheaper at sydneymobiles eBay for $277.95 with Plus after using the code.
Pixel 5
1) Sony Xperia 10 V
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_v-12264.php
2) Asus Zenfone 10
https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_10-12380.php
3) Sony Xperia 5 V
Small phone purists will point out these phones would all have been considered medium before the giant phone craze, but that ship has sailed.