One problem of big phones, that foldables do not solve, is single handed operation. Users with small hands might actually prefer smaller screens, not just smaller phones.
sorry but I'll never go back to tiny phones again honestly didnt care for cell phones until they became big I use my phone for maps and reading so a bigger screen was awesome plus I love to watch shows on my phone while in bed or at work a small phone for me would be useless
I had a Redmi 4x for my high school. My galaxy note 9 is great, don't get me wrong, but I miss the small and lightweight 4x dearly even thought I won't go back to it.
They need to bring them back! I've pretty much had smaller units throughout most of my smartphone history, with my latest, an S10e, replacing a standard S7 (same size hardware, except the actual screen itself and bezels/chins)... I love having all that power in a small wonder, and really HATE a handset I can't slip into a standard pocket, completely out of view, even though I use a thick case and screen protector...
Will never happen because Android OEMs focused way too much on stupid specs. And they can't fit those into a small form factor. That's the problem when all you do is advertising huge 4000+ mAh batteries, 27 main cameras and so on.
@@kshayarsha5450 most people who use android only care about the numbers and that mean bigger screen, my relatives were shocked when they got a hold of my pixel 3 saying "this phone is so comfortable to hold", plus pixel 3 is pretty light
@@kshayarsha5450 Because they need to be big to fit all the useless stuff they're advertising all the time. Apple is way smarter at this point by not advertising the raw battery size and don't include useless cameras so they have more on paper.
Ah a sponsor spot that I have person experience with! I've been using rhinoshield bumpers for the better part of 5 years now, along side my Spigen clear cases (to show off my pretty phones) and I can say their drop test rating is not only accurate, but also way undersold. I used to baseball pitch my HTC 10 at concrete in a rhinoshield bumper, and NOTHING HAPPENED to the phone. I cannot recommend these cases, and this sponsor enough. If you're reading this, it's not marketing jargon the rhinoshield IS that good
After using a small phone for a while (like during a repair of my phone) its always such a relief getting my big screen back. Everything is cramped on small screens and having big hands there is just no reason not to go for a big phone. Ever since the first Galaxy Note this has been true for me.
Ah, small phones, still using my 1st gen iPhone SE. But that aside loving your video as always. The excitement waiting on your video is the same as me waiting for new episode of my fav show every week.
MrMobile: "Foldable phones might encourage you to use the phone less due to the additional step of having to flip open the phone" Me: Specifically uses the phone more just so I can flip it open and closed more
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10e since august 2019, and I totally agree with those problems. While the screen still looks superb, it's just not big enough for hours of media consumption, and the battery can't give me nearly a full day of intensive usage without crippling the phone's performance with battery saving meassures. I still love it though, and I'm planning on using it for long time.
I really like my Pixel 4a it's small-ish. Roughly the same dimensions as my old LG G6 which was my favorite phone. One nice thing about small phones is adding a case doesn't make them unwieldy.
I've always favored small/compact phones. The one I have now is a modest LG Leon LTE I bought in 2015. It fulfills my needs! I keep my phone's downloads to a necessary minimum with the exception of Discord and security apps. I also clear the cache of other apps every now and then, while rarely ever turning the brightness up past 20-40%. I keep its look fresh by getting a new case for it every few years. The only cons I can think of is the B- camera lens and it's tendency to heat up after browsing for a while. Otherwise, I love my phone. Reliable, functional and familiar.
Actually after completing my internship I have started appreciating the perks of a small phone , i mean running around it's easier to check notification's and overall easier to use with one hand ✌️
Damn that intro moderation shot looks so damn sweet & fresh - so many colors :D I love it Your videos often feel like a fresh ice cooled juice after a hot day outside ⛱️☀️
Classy, elegant, and responsible. No…not small phones, but the quality of MrMobile’s content. Thank you for always staying true to form. Side note….I miss the old Captain2Phones handle 😎
I have an iPhone 12 mini and I purchased it soley because I wanted manufacturers to start making smaller phones and Apple did an amazing job with that so I switched over from android but after hearing that it only sold 6% of the iPhone lineup goes to show people don’t really want a compact version of a big phone so if Motorola or Samsung can make a foldable clamshell phone more affordable I think that would be the perfect solution for small phones because the mini was also really compelling to buy it was the cheapest iPhone of all the new ones
I just ruined my Huawei p20 by being an idiot and forgetting it in my pocket and into the washing machine. I was just done with the 2-year payment 4 days ago, so now I had to buy a big-ass brick phone since I could not find a smaller one that was not overpriced or worse in specs. The p20 was not really a small phone, but it was perfectly sized for me.
I really like this kind of 'commentary on the state of mobile tech.' I can only speak for myself but I would love for this to be a series. There's so much to cover!!
I'd like a small phone as a daily driver to use for phonecalls or texting, but when it comes to gaming or watching videos, well, that's the reason i own an iPhone 7 Plus and a Galaxy Note 9
Well well well! Probably the first sensible video about modern-day clamshells that I've come across! OK I'm no-way ready to engage personally in these things, at the moment anyway, but I'll keep an ear to your presentations of the future iterations that come our way. Added to that is MrMobile's presentation and delivery which sets him above everyone else. What a joy to watch. Keep it up!!!
I agree 100%! Every samsung phone seems the same, but the z flip, to me, is truly innovative and I absolutely love the form factor... I can't tell you how many times my note 20 ultra has fallen out of my pocket or how straining it gets during long engaging phone calls!
The thing that Sony did that Apple didn't is make their compact phones thicker so that they could still fit pretty much everything inside. The Compact phones were so chunky and adorable. I would love a modern Sony phone that's sub 6" since I use the XZ1 and don't need a much bigger screen. So I guess I'll have to settle for the 5 mkII, though at the same time it has more than other phones so it's not really a settlement. :P
I beg to differ with the pocket size assertion and think a phone that is "one-handable" is what drives many to small phones. Great presentation Michael.
To be honest, Apple deserves some credit for keeping the smallish phones alive. The X, XS and 11 Pro are pretty pocketable, not to mention the SE 2020 and Mini. Samsung and Huawei also made an effort with the S10e and P40 models. I would have already jumped on the 12 Mini if it wasn't such a massive downgrade in the camera department from my P30 Pro...
Alright I have some theories as to why the iPhone 12 Mini failed: 1. Poor pricing Let's admit it, the price that it came at, was disappointing, to say the least. Maybe a $100-200 lower would mean a very different story 2. Existence of the iPhone SE 2020 The 12 Mini is aimed at those wanting with smaller phones.But you know what is the largest problem with that? There already existed a cheaper alternative to that, from Apple itself, the SE launch the same year.
I'm sure the iPhone Mini and others won't be around for too many generations, so my plan is to get a 12s Mini in the fall and keep that until I find a clamshell in a few years.
I´d love me one of those clamshells... if not for their stated weaknesses. That´s why I got a Unihertz Atom L last week, four-inch screen, big battery and water/shock protected. Even the half-inch thickness is fine with me, hate those ultraslim phones you can´t get a grip on without pressing something you didn´t want to. Found a weakness: Wifi seems to be interfering with Bluetooth. Hoping for an upgrade.
OMG. He mentioned one of my most favorite phones I´ve ever owned myself: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. I absolutely loved that smartphone! Feels like a decade ago.
I like big and small phones. I have the iphone 12 mini which is by far, the best Iphone I ever had, compared to my Iphone XS. And I also have the Galaxy note 10 Plus, an amazing phone. Love both my phones! Have the best of both worlds.
I'm personally trying to get my hands on a razr 5g so bad. I'm with iPhone now (I have the 11) and I'm just over it, I miss my androids. I'd love to pair the razr with an oppo watch possibly too. I'm loving the new tech we're seeing. I can't wait for what's to come.
Foldable phones don't fix the issues of reaching top areas on the screen with one hand without moving the hand/sliding the phone down, though surely that can be (in some cases has been) changed through UX design.
Coming from an LG G6 to the ROG Phone 2, I can never really go back to smaller phones. Yes, my ROG Phone 2 is a lot bigger and heavier, there are some ergonomic issues and yes! I have problems putting it in my pocket and sitting. But all of those are something I'm willing to take for the bigger real estate. I can never go back to smaller phones
I was hoping for an quick review or mention of the reboot Palm PVG100....... Also I think the reason why the iPhone 12 Mini isn't Apple's best seller is simply the lack of an gold color option. My dad brought the 12 Pro because of that but he did mentioned he want to downsize because his Plus is cumbersome to use one handed.
I was hoping the Pantech C300 would make a cameo in this video! I thought it was so cool how tiny and pocketable that thing was back in the day. Definitely a phone I'd love to see over on your "When phones were fun" series!
You might not agree with this, but for me (a former owner of 2 Sony Compacts) my current Galaxy Fold1 is a better small phone than the Sony, It's narrow when closed and the screen is small enough to be used with one hand it's little bit heavy but I got adjust to it after 1 week
That matte black Galaxy Z Flip 5G looks amazing! 100% would pay the extra money just for the better colours. Maybe not the best financial decision? 🤷♂️
Small phones are for the average consumer who updates when their phone screen stops working. We will see a peak up on the sales on the mini in the second quarter of this year like we do every year. We saw it with the 11 we will see it here too.
As someone who likes small phones, I feel like a folding phone defeats the purpose of why I use one. Of course I don't have any experience using something like the Z Flip, but the usability of phones with larger screens isn't that great if you want to one hand it. Nearly everyone I let hold my iphone 12 mini has seriously considered it as their next phone and a few actually went through with it and they love it. Pocket space hasn't really been a thing people have been talking to me about regarding small phones, it's just the raw usability for everything besides videos.
I remember the time when I got myself a second-hand Huawei Ascend P6 with the "gigantic" 4.7" screen and some of my workmates joked that I had bought a TV-set. Truth be told, the 4.7" display was huge in comparison to the displays of the iPhone 4S and the 5. Now, the Ascend P6 seems completely tiny compared to the slabs we can buy today. But the new "flip" phones are not the new small phones. They are too expensive, too complicated, too high-maintenance and too fragile.
I always wanted a small phone but I never got one. I don't take pictures on my phone except for the very very occasional snaps of documents and a single camera with 5MP capacity is more than enough for that. I also don't use the phone screen for extensive media consumption so a small screen won't bother me. The only thing that's stopping me is the battery. 20 out of 30 days I'm in my office and have the luxury of charging my phone anytime I want but the rest of the days I'm out in the field and not having enough juice will hinder my workflow.
I disagree with the "need" for a large screen, im a guy, 6'2, so not small and i can reach the edges of the larger screens. But ive been a LG G5 user up until recently as i need to do a screen repair after 5 years. And my back up here is also an older phone with a similar 5.5" inch screen of the time. I think your iphone 5 size is too small. But that 2015 size was perfect imo. Ill mention at the end here, i really want a new Razr. But, once i can be sure of the reliability for a thousand or more dollars. I used my g5 without a case for 5 years.
Absolutely agreed with the main argument! I had a ZFlip for 6 months and I just couldn't take with the bad speaker sound quality, mediocre cameras and the cris witch came more evident with further usage... That's why I am back to a slab big o'phone paired with an amazing iPhone 12 Mini (2020's best phone I think...tough it almost could be the ZFlip)! Loved the video concept, keep it on!
iPhone 12 mini is by far the best iPhone... The form factor... the accessibility... The ease to pockets is just muahhhh... It's more of a lifestyle device for ppl who travel for work and want things compact... Sad to see such a low demand... I've been using it for abt a month and it's a delight in every sense... It's everything I asked for...
I got the Razr 5g (partially because a trade-in brought the price down to $700) and I love it. It's not perfect, but it's definitely a phone I'll be happy using for the next two years, and having it in my hands makes even more excited to see how they improve on it.
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One problem of big phones, that foldables do not solve, is single handed operation. Users with small hands might actually prefer smaller screens, not just smaller phones.
I have above average sized hands and prefer smaller phones like the 12 mini, even the original SE .
You're too small of a minority.
@@wlonsdale1 yes but that dosen't mean he should be discriminated
sorry but I'll never go back to tiny phones again honestly didnt care for cell phones until they became big I use my phone for maps and reading so a bigger screen was awesome plus I love to watch shows on my phone while in bed or at work a small phone for me would be useless
@@wlonsdale1 No he isnt. Everyone complains about how big their phones are. Its the loud minority who pretends everyone loves them tablet sized
This guys somehow remind me of Tony Stark, especially his look and voice
The irony is, Robert Downey Jr is really bad with tech irl
I've always thought the same way ever since I was 12
1st time I saw he’s video I thought… i heard that voice before, but I don’t remember where. And you reminded me lol
True
First time i ever watched one one of his videos, it was in an auto-play queue and i thought he was LGR at first
it's interesting to have a phone that can fit in your hand
It fits in your hand - JacksFilms
That’s why I’m interested with the iPhone SE
check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...
@@phonefnatic4294 advertising in the comments makes you look bad and everybody hates them. Stop wasting your time.
@@GanDtech "....and it costs $400" -Johnsfilms
Man, if only he knew....
OMGOSH MICHEAL!!!! Just seeing this
Can’t believe u included me in this
You’re the best and I appreciate you so much
This video was excellent
This guy looks like he's straight outta 80s 90s 2000s simultaneously
I'd have to agree, he also acts like it too
His look is very early 00s his voice is like those 90s tech news guys and the 80s not quite sure but maybe his choice of music is very 80s lol
He was born in 1983, so he is elder than many other reviewers
Fun Fact: He’s here from the future.
And also straight out of 2030
We really need more phones with screens between 5,5" and 6". Cant use my 6,3" phone with one hand.
Is there any mid range phone with
I had a Redmi 4x for my high school. My galaxy note 9 is great, don't get me wrong, but I miss the small and lightweight 4x dearly even thought I won't go back to it.
i still use an iphone 7 with a 4.7” display. get on my level nerds gg rekt m8 🔥🔞🍆
@@kaphizmey6229 bruh are you flexing using a 6 year old phone just get a 13 mini
@@DecidiousGreens i was very clearly joking, in fact i got myself a regular 13 over the summer. you must not understand sarcasm very well, sweetie
Mr. Mobile video essays are something I never knew I wanted, and that too on the small phone craze?! We're all kids in the candy shop tonight bois!
@@CarTM lol, look up Michael Fisher's wiki and look when he started making these Vs Mr "Boss?"
Mr. Mobile is way more experienced
Watching this on my XZ1 Compact, I love this phone, still got lot of support in xda..
They need to bring them back! I've pretty much had smaller units throughout most of my smartphone history, with my latest, an S10e, replacing a standard S7 (same size hardware, except the actual screen itself and bezels/chins)... I love having all that power in a small wonder, and really HATE a handset I can't slip into a standard pocket, completely out of view, even though I use a thick case and screen protector...
Always been a small phone supporter (and proud owner of Xperia compacts). Big phones look dumb in people’s pockets.
and hands
And frustrating to use with one hand
Haha right? They look especially awkward in skinny jeans
Me too such boring large phones
I like them for videos
The production of the video is neat, Mr Stark. :D
Michael but we love the small phones, I still wait for a similar 12 mini from android producers
Yes bro. I don't why android phone makers have addiction with big size phones. Crazy.
Will never happen because Android OEMs focused way too much on stupid specs. And they can't fit those into a small form factor. That's the problem when all you do is advertising huge 4000+ mAh batteries, 27 main cameras and so on.
@@kshayarsha5450 most people who use android only care about the numbers and that mean bigger screen, my relatives were shocked when they got a hold of my pixel 3 saying "this phone is so comfortable to hold", plus pixel 3 is pretty light
@@kshayarsha5450 Because they need to be big to fit all the useless stuff they're advertising all the time. Apple is way smarter at this point by not advertising the raw battery size and don't include useless cameras so they have more on paper.
@@kshayarsha5450 yah th bes I've seen is from Google with the 4a which is a brilliant bang for the buck phone
Michael mentions the Sony Compact series
Me: yes, nostalgia trip, here we go again
Ah a sponsor spot that I have person experience with!
I've been using rhinoshield bumpers for the better part of 5 years now, along side my Spigen clear cases (to show off my pretty phones) and I can say their drop test rating is not only accurate, but also way undersold.
I used to baseball pitch my HTC 10 at concrete in a rhinoshield bumper, and NOTHING HAPPENED to the phone. I cannot recommend these cases, and this sponsor enough.
If you're reading this, it's not marketing jargon the rhinoshield IS that good
After using a small phone for a while (like during a repair of my phone) its always such a relief getting my big screen back. Everything is cramped on small screens and having big hands there is just no reason not to go for a big phone. Ever since the first Galaxy Note this has been true for me.
Ah, small phones, still using my 1st gen iPhone SE. But that aside loving your video as always. The excitement waiting on your video is the same as me waiting for new episode of my fav show every week.
same! Im using the 1st gen SE and Im still waiting for a same sized android phone...
Same here, I'll wait for Iphone 12 Mini to go cheaper (probably after 13 launch) to replace it.
The way he folds those phones makes me jealous. I want to fold those phones, too! It looks (and sounds) so fun! XD
“Which phone is yours?” “It’s the one that says badass MF on the back!”
I can't believe he didn't reply to that?!
Cringe
This channel is criminally underrated. Should have hit a million subscribers several years ago.
impressive dent to the wood trim at 5:35
MrMobile: "Foldable phones might encourage you to use the phone less due to the additional step of having to flip open the phone"
Me: Specifically uses the phone more just so I can flip it open and closed more
lol, same tbh
check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10e since august 2019, and I totally agree with those problems. While the screen still looks superb, it's just not big enough for hours of media consumption, and the battery can't give me nearly a full day of intensive usage without crippling the phone's performance with battery saving meassures. I still love it though, and I'm planning on using it for long time.
I really like my Pixel 4a it's small-ish. Roughly the same dimensions as my old LG G6 which was my favorite phone. One nice thing about small phones is adding a case doesn't make them unwieldy.
Watching this on my s10e and one of my favorite things about it is its size!
I've always favored small/compact phones. The one I have now is a modest LG Leon LTE I bought in 2015. It fulfills my needs! I keep my phone's downloads to a necessary minimum with the exception of Discord and security apps. I also clear the cache of other apps every now and then, while rarely ever turning the brightness up past 20-40%. I keep its look fresh by getting a new case for it every few years. The only cons I can think of is the B- camera lens and it's tendency to heat up after browsing for a while. Otherwise, I love my phone. Reliable, functional and familiar.
Actually after completing my internship I have started appreciating the perks of a small phone , i mean running around it's easier to check notification's and overall easier to use with one hand ✌️
Whats that app besides the phone app icon?
RIP my Z1 Compact and TrackID :(
What I need is a 5" medium-spec smartphone but even 5" phones are hard to find
Pristine presentation as per normal, interesting and high quality content , I expect nothing less from Mr Mobile!
Damn that intro moderation shot looks so damn sweet & fresh - so many colors :D I love it
Your videos often feel like a fresh ice cooled juice after a hot day outside ⛱️☀️
I agree. Once they solve the crease problem, these would be the type of phone to pick.
Classy, elegant, and responsible. No…not small phones, but the quality of MrMobile’s content. Thank you for always staying true to form. Side note….I miss the old Captain2Phones handle 😎
The way you said "old world" made it seem like your were talking from some dystopian Bladerunner-like future lol
I have an iPhone 12 mini and I purchased it soley because I wanted manufacturers to start making smaller phones and Apple did an amazing job with that so I switched over from android but after hearing that it only sold 6% of the iPhone lineup goes to show people don’t really want a compact version of a big phone so if Motorola or Samsung can make a foldable clamshell phone more affordable I think that would be the perfect solution for small phones because the mini was also really compelling to buy it was the cheapest iPhone of all the new ones
I just ruined my Huawei p20 by being an idiot and forgetting it in my pocket and into the washing machine. I was just done with the 2-year payment 4 days ago, so now I had to buy a big-ass brick phone since I could not find a smaller one that was not overpriced or worse in specs. The p20 was not really a small phone, but it was perfectly sized for me.
I just got a second hand XZ1 compact for $70. Phone lasts for 2 days, has 3.5mm jack bluetooth 5.0 etc etc. Pretty damn happy with it
Am using one myself. I think the only thing holding it back is Andriod, and the dead support it's given by Sony.
I really like this kind of 'commentary on the state of mobile tech.' I can only speak for myself but I would love for this to be a series. There's so much to cover!!
Does David (3:56) have an iPhone 12 mini? I need to say that this Rhinoshield Crashguard NX + Apple Leather Wallet setup looks clean 😄.
i have suggestion to you. Can you make video about Nokia Communicator 9500? and can you make overview about smallest phones from old times?
HTC Wildfore''S'' was perfect ! !
I'd like a small phone as a daily driver to use for phonecalls or texting, but when it comes to gaming or watching videos, well, that's the reason i own an iPhone 7 Plus and a Galaxy Note 9
"Small battery doesn't last as long" meanwhile my xz1 compact lasted two days under moderate usage
I just saw a light phone ad on Instagram and my friends and I have been goofing on them since yesterday
Well well well! Probably the first sensible video about modern-day clamshells that I've come across! OK I'm no-way ready to engage personally in these things, at the moment anyway, but I'll keep an ear to your presentations of the future iterations that come our way.
Added to that is MrMobile's presentation and delivery which sets him above everyone else. What a joy to watch. Keep it up!!!
I agree 100%! Every samsung phone seems the same, but the z flip, to me, is truly innovative and I absolutely love the form factor... I can't tell you how many times my note 20 ultra has fallen out of my pocket or how straining it gets during long engaging phone calls!
The thing that Sony did that Apple didn't is make their compact phones thicker so that they could still fit pretty much everything inside. The Compact phones were so chunky and adorable. I would love a modern Sony phone that's sub 6" since I use the XZ1 and don't need a much bigger screen. So I guess I'll have to settle for the 5 mkII, though at the same time it has more than other phones so it's not really a settlement. :P
I beg to differ with the pocket size assertion and think a phone that is "one-handable" is what drives many to small phones. Great presentation Michael.
Never ever have I thought "oh no, my huawei p30 pro is to big, give me something smaller"
If I could I'd get a bigger phone.
To be honest, Apple deserves some credit for keeping the smallish phones alive. The X, XS and 11 Pro are pretty pocketable, not to mention the SE 2020 and Mini. Samsung and Huawei also made an effort with the S10e and P40 models.
I would have already jumped on the 12 Mini if it wasn't such a massive downgrade in the camera department from my P30 Pro...
Alright I have some theories as to why the iPhone 12 Mini failed:
1. Poor pricing
Let's admit it, the price that it came at, was disappointing, to say the least. Maybe a $100-200 lower would mean a very different story
2. Existence of the iPhone SE 2020
The 12 Mini is aimed at those wanting with smaller phones.But you know what is the largest problem with that? There already existed a cheaper alternative to that, from Apple itself, the SE launch the same year.
Can you please do a hairstyle tutorial?
Small Phones were dead until Asus recently released Zenfone 8. That 5.9 inch is a beast. I hope it sells well.
I'm sure the iPhone Mini and others won't be around for too many generations, so my plan is to get a 12s Mini in the fall and keep that until I find a clamshell in a few years.
Omg the sponsor message. I keep rewinding to watch you fake flail your arms dropping the phone. 😂😂😂😂😂
I´d love me one of those clamshells... if not for their stated weaknesses. That´s why I got a Unihertz Atom L last week, four-inch screen, big battery and water/shock protected. Even the half-inch thickness is fine with me, hate those ultraslim phones you can´t get a grip on without pressing something you didn´t want to.
Found a weakness: Wifi seems to be interfering with Bluetooth. Hoping for an upgrade.
thats a good way to add your sponsors in your video. i didn't even notice haha good one sir
OMG. He mentioned one of my most favorite phones I´ve ever owned myself: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. I absolutely loved that smartphone! Feels like a decade ago.
Clamshells that have a big screen are equally un-one-handable as big slabs. I remain unconvinced
I don't miss small phones.. I have a Z Flip thanks to Mr Mobile's reviews on foldables.
I like big and small phones. I have the iphone 12 mini which is by far, the best Iphone I ever had, compared to my Iphone XS. And I also have the Galaxy note 10 Plus, an amazing phone. Love both my phones! Have the best of both worlds.
I'm personally trying to get my hands on a razr 5g so bad. I'm with iPhone now (I have the 11) and I'm just over it, I miss my androids. I'd love to pair the razr with an oppo watch possibly too. I'm loving the new tech we're seeing. I can't wait for what's to come.
Absolutely love to see these kind of videos! Always in for more goodness!😊👍🙏🏻
Foldable phones don't fix the issues of reaching top areas on the screen with one hand without moving the hand/sliding the phone down, though surely that can be (in some cases has been) changed through UX design.
Coming from an LG G6 to the ROG Phone 2, I can never really go back to smaller phones. Yes, my ROG Phone 2 is a lot bigger and heavier, there are some ergonomic issues and yes! I have problems putting it in my pocket and sitting. But all of those are something I'm willing to take for the bigger real estate. I can never go back to smaller phones
Watching on my 12 Mini 👌🏻☺️
I agree. Clam design, all things equal, is superior. I miss the days phones didn’t need a case. And pocketability is always premium.
I love my iPhone mini, and never had a problem with the battery life either
I haven’t wanted a phone as bad as I want the razr since the original razr came out
I really like your videos but why is the audio on all studio scenes so tin-can like? Is it intentionally?
I was hoping for an quick review or mention of the reboot Palm PVG100....... Also I think the reason why the iPhone 12 Mini isn't Apple's best seller is simply the lack of an gold color option. My dad brought the 12 Pro because of that but he did mentioned he want to downsize because his Plus is cumbersome to use one handed.
I'm so looking forward to Samsung's next flip foldable with an actual useful outside screen, or Motorola's next razr with actual flagship specs.
5:33 carefully see.. Glass pieces in air
I was hoping the Pantech C300 would make a cameo in this video! I thought it was so cool how tiny and pocketable that thing was back in the day. Definitely a phone I'd love to see over on your "When phones were fun" series!
That was definitely too small
You might not agree with this, but for me (a former owner of 2 Sony Compacts) my current Galaxy Fold1 is a better small phone than the Sony, It's narrow when closed and the screen is small enough to be used with one hand it's little bit heavy but I got adjust to it after 1 week
I still miss my Z3 compact, awesome phone 🤳 loved that thing
Hey Michael, why don't you ever talk about your merch in your videos? How will more people know about it? Great video as always!!!
does Oukitel have a 5" screen??? or are they all huge
No mention of the pixel 4a? Pretty popular in my experience.
I want a 6 inch phone with a at least 2 camera's, a normal wide lens (so like 18mm) and a Telens with a minimum 80mm lens!
That matte black Galaxy Z Flip 5G looks amazing! 100% would pay the extra money just for the better colours. Maybe not the best financial decision? 🤷♂️
I’m waiting for some android compact phones but nothing is being made, I’m talking about size between se2020 or iPhone 12 mini
i still use my Sony Ericsson Xperia mini to this day; 10 years and still works
Small phones are for the average consumer who updates when their phone screen stops working. We will see a peak up on the sales on the mini in the second quarter of this year like we do every year. We saw it with the 11 we will see it here too.
As someone who likes small phones, I feel like a folding phone defeats the purpose of why I use one. Of course I don't have any experience using something like the Z Flip, but the usability of phones with larger screens isn't that great if you want to one hand it. Nearly everyone I let hold my iphone 12 mini has seriously considered it as their next phone and a few actually went through with it and they love it. Pocket space hasn't really been a thing people have been talking to me about regarding small phones, it's just the raw usability for everything besides videos.
I kinda lost it when you showed footage of that old Titanic game for PC XD I remember playing that a shit ton when I was a kid haha, good memories.
I remember the time when I got myself a second-hand Huawei Ascend P6 with the "gigantic" 4.7" screen and some of my workmates joked that I had bought a TV-set. Truth be told, the 4.7" display was huge in comparison to the displays of the iPhone 4S and the 5. Now, the Ascend P6 seems completely tiny compared to the slabs we can buy today. But the new "flip" phones are not the new small phones. They are too expensive, too complicated, too high-maintenance and too fragile.
I always wanted a small phone but I never got one. I don't take pictures on my phone except for the very very occasional snaps of documents and a single camera with 5MP capacity is more than enough for that. I also don't use the phone screen for extensive media consumption so a small screen won't bother me. The only thing that's stopping me is the battery. 20 out of 30 days I'm in my office and have the luxury of charging my phone anytime I want but the rest of the days I'm out in the field and not having enough juice will hinder my workflow.
I disagree with the "need" for a large screen, im a guy, 6'2, so not small and i can reach the edges of the larger screens. But ive been a LG G5 user up until recently as i need to do a screen repair after 5 years. And my back up here is also an older phone with a similar 5.5" inch screen of the time. I think your iphone 5 size is too small. But that 2015 size was perfect imo.
Ill mention at the end here, i really want a new Razr. But, once i can be sure of the reliability for a thousand or more dollars. I used my g5 without a case for 5 years.
Love the content. Do you think that iphone will ever go for a fold design?
Absolutely agreed with the main argument! I had a ZFlip for 6 months and I just couldn't take with the bad speaker sound quality, mediocre cameras and the cris witch came more evident with further usage... That's why I am back to a slab big o'phone paired with an amazing iPhone 12 Mini (2020's best phone I think...tough it almost could be the ZFlip)! Loved the video concept, keep it on!
iPhone 12 mini is by far the best iPhone...
The form factor... the accessibility... The ease to pockets is just muahhhh...
It's more of a lifestyle device for ppl who travel for work and want things compact...
Sad to see such a low demand...
I've been using it for abt a month and it's a delight in every sense...
It's everything I asked for...
A clamshell foldable doesn't change the biggest issue with the huge phones I think we have today - they are impossible to use with one hand.
5:28 should be got oscar
Lmfao at the acting when Mr Mobile dropped the phone 😭🤣
I got the Razr 5g (partially because a trade-in brought the price down to $700) and I love it. It's not perfect, but it's definitely a phone I'll be happy using for the next two years, and having it in my hands makes even more excited to see how they improve on it.
i bought an og moto x just for the sake of having a phone to look at and say.. this worked, we didn't need 6.9" displays. wish it would've aged better
Finally someone who understands just how good the iPhone mini really is.
I hope you gave Captain Kirk his communicator back after you used it in the manbag shot! Yes, I saw it peaking out of the bag.
The first part is hitting the nail in the head, the second - not so much.
Thanks for the vid, I really like your channel.
OH what was that game you showed with the creepy man, I remember playing it when I was younger!
Ah Titanic!