Why Can't I Buy a Small Smartphone?
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The article discusses the decline of small smartphones and the challenges of finding compact devices, with commenters sharing their preferences and frustrations.
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kbelder
2 months ago
Related... why can't I buy a thick smartphone, sturdy with plenty of ports and lots of battery?
radonek
2 months ago
Small phones do exist. I'm quite happy with my Unihertz Jelly.
sandbachAuthor
2 months ago
https://archive.ph/BXR3b
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