Best Compact Smartphones - 2022 | Top 10 Small-ish Blowers!

Reviewing the best compact smartphones in 2022, small enough for easy one-handed use, including Google's Pixel 6a, the Asus Zenfone 9, Xiaomi 12 and beyond. They may be mini, but they boast solid specs, dependable camera tech, strong enough performance for gaming (in most cases) and long battery life (except for the Samsung S22).

Some links to buy:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: https://howl.me/chQHmk1ZO6u
Samsung Galaxy S22: https://howl.me/chvXd7PA9b9
Moto Razr 5G: https://howl.me/chv12ElSvOX

My favourite compact phones so far also include foldable 'bendy' phones like the Motorola RAZR (soon to be updated for 2022) and Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4, which just launched. Unboxing and review videos are up for most of these compact smartphones, stay tuned for in-depth looks at the Pixel 6a and Zenfone 9!

Other notable small phones right now include Samsung's Galaxy S22, Apple's iPhone 13 Mini and Sony's Xperia 5 iii. Although these aren't quite as brilliant as the Pixel 6a, Zenfone 9 or Xiaomi 12, there's a lot to love.

In a world of massive mobiles, these compact blowers are perfect for one-hand play. Among the best is Google's Pixel 6a, which boasts one of the greatest smartphone cameras at a mid-range asking price.

Samsung's Galaxy S22 is a solid choice in most regards, although the battery life is far from good. If you want a premium compact device with dependable battery performance, flexible camera chops and strong specs, the Xiaomi 12 is a better choice, as is the Zenfone 9. And here's hoping the Pixel 7 will sport a smaller design vs the Pixel 6.

If you're more of an iOS fan, check out the iPhone 13 Mini. Apple's small mobile is still easy to use with one mitt despite that brick-like design. Just don't get the iPhone SE 2022 whatever you do. Personally I prefer Sony's Xperia 5 IV, which sports a notch-free 21:9 display, pro camera tech, and some great media smarts.

The Moto RAZR 5G is also rather nifty, provided you have the budget for it. That bendy OLED screen means the RAZR folds up super compact, just like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 - one of my favourite foldable smartphones right now.

Check out my reviews/unboxings of these mobiles here on Tech Spurt for more info!

Best Compact Phones (2022) Chapters:
0:00 - Rambly bit
0:47 - Google Pixel 6a
2:26 - Asus Zenfone 9
3:53 - Motorola Edge 30 Neo
4:58 - Apple iPhone 13 Mini
6:24 - Apple iPhone SE 3 - NOPE
7:08 - Sony Xperia 5 IV
8:28 - Motorola Moto Razr 5G
9:39 - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
10:33 - Samsung Galaxy S22
11:45 - Xiaomi 12
12:50 - Byyyyeeeee