Samsung finally explains why it stopped making small phones and has a suggestion for fans of compact handsets

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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:25 +0000

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Samsung stopped making small phones because people needed larger screens, but there's still a relatively compact option to pick from.

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In a Reddit AMA , Annika Bizon, VP of Product and Marketing for Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, was asked why the company
no longer makes small phones, and they claimed that the honest answer is that its driven by what the majority of people want to do on their devices. They explained that "these days people use them for work, for streaming, for gaming, for content creation all these benefit from bigger screens. However, Bizon did also have a suggestion, adding that if compact is your priority,
the Galaxy Z Flip range is worth a look. It's genuinely pocket-friendly when folded, with a full-size display when you need it. Article continues below
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And thats a fair point clamshell foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE are actually very small until you unfold them. Theyre quite thick, but the overall dimensions should easily fit in a small pocket
or tiny bag. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is compact when folded shut (Image credit: Zachariah Kelly / TechRadar) A partial solution So, if easy storage
is your main reason for wanting a small phone, flip-style foldables should suit, and you can use their cover screens for some things too, meaning you dont necessarily always have to unfold them to use them.

That said, for full functionality, you will need to unfold them, and then youre left with a more conventionally sized smartphone. So if your desire for a small phone stems specifically from it having a small screen or being something you can easily use one-handed, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip line is less suitable.

So, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE aren't a perfect solution, but for
the most part, clamshell foldables are the next best thing to a truly compact phone, and it looks like they'll remain the only small option from Samsung
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