Cellular technology is pretty small as it is, but sometimes you need to go with something a bit more lightweight than the average phone. Whether you’re traveling, strapped for space, of if you’re attending a special event where you can’t fit an ordinary phone with you, but you still want to stay in contact, there are still options. There are a ton of great small cell phones out there that can ensure you have just what you need when it comes to calling and contacting ability, so that you can stay in touch. Plus some of them are remarkably small, and you’ll find that a good selection of the phones you’ll see are about the size of your average pack of gum.
Of course, you do have to be prepared to take a bit of a hit when it comes to the small size, as they just aren’t going to have the same features. That’s why you have to consider getting small cell phones as an addition to your standard smart phone, instead of an outright replacement. You’re not going to be able to do things like email, as well as social network, and in some cases even send a traditional text message. But they will give you portability and mobile calling at a level you’ve just never really experienced before, and that’s a fact.
Here are 5 of the best models you can buy, and what you can expect from each:
1) Samsung SGH-P207
One of the more ideal tiny cell phones for the features available, you’ll find that this can almost take the place of a full size phone. There’s still a built in camera as well as video recording capability. You’ll also find plenty of messaging options, as well as options for full voice recognition and control at the same time. That way, you control how you use your phone, and coming in at just 3.2 ounces you can be sure this is a phone you can pack into any pocket or purse.
2) LG VI-125
A much more basic small cell phone, you’re going to find that this is the most ideal type of mobile companion if all you really need from your mobile is to be able to make calls. People forget that cell phones are really all about making calls, now that voice chat is almost a secondary feature in most of the newer models. But you will find that while you may not be able to take pictures or message in the same way, this is still an ideal phone for carrying along to make calls. Plus it’s smaller than your average pack of gum when folded shut, making it an ideal road companion.
3) Nokia 7280
One of the tiny cell phones that’s not really going to appeal to everyone, this is a much more daring phone that strives to do a lot different from it’s predecessors. What you get with this Nokia, is a unique rectangular shape that has no traditional phone buttons. There’s a big learning curve for the controls, but it’s also one of the smallest phones around that still support a host of features like Bluetooth, speakerphone, additional voice command options and even a full camera.
4) Samsung SGH-E105
Coming in at just 3.3” x 1.8” x 0.8” this is a true thin cell phone that can ensure easy sliding into just about any pocket. Plus like the other Samsung model you can count on this doing all the basics you could want from your phone. That includes calling, pictures and also messaging options, despite it’s really small size, making it a powerhouse in a smaller package.
5) Siemens CF32T
A great phone for some features, and not so much for others. The great features of this Siemens phone include it’s ridiculously small and convenient size, in addition to long battery life, crisp call quality, and the fact that it’s an adaptable world phone great for travelers. However, you’ll find that there’s no easy to use volume control, so you’re stuck navigating menus to make an adjustment, plus you’ll find the keypad can make it easy for you to mash buttons because of it’s small size. There are better small cell phones out there, but you could also do a whole lot worse.