I switched to a 4.7-inch Android phone for a week, and it felt like a blast from the past

"The Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro goes back to the days of the small screens and candy bar-shaped handsets that slip easily into a pocket. And I have to say that there's something to be said for having a smaller phone. Especially because small doesn't mean fragile, as this phone goes to show."

"It features a 4.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 373 pixel-per-inch density and a 90Hz refresh rate, which makes it very easy on the eyes and comfortable to use, despite being very much on the petite side."

"Inside is a Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset featuring an octa-core 2.4 GHz processor and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Supporting this is 8GB of physical RAM (preconfigured to add another 8GB of virtual RAM) and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage."

Smartphone manufacturers have conditioned consumers to expect large screens, but smaller phones remain viable for those who prioritize portability. The Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro exemplifies this approach with a 4.7-inch display in a compact, pocket-friendly form factor. Despite its small size, the device is substantial at 10.6 ounces and 0.98 inches thick, housing a Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 8GB RAM expandable to 16GB, and 256GB storage. The 720 x 1600 pixel IPS display with 90Hz refresh rate provides comfortable viewing. The device shipped with Android 14 and received an Android 15 update, improving performance and smoothness.

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