Where did all the small phones go? Compact mobile phones, which once dominated the market, are gradually being replaced by bigger handsets. Apart from the once-in-a-blue-moon small phone that are occasionally announced, the big players like Samsung, Apple, and Motorola release phones that are larger than life. These phones don’t cater to people with smaller hands or those who prefer a compact phone that is easy to pocket and carry around. However, smartphones with 5-inch screens are still available in India. And if you’re in the market for one, we’ve compiled a list of the best 5-inch smartphones that you can go for.
Samsung Galaxy S7
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a 5.1-inch display size that has a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890. The phone further comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage to help you store all your videos, songs, games, and pictures. Besides, the Samsung Galaxy S7 runs Android v6.0 OS and houses a decent 3,000mAh battery.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A features a 5-inch screen size that has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The smartphone runs on the Android v7.1.2 OS that offers you faster updates and is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. Besides, various connectivity options on the Xiaomi Redmi 5A include WiFi, Mobile Hotspot, and Bluetooth.
Lenovo Z2 Plus
The Lenovo Z2 Plus is a decent 5-inch smartphone with Full HD resolution to go for. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 for smooth performance. It comes packed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. The Lenovo Z2 Plus runs the Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) operating system. Further, the smartphone is packed with a 3,500mAh battery. You can buy the Lenovo Z2 Plus under Rs. 15,000 in India.
Nubia Z11 Mini
The Nubia Z11 Mini comes with a 5-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, the smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card. Further, the Nubia Z11 mini smartphone runs Android 5.1 and is powered by a 2,800mAh battery. The price of the Nubia Z11 Mini is set at Rs. 6,999 in India.
Vivo Y53
Next on our list is the Vivo Y53. It is equipped with a 5.00-inch screen size that comes with a 540 x 960 pixels resolution. The smartphone is powered by the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. It has 2GB of RAM and packs 16GB of inbuilt storage. The Vivo Y53 runs Android 6.0 and is housed by a 2500mAh battery under the hood. The smartphone is available at Rs. 8,600 in India.
