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> We're working with a major Android OEM to change that though, hopefully for 2026 or at least 2027. Is there any chance that you fabulous guys could lobby for

> We're working with a major Android OEM to change that though, hopefully for 2026 or at least 2027. Is there any chance that you fabulous guys could lobby for a smaller <5 inch phone with that OEM? (reference https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44586723 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44586723)

backscratches 1y ago
Seconded! Need a smaller phone! and video out means i can make screen biggger if i want!
LMYahooTFY 1y ago
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact was the perfect size phone and I hate the world for not having successors of the same size.
- johnisgood 1y ago
  The phone I am currently using has the following dimensions: 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in). I think it is a sweet spot for me. I would not go for larger than this.
- raffael_de 1y ago
  It is so annoying that all current smartphones are so large and heavy. The XZ1 Compact could be even smaller now considering the large case frame around the display. That would be amazing.
preisschild 1y ago
Do you guys all have that small pockets? I have a 6.7" Smartphone and never had an issue with its size
- DanHulton 1y ago
  Oh it's not pockets. I just have tiny raccoon paws for hands. I like being able to reach across the keyboard one-handed (to shift, etc) and I can't do that on modern, larger phones.
  - preisschild 1y ago
    In some keyboards (like Florisboard) there are options to either left-align or right-align the keyboard, which helps you to do that, even on a big smartphone
  - notachatbot123 1y ago
    It's not even small hands. I have huge hands and still can just barely reach the top of the screen when using my phone singlehandedly.
- raffael_de 1y ago
  I like to wear light weight and loose-fitting linen pants. My iPhone 13 feels like a little brick in them.
  - preisschild 1y ago
    Fair Well, I hope both of our preferences will be offered
strcat 1y ago
It will start out being their regular phones with security and updates improved to meet the requirements of GrapheneOS. When we demonstrate there's a huge demand for it after the products launch, we can have more influence. Our focus would be adding some security features not available on Pixels. The current aim is preserving the security we get from Pixels, but the future goals are more ambitious.
raffael_de 1y ago
I doubt that GOS will be able to move the needle on such a decision. But I'm also someone who'd love to have a small and more light-weight smartphone again. A smaller display of maximum 5.1 inches or so would also be in line with a sentiment of using the smartphone for its core purpose over attempting to turn it into a small PC for playing games and what not. I believe this correlates with a more secure phone.

backscratches 1y ago

Seconded! Need a smaller phone! and video out means i can make screen biggger if i want!

LMYahooTFY 1y ago

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact was the perfect size phone and I hate the world for not having successors of the same size.

johnisgood 1y ago
The phone I am currently using has the following dimensions: 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in). I think it is a sweet spot for me. I would not go for larger than this.
raffael_de 1y ago
It is so annoying that all current smartphones are so large and heavy. The XZ1 Compact could be even smaller now considering the large case frame around the display. That would be amazing.

preisschild 1y ago

Do you guys all have that small pockets? I have a 6.7" Smartphone and never had an issue with its size

DanHulton 1y ago
Oh it's not pockets. I just have tiny raccoon paws for hands. I like being able to reach across the keyboard one-handed (to shift, etc) and I can't do that on modern, larger phones.
- preisschild 1y ago
  In some keyboards (like Florisboard) there are options to either left-align or right-align the keyboard, which helps you to do that, even on a big smartphone
- notachatbot123 1y ago
  It's not even small hands. I have huge hands and still can just barely reach the top of the screen when using my phone singlehandedly.
raffael_de 1y ago
I like to wear light weight and loose-fitting linen pants. My iPhone 13 feels like a little brick in them.
- preisschild 1y ago
  Fair Well, I hope both of our preferences will be offered

strcat 1y ago

It will start out being their regular phones with security and updates improved to meet the requirements of GrapheneOS. When we demonstrate there's a huge demand for it after the products launch, we can have more influence. Our focus would be adding some security features not available on Pixels. The current aim is preserving the security we get from Pixels, but the future goals are more ambitious.

raffael_de 1y ago

I doubt that GOS will be able to move the needle on such a decision. But I'm also someone who'd love to have a small and more light-weight smartphone again. A smaller display of maximum 5.1 inches or so would also be in line with a sentiment of using the smartphone for its core purpose over attempting to turn it into a small PC for playing games and what not. I believe this correlates with a more secure phone.