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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 a smaller <5 inch phone with that OEM? (reference https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44586723)

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

I like to wear light weight and loose-fitting linen pants. My iPhone 13 feels like a little brick in them.

Fair

Well, I hope both of our preferences will be offered

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

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