30.05.2017 12:56:00
In one of the previous articles, we wrote about the largest phones in the world. It is worth noting that the desire to set a record in the world of gadgets is observed not only among giant devices. Developers for many years mobile devices compete among themselves in the creation of the smallest phones.
We can say that in the case of mobile devices, technical thought is characterized by the desire for compactness. At the same time, the gadget must remain fully functional and perform its main function - providing communication between people.
In our material, we will consider the smallest phones that were created for last years. All of them are not just entertaining knick-knacks, but full-fledged devices with which you can make calls, dial SMS and even access the Internet.
For several years in a row, the title of "The smallest mobile phone in the world” held on to a baby from Japan. The Phone Strap 2 model from Willcom even entered the Guinness Book of Records. And no wonder! The dimensions of the phone are 70 millimeters long, 32 millimeters wide and 10.7 millimeters thick, and the weight of the device is only 32 grams. The phone has a 1 inch screen.
You can use your phone to make calls, dial text messages and work with e-mail. The model cannot boast of any special technical "chips". From common modules wireless connection Phone Strap 2 only has an infrared port installed. IN active mode the phone is able to work for about two hours, and in standby mode - 300 hours. Despite the great popularity, the phone never came out of the Land of the Rising Sun. You can buy it only in Japan for about 18 thousand rubles.
Little cellular telephone from China, which boasts a very powerful protection. The phone is resistant to water, dust, drops, shocks and low temperatures, and it is designed primarily for a male audience. The camouflage coloring, the rough shape of the body and the built-in flashlight add to the brutality of the phone a little more than a lighter.
The dimensions of the phone are 112x17x48 mm, the display diagonal is 1.8 inches. At the same time, the little one is distinguished by a battery, the capacity of which can be envied by many modern smartphones - 6800 mAh, so it can be used as an external battery.
If the previous model is suitable for men, then QUMO Cardphone will surely appeal to women who appreciate unusual accessories. Measuring 55mm by 85mm, 7mm thick and weighing 38 grams, the phone is considered one of the smallest and thinnest in the world.
Cameras and modules wireless communication it is not in the phone, so it is an ordinary “dialer” that can easily fit in a small pocket or purse. Even 2-3 years ago, a phone could be bought in online stores for less than 2000, but now it is easier to find it from collectors in Moscow or St. Petersburg.
YamaYahoo small mobile phone combines two communication modes. Firstly, it can be used like a regular cell phone by inserting a SIM card. From the device you can call, dial SMS, it has Notebook and an alarm clock. Secondly, using a special mount, the phone can be placed on the ear and used as Bluetooth headsets when connecting another mobile device: smartphone or tablet.
The phone weighs only 25 grams and measures 74 x 23 x 11mm. Considering the size and cost of only 2000 rubles, you should not expect a long battery life from the phone. The 300 mAh battery will last the gadget only 3 hours of talk time and up to 120 hours of standby time.
In 2012 this model entered the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest mobile phone with touch screen at 1.76 inches and a resolution of 176x132 pixels. Phone dimensions are:
- length - 68.5 mm;
- width - 38 mm;
- thickness - 16.2 mm.
With such dimensions and a weight of only 40 grams, sWap Nova can be worn as a key chain or clipped onto a carabiner. Thanks to internal memory a mini-phone of 256 megabytes can be expanded up to 8 gigabytes, the gadget is used as a USB flash drive for a PC or laptop via a retractable USB plug.
Even for the fingers of a child, the phone screen will be small, despite the fact that you can make calls, type messages and go online from the phone. Therefore, a special stylus comes with the device. As an entertaining accessory or for a personal collection, the phone can be bought in Russian online stores for 8.5 thousand rubles.
Surely few people thought about what the world's most small phone. Everyone has long been accustomed to modern devices equipped with a minimum screen of 5 inches and have dimensions comparable to a passport or wallet. But what if we try to imagine a mobile phone with buttons so small that you have to press them with a toothpick? It sounds like fantasy, but, in fact, such a device exists, and we will definitely tell about it, as well as about other smallest phones in the world.
Introduction
First of all, I would like to say a few words about the fact that there are many small phones in the world, but since it’s simply impossible to tell about all of them, six of the most interesting models were chosen. Each of them is remarkable and unique in its own way, and most importantly, each of these devices can be used in Everyday life. True, hardly anyone wants to do this, but nevertheless the fact remains. Well, now, in order not to waste time, let's figure out which is the smallest phone in the world. Go!
Zanco Fly
The first model to be discussed is the Zanco Fly. This phone model is incredibly popular with a certain group of people - prisoners. Why? Because, thanks to its tiny size, it can be easily hidden in absolutely any place (we will not go into details) from representatives of the law. One of the smallest cell phones in the world costs about 2300 rubles. ($40), and for this money a person gets a full-fledged dialer with a screen, buttons and other amenities.
The Zanco Fly is about the size of a lighter or a key to a lock. The length of the device hardly exceeds 7 cm, and the width is slightly more than 2 cm. The material from which the phone is assembled is plastic, and thanks to this, scanners cannot track the device, at least as stated on the official website of the manufacturer. The battery also lasts a long time. In various online stores you can read a lot positive feedback to the phone, however, most of them were left by convicts.
Swap Nova
Swap Nova is the smallest touchscreen phone in the world. This model officially entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2012. The apparatus consists of touch screen, whose diagonal is 1.76 inches, and two touch buttons below the screen to answer or reject a call. The case is plastic, there is also a power / lock button and a volume rocker.
The smartphone weighs 40 grams, and its dimensions are simply amazing: length - 68.5 mm, width - 38 mm and a thickness of only 16 mm. You don't have to expect anything special from the phone, but nevertheless, there is a slot for a memory card up to 8 GB and a retractable USB plug, thanks to which the smartphone can easily be used as a regular flash drive.
Swap Nova allows you to make calls, write and send messages, surf the Internet and do some other familiar functions, but you won't be able to control the device with your finger - the screen is too small. This problem the special stylus that comes with the kit decides, for which it is worth saying special thanks. As for the price, it is worth the most small smartphone about 8 thousand rubles, which is not so little.
Phone Strap 2
When it comes to all sorts of unusual things and things, then you should definitely look towards Japan, since this country, like no other, can surprise anyone. For a long time, the proud title of "The smallest phone in the world" belonged to the Phone Strap 2 from the Japanese company Willcom. The engineers managed to design the phone in such a way that in a miniature case 7 cm long, a little more than 3 cm wide and 1 cm thick, they managed to place not only all the necessary stuffing, but also a display with a diagonal of 1 inch.
The device received a full-fledged dial, as on ordinary push-button phones, and even infrared port. Phone Strap 2 allows you to make calls, write and send SMS, surf the Internet and even use e-mail. As for time battery life, the phone is able to work about 300 hours in standby mode and about 2-2.5 hours in active use.
In Japan, the phone has gained incredible popularity. There was even one moment when literally everyone began to massively buy this device. The "baby" never left the country, and it would hardly be bought anywhere, since in terms of rubles the phone costs about 17-18 thousand.
Cectdigi t8600
In the Celestial Empire, they also often like to surprise with one or another miracle of technology. So in terms of the smallest phones in the world, China decided to keep up. Cectdigi t8600 has the largest dimensions presented today, but at the same time it is the smallest protected device. Despite its dimensions (11 cm long, 1.7 cm wide and 4.8 cm thick), the phone is protected from moisture, dust, shock, falls from great heights and extremely low temperatures.
The device is made in a traditional style - a screen and a digital block. The width of the device is quite small, and pressing the buttons with your finger is extremely inconvenient. It is much easier to use a match or a toothpick. The phone is equipped with a flashlight just in case of a fire and a screen, the size of which is almost two inches. With all this, the battery life of the phone is simply amazing. A 6800 mAh battery is installed here, which allows the Cectdigi t8600 to work for more than a week in standby mode and a little less with active use. That's it.
Haier M600
Another smallest mobile phone in the world that cannot be left out is the Haier M600. Perhaps of all the phones presented today, this one has the most stylish design. The case is completely made of plastic with a glossy finish. Numeric block repeats common features corps. The central buttons are separately highlighted silver color and have additional characters. This was not done by chance, because this phone is a kind of mixture of an ordinary mobile phone and an MP3 player.
Phone dimensions: length - 9 cm, width - 3.5 cm, thickness - 1.8 cm. There is also a small screen with a diagonal of 1.1 inches. The weight of the device is 64 grams, which is comparable to several boxes of matches. Of interest here is the presence bluetooth module, a slot for a memory card up to 1 GB and a battery of 830 mAh. In standby mode, the device promises to work about 200 hours, in talk mode up to 4.5 hours, but in mode music player a little over 10 o'clock.
Cellwatch M500
Well, the last device for today is the Cellwatch M500. This phone with a watch strap can be considered one of the smallest in the world. The weight of the device is only 60 g. Of the features, it is worth noting the presence of a touch screen, music player and a battery that allows the phone to work for about 80 hours in standby mode. If you use the device for its intended purpose and start talking on it, then the battery will last for about 200 minutes.
By the way, here is a photo of the smallest phone in the world.
It is inconvenient to control the phone using the touch screen, so there is special keys controls and stylus. It is worth noting that this model appeared long before any Apple Watch or Samsung Gear.
Finally
As you can see, the smallest phone in the world exists and is far from alone. Everyone is trying to do something unique and interesting in their own way. The only thing that negatively affects the attitude of buyers towards "babies" is quite high price. For the money that individual manufacturers ask, you can safely buy a modern powerful smartphone with tons of features and functions. On the other hand, uniqueness comes at a cost.
Manufacturers, competing with each other, are trying to invent the thinnest device with good stuffing and a large display. Modern smartphones reach the size of tablets. But some developers have decided to simply reduce standard sizes, leaving only the necessary functions in them. What is the smallest phone in the world?
Samsung has distinguished itself with a tiny device. The Samsung SGH-E888 has become a fan favorite due to its size. The dimensions of 8.7x4.7x2.3 and the weight of 85 grams made it possible to have two cameras at once.
Such a move by the company increased the company's sales several times.
The brand company did not stand aside and offered versions of mini-phones. The first of these was the Nokia 100. Despite the weight of 71 grams, the device had a touch screen, and it had standard features.
The second lucky winner was Nokia 700. 3.2-inch touchscreen, bright saturated colors, good angle review, camera, games and applications at one time pleased many users. And the stylish design of the model looks presentable.
Popular device of the 2000s. The phone lay comfortably in the hand, because it had tiny dimensions of 7.7x4.3x1.7 cm and weighed only 65 grams.
The favorite of the female audience was produced in a silver, red and pink palette. Panasonic Gd55 was equipped with simple functions but was immensely popular.
Chinese brainchild weighing 55 grams.
A model with a touch screen that allows you to draw with a stylus. The camera, player, radio and other standard functions are built into the small device.
BMW Keychain
Miniature phone repeats the shape of the key fob. The developers managed to equip it with a color display, introduce Bluetooth, add the ability to play music and connect additional memory.
Manufacturers originally churned out phones for BWM owners, but compact model began to be in demand among the prisoners. The tiny dimensions of the device 6.5x3.6x1.4 cm and weight of 50 grams allow the phone to take the lead among the smallest phones.
A real man's machine. good companion when traveling, hunting, fishing or competing. The strong case will withstand temperature changes, big press or heavy rain. The display diagonal is 1.8 inches. The size of the device is slightly larger than a lighter.
The monster keeps the battery up to 180 hours. Сectdigi t8600 can be safely taken on trips and always stay in touch. The phone has a camera, player and radio. Kit standard applications won't let you get bored.
The miniature phone outwardly repeats the dimensions of the car. A thin device with a tiny display fits in your pocket. Small size allows you to keep high-quality communication. Newmind F1 plays MP3 tracks, sends and receives SMS.
The phone can work in this mode for 5-6 hours. The only negative is that there is no camera. Despite this, the phone has gained many fans around the world.
The ultra-slim smartphone fits easily in the palm of your hand. The device does nothing modern phones. Works for 2 nuclear processor.
The screen diagonal is 2.5 inches, the device is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera, touch panel and a choice of languages. The tiny model holds 4 GB of files. Melrose s9 design is more aimed at the female audience.
The tiny model of the manufacturer HOPU EC107S is also included in the list of the smallest phones. The size of the device is 7x3.7x1.45 cm, and the weight is 48 grams. The case is sheathed with genuine leather and decorated with Swarovski crystals.
The EC107 is recognized as the world's lightest touch screen device. Weight is only 40.3 grams. Both models are controlled with a stylus.
The smallest keychain phone. A small weight of 43 grams allows you to wear it on a bunch of keys or on a chain as a pendant. Despite its size, the device is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 1.76 inches. Due to the small size of the screen, a stylus was included with the phone, which simplified the work. The model had a slot for a SIM card, built-in memory and FM radio.
A practical USB adapter allowed you to connect your phone to desktop computer like a flash drive. The unusual model was even registered in the Guinness Book of Records. SWap Nova has been out of stock for a long time, but there are still those who want to purchase this tiny miracle as an accessory.
Stylish device small sizes 90*50mm and 8mm thick. Fits comfortably in the hand and has big amount functions. In addition to the built-in memory of 2 GB, the A10 model has a slot for additional memory of 8 GB.
In talk mode, the phone works up to 5 hours. On it you can listen to music, radio and watch videos. Of the minuses: there is no touch screen and camera, but with such miniature dimensions, this is forgivable.
Miniature model released in 2009. With a modest size and weight of 40 grams, the phone was equipped with a color display, mp3 player and Bluetooth. Modu Phone did not have standard buttons, only the navigation bar was present.
With its design, it looked more like a player than a phone. The running time was about 2 hours. This was very fettering communication, because without an outlet it was impossible to fully use all the functions.
The model resembles a TV remote control. Convenient and pleasant to use device will become indispensable assistant. Dimensions 120x45 mm and a thickness of 6 mm allow it to fit even in a purse. It has standard convex buttons or a sensor. A smooth panel with LED buttons is introduced here.
The user will be calm, because the extra movement will not provoke an accidental call to the subscriber from address book. The device supports new generation SIM cards. The memory is expandable up to 32 GB. But the battery is unlikely to please buyers. The total operating time of the device is 3 hours in talk mode. But the metal surface of Ulcool V36 looks quite presentable.
The dimensions are so small that it looks more like a business card or credit card. Easily fits in a jeans pocket or purse, because its weight is 38 grams and its thickness is 7 mm.
The device is designed for people who need a phone only for communication. Flat QUMO Cardphone can be confused with a calculator. It is produced in several colors. Equipped with all standard functions: calculator, alarm clock, radio.
A few years ago, the Japanese operator Willcom introduced its tiny model. The weight was only 32 grams. This baby has everything you need: a 1-inch display, small buttons and an infrared port.
The phone even sends messages to email. With the release of WillcomPhone Strap 2, the developers planned to make 12,000 Japanese happy. But the model proved impractical due to its tiny size. It was inconvenient even to type, and full charge enough for 2 hours. It was later taken out of production.
The device is a mixture of phone, MP3 player and Bluetooth devices. Thanks to fast transfer data BTphone D1 Mini is easy to connect with smartphones on Android based or iOS.
It allows you to receive calls and send messages. This baby weighs 20 grams, fits comfortably in the ear. But the battery is rather weak, in active mode it works only 120 hours.
The baby is so tiny that it is easy to confuse it with matchbox or keychain. The length of the case is 1.7 cm, and the width is 1.2 cm. The weight of the device is also small - 9 grams.
It only lasts for 37 seconds of conversation. And in an autonomous state, it will last no more than 15 minutes, and the number is dialed with a toothpick.
IN Lately the trend towards larger mobile phones is becoming more and more evident. Manufacturers seem to have entered into a race with each other and are trying to invent the thinnest, largest or “coolest” phone in the world. But some of them took a different path and decided to create their smallest phone in the world. What happened as a result - we learn from this article.
What are tiny phones for?
When you see a miniature phone, the question immediately arises - why is it needed at all? Why do companies still release similar models? Not everyone likes ever-growing phones. They have already approached the tablets in their dimensions, and some of them, for example, HTC One, ruler samsung galaxy Note and Sony Xperia Z1 can be called tablet phones. Many owners of such devices do not use even a tenth of their capabilities. A small phone, without superfluous and unnecessary functionality, can perfectly fulfill its main purpose - to be convenient means connections.
Japanese babe
In 2013, a miniature phone, called the Willcom Phone Strap 2, was introduced by the Japanese operator Willcom. It weighs only 32 grams, has a screen diagonal of 1 inch.
The Japanese manufacturer is proud to announce that their tiny phone can send messages to email. In terms of functionality, this smallest cell phone cannot boast of anything special, except for the infrared port. And in the operating mode without recharging, it can be used for a modest two hours. The Japanese themselves admit that it is rather a compact addition to a tablet or a full-size smartphone. In terms of ease of use, the phone also raised questions - how can you use tiny buttons to type text, for example, SMS? It was planned to put on the market no more than 12 thousand Willcom Phone Strap 2, and this device was available for purchase only in Japan.
Modu Phone - the smallest phone of 2009
This miniature phone was released quite a long time ago, but at that time it was surprising both for its modest size and functionality. Weight - 40 grams, a diagonal of 1.3 inches and a color display with an MP3 player and Bluetooth made this phone the best among other compact communication devices. But the operating time is again only two hours, so you won’t talk much with such a phone far from the outlet. And another fact that could cause difficulty when working with this miniature device is the lack of buttons. The phone had navigation keys, through which you could dial a number or write a message. In general, the device made a very pleasant impression, although outwardly it looked more like an MP3 player, and it didn't look much like a phone.
Keychain phone - maybe this
In 2010, another smallest phone was released - sWap Nova. It is not only miniature, but also unusual. Its dimensions are so small that this phone can be worn either as a keychain or as a pendant. With a weight of 43 grams, it is the smallest touchscreen phone, and this fact was officially registered in the Guinness Book of Records in 2012.
Although the device is the size of a key fob, it is full phone with a good range of features. 1.76-inch touch screen, built-in speakers and microphone, microSD slot, FM radio - everything is like in big models phones. An interesting detail - thanks to the retractable USB adapter, sWap Nova can be connected to a computer as a USB flash drive. Working with a touch screen with its tiny size is almost impossible, so a stylus was included with the phone.
Now you can find it only through the Internet, on sales sites. mobile devices. And there are still people who want to buy sWap Nova, but rather as an exclusive accessory.
Nokia - mini phone experience
Famous brand companies did not stay away from the temptation to create their own smallest phone in the world. The Finns have come up with two variants of small phones aimed at different groups users. One of them is the budget Nokia 100. The weight of the device is really small - 71 grams. But it is equipped with a bright color display and has a good set of applications.
Nokia's second smallest phone is a smartphone Of course, compared to Willcom's device, this device looks big, but if we take smartphones from other manufacturers as an example, the Nokia 700 looks like a crumb against their background.
Phone - business card QUMO Cardphone
But the QUMO Cardphone can rightfully be considered the smallest phone in the world. The size of a business card or a credit card, it can easily fit in a purse or The novelty from QUMO is aimed at an audience of buyers who purchase a phone only as a means of communication and do not want to overpay for functions they do not need.
The phone is made of ordinary plastic, but outwardly it looks very attractive. Plus, it comes in several vibrant colors. The modest size, however, allows it to have an impressive feature set. This is a calculator, an alarm clock, phone book. The weight of 38 grams and the thickness of 7 millimeters make the device the smallest communication device to date. photo of the smallest QUMO phone Cardphone is shown below. By the way, it can also be charged from a computer or laptop, which is very convenient.
It will fit as the first one, you can take it with you on vacation and not worry that it might get lost or fall into the water. The cost of less than 2 thousand rubles allows you not to worry about its loss.
Conclusion
Does it make sense for manufacturers to produce small models of phones? The example of QUMO Cardphone, which has recently appeared on the market, shows that such products will find their buyer, who is not interested in huge screens phone, and in its function to be a simple and inexpensive means of communication without unnecessary bells and whistles.
