Where did all the compact phones go?
By compact, I mean something around the iPhone 12 size, not today's 6.2–6.3" phones that are somehow considered compact.
It feels like there used to be so many smaller phones across different price ranges, including compact versions of flagships. Now almost everything is 6.5"+.
I understand the reasons: bigger batteries, larger camera sensors, better cooling, and bigger screens for media and gaming. But was this really driven by consumer demand, or did manufacturers gradually stop offering smaller choices?
I'm especially curious about Android. Are there any genuinely iPhone 12-sized Android phones in the mid-range or upper-midrange/near-flagship segment in 2026?
I'd love something compact with good performance, cameras and battery without having to pay ultra-premium flagship prices.
For those who also consider the iPhone 12 size genuinely compact, what are you using?