I want an iPhone Mini-sized Android phone (2022)
10 months ago
- #Smartphones
- #Hardware
- #Android
- Eric Migicovsky announces the Small Android Phone project to rally support for a premium small Android phone.
- Current premium Android phones lack options with displays under 6 inches, creating a gap in the market.
- The ideal small phone prioritizes size (under 6 inches), premium build quality, and stock Android, with flexible other specs.
- Target price range is $700-800, acknowledging the niche market's willingness to pay more for desired features.
- The project aims to gather at least 50,000 interested buyers to convince manufacturers to produce the phone.
- Eric has a background in hardware (Pebble smartwatch) and connections in the industry to potentially lead the project if necessary.
- The discontinuation of the Sony Xperia Compact line has left no alternatives for small premium Android phones.
- Eric switched to iPhone due to the lack of small Android options but criticizes iOS for its notification system and file management.
- The iPhone Mini's potential discontinuation could open a market opportunity for a small Android alternative.
- Community support is crucial to pressure manufacturers into considering the production of a small premium Android phone.