A Sony Experia Z3 Compact Smartphone Is Pictured At The IFA Consumer Technology Fair In Berlin
A Sony Experia Z3 Compact smartphone is pictured at the IFA consumer technology fair in Berlin, September 5, 2014. Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch

Vast majority of the customer-base across the globe, favour the gigantic screens of 5.5-inch to 6.0-inch+ smartphones or phablets. But then, there is a small set of customers that still prefer their smartphones to fit their pockets easily. This limited number of potential buyers need not lose hope, as there are a few impressive, pocket-friendly/compact smartphones available in the market.

Needless to say, the unique selling point of such mini smartphones is that, the device owners can conveniently operate with just one hand, in addition to easily fitting the pockets, wallets or purses. It is worth noting that, just because the handset is relatively smaller in size, it does not mean that the specification or performance is compromised.

Here is a list of best pocket-friendly android smartphones released in 2014 that house high-end features on a tiny body. The OEMs that offer the best compact smartphones include Sony and Samsung.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Time and again, many reviewers and critics have said, Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact is the best of the best smartphone in the compact phones category, reports Phone Arena. Unlike other mini smartphones, the 4.6-inch Z3 Compact is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, similar to the flagship device Xperia Z3. Adding a cherry on top, the handset also sports a staggering 20.7 MP primary camera unit, seen in the bigger Z3 smartphone.

To top it off, the device is water-proof with IP68 certification and it features a killer Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery unit, which gives 14 hours of 3G talk-time. Speaking of price, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact will set the buyers back by $510.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Samsung devices are known not only for its killer performance, but also for the predominant usage of plastic exterior/chassis. After years and years of churning plastic smartphones out, the South Korean conglomerate has finally taken the first step towards metallic design, in the form of the 4.7-inch Galaxy Alpha, reports the same site. The Alpha comes with a metallic frame encircling the device, thereby giving the much-loved premium look to the handset. In addition to the exquisite texture on the back of the handset, it also comes with the much-required Fingerprint scanner support.

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha is the first smartphone to use Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. To read more on the Corning's latest Gorilla Glass 4, click here. As far as the pricing goes, the metal-clad Galaxy Alpha can be purchased for $520.

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