The smallest phone in the world - an unusual toy or a full-fledged communication device?

Recently, the trend towards increasing the size of mobile phones is becoming more obvious. Manufacturers seem to have entered into each other's race and are trying to invent the thinnest, biggest or "coolest" phone in the world. But some of them went on a different path and decided to create their smallest phone in the world. What happened as a result - we learn from this article.

Why do we need tiny phones?

When you see a miniature phone, the question immediately arises: what is it for? Why do companies still produce such models? Not everyone likes all the increasing in size phones. They have already come to tablets in their dimensions, and some of them, for example, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy Note line and Sony Xperia Z1 can be called tablets. Many owners of such devices do not use a tenth of their capabilities. A small phone, without excess and unnecessary functionality, can perfectly fulfill its main purpose - to be a convenient means of communication.

Baby from Japan

In 2013, a miniature phone, named 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 proudly reports that their crumb-phone can send messages to e-mail. In terms of functionality, this smallest cell phone is nothing special, except the infrared port, can not boast. Yes, and in the operating mode without recharging it can be used modest two hours. The Japanese themselves admit that it is rather a compact addition to a tablet or a full-sized smartphone. In terms of ease of use, the phone also raised questions - how to use the tiny buttons to type text, for example, sms? It was planned to release no more than 12,000 Willcom Phone Strap 2 to the market, and this device was available for purchase only in Japan.

Modu Phone - the smallest phone in 2009

This miniature phone was released a long time ago, but for those times it caused surprise and 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 here is the time of work - again only two hours, so much with such a phone away from the outlet you will not talk. And one more fact that could cause difficulty when working with this miniature device is the lack of buttons. The phone had navigation keys, through which it was possible to dial a number or write a message. In general, the device produced a very pleasant impression, although it looked more like an MP3 player, and it looked like little to the phone.

Phone keychain - and maybe this

In 2010, another smallest phone, sWap Nova, was released. It is not only miniature, but also unusual. Its dimensions are so small that this phone can be worn either as a key fob or as a pendant. With a weight of 43 grams, it is the smallest phone from the sensory apparatus, and this fact is officially registered in the Guinness Book of Records in 2012.

Although the device has the size of a key fob, it is a full-fledged phone with a good set of features. The touch screen is 1.76 inches in size, the built-in speakers and microphone, the microSD slot, the FM radio are all like those of large phone models. An interesting detail - thanks to the USB extension adapter sWap Nova can connect to the computer as a USB flash drive. Work with a touch screen at its tiny size is almost impossible, so the phone comes with a stylus.

Now you can find it only through the Internet, on sites for the sale of mobile devices. And there are still people wishing to buy sWap Nova, but rather as an exclusive accessory.

Nokia - the experience of creating a mini phone

Do not stay away from the temptation to create your smallest phone in the world and the famous brand companies. Finns offered two versions of small-sized phones, aimed at different groups of users. One of them is the budgetary 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.

The second smallest Nokia phone is a Nokia 700 smartphone . Of course, compared to the Willcom device, this device looks great, but if you take for example smartphones from other manufacturers, the Nokia 700 on their background seems like a crumb.

Phone - business card QUMO Cardphone

But by right be considered the smallest phone in the world can QUMO Cardphone. The size of a business card or a credit card, it can easily fit in a purse or a women's purse. The novelty of QUMO is aimed at the audience of buyers who purchase the phone only as a means of communication and do not want to overpay for unnecessary functions.

The phone is made of ordinary plastic, but looks very attractive. In addition, it is available in several bright colors. Modest dimensions, however, allow him to have an impressive set of functions. It's a calculator, an alarm clock, a phone book. Weight 38 grams and a thickness of 7 millimeters make the device the most miniature communication device to date. The photo of the smallest QUMO Cardphone phone is presented below. By the way, it can be charged from a computer or laptop, which is very convenient.

It will fit as the first phone for a child, you can take it on vacation and do not worry that it can get lost or fall into the water. The cost of less than 2 thousand rubles allows you not to worry because of its loss.

Conclusion

Does it make sense for manufacturing firms to produce small phone models? The QUMO Cardphone example, which recently appeared on the market, shows that such a product will find its buyer interested not in the huge screens of the phone, but in its function to be a simple and inexpensive means of communication without unnecessary twists.