Smaller can sometimes be better

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Small might be the new big when it comes to phones.

The recently releasedGalaxy S23is among the few compact phones available.

Users say they are glad to have a break from ginormous screens.

Closeup on someone holding a Samsung Galaxy S23 phone that is cream colored.

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The phone’s dimensions are 5.76 in by 2.79 inches with a width of 0.30 inches.

It weighs 5.9 ounces compared to the 8.4 ounces of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Even though it’s relatively small, the Galaxy S23 is no slouch in the camera department.

The Galaxy S23 lineup with the S23 on the right, the S23 Ultra in the middle and the S23 + on the left.

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Some people really just see no need to have a 6.7-inch behemoth in their pockets.

“Some people really just see no need to have a 6.7-inch behemoth in their pockets.”

Ltd., in an email to Lifewire.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 with the Galaxy Buds and a Galaxy Watch on a flat surface surrounded by makeup.

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He claimed that larger screens had caused wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome among many mobile phone users.

Because of the larger screen size, the wrist is held in an abnormal and awkward position.

“If this happens for a prolonged time, it may cause severe wrist pain,” Vadera added.

Hence, there will be less wrist pain and less possibility of having carpal tunnel syndrome."

What About a Compact Phone’s Battery Life?

One disadvantage with compact phone models is that they tend to have a smaller battery, Ward noted.

The S23 has a 3,900mAh battery with fast charging.

It has Qi wireless charging, up to 15W, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

The S23 Ultra, on the other hand, has a 5,000 amp battery.

Despite the smaller battery, Ward said he would consider buying the S23.

I think I’d enjoy using it as an everyday phone.

I think the impressive features Samsung packed in here compensate for the higher price point."