Is this the world's smallest smartphone?

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The trend in recent years has been from smartphones to get bigger screens and slimmer profiles, with everyone pretty much following where the Apple iPhone leads them. Until now, that is, with Nokia breaking free from the constraints of a huge touchscreen and apparently opting for a tiny candy-bar design instead. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting what looks like being the world's smallest smartphone: the Nokia C5.

The folks over at DailyMobile are claiming something of a scoop with what appear to be a whole bunch of of the as yet unreleased Symbian S60 candy-bar smartphone, the Nokia C5.

But just how small is this thing?

How about Nokia 6700 Classic small, or put another way how about a 2.2" screen? Yes, you read that right, a 2.2" screen on a smartphone, is Nokia mad? Well maybe, but then again maybe not when you realise that this smartphone actually does live up to the name and apparently comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera and WiFi built in along with FM radio reception and the Symbian S60 operating system. No word yet if that screen is OLED or not, but it looks bright and sharp enough to quite possibly be if those leaked photos are anything to go by.

Alas, no leaks about the pricing either yet, we'll have to wait for the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month for the official announcement it would seem.

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raises a useful point: “world’s smallest smartphone” is a marketing claim that needs a clear metric before it means anything. Claims based on photos or a single dimension (screen diagonal or one quoted measurement) can be misleading. A short, objective approach makes comparisons meaningful and avoids arguing over vague terms.

A practical checklist for verification:

  • Gather numeric specs from official sources: height × width × thickness (mm) and weight (g).
  • Convert those to footprint (mm²) and volume (mm³ or cc) for direct comparison; footprint favors pocketability, volume favors true physical smallness.
  • Derive screen viewable area rather than relying on diagonal alone (see formula below).
  • Confirm the device actually meets the forum’s definition of “smartphone” (an open/third‑party app platform and smartphone‑class data features).
  • Cross‑check manufacturer spec sheets with independent hands‑on reviews and regulator filings rather than leaked images.

If only diagonal and aspect ratio are available, the visible screen area can be estimated; for an aspect ratio a:b and diagonal D:

width  = D * a / sqrt(a^2 + b^2)
height = D * b / sqrt(a^2 + b^2)
area   = width * height

Compact designs bring trade‑offs: smaller size usually reduces battery capacity, restricts comfortable text entry, and limits media or camera performance. Ergonomics matter as much as raw numbers — intended use (voice/brief tasks vs browsing/media) should guide whether “smallest” is actually desirable.

is right to remind readers that earlier compact models exist; the numeric checklist above removes most marketing ambiguity. Until official spec sheets and independent measurements appear, treat photographic leaks and slogans as provisional.

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symbianguru 0 Newbie Poster

It may be small, but not the smallest smartphone. Have a look at Nokia 5500 Sport

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