

The kings in this category are the LG L5II and Sony Xperia J, which at 9.2 mm are the slimmest 4-inches phones available. The phones we compare have the screen size in common, but that doesn’t mean that they are the same in terms of portability. Lightweight Design And Portability – LG L5II and Sony Xperia J This would mean that Android 5.0 (Lollipop) may be available in these smartphones in the near future. At this time, you would not find a 4-inch smartphone that has Android 4.4, or above, but according to some reports, we can expect to see more manufacturers going back to the 4-inch devices tradition. Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 runs Android 4.2, making it the second choice if you are looking for a phone that is (almost) up to date with Android technology. The most recent Android version that you would find in 4-inches phones is Android 4.3, which is featured in the Sony Xperia E1.

The tie is between the Sony Xperia P and the Huawei U8860, but you can also consider the LG Optimus L5II and the Samsung Galaxy S3. However, two devices stood out thanks to their solid cameras that can guarantee exceptional pictures. The phones compared have 5MP or 8MP cameras and they share a set of useful features including smile detection. Best Camera – Huawei Honor U8860 and Sony Xperia P In the comparison, the LG Optimus L5 failed to impress with its 144 PPI. Runners up: Huawei Honor U8860, Sony Xperia J and Sony Xperia M, all of which have 245 PPI. Pixels per inch (PPI) was the real deal breaker and the Sony Xperia P made it to the top with its 275 PPI. Since we are only talking about smartphones with a 4-inch screen, size is not the main aspect we took into consideration while choosing the best screen. The ZTE Blade V, Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, Sony Xperia are some of the phones that have a 1GB of RAM, while the phone with the weakest performance, the LG Optimus L5, only has 512 MB of RAM and a single processor. Huawei Ascent Y300, Sony Xperia M, HTC Desire X and Samsung galaxy S3 are other strong competitors. Smartphones with a dual core processor including the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2, Sony Xperia E1 and Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2, also offer incredible performance. In this category, the ZTE Blade V achieved the highest score with the help of its quad core processor, which makes it truly special within the list of 4-inch smartphones. We will choose the best option in different categories so you can pick the phone that is right for you. To help you choose the 4-inch Android smartphone that better suits your needs we will go through some of the most recognized devices.
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A 4-inch screen offers the right size to make the phone portable and to ensure that you can also enjoy videos and browse internet without any issue. However, 4-inch screens are still quite popular and many people prefer these kind of phones because they are very convenient.

Things have changed and nowadays most premium phones have larger screens while the mid-range devices usually feature 4-inch screens. There was a time when 4-inch phones belonged to the top of the range models.
