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We asked, you told us: Samsung and OnePlus should launch ‘Mini’ flagships
August 16, 2025
We’re firmly in the age of big smartphones with big displays and there aren’t many compact device options left forAndroidfans. Yes, we now have devices with roomy screens and massive batteries, but some users just want a phone that’s comfortable to use.
Even for Android users, theiPhone 12Mini was a breath of fresh air. And with the rumored early launches of theOnePlus 9line andSamsung Galaxy S30series, we askedAndroid Authorityreaders in two recent polls whether each firm should launch mini variants of their own. Here’s what you told us.
Would you like to see a Galaxy S30 Mini?
Two polls, two manufacturers, and two completely different sets of opinions. Let’s talk about the latter first. The poll results are as one-sided as you’ll see onAndroid Authority. A massive 88.3% of voters want Samsung to launch a Galaxy S30 Mini or an equivalent compact flagship. Just 11.7% of users are against this idea.
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For Samsung, it wouldn’t be breaking new ground either. The firm has launched mini flagships before – remember the Galaxy S5 Mini? More recently, theGalaxy S10eproved that compact flagships can coexist with larger devices. We loved the Galaxy S10e, but a phone that should’ve been an easy sellfetched the lowest demandin the S10 lineup. Arguably, it’s a chief reason why we didn’t see a Galaxy S20e and probably why the Galaxy S20 FE took its place instead.
Should there be a small OnePlus 9?
Samsung’s skepticism is matched by voters on our OnePlus 9 poll. Unlike Samsung fans who are convinced the firm should debut a Galaxy S30 Mini, readers are more hesitant about a OnePlus 9 Mini. 51% of voters believe that there should be a small OnePlus 9 variant, with a 49% portion voting against this. Although it’s much closer than the Samsung poll, it’s still a vote in favor of a small form factor.
We should remember that smaller phones do have their tradeoffs. Constrained by dimensions, manufacturers would need to either fit a smaller battery or increase the phone’s thickness to compensate. Our readers believe battery life is the one thing going against smaller phones, andeven Redmi agrees.
Despite this, the Mini gives potential iPhone 12 buyers more options. With screen sizes ranging from 6.68-inches to 5.4-inches, there’s an option for almost every user. It’s this variety that some Android device lines sorely miss, and you tend to agree.
Here’s what you had to say
That’s it for this double poll! Thanks to everyone who voted and commented on each. If you have any further comments about a Galaxy S30 Mini, a OnePlus 9 Mini, or the results of either poll, be sure to drop a line below.
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