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Things aren’t always about having the best battery, most camera lens, or biggest display — some people just want a device that won’t bulge out of their pockets or sore wrists. There was a brief craze in 2021 for ultra-thin and lightweight phones, but it seems to have sadly fizzled out. For those who are still looking for such phones, there are still many options out there and today we are checking them out.
Motorola Edge 40 (Rs. 39,999)
The Edge 40 is 7.6mm thick and weighs 167g. (express image)
From what we can tell, Motorola Edge 40 is the thinnest and lightest phone launched in 2023. Heavy on design and aesthetics, Edge 40 features a flagship-level design with a metal frame, leather back, and curved screen. The phone is just 7.6mm thick and weighs 167g. It’s 73 grams lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the current title holder for the heaviest non-foldable phone on the market.
But the design isn’t the only part where this phone shines. For Rs 30K, you also get features like a 144Hz OLED display, Mediatek Dimensity 8020 processor, 32MP selfie camera…not to mention the stock Android experience.
Vivo V27 Pro (Rs. 37,999)
Vivo V27 Pro is 7.4mm thick and weighs 182g. (express image)
If the Motorola Edge 40 isn’t your type, the Vivo V27 Pro would be an excellent alternative. They are mostly cut from the same fabric in a subtle, subtle design, but they lose the vegan leather again in favor of a more fun, color-changing look. The frame is plastic.
Measuring just 7.4mm thick and weighing 182g, the phone was found to have cameras that approach the flagships of our review, particularly those on the front. The Pro model is also powered by the Dimensity 8200 flagship chip, but if the price is too high, the non-Pro variant with Dimensity 7200 could be your pick at Rs 33,000.
iPhone 13 mini (Rs. 64,900)
The iPhone 13 mini measures 7.7mm thick and weighs 140g. (express image)
iPhones often receive flak because of their density, but not all of them are made the same. With its delightfully small 5.4-inch screen, iPhone 13 mini manages to weigh just over 140 grams — you won’t even feel it in your pocket, let alone in your hand. But the compact build also means a smaller battery (2,438 mAh), so the iPhone 13 mini isn’t known for its longevity.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Rs. 22,999)
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE measures 6.8mm thick and weighs 158g. (express image)
Launched in 2021, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE lacks that razzmatazz, but given its featherweight design, it deserves a mention. The phone measures just 6.8mm at the edges and weighs just 158g — the lightest and thinnest on this list — despite its 6.55-inch screen.
Performance shouldn’t be poor either, thanks to the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset under the hood. In addition, although it was launched with Android 11, the phone was guaranteed to be updated to Android 14 from Xiaomi, so it hasn’t hit the wall yet.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion (Rs. 39,999)
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is 7.5mm thick and weighs 168g. (candid photo)
Another Motorola? Not surprising, given the way the brand has been producing slim, handy phones for a while now. Launched in September 2022, Edge 30 Fusion is a flagship by all means, featuring last year’s champ Snapdragon 888+ under the hood and a glass + aluminum build with a curved display. The phone is 7.5mm thick and weighs 168g, which makes it a bargain for light phone lovers.
OPPO Reno 10
The Oppo Reno10 hasn’t been launched yet, but its dimensions of 7.6mm and 180g make it worth the wait, especially if none of the other phones on this list interested you. The phone features glass on the back and front, and a plastic frame in the middle. Like the Vivo V27 Pro, it will have a 32MP selfie camera, but the older Snapdragon 778G may hold it back considering its expected price tag of around Rs 30,000.
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