There are many smartphones having a big screen display (from 5.5-inch and above) in the market. However, many users still prefer a handy device. This time, we bring you the best handy phones for January. Let’s check them out!

1. Xiaomi Mi S

With 4.6-inch Full HD display, Xiaomi Mi S is the newcomer in the segment of best handy phones. This phone has just leaked online with many interesting specs. This new Xiaomi phone will run on a 2.35Ghz quad-core SND 821 processor and Android Marshmallow OS. It will pack 4GB RAM along with 128GB of internal storage.

About cameras, the device will be equipped with a f/2.2 4MP front-facing camera and a 12MP primary Sony IMX378 shooter with f/2.0, 4K video recording, and dual LED flash. Xiaomi Mi S specs also include a 2600mAh capacity supported with Quick Charge 3.0. Besides, the phone will also come with a USB Type-C and a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. Xiaomi Mi S price is still kept well.

2. Sony Xperia X Compact

Speaking of the best handy phones, Xperia X Compact from Sony is the name we can’t miss. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an hexa-core SND 650 processor and Android 6.0.1 OS. There is 3GB RAM along with 32GB of expandable inbuilt storage (+256GB). One of the impressive Sony Xperia X Compact specs is its 23MP main camera with f/2.0 and LED flash. The Sony handset features a 4.6-inch HD display, a 5MP secondary camera, and a 2700mAh capacity. Sony Xperia X Compact price comes at about $400.

3. Lenovo Zuk Z2

The next handy phone in our list is Lenovo Zuk Z2. This phone is the toned down version of the flagship Zuk Z2 Pro. Even though being a scaled down variant, Lenovo Zuk Z2 specs are still very strong. It has a quad-core SND 820 processor and Android Marshmallow OS. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of non-expandable ROM. Besides, the phone also owns a 5-inch Full HD display,  a combo of 8MP + 13MP cameras, and a 3500mAh battery. Lenovo Zuk Z2 price costs you about $282.

4.  Google Pixel

The new flagship of Google this year also take a spot on our list of best handy phones- Google Pixel. The phone comes with a 2.35Ghz quad-core SND 821 processor paired with 4GB RAM. The highlight of Google Pixel specs is its 12.3MP main cam with f/2.2, EIS, and dual LED flash. With this camera, Pixel (XL) is now the best camera phone on DxOMark benchmark. In addition, the new Google phone has an 8MP selfie snapper, a 2770mAh cell, Android Nougat, 32/128GB of non-expandable ROM, and a 5-inch FHD display. Google Pixel price is quoted at about $650 for the basic version.

5. Huawei Nova

Last but not least – Huawei Nova. With this phone, the company aims at the young user segment, especially young woman. In terms of Huawei Nova specs, the phone is powered by an octa-core SND 625 processor and runs on Android 6.0.1 OS. There is 4GB RAM along with 256GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 256GB. For photography, the company added an 8MP front shooter and a 12MP rear camera with LED flash. It also has a 3020mAh capacity and a 5-inch FHD display. Huawei Nova price is about $500.

Best handy phones for January: 4GB RAM, 23MP cam

Those are the best handy phones in the market. Coming with a 5-inch screen and below, these phones will give you the comfort feeling when holding them in hand. Besides, they also come with many great specs like 4GB RAM or 23MP camera.