Best Lightweight Cell Phones - 2017

By Matt Staker. Last updated Feb 15, 2017.

Lighter handheld devices are always better for a great portability and usage comfort.

Our listing of best lightweight cellphones have devices weighing less than 4 oz. Cellphones with plastic bodies can be obviously lighter but the best lightweight cellphones of 2016-17 will come with metal bodies which is typically made of aluminium and in a seamless unibody format.

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Apple iPhone SE

Apple iPhone SE: We looked at around 16 expert reviews for Apple iPhone SE from sites like PhoneArena.com, TechRadar.com and GsmArena.com based on which Apple iPhone SE was ranked as the #1 best lightweight cellphone.

Comparison of the Top 5 Lightweight Cell Phoness - 2017

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	Apple iPhone SE	Karbonn Titanium Mach Two S360	Samsung Galaxy A3	Gionee Marathon M3	Apple iPhone 5s


	[?] ReviewGist Score	[?] ReviewGist Score	[?] ReviewGist Score	[?] ReviewGist Score	[?] ReviewGist Score
Release Date	Apr 2016	Apr 2015	Jan 2015	Nov 2014	Sep 2013
Weight	3.99 oz.	3.95 oz.	3.88 oz.	3.53 oz.	3.95 oz.
Digital Camera Resolution	12.0 MP	8.0 MP	8.0 MP	8.0 MP	8.0 MP
Installed RAM (GB)	2.0 GB	1.0 GB	1.5 GB	1.0 GB	1.0 GB
Screen Size(Diagonal)	4.0 inch	5.0 inch	4.5 inch	5.0 inch	4.0 inch
Front Webcam Resolution	1.2 MP	8.0 MP	5.0 MP	2.0 MP
Processor Type	Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister, A9	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53	Quad-core 1.3 GHz	Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone, Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based), Apple A7
Battery Capacity	1624.0 mAh	1900.0 mAh	1900.0 mAh	5000.0 mAh	1560.0 mAh
Operating System	iOS 9.3, iOS 9.3, iOS 9.3.2	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to v5.0 (Lollipop)	Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)	iOS 7.0.1, iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2, upgradable to iOS 8.1.2
Carrier	Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT-T				AT-T, Sprint
	The iPhone SE is a great smartphone that brings plenty of power in a small package. Pocket-Lint.com Rating Unavailable	The sound quality in calls is alright at best and we also faced a few call drops. Gadgets.Ndtv.com	It's a marriage of simplicity and exemplary detail, resulting in a pretty successful product. DigitalVersus.com Rating Unavailable	Opening the rear cover is a painful exercise. tech.firstpost.com	While you'll almost certainly love the phone itself, it's extremely expensive for recent converts. Reviews.CNet.co.uk

Best Lightweight Cell Phones - 2017

Apple iPhone SE

Comparison of the Top 5 Lightweight Cell Phoness - 2017

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