Best Portability for All Smart Devices

If your day away from your desk, the last thing you need is a bulky laptop slowing you down or one you need to plug everywhere you go. You might also be looking to lighten up your mobile toolkit, maybe even eliminate the need to carry a bag for a tablet or netbook altogether.

This list is all about lightweight, compact all smart devices with long battery life without consideration for cost-effectiveness. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for options at below-average prices.

Easiest to Carry $655 - $1120

Here are the smallest, lightest and longest-lasting all smart devices I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:

Google Pixel from $600;
~$655 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 821

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 5"

Screen Resolution: 1080×1920

Dimensions: 14.38 x 6.95 x 0.73 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg

detailed info
C$599.99 from Newegg (New)
as of 2018-12-15 06:15:18, EST

Pricing Accuracy
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Google Pixel 2 from $900;
~$955 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 5"

Screen Resolution: 1080×1920

Dimensions: 14.48 x 6.86 x 0.76 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg
detailed info from $899.95
- C$899.95 from Videotron (New)
  as of 2018-12-12 15:41:47, EST
- C$900 from Freedom Mobile (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 04:08:02, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Apple iPhone 8 from $820;
~$890 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A11 Bionic

Graphics: Apple A11 GPU

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 4.7"

Screen Resolution: 750×1334

Dimensions: 13.84 x 6.73 x 0.73 cm
Weight: 0.15 kg
detailed info from $819
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Google Pixel 3 from $1000;
~$1120 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 845

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 630

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.5"

Screen Resolution: 1080×2160

Dimensions: 14.56 x 6.82 x 0.79 cm
Weight: 0.15 kg
detailed info from $999
Pricing Accuracy
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Samsung Galaxy S8 from $70013% cheaper than usual
~$885 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 835

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 540

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 64.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.8"

Screen Resolution: 1440×2960

Dimensions: 14.89 x 6.81 x 0.80 cm
Weight: 0.16 kg
detailed info from $699
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge from $1000;
~$1055 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 2/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Large Smartphones and Phablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Samsung Exynos 8890

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 530

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.5"

Screen Resolution: 1440×2560

Dimensions: 15.09 x 7.26 x 0.77 cm
Weight: 0.16 kg

detailed info
C$999.95 from Videotron (New)
as of 2018-12-12 16:07:01, EST

Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	2/5

Easiest to Carry under $500

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most portable all smart devices priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered a budget-friendly all smart device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $13020% cheaper than usual
~$221 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Screen Size: 7"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cm
Weight: 0.28 kg
detailed info from $129
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 from $15036%, Best price yet!
~$289 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1024×768

Dimensions: 20.84 x 13.79 x 0.75 cm
Weight: 0.31 kg
detailed info from $148
- C$148 from Visions Electronics (New)
  as of 2018-12-13 18:01:50, EST
- C$250 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 05:20:42, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $120;
~$449 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Rockchip RK3288C

Graphics: ARM Mali-T760MP8

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Dimensions: 12.30 x 3.10 x 1.70 cm
Weight: 0.32 kg
detailed info from $116.98
- C$116.98 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 04:50:12, EST
- C$119.99 from Memory Express (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 04:45:21, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) from $200;
~$290 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 425

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 308

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 800×1280

Dimensions: 21.21 x 12.41 x 0.89 cm
Weight: 0.36 kg
detailed info from $199.99
Pricing Accuracy
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Amazon Fire HD 8 from $80;
~$185 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

Specs

Processor: ARM MT8163

Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm
Weight: 0.37 kg
detailed info from $79.99
- C$79.99 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 03:26:21, EST
- C$109.99 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2018-12-15 06:40:00, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from $200;
~$290 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: ARM Mediatek MT8173

Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm
Weight: 0.50 kg

detailed info
C$199.99 from Amazon (New)
as of 2018-12-15 05:33:55, EST

Pricing Accuracy
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