There is a plethora of sleek-looking smartphones that are flooding the market. We take a look at some of the thinnest smartphones that do not compromise on the specs of the device either.
Here are our picks of the thinnest smartphones available in the U.S.: the Galaxy A7, Vivo Air, iPhone 6, Galaxy S6 and Oppo R5.
Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung claims that the Galaxy A7 is the sleekest phone available on the market. The phone has a metal unibody and touts a 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p screen.
The smartphone measures 5.94 inches (151mm) tall and 3 inches (76.2mm) wide. The Galaxy A7 is 0.25-inch (6.3mm) thin, which is a fantastic achievement considering the device's screen size.
The Galaxy A7 is pretty light as well and weighs just 141 grams. The device packs in a 2,600mAh non-removable battery, which adds slightly to the device's thickness. However, Samsung taking the non-removable battery route has ensured a sleeker frame for the smartphone.
Oppo R5
The Oppo R5 is a lean mean machine that touts a metal frame and a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a full HD resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.
The smartphone is svelte and 5.8 inches (148.9 mm) tall and 2.93 inches (74.5 mm) wide. It is just 0.19-inch (4.85 mm) thick and weighs a paltry 155 grams.
However, Oppo compromised on the audio jack to keep the svelte form factor. The Oppo R5 does not pack in a 0.14-inch (3.55 mm) audio jack where you can insert your headphones. The smartphone packs in a not-so-bulky non-removable 2,000mAh battery.
You can purchase the Oppo R5 from OppoMart or Amazon online in the U.S.
Vivo Air
You could easily mistake BLU's flagship smartphone, Vivo Air, for a rounded iPhone 5s. The resemblance is uncanny, and the Vivo Air even has similar raised buttons on the side.
That's not where the similarity ends either. The Vivo Air is also pretty svelte. Made of magnesium alloy, the Vivo Air boasts a 4.8-inch 720p display and weighs just 97 grams.
The smartphone is just 0.20 inch thick (5.1mm) and measures 5.50 inches (139.8mm) tall and 2.65 inches (67.4mm) wide. The device also has a non-removable 2,000mAh battery.
The ultra-thin Vivo Air is available from Amazon in the U.S. and usually retails for $199, but is currently priced at $179.29 (black).
Samsung Galaxy S6
The Samsung flagship Galaxy S6 is among the most popular smartphones currently available, which is largely due to its sleek form factor coupled with top-notch innards.
The Galaxy S6 boast a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels.
The smartphone is 5.65 inches (143.4mm) tall and is 2.78 inches (70.5mm) wide. The Galaxy S6 is 0.27-inch (6.8mm) thin, which is pretty neat considering the smartphone packs in a powerful 2,550mAh non-removable battery.
However, Samsung did away with the microSD card slot to compensate for the device's svelte form factor, a move which did not go down well with many fans.
iPhone 6
How can any list of the slimmest smartphones be complete without Apple? Synonymous with iconic designs and sleek smartphones, the iPhone 6 is what pops up in your head when you think slender.
The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with IPS technology and a resolution of 1334 by 750 pixels. It is 0.27 inch (6.9mm) thick—just like rival Galaxy S6. It is 5.44 inches (138.1mm) tall and 2.64 inches (67mm) wide. The iPhone 6 is lightweight and just 129 grams.
