My phones and my shirts

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#301985 20-Oct-2022 15:56

I'm having trouble. When I think about buying a new phone (and I always buy ones 2+ years after they first came out, and have had time to solidify), I don't seem able to find any that would fit my shirt pocket. They keep getting bigger (correlated with my waist) but shirt pockets don't.

When I bought my S9 a couple of years ago, I had to junk 2 shirts that would not accommodate my S9 + wallet with credit cards. The total width is about 80 mm and the total depth about 25 mm. I can't find shirts with wider, deeper pockets anyway.

When I look for Samsung Android phones (I don't need anything flash), I would not be able to get them and a wallet into any of my shirt pockets- the size of the present phone is the max I can use.

Can any of you help with my first-world problem? Must be android, 2 years or so since introduction, VoLTE, WiFi calling if it ever comes to Skinny via Spark, and be generally middle-of-the-road. Suggestions welcome.

Please try to avoid telling me where else I should put it...

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#2985369 20-Oct-2022 15:58

I'm guessing the S10e is getting a bit old?

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#2985372 20-Oct-2022 16:00

lxsw20:

I'm guessing the S10e is getting a bit old?

and too big. But thanks.

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#2985377 20-Oct-2022 16:03

mdav056:

I'm having trouble. When I think about buying a new phone (and I always buy ones 2+ years after they first came out, and have had time to solidify), I don't seem able to find any that would fit my shirt pocket. They keep getting bigger (correlated with my waist) but shirt pockets don't.

When I bought my S9 a couple of years ago, I had to junk 2 shirts that would not accommodate my S9 + wallet with credit cards. The total width is about 80 mm and the total depth about 25 mm. I can't find shirts with wider, deeper pockets anyway.

When I look for Samsung Android phones (I don't need anything flash), I would not be able to get them and a wallet into any of my shirt pockets- the size of the present phone is the max I can use.

Can any of you help with my first-world problem? Must be android, 2 years or so since introduction, VoLTE, WiFi calling if it ever comes to Skinny via Spark, and be generally middle-of-the-road. Suggestions welcome.

Please try to avoid telling me where else I should put it...

I find the shirt pocket is a very risky place for a phone. Bend forward and it just falls out, possibly onto concrete to shatter, or worse, into a toilet bowl!

Far better to put the phone in your front trouser pocket. Even large phones fit and none fall out. Assuming you wear trousers that is!

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#2985380 20-Oct-2022 16:06

johno1234:

mdav056:

I'm having trouble. When I think about buying a new phone (and I always buy ones 2+ years after they first came out, and have had time to solidify), I don't seem able to find any that would fit my shirt pocket. They keep getting bigger (correlated with my waist) but shirt pockets don't.

When I bought my S9 a couple of years ago, I had to junk 2 shirts that would not accommodate my S9 + wallet with credit cards. The total width is about 80 mm and the total depth about 25 mm. I can't find shirts with wider, deeper pockets anyway.

When I look for Samsung Android phones (I don't need anything flash), I would not be able to get them and a wallet into any of my shirt pockets- the size of the present phone is the max I can use.

Can any of you help with my first-world problem? Must be android, 2 years or so since introduction, VoLTE, WiFi calling if it ever comes to Skinny via Spark, and be generally middle-of-the-road. Suggestions welcome.

Please try to avoid telling me where else I should put it...

I find the shirt pocket is a very risky place for a phone. Bend forward and it just falls out, possibly onto concrete to shatter, or worse, into a toilet bowl!

Far better to put the phone in your front trouser pocket. Even large phones fit and none fall out. Assuming you wear trousers that is!

Yes, I know. But this a makes my trousers fall down (useful in the toilet, yes, but only there)

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#2985396 20-Oct-2022 17:28

Your best bet in a Samsung device would be a Z Flip, although I'm very curious why you want an older device, as you're just losing out on a few more years of support. The Z Flip series (the 4 being the best pick) is the only real Samsung option that comes close to your criteria, otherwise if you're willing to jump ship to Apple, the iPhone 13 Mini is your best bet. Or you could look at the Asus ZenFone Mini series.

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#2985482 20-Oct-2022 20:09

toejam316:

Your best bet in a Samsung device would be a Z Flip, although I'm very curious why you want an older device, as you're just losing out on a few more years of support. The Z Flip series (the 4 being the best pick) is the only real Samsung option that comes close to your criteria, otherwise if you're willing to jump ship to Apple, the iPhone 13 Mini is your best bet. Or you could look at the Asus ZenFone Mini series.

Older device because of the cost. I guess I might consider a refurbished z-flip, but new ones at $1700 is way out of my league, being a retiree attempting to live off the pension+a bit.

I know that the iPhone mini was my size, but I'm overwhelmingly invested in MS because of the things I do for free. I do like Your Phone on my desktop.

I'll have a look at the ZenPhone minis -- maybe they would do (somewhat invested in ASUS too - mainboard, NAS).

Thanks for your suggestions -

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#2985498 20-Oct-2022 21:28

The Zenfone 9 mini is marginally bigger than a Galaxy S10e (I looked it up because I have a S10e that is due for replacement sometime in the next 6 months or so). So if the S10e is too big, your options are very limited.

OP - have you thought about reducing the bulk of what you carry by putting your cards in Google wallet and/or an app like Stocard? I'm finding I hardly every need to take a wallet these days

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#2985512 20-Oct-2022 21:47

Contact Harvie & Hudson in Jermyn Street and engage them to make you a week’s worth of bespoke shirts with pockets to your specification.

You’re approaching the problem from the wrong angle.

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#2985514 20-Oct-2022 21:47

shk292:

The Zenfone 9 mini is marginally bigger than a Galaxy S10e (I looked it up because I have a S10e that is due for replacement sometime in the next 6 months or so). So if the S10e is too big, your options are very limited.

OP - have you thought about reducing the bulk of what you carry by putting your cards in Google wallet and/or an app like Stocard? I'm finding I hardly every need to take a wallet these days

That's out, then - damn.

Yes, I have indeed, but most won't go on Google Wallet, at least when I last looked. I'll have a look at StoCard - can it be trusted? At least as far as you can trust G Wallet...

Thanks!

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#2985711 21-Oct-2022 08:25

For smaller phones without significant compromises there’s the iPhone SE / iPhone mini and that’s about it. It’s a bit like buying tablets, apple has done a pretty good job at owning the segment.

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#2985722 21-Oct-2022 08:49

I would hate to carry a phone in my shirt pocket because I would worry about it falling out when I bend over.

If you're wearing business shirts then presumably you would also be wearing trousers, so wouldn't they have better pockets?

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#2985723 21-Oct-2022 09:04

mdav056:

That's out, then - damn.

Yes, I have indeed, but most won't go on Google Wallet, at least when I last looked. I'll have a look at StoCard - can it be trusted? At least as far as you can trust G Wallet...

Thanks!

Stocard is for loyalty cards, library cards etc. Wallet for payments and more secure stuff

With most places taking paywave and Google Pay, I find that just carrying the phone is enough usually

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#2985804 21-Oct-2022 12:06

mdav056:

Yes, I know. But this a makes my trousers fall down (useful in the toilet, yes, but only there)

Maybe invest in a good belt? $15-$20 at The Warehouse and they should outlast both your phone and yourself!

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#2985819 21-Oct-2022 12:36

alasta:

I would hate to carry a phone in my shirt pocket because I would worry about it falling out when I bend over.

If you're wearing business shirts then presumably you would also be wearing trousers, so wouldn't they have better pockets?

These days even trouser pockets can be an issue. Moving from an S8 to S22U I discovered the new phone does not fit fully in the pockets of some trousers/jeans. Currently walking around with a corner of the phone sticking out of the pockets. Not ideal.

Deeper trouser pockets can also be an issue. End up with a big square lump projecting out partway down the trouser leg (aesthetic issue!)

Wish trouser makers would include separate inner pockets that hold phones in place higher up. Would also better protect the phone.

Agree phone in shirt pocket not a great idea. Have enough problems losing reading glasses that fall out when bending over.

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#2985821 21-Oct-2022 12:39

My Samsung Galaxy A3 was perfect in this regard - 4.7", fit into my trousers pocket perfectly. Then I moved to a XCover 4S (5"), bigger but still manageable. My current Samsung has a 6.1" screen and it's a stretch but it fits in my pocket, although not as nicely as the A3 did. I dread thinking what I'm going to replace that one with when it finally dies.

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