[snakeanus]

> One more bit doubles the key space

Yes, except that a 4096 bit key is not just "one more bit", it's double the amount of bits.

> Someone who is be able to crack 2048 bit keys, probably also has the opportunity to crack 4096 bit keys

No, it would require an impossibly large amount of effort to crack 4096 bit keys compared to 2048 bit keys.

> Smartphones and embedded devices want to use as less energy as possible

They can use ed25519 then.

> With an 4096 bit key, you force your communication partners to spent an unnecessary amount of energy.

They spend more energy by running ad-ridden "apps" and electron monstrosities.