[texec]

You may want to look at it from a non male perspective: for smaller people and tighter trousers or small exterior pockets on skirts and other clothing the smaller (mini) version often just fits and is one comfortable to wear even with regular movement (think of very tight stretching jeans).

[coldtea]

Most women I know favor the larger models tho (and usually carry a handbag or something with them).

[girvo]

Though they are also the driver for the Samsung Flip models being the bestselling folding phone, which is interesting.