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Enough Phone Launches on Kickstarter
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In Short: The Enough Phone, a compact smartphone designed for those tired of large screens, is now accepting preorders on Kickstarter.
The Enough Phone, a compact smartphone designed for those tired of large screens, is now accepting preorders on Kickstarter. The device features a 5.3-inch screen, which is notably smaller than the average smartphone display today.
The Enough Phone starts at $399 for early backers, offering a more affordable option compared to many flagship devices. The company behind the phone, which previously sold refurbished phones with a minimalist Android version called OdysseyOS, aims to cater to users who prefer smaller devices.
According to Ars Technica, the Enough Phone is not a flagship killer but is likely 'enough' for most users, offering a modern alternative to the compact devices that have largely disappeared from the market.
The Enough Phone is built around a petite 5.3-inch screen, which is the smallest the company could find with decent performance metrics. It will be an unlocked 5G phone with broad global support.
The Enough Phone measures in at 132.8 x 63.8 x 12mm and will have a battery between 3,500 and 4,000 mAh, which will be user-replaceable.
The Enough Phone faces a challenging path to launch, needing 200,000 supporters before moving ahead with the device, according to Notebookcheck.
The Enough Phone is a response to the trend of increasingly large smartphone displays, with many companies like Apple and Asus discontinuing or pausing their production of compact phones.
The Enough Phone is designed to be a modern alternative to the compact devices that have largely disappeared from the market, catering to users who prefer smaller screens and more manageable devices.
The Enough Phone’s target specifications include a 5.3-inch display, 3,500mAh user-replaceable battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chipset, a 50-megapixel Sony sensor in the rear camera, and 8GB of RAM.
What this adds
The Enough Phone is a response to the trend of increasingly large smartphone displays, with many companies like Apple and Asus discontinuing or pausing their production of compact phones.
Background
The Enough Phone, a compact smartphone with a 5.3-inch screen, begins taking preorders on Kickstarter today.
The Enough Phone, a compact smartphone, launches on Kickstarter for early backers at $399.
What's confirmed
- The Enough Phone, a compact smartphone designed for those tired of large screens, is now accepting preorders on Kickstarter. The device features a 5.3-inch screen, which is notably smaller than the average smartphone display today.
- The Enough Phone starts at $399 for early backers, offering a more affordable option compared to many flagship devices. The company behind the phone, which previously sold refurbished phones with a minimalist Android version called OdysseyOS, aims to cater to users who prefer smaller devices.
- According to Ars Technica, the Enough Phone is not a flagship killer but is likely 'enough' for most users, offering a modern alternative to the compact devices that have largely disappeared from the market.
- The Enough Phone is built around a petite 5.3-inch screen, which is the smallest the company could find with decent performance metrics. It will be an unlocked 5G phone with broad global support.
- The Enough Phone measures in at 132.8 x 63.8 x 12mm and will have a battery between 3,500 and 4,000 mAh, which will be user-replaceable.
- The Enough Phone faces a challenging path to launch, needing 200,000 supporters before moving ahead with the device, according to Notebookcheck.
- The Enough Phone is a response to the trend of increasingly large smartphone displays, with many companies like Apple and Asus discontinuing or pausing their production of compact phones.
- The Enough Phone is designed to be a modern alternative to the compact devices that have largely disappeared from the market, catering to users who prefer smaller screens and more manageable devices.
- The Enough Phone’s target specifications include a 5.3-inch display, 3,500mAh user-replaceable battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chipset, a 50-megapixel Sony sensor in the rear camera, and 8GB of RAM.
What's still developing
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