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The Minimal Phone, which gained significant attention during its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign (raising over $600,000), is now shipping. Early backers will receive their devices soon, while new orders placed via the company website or Indiegogo InDemand will ship by March.
Priced at $399, the phone comes in Pebble, Onyx, and Fusion shades and features a 4.3-inch E Ink display (600 x 800 resolution, 230 PPI). The display is eye-friendly, power-efficient, and readable even in direct sunlight. While the slow refresh rate makes it less suitable for videos and gaming, it is ideal for static content like reading e-books, emails, office documents, and social media.
Key specs include:
• MediaTek MT6769 processor
• 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage
• 16 MP rear camera
• Android 14 with Google Play Store
• 3000 mAh battery, 15W Qi wireless charging
• Fingerprint sensor & dedicated refresh button
• 35-key keyboard with hotkey
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G LTE, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, though it lacks 5G support. The phone measures 142 x 78 x 8.6mm.
Its E Ink display + physical keyboard make it a unique offering in today’s smartphone market, catering to users looking for a distraction-free, efficient mobile experience, particularly for reading e-books and productivity tasks.
Source: Minimal Phone Now Shipping and Priced at $399 - Good e-Reader
