{ "name": "The Luddite Club device database", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/", "license": "Free to reuse with attribution: link back to theluddite.club.", "generated": "2026-09-15", "count": 66, "devices": [ { "slug": "agm-m10", "name": "AGM M10", "brand": "AGM", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "The middle child of AGM's keypad range. Specs are thin on the ground.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (rugged keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 59, "price_usd_max": 69, "price_note": "$59 at dumbwireless (list $69)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "unknown", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://www.agmmobile.com/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com", "notes": "Listed and priced at dumbwireless but I could not find a current first-party spec page, so every hardware field is deliberately blank. Sits between the M9 and M11 in AGM's lineup.", "sources": [ "https://dumbwireless.com/collections/phones" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/agm-m10.webp", "image_credit": "AGM Mobile", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/agm-m10/" }, { "slug": "agm-m11", "name": "AGM M11", "brand": "AGM", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "A keypad phone with a 4,000mAh battery that doubles as a power bank.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (rugged keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping (sold out at dumbwireless)", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 79, "price_usd_max": 89.99, "price_note": "$79-$89.99", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Feature-phone OS with 'cloud apps'", "os_family": "feature", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "none", "browser": "partial", "battery_mah": 4000, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP68/IP69K", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "The US variant is sold as T-Mobile-only", "countries": "US; AGM global store", "regions": [ "us", "global" ], "website": "https://www.agmmobile.com/products/agm-m11-4g-hotspot-phone", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com ($79); Amazon; Walmart ($89.99)", "notes": "4,000mAh removable that doubles as a power bank via wired reverse charging; AGM claims 7+ days of typical use. Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H. FM radio. Built-in lanyard charging cable and flashlight. AGM advertises 'cloud app' access to YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Gemini - worth knowing if the whole point of the purchase is to avoid those.", "sources": [ "https://www.agmmobile.com/products/agm-m11-4g-hotspot-phone", "https://www.amazon.com/AGM-Feature-T-Mobile-Charging-Flashlight/dp/B0FX7MMBYS", "https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/c-mobile" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/agm-m11.webp", "image_credit": "AGM Mobile", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/agm-m11/" }, { "slug": "agm-m8-flip", "name": "AGM M8 Flip", "brand": "AGM", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "A rugged flip built around a very loud speaker and an SOS key.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 70, "price_usd_max": 130, "price_note": "$95 CAD from AGM Canada; EUR 99-119 from AGM EU", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "feature", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "2.8\"", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1500, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP68/IP69K", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "AGM's Canadian and EU stores; a US-warehouse variant is listed", "regions": [ "ca", "eu", "us" ], "website": "https://ca.agmmobile.com/en-us/products/agm-m8-flip-seo", "buy_links": "eu.agmmobile.com; wholesale channels", "notes": "IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G. Hearing-aid compatible. Dedicated SOS side key, fast dialling, large keypad, and a 104dB speaker - the loudness is the selling point. 1,500mAh removable. Wholesale listings put memory at 48MB RAM / 128MB storage, which places it firmly in feature-phone territory rather than Android.", "sources": [ "https://ca.agmmobile.com/en-us/products/agm-m8-flip-seo", "https://eu.agmmobile.com/products/en-agm-m8-flip-4g-rugged-flip-phone-sos-side-key-one-click-call-powerful-speaker-big-battery-us-warehouse/", "https://www.accio.com/plp/agm-m8-flip-specs" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/agm-m8-flip.webp", "image_credit": "AGM Mobile", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/agm-m8-flip/" }, { "slug": "agm-m9", "name": "AGM M9", "brand": "AGM", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "Forty-nine dollars, IP68, and a keypad. As basic as a phone gets.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (rugged keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 49, "price_usd_max": 49, "price_note": "$49 (AGM US store) / EUR 69.99 (AGM EU)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Simple OS (listed as ThreadX on the Amazon spec block)", "os_family": "feature", "screen_size_in": 2.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.4\" QVGA 240x320", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "2G / 3G / 4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual", "microsd" ], "sim_note": "Dual nano-SIM + microSD (3 slots)", "bands": "US version: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA B2/B4/B5 | LTE B2/4/5/7/8/12/17/28A. Rest-of-world version: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA B1/B5/B8 | LTE B1/3/5/7/8/20/28AB/39/40/41.", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "no", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1000, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP68/IP69K", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "The US variant is sold as T-Mobile-only", "countries": "US and EU stores; Amazon", "regions": [ "us", "eu" ], "website": "https://www.agmmobile.com/products/agm-m9-rugged-4g", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com ($49); Amazon; eu.agmmobile.com", "notes": "Unisoc T107. 1,000mAh removable. IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H. Large font, large buttons, fast dial, T9 input, FM radio, torch. microSD to 128GB. No camera. Note AGM sells region-specific band variants - buy the one matching your carrier.", "sources": [ "https://www.agmmobile.com/products/agm-m9-rugged-4g", "https://eu.agmmobile.com/products/agm-m9-rugged-4g-ergonomic-user-friendly-fast-dial-dual-sim/", "https://www.amazon.com/AGM-Waterproof-Drop-Proof-Dialling-T-Mobile/dp/B0CN6Q9D6T", "https://manuals.plus/m/c4d36a87729e3c0dd7fd7334c95c5bea933bd6233c802abdf54c3a644d1f5b70" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/agm-m9.webp", "image_credit": "AGM Mobile", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/agm-m9/" }, { "slug": "apple-watch-cellular", "name": "Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular, used standalone)", "brand": "Apple", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "Leave the iPhone in a drawer and wear the phone instead. Setup needs the iPhone once.", "form_factor": "watch", "form_factor_detail": "Watch", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Workable, with a setup catch - see notes", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "Hardware plus a standalone watch line: roughly $6.50-$20/month depending on carrier", "price_recurring": "roughly $6.50-$20/mo standalone watch line", "os": "watchOS", "os_family": "watchos", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "esim", "physical" ], "sim_note": "eSIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Apple Watch apps", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "no", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Standalone plans reported at US Mobile, Truphone and T-Mobile; Verizon offers one without an existing line. AT&T does not offer a standalone plan unless it's tied to an AT&T iPhone line. Visible and Cricket do not support standalone.", "countries": "", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://support.apple.com/guide/watch/set-up-and-use-cellular-service-apd9a168c68b/watchos", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Not a phone, but a real strategy people use, so it earns a row. The catch: an iPhone is required for initial setup, either by direct pairing or through Family Setup (now branded Apple Watch For Your Kids). After setup the watch runs independently on a standalone plan and the iPhone can go in a drawer. Two limits to know: on a companion plan the watch shares the iPhone's number and stops working if that plan is cancelled, and on Family Setup SMS/MMS handling is limited because it normally depends on a fully paired iPhone. Typing is the other obvious constraint.", "sources": [ "https://applewatchlab.com/apple-watch-cellular-plan-without-iphone/", "https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255691990", "https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/standalone-apple-watch-use-in-2025-no-iphone.2455602/", "https://support.apple.com/my-mm/guide/watch/set-up-and-use-cellular-service-apd9a168c68b/11.0/watchos/11.0" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/apple-watch-cellular.webp", "image_credit": "Apple Inc.", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/apple-watch-cellular/" }, { "slug": "balance-phone", "name": "Balance Phone", "brand": "Balance Mobile", "category": "Locked-down smartphones", "tagline": "A Galaxy A16 with the distracting parts removed at the OS level. For good.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 369, "price_usd_max": 369, "price_note": "GBP 269 / EUR 289 on Balance's store; a third-party review quotes about $369", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Balance OS on a Samsung Galaxy A16 - installed before shipping, locked at hardware level", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 6.7, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "Samsung Galaxy A16 display", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "Galaxy A16 hardware", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support; Balance's own line is that music apps stay available", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support; Balance's own line is that messaging apps stay available", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Balance Mobile runs on most US networks including T-Mobile and Mint Mobile; BYO carrier also works", "countries": "US, UK, EU", "regions": [ "us", "uk", "eu" ], "website": "https://www.thebalancephone.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "128GB/4GB. 50MP rear, 13MP front. Blocks social media, games, gambling, streaming, adult content and dating at OS level; messaging, email, maps, banking, music and travel apps stay fully available. Text-based interface, no icon grid. Restrictions can't be undone by the user. 3-year warranty, 14-day money-back. A Balance Phone Kids variant is also sold.", "sources": [ "https://www.thebalancephone.com/", "https://whatifididnt.com/blog/balance-phone-review/", "https://www.thebalancephone.com/collections/all-products", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/balance-phone.webp", "image_credit": "Balance Mobile", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/balance-phone/" }, { "slug": "balance-phone-pro", "name": "Balance Phone Pro", "brand": "Balance Mobile", "category": "Locked-down smartphones", "tagline": "The Galaxy S25 version of the same idea, for people who still want a great camera.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 823, "price_usd_max": 823, "price_note": "$823 (also listed GBP 609 / EUR 699)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Balance OS on a Samsung Galaxy S25", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 6.2, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "6.2\" Samsung Galaxy S25 display", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "Galaxy S25 hardware - 5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Music apps stay available", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Messaging apps stay available", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 4000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Worldwide compatibility per Balance", "countries": "Worldwide", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.thebalancephone.com/products/balance-phone-pro", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 12GB/256GB, 4000mAh. 50MP/10MP/12MP cameras. Same Balance OS blocking as the standard model. Balance also sells Balance OS on its own as a $99/year subscription for a compatible Samsung you already own.", "sources": [ "https://www.thebalancephone.com/products/balance-phone-pro", "https://www.thebalancephone.com/", "https://www.thebalancephone.com/products/byod" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/balance-phone-pro.webp", "image_credit": "Balance Mobile", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/balance-phone-pro/" }, { "slug": "bigme-hibreak", "name": "Bigme Hibreak (original)", "brand": "Bigme", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "The original HiBreak. Older Android, smaller screen, lowest price.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 229, "price_usd_max": 259, "price_note": "$229 B/W | $259 colour", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 11 with Google Play pre-installed", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 5.84, "screen_tech": "eink", "screen_note": "5.84\" ePaper; B/W and Kaleido colour versions", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "Direct from Bigme", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-smartphone", "buy_links": "bigmestore.com", "notes": "MTK octa-core 2.3GHz, 6GB/128GB. 13MP rear, 5MP front. 36-level adjustable front light. No fingerprint unlock. GPS. The oldest and cheapest of the HiBreak line.", "sources": [ "https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-smartphone", "https://bigmestore.com/products/bigme-hibreak-e-ink-smartphone", "https://www.parkablogs.com/content/bigme-hibreak-pro-color-e-ink-phone-review" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/bigme-hibreak.webp", "image_credit": "Bigme", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/bigme-hibreak/" }, { "slug": "bigme-hibreak-plus", "name": "Bigme Hibreak Plus", "brand": "Bigme", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "The cheapest color e-ink phone from a named maker. Reading first.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Launched 20 Apr 2026", "price_usd_min": 249, "price_usd_max": 249, "price_note": "$249 device only; stylus-and-case bundle sold separately", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 14", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 6.13, "screen_tech": "eink-color", "screen_note": "6.13\" Kaleido 3 colour e-ink; 300ppi mono / 150ppi colour", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "Direct from Bigme", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://store.bigme.vip/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Stylus support. Positioned well below the Pro line - the cheapest current colour e-ink phone I found from a named manufacturer. Suited to reading and annotation, not media.", "sources": [ "https://www.ereadersforum.com/blog/bigme-hibreak-plus-a-color-e-ink-smartphone-with-stylus-support-arrives-at-249/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/bigme-hibreak-plus.webp", "image_credit": "Bigme", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/bigme-hibreak-plus/" }, { "slug": "bigme-hibreak-pro", "name": "Bigme HiBreak Pro (B/W)", "brand": "Bigme", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "Same phone, black and white panel. Sharper text, no color layer.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 439, "price_usd_max": 459, "price_note": "$439-$459", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 14, certified", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 6.13, "screen_tech": "eink", "screen_note": "6.13\" black-and-white ePaper 824x1648, 300ppi", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE / 5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM dual standby", "bands": "LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66 | LTE-TDD B34/38/39/40/41", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "18W", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 4500, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "Direct from Bigme; Amazon", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-pro-4g-5g-epaper-smartphone-black-color", "buy_links": "Amazon ($459)", "notes": "Dimensity 1080, 8GB/256GB, 4500mAh, 20MP/5MP, fingerprint, GPS. Bigme's 'SSS' fast refresh. The monochrome sibling to the Pro Color - sharper text, no colour layer.", "sources": [ "https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-pro-4g-5g-epaper-smartphone-black-color", "https://www.parkablogs.com/content/bigme-hibreak-pro-color-e-ink-phone-review", "https://www.ereadersforum.com/blog/bigme-hibreak-plus-a-color-e-ink-smartphone-with-stylus-support-arrives-at-249/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/bigme-hibreak-pro.webp", "image_credit": "Bigme", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/bigme-hibreak-pro/" }, { "slug": "bigme-hibreak-pro-color", "name": "Bigme HiBreak Pro Color", "brand": "Bigme", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "A full Android phone on a color e-paper screen. Slower on purpose.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "Shipped from November 2025", "price_usd_min": 359, "price_usd_max": 469, "price_note": "$359-$469 depending on seller and promotion", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 14, certified - open app installation", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 6.13, "screen_tech": "eink-color", "screen_note": "6.1-6.13\" Kaleido 3 colour ePaper 824x1648; 300ppi mono / 150ppi colour", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual nano-SIM", "bands": "5G NSA n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/25/28/38/40/41/66/77/78 | 5G SA n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/25/28/38/41/77/78 | LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66 | LTE-TDD B34/38/39/40/41", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "18W", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 4500, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "Direct from Bigme (global + EU store); Amazon", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-pro-color-6-e-ink-eye-friendly-smartphone-with-4g-5g-connection", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com ($359-$379); Amazon ($449-$519)", "notes": "Dimensity 1080 octa-core 2.6GHz, 8GB/256GB. 4500mAh. 20MP rear with OCR document scanning, 5MP front. Fingerprint unlock, cold/warm front light, NFC, Google Wallet, customisable smart keys. Wi-Fi 802.11ac, BT 5.2. A B/W 'HiBreak Pro' sibling and a cheaper Hibreak Plus ($249, launched 20 Apr 2026) are also sold.", "sources": [ "https://store.bigme.vip/products/bigme-hibreak-pro-color-6-e-ink-eye-friendly-smartphone-with-4g-5g-connection", "https://www.parkablogs.com/content/bigme-hibreak-pro-color-e-ink-phone-review", "https://dumbwireless.com/products/bigme-hibreak-pro", "https://root-nation.com/en/gadgets-en/smartphones-en/en-bigme-hibreak-pro-color-review/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/bigme-hibreak-pro-color.webp", "image_credit": "Bigme", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/bigme-hibreak-pro-color/" }, { "slug": "cat-s22-flip", "name": "CAT S22 Flip", "brand": "CAT (Bullitt, under licence)", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "A rugged Android flip with a touchscreen and the Play Store. Getting hard to find.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged, touchscreen)", "availability_status": "limited", "availability_note": "No longer in general retail distribution - sold via Amazon and refurbishers; several listings out of stock", "year_introduced": 2021, "introduced_note": "Released 18 Sep 2021", "price_usd_min": 130, "price_usd_max": 234, "price_note": "Launch MSRP $234; street prices now range widely (GBP 129.99 refurb to ~$200+)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 11 (Go edition) with Google Play Store pre-installed", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" TFT LCD 480x640 touchscreen, Gorilla Glass 5, plus a 1.44\" external display", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE Cat4", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single nano-SIM", "bands": "LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 | WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900. The wide band list is the main reason it keeps getting recommended - it works in far more countries than most flips.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "under a rubber flap, plus pogo-pin dock contacts", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "some spec sheets list a 3.5mm jack, others say none, and a GSMchoice reviewer states the listing is wrong and the phone has no jack. Verify before buying if this matters.", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support (consistent with the Play Store being pre-installed)", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 2000, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP68", "weight_g": 180, "carriers": "Works on T-Mobile and T-Mobile MVNOs such as Mint and Tello", "countries": "Global - sold in the US, UK and EU", "regions": [ "us", "uk", "eu" ], "website": "https://cat-phones.com/products/cat-s22-flip/", "buy_links": "Amazon; y2kphones.com; refurbishers", "notes": "Snapdragon 215 quad-core 1.3GHz, 2GB LPDDR3 / 16GB eMMC (about 9.5-10GB usable), dedicated microSDXC to 128GB. 2,000mAh removable, secured by a captive coin screw; 11-12h talk on VoLTE. 5MP AF rear with flash, 2MP front. IP68, MIL-STD-810H, non-incendive C1/D2. Weight is reported between 180g and 224g across sources. The last widely-loved rugged Android flip, and increasingly hard to buy new.", "sources": [ "https://cat-phones.com/products/cat-s22-flip/", "https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=6464", "https://gsmfind.com/cat-s22-flip.html", "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/cat-s22", "https://www.gsmchoice.com/en/catalogue/cat/s22flip/", "https://en.kalvo.com/cat-s22-flip-352.html", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/cat-s22-flip.webp", "image_credit": "Bullitt Group / Cat phones", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/cat-s22-flip/" }, { "slug": "commodore-callback-8020", "name": "Commodore Callback 8020", "brand": "Commodore", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "A retro flip running Sailfish OS, with a VFD-style cover screen. Pre-order.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "preorder", "availability_note": "Pre-order - Commodore's store has listed a December-January shipping window; earlier estimates said Oct-Nov and Q4 2026", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 16 Jun 2026; pre-orders opened 30 Jun 2026", "price_usd_min": 399, "price_usd_max": 640, "price_note": "From $399 (was $499.99 at announcement). +$50 for 'premium' newly-manufactured memory. Starlight Edition was announced at $549.99; Founders Edition ~$640.", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Sailfish OS (Jolla, Linux-based) with sandboxed Android AppSupport. No Google Play Services, no Play Store. Browsers and social media blocked at system level.", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 3.25, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.25\" IPS 480x640 internal, touch layer disabled by default; 1.77\" VFD-style cover display with dome notification LEDs", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE - no 5G", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "Commodore's spec page states 'VoLTE: Yes - supported'", "sim": [ "esim", "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Physical dual SIM only - no eSIM", "bands": "GSM B1/2/5/8 | WCDMA B1/2/5/8 | LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28AB/66/71 | LTE-TDD B38/40/41. Commodore notes Band 14 (first responders) is not supported.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "with a high-quality DAC; FM radio works without headphones", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "music streaming is in scope; Commodore's own comparison page and press coverage both cite Spotify", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "preinstalled", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "Commodore states RCS will not ship because it depends on Google's servers", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1550, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP44", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Unlocked, physical SIM only. Commodore's own caveat: it supports all major LTE bands worldwide but 'carrier support can vary by region, plan, whitelist, and VoLTE provisioning.'", "countries": "Worldwide - free worldwide shipping at launch, for a limited time", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://commodore.net/callback/", "buy_links": "Ordered direct from commodore.net; charged upfront at pre-order", "notes": "MediaTek Helio G81, 4GB/64GB, microSD to 256GB (32GB card included). 48MP Sony rear with autofocus and flash plus an autofocus front camera, and a retro camcorder filter mode. Removable battery - most coverage says 1,550mAh, one outlet says 1,850mAh, so treat capacity as unconfirmed. IP44 splash-resistant, not submersible. No NFC. Android Auto unsupported. SID-chip ringtones, preloaded C64 games and Snake, C64 Ultimate Wi-Fi remote support. Five colourways. Bear in mind this is a revived brand shipping its first phone - no delivery track record yet, and the price fell 20% before launch.", "sources": [ "https://commodore.net/store/callback-8020/", "https://commodore.net/callback/", "https://commodore.net/commodore-announces-callback/", "https://liliputing.com/commodore-callback-8020-flip-phone-with-sailfish-os-now-available-for-pre-order/", "https://www.gsmarena.com/commodore_callback_8020_goes_on_preorder_for_a_lower_price-news-73512.php", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/06/29/commodore-callback-8020-just-became-harder-to-dismiss/", "https://news.lavx.hu/article/commodore-opens-pre-orders-for-callback-8020-flip-phone-with-sailfish-os", "https://www.designboom.com/technology/commodore-callback-8020-y2k-flip-phone-t9-texting-no-social-media/", "https://nokiamob.net/2026/08/26/commodore-callback-8020-is-a-399-sailfish-os-flip-phone/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/commodore-callback-8020.webp", "image_credit": "Commodore", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/commodore-callback-8020/" }, { "slug": "dumber-mini", "name": "Dumber Mini", "brand": "Dumber", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "A small curated device with a strong privacy rating. Specs still being confirmed.", "form_factor": "unknown", "form_factor_detail": "", "availability_status": "unverified", "availability_note": "Listed on dumbphones.org's North American catalogue", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 175, "price_usd_max": 175, "price_note": "$175 per dumbphones.org", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "unknown", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "North America listing", "regions": [ "us", "ca" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Added from dumbphones.org's feature filters, where it appears in the RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp lists. It also carries their top privacy rating. I have not yet found a manufacturer spec page, so every hardware field is blank rather than guessed.", "sources": [ "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/dumber-mini.webp", "image_credit": "Dumber (dumbermini.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/dumber-mini/" }, { "slug": "dumbphone-2", "name": "Dumbphone 2", "brand": "dumb.co", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "Twenty dollars plus a plan. The cheapest way to try a second, dumber number.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "2026", "price_usd_min": 20, "price_usd_max": 20, "price_note": "$20 one-time + plan from $15-16/mo, 4-month minimum", "price_recurring": "plan from $15-16/mo, 4-month minimum (required)", "os": "", "os_family": "unknown", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "SIM included; cannot use your own carrier", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumb.co's audio bundle covers Spotify and Apple Music; dumbphones.org agrees", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "listed by dumb.co and by dumbphones.org", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "dumb.co's own service on T-Mobile's network - BYO carrier is not supported", "countries": "US + Puerto Rico. Not Alaska, not international.", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://dumb.co/go/dumbwireless/", "buy_links": "Ordered through dumb.co; dumbwireless links to it", "notes": "Sold as a phone+plan bundle. Gets its own number; you can forward calls from your smartphone and sync texts, or port your existing number over. Listed apps: calls, text including iMessage, Google Maps, Uber, WhatsApp, 2FA, camera, alarm, weather, Snake, notes, recorder, calculator, and a dumb.co message board. Damage outside of out-of-box defects carries a $65 replacement fee.", "sources": [ "https://dumbwireless.com/products/dumphone-2", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/dumbphone-2.webp", "image_credit": "dumb.co (via dumbwireless.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/dumbphone-2/" }, { "slug": "duoqin-qin-3-ultra", "name": "Duoqin Qin 3 Ultra", "brand": "Duoqin", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "A stripped-down mini Android import. Check the bands before you buy.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (mini slab)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 300, "price_usd_max": 300, "price_note": "~$300; listed at INR 18,990 in India", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 12", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 5.02, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "5.02\" IPS 720x1600, 60Hz", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 2500, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 118, "carriers": "Duoqin/Qin devices have historically needed band checks for US use - the r/dumbphones wiki has a long-running guide for the F21 Pro", "countries": "Mostly imported from China", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "Import sellers; AliExpress", "notes": "Octa-core 2.2GHz, 8GB RAM. 2,500mAh. 8MP rear, 5MP front. 62.7x128.7x16.3mm, 118g. Xiaomi-ecosystem-adjacent maker known for stripped-down mini Androids. US band support is the recurring problem with this family - check before importing.", "sources": [ "https://www.smartprix.com/mobiles/duoqin_qin_3_ultra_vs_unihertz_jelly_max-cpd1p5yma4iw_pd107vc805e.php", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/06/28/best-minimalist-phones-2026/", "https://josebriones.substack.com/p/the-best-dumbphones-of-2023" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/duoqin-qin-3-ultra.webp", "image_credit": "Duoqin (via Chinar Cart reseller listing)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/duoqin-qin-3-ultra/" }, { "slug": "duoqin-qin-f22-pro", "name": "Duoqin Qin F22 Pro", "brand": "Duoqin", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "Touchscreen plus T9 keypad, Play Store, and an infrared remote. Odd and useful.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (touchscreen + T9 keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 126, "price_usd_max": 176, "price_note": "$126-$176 depending on seller; ~$149.99 from qinphone.com", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 12 with Google Play support", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.5, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.5-3.54\" touchscreen, 640x960", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "listings describe it as 4G VoLTE", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Single SIM on most listings; some list dual", "bands": "Not published. Duoqin/Qin devices are the classic case where US band support has to be checked per batch - r/dumbphones has maintained a guide for the earlier F21 Pro for years.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support for both the F22 and F22 Pro", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support for both the F22 and F22 Pro", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists this as Xiaomi F22 Pro and it is absent from the RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 2150, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 116, "carriers": "Import device - verify bands against your carrier before buying", "countries": "Global version sold via qinphone.com and import marketplaces", "regions": [ "global", "import" ], "website": "https://qinphone.com/", "buy_links": "qinphone.com; SUNSKY; AliExpress; import sellers", "notes": "MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core, 4GB/64GB. 2,150mAh. 8MP rear + 2MP. Infrared remote control for TVs and air conditioners, which is genuinely useful and rare. 116g, porcelain white or iron grey. A cheaper non-Pro F22 also exists with 2-3GB RAM and Android 11 on a 2.8\" screen. Hybrid input - a real touchscreen plus a real keypad - is what makes this family popular as a transition device.", "sources": [ "https://qinphone.com/products/android12-smartphone-qinf22pro-4g-smart-retro-mobile-phone-3-54-touch-screen-and-independent-button-4-64gb-storage-2150mah-battery-2mp-8mp-camera-for-works-minimalism-using", "https://www.sunsky-online.com/p/MPH9409B/QIN-F22-Pro-4G-4GB-64GB-3.54-inch-Android-12-Helio-G85-Octa-Core-Network-4G-OTG-Infrared-Remot.htm", "https://www.accio.com/plp/qin-f22-pro", "https://www.accio.com/plp/qin-f22-pro-smartphone-reviews", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/duoqin-qin-f22-pro.webp", "image_credit": "Duoqin (qinphone.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/duoqin-qin-f22-pro/" }, { "slug": "hmd-barbie-phone", "name": "HMD Barbie Phone", "brand": "HMD", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A restyled Nokia flip in pink, with stickers and a beaded strap. Sold out most places.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "limited", "availability_note": "Sold out at dumbwireless; still circulating", "year_introduced": 2024, "introduced_note": "Announced and on sale 28 Aug 2024 (US version October 2024)", "price_usd_min": 129, "price_usd_max": 219, "price_note": "$129 / EUR 129 / GBP 99 at launch; dumbwireless listed $219; grey-market listings run higher", "price_recurring": "", "os": "S30+ in most markets - HMD said the US version would run KaiOS instead", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" internal LCD 240x320 + 1.77\" external", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "GSM/GPRS 900/1800, WCDMA, LTE Cat1", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM or single SIM, nano", "bands": "GSM/GPRS 900/1800 | WCDMA | LTE Cat1", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "Global from Aug 2024; US from Oct 2024", "regions": [ "global", "us" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com (sold out); Amazon; eBay", "notes": "Built with Mattel; essentially a restyled Nokia 2660 Flip. Unisoc T107, 64MB/128MB, microSD to 32GB. 1,450mAh removable, up to 9h talk. 0.3MP (VGA) camera with torch flash. Bluetooth 5.0. Ships with two back covers, stick-on crystals, stickers, beaded strap. Barbie-themed UI with digital wellbeing tips and a meditation app. 108.4x55.1x18.9mm, 123.5g.", "sources": [ "https://nokiamob.net/2024/08/28/39117/", "https://m.gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_barbie_phone-news-64298.php", "https://dumbwireless.com/products/hmd-barbie-phone", "https://www.smartprix.com/mobiles/nokia_3210_4g_2024__vs_hmd_barbie_flip-cpd122agol90_pd11h6n8khz.php" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/hmd-barbie-phone.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/hmd-barbie-phone/" }, { "slug": "iphone-5", "name": "iPhone 5 (repurposed as a dumbphone)", "brand": "Apple", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "Listed so nobody buys one by mistake. No VoLTE means no calls on most networks.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "discontinued", "availability_note": "Not viable as a phone on most modern networks - see notes", "year_introduced": 2012, "introduced_note": "2012", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "Second-hand only", "price_recurring": "", "os": "iOS 10.3.4 maximum - no security updates", "os_family": "ios", "screen_size_in": 4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "4\" LCD", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE data, 3G, 2G", "volte": "no", "volte_note": "and this is the problem", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "no", "usb_c_note": "Lightning", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "modern app versions no longer support iOS 10", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "same reason", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "partial", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Carriers that have retired 2G and 3G will not carry its voice calls", "countries": "", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "Second-hand markets", "notes": "Worth listing precisely so nobody buys one by mistake. The iPhone 5 supports LTE for data but not VoLTE, and voice calls on it fall back to 2G/3G. With those networks retired across most of North America and much of Europe, the practical result is that you can still get online, use iMessage over data and browse, but you cannot make ordinary phone calls or send SMS. Some networks may retain patchy 2G fallback in places, and that is being phased out. Treat it as a Wi-Fi iPod, not a phone. An iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd gen) is the usual answer for people who want the small-iPhone feel with working voice.", "sources": [ "https://www.getorchard.com/blogs/news/is-the-iphone-5-still-good-in-2025", "https://dc.fortune.com/2020/01/03/verizon-old-phone-activation-3g-non-lte-5g" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/iphone-5.webp", "image_credit": "Zach Vega, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/iphone-5/" }, { "slug": "keyphone-the-hybrid", "name": "Keyphone The Hybrid", "brand": "Keyphone", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "Modular and repairable. Keypad, battery, camera and screen all swap out.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar with swappable keypad (T9 / QWERTY / touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "Crowdfunded 2025; retail 2026", "price_usd_min": 379, "price_usd_max": 428, "price_note": "$399 direct; $428 for the QWERTY config at dumbwireless; $379 numeric on Amazon", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Custom skin on AOSP 15 - 15 essential apps, no app store", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "2.8\" (a 4.0\" option is also listed)", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM", "bands": "Not published. Keyphone lists active carriers as T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and their sub-carriers.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 2400, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and sub-carriers", "countries": "US (dumbwireless lists it as US only)", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://keyphone.tech/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com; Amazon", "notes": "MediaTek MT8766. Memory is listed inconsistently across sellers - 4GB/64GB on Keyphone's crowdfunding and Amazon listings, 6GB/128GB on dumbwireless. 2,400mAh removable. 13MP rear with LED flash, 8MP front. Modular: keypad, camera, battery and screen are user-replaceable. Dual-band Wi-Fi, BT 5.0, NFC, three programmable side keys. A second model, The Monolith, is listed at $479 as coming soon.", "sources": [ "https://keyphone.tech/", "https://dumbwireless.com/products/keyphone", "https://www.techeblog.com/keyphone-modular-phone-swappable-keyboard-specs-price/", "https://www.cherrypicksreviews.com/cell-phones/keypad" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/keyphone-the-hybrid.webp", "image_credit": "Keyphone", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/keyphone-the-hybrid/" }, { "slug": "kyocera-digno-902kc", "name": "Kyocera Digno 902KC / 903KC", "brand": "Kyocera", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "Another workable keitai import, if you can live without English firmware.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (keitai)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Import - used market", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 190, "price_usd_max": 240, "price_note": "~$190-$240 per one buying guide", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android - sources give 7.0 and 10 for these models; firmware varies", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "partial", "volte_note": "VoLTE provisioning available on compatible carriers, per one US-compatibility guide", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 66 per a US-compatibility guide. FCC IDs cited: A3L902KC / A3L903KC.", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Originally au (KDDI). Supports manual APN configuration for T-Mobile. AT&T works on select firmware; Verizon generally does not.", "countries": "Japan; exported", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "eBay Japan sellers; Kyoex", "notes": "Frequently cited alongside the KY-42C as one of the few keitai that genuinely work on US LTE. Downsides named in the guides: small external display and no official English firmware. A community master guide for the A202KC/902KC and A203KC/903KC circulates on Lemmy. Most hardware fields left blank here - I could not find a first-party spec sheet.", "sources": [ "https://electronics.alibaba.com/question/japan-flip-phone-guide-which-work-in-the-us", "https://electronics.alibaba.com/buyingguides/japanese-flip-phone-buying-guide-2025", "https://lemmy.world/post/32574677" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/kyocera-digno-902kc.webp", "image_credit": "Kyocera render via Kyoto Exports (kyoex.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/kyocera-digno-902kc/" }, { "slug": "kyocera-duraxa-equip", "name": "Kyocera DuraXA Equip (E4831)", "brand": "Kyocera", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "The carrier-flexible Kyocera rugged flip, with push to talk.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping through resellers", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 139.99, "price_usd_max": 169.95, "price_note": "~$139.99-$169.95", "price_recurring": "", "os": "AOSP (proprietary Kyocera build)", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 2.6, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.6\" QVGA TFT 240x320 internal + 1.08\" monochrome OLED 102x90 sub-display", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support. This row previously said no, which was my own assumption rather than a sourced fact. Corrected.", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support. Same correction as above.", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "partial", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Sold GSM-unlocked; listings cite AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Consumer Cellular, Boost, Cricket, Metro and Mint", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "eBay; cell2get.com", "notes": "QM215 1.2GHz quad-core A53, 2GB RAM / 16GB storage, microSDXC to 512GB. 5MP auto-focus camera with LED flash and camcorder; a no-camera variant is also sold. Push-to-talk. Waterproof and drop-proof. The more carrier-flexible Kyocera rugged flip compared with the Verizon-oriented DuraXV line. Kyocera's older DuraXE (E4710) is still sold alongside it at around $89-$120.", "sources": [ "https://www.cell2get.com/products/kyocera-duraxa-equip-2-6-inch-flip-phone-e4831-unlocked-16", "https://www.ebay.com/b/Kyocera-Flip-Cell-Phones/9355/bn_353815", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/kyocera-duraxa-equip.webp", "image_credit": "Kyocera International, Inc. (Kyocera Mobile)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/kyocera-duraxa-equip/" }, { "slug": "kyocera-duraxe-epic", "name": "Kyocera DuraXE Epic", "brand": "Kyocera", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "The AT&T-flavored rugged Kyocera. Secondary market only now.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Secondary market", "year_introduced": 2021, "introduced_note": "2021", "price_usd_min": 269.99, "price_usd_max": 269.99, "price_note": "MSRP was $269.99", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 10 (AOSP)", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 2.6, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.6\" internal QVGA TFT LCD + external mono transflective LCD", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single nano-SIM (4FF)", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 1770, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 170, "carriers": "", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "eBay; specialist resellers", "notes": "Qualcomm QM215 quad-core up to 1.2GHz, 2GB/16GB, microSDXC to 512GB. 1,770mAh removable. 5MP camera with video. Dual-band Wi-Fi, BT 4.2, GPS/GLONASS. Dual speakers. 107x56x25mm, 170g. Specs here come from a 2021 review - confirm anything time-sensitive before buying.", "sources": [ "https://www.ruggedpcreview.com/3_handhelds_kyocera_duraxe_epic.html" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/kyocera-duraxe-epic.webp", "image_credit": "Kyocera / AT&T (via eBay listing stock image)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/kyocera-duraxe-epic/" }, { "slug": "kyocera-duraxv-extreme-plus", "name": "Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+ (E4811)", "brand": "Kyocera", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "The ultra-rugged Verizon flip. Washable, drop-proof, and winding down.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (ultra-rugged)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Secondary market and specialist resellers - Kyocera has wound down US consumer sales", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "DuraXV Extreme launched on Verizon at $240; the Extreme+ followed", "price_usd_min": 80, "price_usd_max": 299.99, "price_note": "~$80-$160 used/open-box; $299.99 new from specialist sellers", "price_recurring": "", "os": "AOSP", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 2.6, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.6\" internal QVGA TFT LCD + external transflective display", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single nano-SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support. This row previously said no, which was my own assumption from the AOSP build rather than anything a source stated. Corrected.", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support. Same correction as above.", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "partial", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 1770, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP68", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Verizon (network-locked in most listings; unlocked units circulate)", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "eBay; koshersignal.com; specialist resellers", "notes": "Snapdragon 215 quad-core, 2GB/16GB, microSD to 512GB. 1,700-1,770mAh removable, up to 9.5h use / 18 days standby. 5MP camera; a camera-free variant is sold for restricted workplaces. IP68 and MIL-STD-810G/H, drop-proof to five feet onto concrete, washable, certified non-incendive Class 1 for hazardous environments. Push-to-Talk Plus over cellular or Wi-Fi. Hotspot for up to 10 devices. Dual-mic noise cancellation.", "sources": [ "https://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-Kyocera-DuraXV-Extreme-flip-phone_id124101", "https://koshersignal.com/blogs/articles/kyocera-duraxv-extreme-rugged-flip-phone-guide", "https://www.ebay.com/itm/267196506429", "https://koshersignal.com/products/kyocera-flip-phone", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/kyocera-duraxv-extreme-plus.webp", "image_credit": "Kyocera / Verizon (via eBay listing stock image)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/kyocera-duraxv-extreme-plus/" }, { "slug": "kyocera-ky-42c-digno-keitai-r", "name": "Kyocera KY-42C (Digno Keitai R)", "brand": "Kyocera", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "A Japanese rugged keitai that actually works on US LTE.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged keitai)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Import - sold new and used by Japanese exporters", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 220, "price_usd_max": 310, "price_note": "~$220 new from Japanese eBay sellers; one guide quotes $260-$310", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android - sources say 8.0 or 10 depending on firmware; English system language is available", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.4\" main (540x964 qHD per the retailer; another source says 480x854) + 1.0\" 128x36 sub-display", "network": [ "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "3G UMTS 900 / 1700-2100 / 2100 | 4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single nano-SIM", "bands": "Retailer Kyoex lists 4G FDD-LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 12. A separate US-compatibility guide claims bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 66. Those disagree materially - confirm with the seller before buying for US use.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 1500, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Originally au (KDDI). Sold SIM-unlocked by exporters. T-Mobile is generally the most viable US network for keitai; Verizon rarely activates VoLTE on non-certified devices.", "countries": "Japan; exported worldwide via specialist sellers", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "https://kyoex.com/kyocera-ky-42c-digno-keitai-r-tough-android-flip-phone-unlocked/", "buy_links": "Kyoex; eBay Japan sellers; y2kphones", "notes": "MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 per one spec listing, 1GB RAM / 8GB storage, microSD to 32GB. 8MP camera. 1,500mAh. Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi b/g/n. MIL-grade shockproof, waterproof, dustproof. One of the handful of keitai repeatedly named as actually workable on US networks. Bands are the whole game with these - buy on the band list, not the looks.", "sources": [ "https://kyoex.com/kyocera-ky-42c-digno-keitai-r-tough-android-flip-phone-unlocked/", "https://www.ebay.com/itm/375635497228", "https://electronics.alibaba.com/question/japan-flip-phone-guide-which-work-in-the-us", "https://blog.spacehey.com/entry?id=1805847", "https://www.ebay.de/itm/356728918346" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/kyocera-ky-42c-digno-keitai-r.webp", "image_credit": "Kyocera / NTT docomo", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/kyocera-ky-42c-digno-keitai-r/" }, { "slug": "kyocera-kyf42-gratina", "name": "Kyocera KYF42 (Gratina)", "brand": "Kyocera", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "A cleaner-looking keitai with a thinner US band list.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (keitai)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Import - new and refurbished from specialist sellers", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 10 (custom Japanese build)", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.4\" TFT LCD 480x854, 16:9", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single nano-SIM", "bands": "GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | LTE | CDMA 850/1900/2000 1xEV-DO", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 1500, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Sold unlocked by exporters", "countries": "Japan; exported worldwide", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/kyocera-kyf42", "buy_links": "y2kphones.com; eBay Japan sellers", "notes": "Snapdragon 215 MSM8909 quad-core 1.1GHz, 1GB/8GB, microSDHC to 32GB. 8MP rear. 1,500mAh. No headphone jack. A cleaner-looking keitai than the Digno, but the band list is thinner for US use than the KY-42C's.", "sources": [ "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/kyocera-kyf42", "https://blog.spacehey.com/entry?id=1805847" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/kyocera-kyf42-gratina.webp", "image_credit": "Kyocera render via Y2KPHONES", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/kyocera-kyf42-gratina/" }, { "slug": "light-flip", "name": "Light Flip", "brand": "Light", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "Light's take on a flip phone, with T9 and a real hinge. Ships 2027.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (clamshell)", "availability_status": "preorder", "availability_note": "Pre-order - ships April 2027", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 21 Jul 2026", "price_usd_min": 299, "price_usd_max": 299, "price_note": "$299 unlocked, or from $39/mo on a Light service plan", "price_recurring": "from $39/mo on a Light plan (optional)", "os": "LightOS (custom)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "2.8\" OLED 480x640, matte finish, not a touchscreen; no usable outer screen", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "5G + 4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "esim", "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM + eSIM", "bands": "4G/5G: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B53, B66, B71, N1, N2 ... (Light's spec page list, truncated in the source I read)", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1800, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP54", "weight_g": 160, "carriers": "Sold unlocked for 'any compatible carrier'; Light plan optional", "countries": "", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://www.thelightphone.com/shop/products/light-flip", "buy_links": "", "notes": "MediaTek MT8873, 6GB/128GB. 1800mAh removable with common tools. IP54. 50MP sensor, 12MP output, LED flash. T9 predictive text, voice-to-text, audio messaging, hotspot, 9 speed dials. Developer program open for community tools. Six colours. 110x58x19mm folded, 160g. NFC listed in features.", "sources": [ "https://www.thelightphone.com/shop/products/light-flip", "https://boingboing.net/2026/07/21/light-flip-is-a-minimalist-phone-without-the-dumb.html", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/22/light-flip-price-specs/", "https://www.gsmchoice.com/en/catalogue/light/light-flip/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/light-flip.webp", "image_credit": "Light Phone Inc.", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/light-flip/" }, { "slug": "light-phone-ii", "name": "Light Phone II", "brand": "Light", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "E Ink, tiny, and still supported. Where a lot of people started.", "form_factor": "touch-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Still sold - Light says it continues to sell and service older models", "year_introduced": 2019, "introduced_note": "2019", "price_usd_min": 299, "price_usd_max": 299, "price_note": "$299", "price_recurring": "", "os": "LightOS (custom, Android-based)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.84, "screen_tech": "eink", "screen_note": "2.84\" E Ink, black and white", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "no", "usb_c_note": "microUSB", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "no", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 950, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "IPX3", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Sold unlocked; Light plans available", "countries": "Ships internationally from Light", "regions": [ "us", "global" ], "website": "https://www.thelightphone.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "950mAh non-removable. IPX3. No camera. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, hotspot tethering. Light's public line on the II: 'Planned obsolescence remains an outrage to us.'", "sources": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Phone_II", "https://liliputing.com/the-light-phone-iii-is-a-distraction-free-phone-thats-a-little-less-minimalist-coming-in-january-up-for-pre-order-now-for-half-price/", "https://vice.com/en_us/article/88x3mv/light-phone-iii-dumb-phone", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/light-phone-ii.webp", "image_credit": "Light Phone Inc.", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/light-phone-ii/" }, { "slug": "light-phone-iii", "name": "Light Phone III", "brand": "Light", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "The minimalist flagship. OLED, a scroll wheel, and nothing to scroll.", "form_factor": "touch-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2024, "introduced_note": "Announced Jun 2024; shipping began 27 Mar 2025", "price_usd_min": 699, "price_usd_max": 799, "price_note": "$699 (Light lists eventual retail $799)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "LightOS (custom, Android-based)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 3.92, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "3.92\" AMOLED 1080x1240, monochrome UI, matte glass", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "5G + 4G LTE", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "dumbphones.org lists VoLTE support as Yes", "sim": [ "esim", "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM + eSIM", "bands": "Light states support for all three top US networks across almost all 4G/5G frequency bands (band list not published on the spec page)", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS as No in the device modal, and it is absent from the site's RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1800, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "IP54", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Sold unlocked. Light's own plans; also bundled with Noble Mobile 2-yr plan. Light's compatibility checker covers AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and MVNOs. dumbphones.org lists network providers as T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Telus (Canada).", "countries": "Ships internationally from Light (US-based)", "regions": [ "us", "ca", "global" ], "website": "https://www.thelightphone.com/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com (listed $899 as a pre-order SKU); Noble Mobile plan bundle. Note dumbphones.org also prices it at $899, which matches the retailer SKU rather than Light's own $699.", "notes": "No app store, browser, email, social or news. Camera 50MP rear (12MP output) + 8MP front (front cam and NFC present in hardware, not enabled at launch). User-replaceable 1800mAh battery. IP54. Fingerprint on power button. Physical scroll wheel.", "sources": [ "https://www.thelightphone.com/shop/products/light-flip", "https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/minimalist-light-phone-iii-launches-march-27", "https://a0.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=23483", "https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/the-minimalist-light-phone-teams-up-with-andrew-yangs-noble-mobile-which-pays-you-to-stop-doomscrolling/", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Phone_III", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (device modal, read from a user screenshot on 15 Sep 2026)", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/light-phone-iii.webp", "image_credit": "Light Phone Inc.", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/light-phone-iii/" }, { "slug": "megalife-zen", "name": "Megalife Zen", "brand": "Megalife", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "A curated flip that shows up in every feature filter. Specs still being confirmed.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip", "availability_status": "unverified", "availability_note": "Listed on dumbphones.org's North American catalogue", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 355, "price_usd_max": 355, "price_note": "$355 per dumbphones.org", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "unknown", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "North America listing", "regions": [ "us", "ca" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Appears as a flip phone in the catalogue thumbnails and shows up in all three feature filters. No manufacturer spec page found yet.", "sources": [ "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/megalife-zen.webp", "image_credit": "Megalife (megalifephones.com / mymegalife.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/megalife-zen/" }, { "slug": "mindful-phone-2", "name": "Mindful Phone 2", "brand": "Mindful", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "A curated bar phone with a top child-safety rating. Specs still being confirmed.", "form_factor": "unknown", "form_factor_detail": "", "availability_status": "unverified", "availability_note": "Listed on dumbphones.org's North American catalogue", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 379, "price_usd_max": 379, "price_note": "$379 per dumbphones.org", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "unknown", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's Spotify filter", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's WhatsApp filter", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "North America listing", "regions": [ "us", "ca" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "", "notes": "The odd one out in their RCS list: it is the only one of the nine that does not also appear in the Spotify or WhatsApp filters. Carries their highest child-safety rating. No manufacturer spec page found yet.", "sources": [ "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/mindful-phone-2.webp", "image_credit": "Mindphone (mindphone.co)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/mindful-phone-2/" }, { "slug": "minimal-phone", "name": "Minimal Phone (MP01)", "brand": "The Minimal Company", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "E Paper screen, physical QWERTY, full Play Store. You supply the willpower.", "form_factor": "qwerty", "form_factor_detail": "Bar + QWERTY", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "2025 (Indiegogo-funded, announced 2024)", "price_usd_min": 449.99, "price_usd_max": 599, "price_note": "$449.99 (6GB/128GB); higher tiers listed at $499-$599", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 14 with Minimal Launcher - full Google Play Store", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 4.3, "screen_tech": "eink", "screen_note": "4.3\" E Paper 600x800, ~230ppi, 4:3", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE - no 5G, deliberately", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual", "microsd" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM + microSD", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "plus 15W Qi wireless charging", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support (consistent with full Play Store access)", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 3000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 165, "carriers": "US: Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T all described as covered", "countries": "Free worldwide shipping from The Minimal Company (Southern California)", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://minimalcompany.com/products/minimal-phone", "buy_links": "", "notes": "MediaTek MT6769, 6GB LPDDR4X/128GB. 3000mAh. 16MP rear. 35-key physical keyboard with 0.15mm travel plus a dedicated screen-refresh hotkey. Side fingerprint in power button. Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2, NFC. 142x78x8.6mm, 165g. Colours: Pebble, Onyx, Fusion. Delivery has historically run months behind estimates - check current lead time.", "sources": [ "https://minimalcompany.com/products/minimal-phone", "https://goodereader.com/blog/reviews/full-review-of-the-minimal-phone-with-an-e-ink-screen", "https://goodereader.com/blog/smartphones/first-look-at-the-minimal-phone-with-an-e-ink-screen", "https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/the-minimal-phone-eink-qwerty-android-phone-price-features/", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": null, "image_credit": "", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/minimal-phone/" }, { "slug": "minimal-phone-2", "name": "Minimal Phone 2", "brand": "The Minimal Company", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "The sequel drops E Ink for AMOLED and keeps the keyboard. Pre-order for December.", "form_factor": "qwerty", "form_factor_detail": "Bar + QWERTY", "availability_status": "preorder", "availability_note": "Pre-order - shipping December 2026", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 2026", "price_usd_min": 599, "price_usd_max": 799, "price_note": "$599 (12GB/256GB) or $699 (12GB/512GB); MSRP $699/$799", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Minimal OS (Android-based)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 3.92, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "~3.92-4\" AMOLED 1080x1240, 90Hz - E Ink dropped", "network": [ "5g" ], "network_note": "5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "27W wired", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 3000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "Kickstarter + minimalcompany.com", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://minimalcompany.com/pages/minimal-phone-2", "buy_links": "Kickstarter", "notes": "MediaTek Dimensity 8300. 50MP rear, 20MP front, 3000mAh. Backlit QWERTY with metal dome switches, ~69mm keyboard width, touch-sensitive keys. 122.6mm tall, 9.48mm thin, 6000-series aluminium. Note this is a different product from MP01 - MP01 specs do not carry over.", "sources": [ "https://minimalcompany.com/pages/minimal-phone-2", "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-minimal-phone-2-amoled-5g-qwerty-2026/", "https://newatlas.com/mobile-technology/minimal-phone-2-os-qwerty-keyboard-android/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/minimal-phone-2.webp", "image_credit": "The Minimal Company", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/minimal-phone-2/" }, { "slug": "mudita-kompakt", "name": "Mudita Kompakt", "brand": "Mudita", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "A 4.3 inch E Ink phone with offline maps and a hardware privacy switch.", "form_factor": "touch-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "2025", "price_usd_min": 339, "price_usd_max": 439, "price_note": "$339 (list $399-$439 depending on region/promo)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "MuditaOS K - de-Googled Android-based", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 4.3, "screen_tech": "eink", "screen_note": "4.3\" E Ink 800x480, matte mineral glass, no front light", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "2G / 3G / 4G LTE", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling both supported", "sim": [ "esim", "physical", "dual", "microsd" ], "sim_note": "eSIM + 1 nano-SIM + hybrid slot (2nd nano-SIM or microSD)", "bands": "North America version: B2, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B25, B26, B66, B71, B34, B38, B40, B41. A separate global version is sold.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "plus wireless charging", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "local files only", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "sideloading possible but unsupported", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 3300, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "IP54", "weight_g": 164, "carriers": "Unlocked; Mudita sells region-specific NA and global variants", "countries": "Ships worldwide (from Poland; buyer may pay customs)", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://store.mudita.com/store/mudita-kompakt-global", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com ($339); Amazon", "notes": "MediaTek MT6761V/WBA (Helio A22), 3GB/32GB, microSD to 2TB. 3300mAh, ~6 days standby. IP54, metal internal frame. 8MP camera with dual-colour flash, photos only. Offline+ hardware privacy switch. Offline maps, e-reader, meditation timer, chess. Fingerprint reader. NFC. 128x70x12.6mm, 164g.", "sources": [ "https://store.mudita.com/store/mudita-kompakt-global", "https://dumbwireless.com/products/mudita-kompakt", "https://www.ereaderarena.com/2026/07/mudita-kompakt-specs.html", "https://goodereader.com/blog/smartphones/first-look-at-the-mudita-kompakt-minimalist-e-ink-phone", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/mudita-kompakt.webp", "image_credit": "Mudita (via dumbwireless.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/mudita-kompakt/" }, { "slug": "mudita-pure", "name": "Mudita Pure", "brand": "Mudita", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "The E Ink keypad phone that came before the Kompakt. Secondhand only.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Superseded by the Kompakt. I found it only on the secondary market (owner resale threads on Mudita's own forum), not on Mudita's store.", "year_introduced": 2021, "introduced_note": "Kickstarter Sep 2019; pre-orders 2020; shipped from 2021", "price_usd_min": 250, "price_usd_max": 369, "price_note": "Kickstarter price $258, intended retail ~$369; resale listings around EUR 250", "price_recurring": "", "os": "MuditaOS (proprietary)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.84, "screen_tech": "eink", "screen_note": "2.84\" E Ink, 270ppi, non-touch", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "Global GSM", "volte": "no", "volte_note": "owners report VoLTE was repeatedly promised and never delivered", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "tethering over USB-C", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "no", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "Shipped from Poland", "regions": [ "eu", "global" ], "website": "https://mudita.com/", "buy_links": "Owner resales; secondary market", "notes": "Founded by Michal Kicinski, co-founder of CD Projekt. No camera, no touchscreen, no browser, no apps, no games. Built-in music player, meditation timer, T9 texting. Headline feature was a patented antenna with an unusually low SAR figure of 0.08 W/kg, plus battery life measured in weeks. Include it here with a caution: long-running owner reports on Mudita's own forum describe dropped signal, SMS failing to send, calls not connecting, and spare batteries never materialising despite the battery being advertised as replaceable. Several long-term fans moved to the Punkt MP02 over it.", "sources": [ "https://forum.mudita.com/t/mudita-pure-vs-punkt-mp02/6287", "https://forum.mudita.com/t/mudita-pure-vs-punkt-mp02/6287/12", "https://forum.mudita.com/t/mudita-pure-for-sale-in-europe/14547", "https://e-ink-info.com/mudita-pure", "https://www.techadvisor.com/article/735075/the-mudita-pure-is-the-latest-stab-at-a-minimalist-phone.html" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/mudita-pure.webp", "image_credit": "Mudita", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/mudita-pure/" }, { "slug": "nokia-200-4g", "name": "Nokia 200 4G", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "HMD's first keypad phone with a front camera, for video calls on a keypad.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 3 Jul 2026", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+ with Sikey AI assistant button", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "Compact keypad model - exact size not stated in the coverage I found", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "HMD calls this its first feature phone with a front-facing camera, which is what makes Xpress chat video calling possible on a keypad phone. 1,450mAh, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, HMD Cloud Phone Service. Same AI-subscription caveat as the rest of the 2026 range: free for 180 days, paid after, and the subscription is bought from a smartphone.", "sources": [ "https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_four_new_nokia_feature_phones_with_ai-news-73560.php", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/14/hmd-nokia-feature-phone-ai-button/", "https://www.ubergizmo.com/2026/07/new-nokia-feature-phones-ai/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-200-4g.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-200-4g/" }, { "slug": "nokia-210-4g", "name": "Nokia 210 4G", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "The plainest of HMD's 2026 keypad range.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 3 Jul 2026", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+ with Sikey AI assistant button", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.4\" QVGA", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "unknown", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "The one model in the 2026 four that coverage does not list a front camera for. 1,450mAh, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, HMD Cloud Phone Service.", "sources": [ "https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_four_new_nokia_feature_phones_with_ai-news-73560.php", "https://www.ubergizmo.com/2026/07/new-nokia-feature-phones-ai/", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/14/hmd-nokia-feature-phone-ai-button/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-210-4g.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-210-4g/" }, { "slug": "nokia-215-4g-2nd-edition", "name": "Nokia 215 4G 2nd Edition", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A 2026 keypad Nokia with a front camera and a long standby.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 3 Jul 2026", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+ with Sikey AI assistant button", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.4\" QVGA", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Carries a front camera for Xpress chat video calls. 1,450mAh, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, HMD Cloud Phone Service. HMD is also building a digital wallet into its 2026 feature phone plans, aimed first at India's remittance market.", "sources": [ "https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_four_new_nokia_feature_phones_with_ai-news-73560.php", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/14/hmd-nokia-feature-phone-ai-button/", "https://www.ubergizmo.com/2026/07/new-nokia-feature-phones-ai/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-215-4g-2nd-edition.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-215-4g-2nd-edition/" }, { "slug": "nokia-225-4g", "name": "Nokia 225 4G (2024)", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A keypad Nokia with USB-C and an FM radio. Under seventy dollars.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2024, "introduced_note": "Released 30 Apr 2024 (succeeds the 2020 original)", "price_usd_min": 39, "price_usd_max": 70, "price_note": "~$39-$70", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.4\" TFT LCD 240x320, 256K colours, ~167ppi", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE (GSM / WCDMA / LTE)", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "the 2024 model; the 2020 original was microUSB", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 90, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "Global", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "Amazon; general retail", "notes": "Unisoc T107, 64MB RAM / 128MB storage, dedicated microSDHC to 32GB. 1,450mAh removable (up from 1,150mAh on the 2020 version). 0.3MP VGA camera with LED flash. Bluetooth 5.0. Wireless and wired FM radio, MP3 player, and HMD Cloud Apps (YouTube Shorts, news, weather). 121.5x52x11.6mm, ~90g. HMD has been rebranding these as 'HMD 225 4G' as it phases the Nokia name out.", "sources": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_225_4G_(2024)", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_225_4G", "https://electronics.alibaba.com/buyingguides/latest-nokia-phones-in-2026-what%E2%80%99s-real,-what%E2%80%99s-gone" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-225-4g.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-225-4g/" }, { "slug": "nokia-235-4g", "name": "Nokia 235 4G (2024)", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A slightly bigger keypad Nokia with dual SIM and a 2MP camera.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2024, "introduced_note": "Released May 2024", "price_usd_min": 45, "price_usd_max": 70, "price_note": "~$45-$70", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" IPS LCD 240x320 QVGA, 16.7M colours", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "GSM 850/1800/1900 | UMTS 850/900/2100 | LTE (varies by regional model)", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual nano-SIM", "bands": "LTE band support varies by model number: TA-1612 (Vietnam/Myanmar/Nepal), TA-1614 (EU and rest of AMEA/APAC), TA-1616 (China/India), TA-1745 (2nd Edition). Band 1 on all; band 8 and 38/40 on some; band 7 and 20 not on the variants documented.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 120, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "Global - but check the model number against your region's bands", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "Amazon; general retail", "notes": "Manufactured by Foxconn. Unisoc T107, 64MB/128MB, dedicated hot-swappable microSDHC to 32GB. Nokia BA-L4M 1,450mAh user-replaceable. 2MP rear with LED flash, QVGA video. 127.3x54.2x11.6mm, 120g. Among HMD's first feature phones with USB-C. Cloud Apps included except on European and Chinese variants.", "sources": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_235_4G", "https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_235_4g_2nd_edition-14773.php" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-235-4g.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-235-4g/" }, { "slug": "nokia-235-4g-2nd-edition", "name": "Nokia 235 4G 2nd Edition", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "The 2026 refresh adds a front camera and an assistant button you may not want.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 3 Jul 2026; released August 2026", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+ with a Sikey AI assistant on a dedicated D-pad button", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" TFT LCD 240x320, ~143ppi", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM + nano-SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 106, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Unisoc-class feature phone hardware, 64MB RAM / 128MB storage, microSDHC. 1,450mAh. 2MP rear plus a front camera for HMD's Xpress chat video calling. Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, HMD Cloud Phone Service. 128.9x55.8x12.9mm, 106g. The AI assistant is free for 180 days, then needs a paid subscription - and per HMD's own spec pages you need an actual smartphone to buy that subscription, which is worth thinking about if the point of the purchase is not owning one.", "sources": [ "https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_235_4g_2nd_edition-14773.php", "https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_announces_four_new_nokia_feature_phones_with_ai-news-73560.php", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/14/hmd-nokia-feature-phone-ai-button/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-235-4g-2nd-edition.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-235-4g-2nd-edition/" }, { "slug": "nokia-2760-flip", "name": "Nokia 2760 Flip", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "The black sibling of the 2780 with lower specs and a prepaid price.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2022, "introduced_note": "Announced March 2022", "price_usd_min": 69.99, "price_usd_max": 69.99, "price_note": "~$69.99 as a Tracfone prepaid unit", "price_recurring": "", "os": "KaiOS", "os_family": "kaios", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Widely sold as a Tracfone prepaid device", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "Amazon; Tracfone", "notes": "The black sibling to the 2780 Flip, announced earlier and with lower specs. I did not find a full first-party spec sheet still online, so most fields here are deliberately blank rather than assumed from the 2780.", "sources": [ "https://screenrant.com/hmd-global-nokia-2780-flip-reveal/", "https://www.itechguides.com/nokia-brings-back-the-flip-phone-with-the-2780-flip-what-it-can-and-cant-do-in-2026/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-2760-flip.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global / Tracfone (via Walmart listing)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-2760-flip/" }, { "slug": "nokia-2780-flip", "name": "Nokia 2780 Flip", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "The default US flip phone. KaiOS, VoLTE, and a removable battery.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2022, "introduced_note": "Announced 3 Nov 2022; released 15 Nov 2022", "price_usd_min": 89.99, "price_usd_max": 89.99, "price_note": "$89.99 at launch; street prices vary widely", "price_recurring": "", "os": "KaiOS 3.1", "os_family": "kaios", "screen_size_in": 2.7, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.7-2.8\" internal LCD 240x320 + 1.77\" external 128x160", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE Cat4", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "VoLTE supported; KaiOS markets HD voice on this model", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Launched through AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile; also sold unlocked", "countries": "US primarily; also listed in Europe around EUR 90", "regions": [ "us", "eu" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "Amazon; US Mobile ($94 upfront); carrier stores", "notes": "Snapdragon 215 (QM215) quad-core 1.3GHz, 512MB RAM / 4GB storage, dedicated microSDHC slot. 1,450mAh removable, up to 18 days standby. 5MP camera. GPS. Colours blue and red (the 2760 Flip is the black sibling). KaiOS app availability has narrowed over time - verify any specific app before buying.", "sources": [ "https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2780_flip-11973.php", "https://screenrant.com/hmd-global-nokia-2780-flip-reveal/", "https://www.fonearena.com/blog/377925/nokia-2780-flip-price-features.html", "https://en.kalvo.com/nokia-2780-flip-36811.html", "https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Carriers/US-Mobile/Phones/Nokia/Nokia-2780-Flip" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-2780-flip.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global (via Best Buy listing)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-2780-flip/" }, { "slug": "nokia-3210-4g", "name": "Nokia 3210 4G (2024)", "brand": "HMD / Nokia", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "The 2024 remake of the classic. Snake included, Wi-Fi left out.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2024, "introduced_note": "Released 7 May 2024", "price_usd_min": 73, "price_usd_max": 95, "price_note": "~$73-$95", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Series 30+ (S30+)", "os_family": "s30", "screen_size_in": 2.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.4\" colour TFT/QVGA 240x320, 60Hz, non-touch", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual nano-SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1450, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 62, "carriers": "Unlocked; often recommended as T-Mobile-friendly", "countries": "Global", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.hmd.com/", "buy_links": "Amazon; general retail", "notes": "Unisoc T107, 64MB RAM / 128MB storage, dedicated microSD to 32GB. 1,450mAh. 2MP rear. Bluetooth 5.0. No Wi-Fi, no GPS. 52x122x13.1mm, 62g. Colours: Scuba Blue, Y2K Gold, Grunge Black. Includes Snake and a YouTube Shorts client.", "sources": [ "https://us.smartprix.com/mobiles/nokia-3210-4g-ppd1majoy8lv", "https://www.techspecs.info/nokia-3210/", "https://www.smartprix.com/mobiles/nokia_3210_4g_2024__vs_hmd_barbie_flip-cpd122agol90_pd11h6n8khz.php" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/nokia-3210-4g.webp", "image_credit": "HMD Global", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/nokia-3210-4g/" }, { "slug": "punkt-mc02", "name": "Punkt. MC02 (5G)", "brand": "Punkt.", "category": "Locked-down smartphones", "tagline": "A privacy-first Android alternative from Punkt. A smartphone, but a careful one.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2023, "introduced_note": "Revealed Nov 2023; available from end of January 2024", "price_usd_min": 499, "price_usd_max": 499, "price_note": "$499 direct from Punkt (down from a $749 / EUR 699 / GBP 599 launch price), with 12 months of Apostrophy included. After that the subscription is CHF 14.99/month.", "price_recurring": "CHF 14.99/mo Apostrophy subscription after the first 12 months", "os": "Apostrophy OS, based on AOSP 13, developed with a GrapheneOS lineage. Google Play can be installed and is sandboxed by the system.", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 6.67, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "6.67\" IPS 2400x1080, 60Hz, 394ppi, up to 400 nits", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "5G + 4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual", "microsd" ], "sim_note": "Dual nano-SIM, or one SIM plus microSD", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "USB-C 2.0, 18W wired and 18W wireless", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Sandboxed Play Store apps", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Sandboxed Play Store apps; Threema Libre is built in", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 5500, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 230, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "Europe and North America; direct from Punkt", "regions": [ "us", "ca", "eu" ], "website": "https://www.punkt.ch/products/mc02-5g-secure-phone", "buy_links": "Amazon", "notes": "MediaTek Dimensity 900, 6GB LPDDR5 / 128GB UFS 2.2, microSD to 2TB. 5,500mAh. 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro, 24MP front. Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.2, NFC, GPS. Side-key fingerprint. 230g, 165.9x77.8x10.9mm. Built-in Digital Nomad VPN; Apostrophy's native contacts, mail, calendar and storage keep data in Switzerland. Two-year warranty. This is a full privacy smartphone rather than a dumbphone - it reduces surveillance more than it reduces distraction. The mandatory subscription after year one is the thing most reviewers push back on.", "sources": [ "https://www.punkt.ch/products/mc02-5g-secure-phone", "https://www.androidauthority.com/punkt-mc02-mwc-2024-launch-3420155/", "https://liliputing.com/punkt-mc02-smartphone-with-apostrophy-os-is-up-for-pre-order-for-749/", "https://www.techradar.com/pro/phone-communications/punkt-mc02-5g-secure-phone-review", "https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/24/commodore-callback-8020-alternatives/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/punkt-mc02.webp", "image_credit": "Punkt Tronics AG", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/punkt-mc02/" }, { "slug": "punkt-mp02", "name": "Punkt. MP02 (4G)", "brand": "Punkt.", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "Jasper Morrison design, Signal-based messaging, no camera. A tool, plainly.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (keypad)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2018, "introduced_note": "2018 (current 4G 'New Generation' revision)", "price_usd_min": 299, "price_usd_max": 299, "price_note": "From $299 (punkt.ch); refurbished units also sold", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Apostrophy OS (APHY 1.3)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2\" LCD 320x240, non-touch", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "2G / 3G / 4G LTE", "volte": "partial", "volte_note": "AT&T verified; T-Mobile not supported; Verizon not supported (Punkt's own table)", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single Nano-SIM (4FF), unlocked", "bands": "2G 850/900/1800/1900 | 3G WCDMA 1,2,4,5,6,8,19 | 4G FDD-LTE 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "USB-C to 3.5mm adapter in box", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "no", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1280, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Unlocked. Punkt publishes US support as: AT&T supported/VoLTE verified; T-Mobile supported/VoLTE not supported; Verizon not supported.", "countries": "Sold direct (Switzerland) and via Amazon.com in the US", "regions": [ "us", "eu", "global" ], "website": "https://www.punkt.ch/products/mp02-4g-minimalist-phone", "buy_links": "Amazon.com", "notes": "Designed by Jasper Morrison. Snapdragon 210, 2GB RAM, 16GB. 1,280mAh, ~180h standby. Pigeon encrypted messaging (Signal protocol). Wi-Fi/BT/USB hotspot. No camera. Functions: calls, SMS with T9, MMS, contacts, notes, clock, calculator, calendar. Punkt notes last Android/vendor security update was 5 Aug 2021.", "sources": [ "https://www.punkt.ch/products/mp02-4g-minimalist-phone", "https://www.punkt.ch/products/punkt-mp02-4g-minimalist-phone-reissued", "https://www.todaystechbytes.com/punkt-mp02-best-non-smartphone-review/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/punkt-mp02.webp", "image_credit": "Punkt Tronics AG", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/punkt-mp02/" }, { "slug": "samsung-galaxy-folder-2", "name": "Samsung Galaxy Folder 2", "brand": "Samsung", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "A touchscreen Android flip from 2017. Charming, and out of security updates.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (touchscreen Android)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Import - refurbished and open-box; long out of production", "year_introduced": 2017, "introduced_note": "Announced Sep 2017; Korea launch from KRW 297,000 (~$260)", "price_usd_min": 72, "price_usd_max": 232, "price_note": "~GBP 105 refurbished; $72-$232 across eBay and US resellers", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Google Play pre-installed", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.8\" WVGA 480x800 TFT LCD touchscreen", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "GSM / HSPA / LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Single or dual SIM depending on model (G1600, G160N, G1650)", "bands": "GSM 900/1800/1900 listed by one reseller; full LTE band list not published in the sources I found", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 1950, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 160, "carriers": "Sold unlocked by resellers; originally Korea and China", "countries": "Korea and China originally; exported worldwide", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-folder-2", "buy_links": "y2kphones.com; eBay; cell2get.com; cellphonebeast.com", "notes": "Snapdragon 425 quad-core 1.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB, microSD to 256GB. 8MP rear, 5MP front. 1,950mAh removable. 122x60.2x15.4mm, 160g. Android 6 from 2017 means no security updates - a real consideration if you plan to bank on it. Resellers offer it with APKPure pre-installed. Note this is the Galaxy Folder line, not the Galaxy Z Flip foldable.", "sources": [ "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-folder-2", "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/samsung-galaxy-folder-2-g160n-32gb", "https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-folder-2-flip-phone-781951/", "https://www.cell2get.com/products/samsung-galaxy-folder-flip-2-factory-unlockedsmartphone", "https://www.cellphonebeast.com/products/unlocked-samsung-galaxy-folder-2-sm-g1650-dual-sim-android-flip-phone-4g-lte" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/samsung-galaxy-folder-2.webp", "image_credit": "Samsung render via Y2KPHONES", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/samsung-galaxy-folder-2/" }, { "slug": "schok-classic-flip", "name": "Schok Classic Flip", "brand": "Schok", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "An Android flip that is mostly known for being loud.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "Sold on Amazon - price varies by listing", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.2, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.2\" LCD 480x800", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Sold unlocked", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "", "buy_links": "Amazon", "notes": "Snapdragon 1.3GHz, 1GB RAM / 32GB, microSD to 32GB. 8MP rear with autofocus and flash. Built-in 1.2W amplifier plus HAC T4/M4 - Schok markets it as unusually loud for a flip. Face recognition. Battery listed as 3000mAh on the Amazon spec block (a second figure of 1650 also appears in the same listing, so treat capacity as unconfirmed).", "sources": [ "https://us.amazon.com/Schok-Classic-Unlocked-Flip-Phone/dp/B085YC83JF" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/schok-classic-flip.webp", "image_credit": "Schok", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/schok-classic-flip/" }, { "slug": "sharp-aquos-keitai-3-805sh", "name": "Sharp AQUOS Keitai 3 (805SH)", "brand": "Sharp", "category": "Enthusiast imports and alternatives", "tagline": "A Sharp keitai for Japan, Europe, or the look. Skip it for a US line.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (keitai)", "availability_status": "secondhand", "availability_note": "Import - refurbished from specialist sellers", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 8.1 (custom Japanese build), APKPure pre-installed", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.4\" TFT LCD 540x960", "network": [ "2g", "3g", "4g" ], "network_note": "2G / 3G / 4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single nano-SIM", "bands": "2G GSM 900/1800/1900 | 3G UMTS 900/2100 | 4G LTE 1, 2, 3, 8. Note what's missing: no band 4, 12, 66 or 71, which is why US-compatibility guides list Sharp AQUOS models as not viable on American networks.", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "partial", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 1680, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 132, "carriers": "Originally SoftBank. Sold unlocked, but the band list makes US use impractical.", "countries": "Japan; exported worldwide", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/sharp-aquos-805sh", "buy_links": "y2kphones.com; eBay Japan sellers", "notes": "Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 quad-core 1.1GHz, 1GB/8GB, microSD to 32GB. 8MP HDR rear. 1,680mAh removable. 113x52x17.4mm, ~132g. English and Japanese with a language app installed. Buy this one for Japan, Europe or the aesthetic - not for a US line. Guides note Sharp and Panasonic keitai use Qualcomm MDM9x07 chipsets with hard-coded Japanese band tables and there is no public way to reflash them.", "sources": [ "https://www.y2kphones.com/products/sharp-aquos-805sh", "https://electronics.alibaba.com/question/japan-flip-phone-guide-which-work-in-the-us" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/sharp-aquos-keitai-3-805sh.webp", "image_credit": "Sharp render via Y2KPHONES", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/sharp-aquos-keitai-3-805sh/" }, { "slug": "sidephone-sp-01", "name": "Sidephone SP-01", "brand": "Sidephone", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "Swap the keypad tile and the phone changes character. T9 comes in the box.", "form_factor": "keypad-bar", "form_factor_detail": "Bar with swappable keypad tiles", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping (retail listing live after a Founders Edition run)", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "Announced April 2025; retail listing 2026", "price_usd_min": 299, "price_usd_max": 299, "price_note": "$299 with Classic T9 keypad included; extra tiles $29 each", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Custom AOSP 12 - no Google Play Store, no Google Mobile Services, no Play Integrity", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" touchscreen 480x640", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G - no 5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Physical SIM included in box", "bands": "Not published. Sidephone states Verizon is not supported.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "named by Sidephone as a supported app; dumbphones.org agrees", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 2000, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Does not support Verizon", "countries": "Ships to 60+ listed countries and regions - not everywhere", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://sidephone.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "MT8766, 4GB/64GB expandable. 2000mAh (an earlier 'up to eight days' claim was revised to 'all day'). 13MP rear. Four magnetic keypad tiles released so far: Classic T9 (included), compact QWERTY, Sundial iPod-style media wheel, and a mini game controller pad. Nine pre-installed apps; others added via QR code packs. Apps named by Sidephone include WhatsApp, Signal, Apple Music and Uber.", "sources": [ "https://www.itechguides.com/sidephone-is-now-a-real-modular-feature-phone-but-the-eight-day-battery-and-global-shipping-claims-need-updating/", "https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-29-mini-controller-keypad-unveiled-for-249-Sidephone-a-modular-dumb-phone.1313123.0.html", "https://en.futuroprossimo.it/2026/08/sidephone-il-telefono-modulare-per-staccarsi-dallo-schermo/", "https://en.androidsis.com/Sidephone:-The-minimalist-Android-with-interchangeable-physical-keyboards/", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/sidephone-sp-01.webp", "image_credit": "Sidephone", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/sidephone-sp-01/" }, { "slug": "sleke-phone", "name": "Sleke Phone", "brand": "SLEKE.", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "An upcycled Pixel 8 running a custom OS built around answers rather than feeds.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping (beta programme)", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "2025", "price_usd_min": 499, "price_usd_max": 499, "price_note": "$499", "price_recurring": "", "os": "OdysseyOS - a modified CalyxOS, current with Android 16", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 6.2, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "Google Pixel 8 display", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "Pixel 8 hardware", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "esim", "physical" ], "sim_note": "Physical SIM or eSIM", "bands": "Pixel 8 bands", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support; SLEKE's own wording is that the curated store includes music", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "via Beeper; dumbphones.org also lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter, which fits a de-Googled CalyxOS base", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "partial", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Most major carriers and MVNOs worldwide, excluding Google Fi", "countries": "Sold via dumbwireless (US)", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://dumbwireless.com/products/sleke-phone-beta-test", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com", "notes": "Custom OS loaded onto upcycled Google Pixel 8 handsets (earlier units used Pixel 7). Answer-based search instead of a link browser. Beeper aggregates 14 messaging services. Hidden browser blocks 3M+ NSFW/tracker links. Sideloading blocked. Founded by Austin Boer and Brennan Jordan in Nevada. Buyers get Discord access and direct founder contact; 1-year defect warranty.", "sources": [ "https://dumbwireless.com/products/sleke-phone-beta-test", "https://shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feature/ring-old", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/sleke-phone.webp", "image_credit": "SLEKE (via dumbwireless.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/sleke-phone/" }, { "slug": "sonim-xp3", "name": "Sonim XP3 / XP3plus", "brand": "Sonim", "category": "Rugged work tools", "tagline": "A budget rugged flip with a no-camera option for restricted workplaces.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged)", "availability_status": "limited", "availability_note": "Sold through specialist resellers", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 144.99, "price_usd_max": 154.99, "price_note": "$144.99 no-camera / $154.99 with camera at one specialist reseller", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "unknown", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support for the XP3, XP3 Plus and XP3 Plus 5G", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support for the XP3, XP3 Plus, XP3 Plus 5G and XP5s", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "partial", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "IP68", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Described as offering more carrier flexibility than the Verizon-oriented DuraXV", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://www.sonimtech.com/", "buy_links": "koshersignal.com; carrier and specialist resellers", "notes": "IP68 and MIL-STD-810G. Positioned as the budget rugged flip against the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme. I could not find a current first-party spec sheet, so most hardware fields are left blank rather than assumed.", "sources": [ "https://koshersignal.com/blogs/articles/kyocera-duraxv-extreme-rugged-flip-phone-guide", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/sonim-xp3.webp", "image_credit": "Sonim Technologies", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/sonim-xp3/" }, { "slug": "sunbeam-f1-horizon", "name": "Sunbeam F1 Horizon (Bluebird / Eagle / others)", "brand": "Sunbeam Wireless", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "Sunbeam's cheaper flip. Same idea, smaller battery, lower res screen.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "2025", "price_usd_min": 279, "price_usd_max": 309, "price_note": "$279-$309 depending on variant and retailer", "price_recurring": "", "os": "BasicOS", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" 240x320; touch on select models", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM", "bands": "Not published as a band list; same Americas-oriented limitation as the F1 Pro", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 1750, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 152, "carriers": "Unlocked", "countries": "North and South America", "regions": [ "us", "ca", "latam" ], "website": "https://sunbeamwireless.com/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com ($309)", "notes": "MediaTek MT6739, 2GB/16GB, microSD to 32GB. 1,750mAh. 2MP camera. 152g. Sold in roughly twelve different software configurations - Bluebird and Eagle are the fully-loaded variants with Waze navigation and Bluetooth. Cheaper sibling to the F1 Pro; smaller battery, lower-res screen.", "sources": [ "https://sunbeamwireless.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sunbeam-wireless-f1-horizon-spec-sheet-2025.pdf", "https://dumbwireless.com/products/sunbeam-f1-horizon", "https://pausegadget.com/sunbeam-f1-review/" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/sunbeam-f1-horizon.webp", "image_credit": "Sunbeam Wireless (via dumbwireless.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/sunbeam-f1-horizon/" }, { "slug": "sunbeam-f1-pro", "name": "Sunbeam F1 Pro (Oak / Aspen / Juniper / Cypress)", "brand": "Sunbeam Wireless", "category": "Cold turkey devices", "tagline": "A rugged flip with a real menu of software builds. Pick how dumb you want it.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (rugged)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping (some variants out of stock)", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "F1 Pro series succeeds the original F1 line", "price_usd_min": 329, "price_usd_max": 389, "price_note": "$329-$389 depending on variant and retailer (Oak $359 direct; Aspen $329 direct; dumbwireless lists Aspen $359 / Juniper $389)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "BasicOS (Sunbeam's own)", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" 480x640; touch input on select models", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM (4FF)", "bands": "Not published as a band list. Sunbeam states the F1 Pro is built for North and South America and 'will not work in much of Europe, Africa and Asia because it lacks the LTE bands required.' Certified for Verizon.", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "no", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "no", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "partial", "app_store": "none", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 2200, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Unlocked for all carriers; certified for Verizon", "countries": "North and South America", "regions": [ "us", "ca", "latam" ], "website": "https://sunbeamwireless.com/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com; thesafecell.com; planetcellny.com", "notes": "MediaTek MT6739, quad Cortex-A53 1.28GHz, 2GB/16GB, microSD to 32GB. 2,200mAh. 5MP camera on select models. Variants differ by feature set: Oak = no media; Aspen = hotspot + Waze; Juniper = Aspen plus text-based email; Cypress = classic + hotspot. No browser, no social apps, no app store, no video. Ships with battery, USB-C charger and dock. 2-year warranty on Pro units bought after 1 Jul 2026.", "sources": [ "https://sunbeamwireless.com/product/sunbeam-f1-pro-oak-rugged-dumbphone-tools-without-media/", "https://sunbeamwireless.com/product/sunbeam-f1-pro-aspen-rugged-dumbphone-with-waze-and-hotspot/", "https://www.thesafecell.com/product/sunbeamF1Pro/105", "https://dumbwireless.com/products/sunbeam-f1-pro-1", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/sunbeam-f1-pro.webp", "image_credit": "Sunbeam Wireless (via dumbwireless.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/sunbeam-f1-pro/" }, { "slug": "tcl-classic", "name": "TCL CLASSIC", "brand": "TCL", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "An AT&T Android flip with email and hearing aid support. Cheap on the used market.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 59.99, "price_usd_max": 59.99, "price_note": "~$59.99 unlocked on the secondary market; sold through AT&T", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 11 (AOSP)", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 2.8, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.8\" 240x320, 262K colours", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "HD Voice capable", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM", "bands": "LTE 2, 4, 5, 12, 14 | UMTS 850/1700/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad-band world phone)", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 1850, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "AT&T; FirstNet Ready", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://www.att.com/buy/phones/tcl-classic.html", "buy_links": "AT&T; eBay", "notes": "MediaTek MT6739 quad-core 1.5GHz, 1GB/8GB, microSD to 128GB. 1,850mAh removable, up to 10.3h talk / 15.7 days standby. 2MP camera. Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, BT 4.2. HAC M4/T4. POP3/IMAP mobile email.", "sources": [ "https://www.att.com/buy/phones/tcl-classic.html", "https://www.ebay.com/itm/286303669194" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/tcl-classic.webp", "image_credit": "TCL (via eBay listing stock image)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/tcl-classic/" }, { "slug": "tcl-flip-4-5g", "name": "TCL FLIP 4 5G", "brand": "TCL", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A 5G KaiOS flip with a big battery. Has a browser, so bring some discipline.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping (carrier-locked); dumbwireless listing sold out", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 63, "price_usd_max": 99, "price_note": "$84.95 list; ~$63 refurbished; dumbwireless listed $99 (T-Mobile locked)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "KaiOS 4.0", "os_family": "kaios", "screen_size_in": 3.2, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.2\" internal LCD 240x320 + 1.77\" external 128x160", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "5G + 4G LTE", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "sold as a 5G VoLTE flip", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Nano-SIM (4FF)", "bands": "5G n25, n41, n66, n71 | LTE 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 | WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 3000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 155, "carriers": "T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://us.tcl.com/products/flip-4-5g", "buy_links": "T-Mobile; Metro by T-Mobile; Walmart; dumbwireless", "notes": "Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 octa-core 2GHz, 2GB/32GB (~24GB usable), expandable. 3,000mAh non-removable, up to 40h talk / 360h standby. 5MP camera, 480p video. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0, mobile hotspot. Has a web browser, email and a small app store - dumber than a smartphone mostly because the hardware and carrier lock keep it basic. 109x59x21.3mm, 155g. No charger in box.", "sources": [ "https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=7260", "https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/tcl-flip-4", "https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/cell-phone/tcl-flip-4", "https://us.tcl.com/products/flip-4-5g" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/tcl-flip-4-5g.webp", "image_credit": "TCL (via T-Mobile listing)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/tcl-flip-4-5g/" }, { "slug": "tobiphone", "name": "TobiPhone", "brand": "TobiPhone", "category": "Locked-down smartphones", "tagline": "A managed iPhone. iMessage and FaceTime stay, the App Store mostly goes.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (managed iPhone)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 675, "price_usd_max": 675, "price_note": "$675 hardware + $18/mo membership", "price_recurring": "$18/mo membership (required)", "os": "iOS under Apple device management, sealed from user override", "os_family": "ios", "screen_size_in": 6.1, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "iPhone display", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "iPhone hardware", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "esim", "physical" ], "sim_note": "Physical SIM and eSIM", "bands": "iPhone bands", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "partial", "spotify_note": "Approved apps only - requestable", "whatsapp": "partial", "whatsapp_note": "Approved apps only - requestable", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Works with major US carriers", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://tobiphone.com/", "buy_links": "Membership is sold direct only - dumbwireless links to it rather than stocking it", "notes": "A managed iPhone rather than a purpose-built device. No social media by default, no unrestricted App Store, no open browser. Calls, texts, iMessage and FaceTime work normally. Parent or user requests individual apps through the membership. TobiPhone states the management does not read texts, photos, calls or personal data.", "sources": [ "https://dumbwireless.com/products/tobi-phone" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/tobiphone.webp", "image_credit": "TobiPhone (via dumbwireless.com)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/tobiphone/" }, { "slug": "unihertz-jelly-2e", "name": "Unihertz Jelly 2E", "brand": "Unihertz", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "A tiny Android with RCS, which almost nothing else here can say.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (mini slab)", "availability_status": "unverified", "availability_note": "Listed on dumbphones.org's North American catalogue", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 199, "price_usd_max": 199, "price_note": "$199 per dumbphones.org", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "North America listing", "regions": [ "us", "ca", "global" ], "website": "https://www.unihertz.com/", "buy_links": "", "notes": "One of only two Unihertz minis that dumbphones.org credits with RCS. A full Android device rather than a dumbphone, listed here because it clears the RCS bar that almost nothing else in this category does. Hardware fields blank pending a manufacturer spec page.", "sources": [ "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/unihertz-jelly-2e.webp", "image_credit": "Unihertz", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/unihertz-jelly-2e/" }, { "slug": "unihertz-jelly-max", "name": "Unihertz Jelly Max", "brand": "Unihertz", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "A full Android phone shrunk until scrolling stops being comfortable.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (mini slab)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": null, "price_usd_max": null, "price_note": "Listed at INR 17,990 in India; USD price varies by store", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 5.05, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "5.05\" IPS LCD 720x1520, 120Hz", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 4000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": 180, "carriers": "", "countries": "Direct from Unihertz", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.unihertz.com/", "buy_links": "Unihertz store; Amazon", "notes": "Octa-core 2.5GHz, 12GB RAM. 4,000mAh. 100MP main + 8MP telephoto, 32MP front. 180g. A very small full Android phone rather than a dumbphone - people buy it to make the screen too small to doomscroll comfortably. The older Jelly Star was stocked by dumbwireless at $219 and is now sold out there.", "sources": [ "https://www.smartprix.com/mobiles/duoqin_qin_3_ultra_vs_unihertz_jelly_max-cpd1p5yma4iw_pd107vc805e.php", "https://dumbwireless.com/collections/phones" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/unihertz-jelly-max.webp", "image_credit": "Unihertz", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/unihertz-jelly-max/" }, { "slug": "unihertz-jelly-star", "name": "Unihertz Jelly Star", "brand": "Unihertz", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "The other tiny Unihertz with RCS. Sold out at some retailers.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Bar (mini slab)", "availability_status": "unverified", "availability_note": "Listed on dumbphones.org's North American catalogue; dumbwireless stocked it at $219 and is now sold out", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 199, "price_usd_max": 219, "price_note": "$199 per dumbphones.org", "price_recurring": "", "os": "", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": null, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": null, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "North America listing", "regions": [ "us", "ca", "global" ], "website": "https://www.unihertz.com/", "buy_links": "dumbwireless.com (sold out)", "notes": "Previously mentioned only in passing under the Jelly Max entry; promoted to its own row because it is one of the nine devices dumbphones.org credits with RCS. Hardware fields blank pending a manufacturer spec page.", "sources": [ "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)", "https://dumbwireless.com/collections/phones" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/unihertz-jelly-star.webp", "image_credit": "Unihertz", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/unihertz-jelly-star/" }, { "slug": "unihertz-titan-2", "name": "Unihertz Titan 2", "brand": "Unihertz", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "A square-screen Android with a physical QWERTY. More BlackBerry than dumbphone.", "form_factor": "qwerty", "form_factor_detail": "Slab + QWERTY", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping (Titan 2 Elite variants targeting a September window)", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "2025", "price_usd_min": 399.99, "price_usd_max": 399.99, "price_note": "From $399.99", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 15", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 4.5, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "4.5\" 1440x1440 square, plus a secondary rear notification display", "network": [ "5g" ], "network_note": "5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "esim", "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM dual standby + eSIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "33W", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "Play Store access", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "Play Store access", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 5050, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "No official US carrier testing per one comparison source", "countries": "Direct from Unihertz; Kickstarter", "regions": [ "global" ], "website": "https://www.unihertz.com/", "buy_links": "Unihertz store; Kickstarter", "notes": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 12GB/512GB. 5,050mAh. 50MP main + 8MP telephoto (3.4x optical), 32MP front. Backlit physical QWERTY that doubles as a scroll surface, with Cursor Assistant. Two programmable red side keys. Google Pay supported. 14.8mm thick. Dumbphone-adjacent rather than a dumbphone - it's a full Android device with a keyboard.", "sources": [ "https://www.phonearena.com/news/unihertz-offers-titan-2-deal_id175190", "https://www.techspecs.info/blog/best-blackberry-style-phones/", "https://electronics.alibaba.com/buyingguides/new-blackberry-q10-in-2026-what%E2%80%99s-real-worth-buying" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/unihertz-titan-2.webp", "image_credit": "Unihertz", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/unihertz-titan-2/" }, { "slug": "unnecto-snap", "name": "Unnecto Snap", "brand": "Unnecto", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A clamshell with a full QWERTY keyboard for under seventy dollars.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip + QWERTY", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 69.99, "price_usd_max": 69.99, "price_note": "$69.99", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Cloud Phone", "os_family": "feature", "screen_size_in": 2.51, "screen_tech": "unknown", "screen_note": "2.51\"", "network": [], "network_note": "", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "unknown", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "none", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 1000, "removable_battery": "unknown", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "Sold direct by Unnecto", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://unnecto.com/products/unnecto-snap", "buy_links": "", "notes": "Unisoc T107, 48MB RAM / 128MB storage, microSD to 32GB. 2MP camera, 1,000mAh, Bluetooth 5.0. A clamshell with a full physical QWERTY keyboard, which is unusual at this price. Worth flagging: Unnecto markets Cloud OS as giving 'access to many of your favorite applications and social media content' - so this is a cloud-app phone, not a social-media-free one.", "sources": [ "https://unnecto.com/products/unnecto-snap" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/unnecto-snap.webp", "image_credit": "Unnecto", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/unnecto-snap/" }, { "slug": "vortex-v3-flip", "name": "Vortex V3 Flip", "brand": "Vortex", "category": "Cheap entry points", "tagline": "A Razr homage for forty dollars. Reviews are blunt about what you get.", "form_factor": "flip", "form_factor_detail": "Flip (dual screen)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": null, "introduced_note": "", "price_usd_min": 25, "price_usd_max": 40, "price_note": "$40 retail; $25 on H2O Wireless; ~$39.99 on Amazon", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 11. One directory lists it as KaiOS - H2O Wireless, Amazon and the eBay listings all say Android 11, so treat the KaiOS claim as an error.", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 2.4, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "2.4\" internal IPS + 1.2\" external", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE", "volte": "yes", "volte_note": "listings describe it as VoLTE 4G", "sim": [ "physical" ], "sim_note": "Single SIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "unknown", "browser": "unknown", "battery_mah": 1000, "removable_battery": "yes", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Sold through H2O Wireless, which runs on the AT&T network; unlocked units also circulate on eBay and Amazon", "countries": "US", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://www.h2owireless.com/product-details/VTXFL3", "buy_links": "H2O Wireless; Amazon; eBay", "notes": "A Motorola Razr V3 homage. 1.5GHz quad-core, 2GB/16GB, expandable to 64GB, 2MP camera, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, 1,000mAh removable, side fingerprint sensor. At $25-40 it is by far the cheapest Android flip here, and reviews are blunt about why: unrefined hardware and software, poor battery, and a fair bit of tinkering to make it behave. Listings disagree on whether the Play Store is included.", "sources": [ "https://www.h2owireless.com/product-details/VTXFL3", "https://www.upphone.com/compare-cell-phones/vortex-v3-flip/", "https://www.ebay.com/itm/168098442476", "https://www.flipphonefinder.com/phones/vortex-v3", "https://slickdeals.net/f/18490198-vortex-v3-4g-lte-flip-phone-39-99", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/vortex-v3-flip.webp", "image_credit": "Vortex Cellular (via Cellular Depot USA, H2O Wireless dealer)", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/vortex-v3-flip/" }, { "slug": "wisephone-ii", "name": "Wisephone II", "brand": "Techless", "category": "Curated essentials", "tagline": "A Samsung locked down by WiseOS. Modern hardware, curated tools, monthly fee.", "form_factor": "slab", "form_factor_detail": "Slab (touch)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2024, "introduced_note": "2024", "price_usd_min": 399, "price_usd_max": 438, "price_note": "$399 + $39 activation, and a mandatory $14.99/mo WiseOS subscription", "price_recurring": "$14.99/mo WiseOS subscription (required)", "os": "WiseOS - locked-down Android on Samsung Galaxy A-series hardware", "os_family": "custom", "screen_size_in": 6.5, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "6.5-6.7\" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz", "network": [ "4g", "5g" ], "network_note": "5G + 4G LTE", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "no", "headphone_jack_note": "USB-C wired, or USB-C to 3.5mm adapter", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "via the curated Tool Drawer; dumbphones.org also lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "via the curated Tool Drawer; dumbphones.org also lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "yes", "rcs_note": "dumbphones.org lists RCS support", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "curated", "browser": "no", "battery_mah": 5000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "Bring your own carrier, or use Techless' own plans ($23-$64/mo including WiseOS)", "countries": "US only (Canada and Australia on a waitlist)", "regions": [ "us" ], "website": "https://wisephone.com/products/wisephone-ii", "buy_links": "charitymobile.com (recertified A15/A16 units, promotional $299)", "notes": "Hardware base has shifted across batches - Samsung A15 5G, A16 and A17 5G have all been referenced; confirm which you're buying. 128GB with 4-6GB RAM, microSD. 50MP main camera. ~5000mAh. No email client, no browser, no Play Store, no social. If the subscription lapses the phone loses most of its utility.", "sources": [ "https://wisephone.com/products/wisephone-ii", "https://www.vice.com/en/via/wisephone-ii-review/", "https://www.charitymobile.com/products/phones/techless-wisephone-ii-a16", "https://whatifididnt.com/blog/wisephone-ii/", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/wisephone-ii.webp", "image_credit": "Techless", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/wisephone-ii/" }, { "slug": "zinwa-q25", "name": "Zinwa Q25 / Q25 Pro", "brand": "Zinwa", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "A real BlackBerry Classic shell with modern guts inside. A keyboard cult favorite.", "form_factor": "qwerty", "form_factor_detail": "Bar + QWERTY (BlackBerry Classic shell)", "availability_status": "shipping", "availability_note": "Shipping", "year_introduced": 2025, "introduced_note": "2025", "price_usd_min": 400, "price_usd_max": 499, "price_note": "~$400-$499", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 13/14", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.5, "screen_tech": "lcd", "screen_note": "3.5\" 720x720 square with QWERTY and trackpad", "network": [ "4g" ], "network_note": "4G LTE (5G cited for the Pro)", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [], "sim_note": "", "bands": "Limited carrier bands per one buying guide", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "", "headphone_jack": "yes", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "yes", "spotify_note": "dumbphones.org lists Spotify support", "whatsapp": "yes", "whatsapp_note": "dumbphones.org lists WhatsApp support", "rcs": "no", "rcs_note": "absent from dumbphones.org's RCS filter", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 3000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "No official Google Play certification out of box per one buying guide", "countries": "Direct from Zinwa (China)", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "https://www.zinwa.com/", "buy_links": "Zinwa direct", "notes": "Zinwa rebuilds genuine BlackBerry Classic/Q20 shells with modern internals. MediaTek Helio G99, 12GB/256GB. 3,000mAh. 50MP rear, 8MP front. NFC, microSD. A cult favourite on r/dumbphones for people who want a keyboard more than they want a dumb OS.", "sources": [ "https://www.techspecs.info/blog/best-blackberry-style-phones/", "https://electronics.alibaba.com/buyingguides/new-blackberry-q10-in-2026-what%E2%80%99s-real-worth-buying", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinwa_Q25", "https://www.dumbphones.org/ (North American catalogue; RCS, Spotify and WhatsApp feature filters read from user screenshots, 15 Sep 2026)" ], "image": null, "image_credit": "", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/zinwa-q25/" }, { "slug": "zinwa-q27", "name": "Zinwa Q27", "brand": "Zinwa", "category": "Hardware-induced friction", "tagline": "Zinwa's own QWERTY design on Android 16. Pre-order, production depends on demand.", "form_factor": "qwerty", "form_factor_detail": "Bar + QWERTY", "availability_status": "preorder", "availability_note": "Pre-order - no ship date given; production depends on pre-order volume", "year_introduced": 2026, "introduced_note": "Announced 2025; pre-orders opened 2026", "price_usd_min": 420, "price_usd_max": 480, "price_note": "$420 (256GB) / $480 (512GB)", "price_recurring": "", "os": "Android 16", "os_family": "android", "screen_size_in": 3.92, "screen_tech": "oled", "screen_note": "3.92-4\" AMOLED 1080x1240", "network": [ "5g" ], "network_note": "5G", "volte": "unknown", "volte_note": "", "sim": [ "esim", "physical", "dual" ], "sim_note": "Dual SIM + eSIM", "bands": "", "usb_c": "yes", "usb_c_note": "33W PD, plus 15W Qi wireless", "headphone_jack": "unknown", "headphone_jack_note": "", "spotify": "unknown", "spotify_note": "", "whatsapp": "unknown", "whatsapp_note": "", "rcs": "unknown", "rcs_note": "", "camera": "yes", "app_store": "full", "browser": "yes", "battery_mah": 4000, "removable_battery": "no", "ip_rating": "", "weight_g": null, "carriers": "", "countries": "Direct from Zinwa", "regions": [ "import" ], "website": "https://www.zinwa.com/", "buy_links": "Zinwa direct", "notes": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 12GB RAM, expandable storage. 50MP rear, 16MP front. 4,000mAh. NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.4, Hi-Fi speaker, notification LED, X-axis linear motor. Black and white colourways; screen protector and case included, no charger. Pre-order risk applies.", "sources": [ "https://gagadget.com/en/720546-zinwa-q27-a-blackberry-style-android-phone-with-a-physical-keyboard-is-now-up-for-pre-order/", "https://giznewsdaily.com/article/zinwa-q27-blackberry-style-android-phone-now-for-pre-order", "https://www.notebookcheck.net/Zinwa-Q27-BlackBerry-like-Android-smartphone-gets-a-price-tag-as-pre-order-begins.1357916.0.html" ], "image": "https://theluddite.club/images/phones/zinwa-q27.webp", "image_credit": "Zinwa Technologies", "last_verified": "2026-09-15", "url": "https://theluddite.club/phones/zinwa-q27/" } ] }