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The Minimal Phone 2 trades E Ink for OLED and somehow keeps its soul

The Minimal Company has unveiled the Minimal Phone 2, replacing the original E Ink display with a 3.92-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen while retaining its signature physical QWERTY keyboard.

Key Points

  • The device features a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, 8GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage.
  • Upgraded hardware includes a backlit keyboard with metal dome switches, a curved aluminum body, and a relocated front-facing camera.
  • Additional features include a physical mute switch, NFC connectivity, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • The Kickstarter campaign has successfully raised over $650,000 from more than 1,000 backers to fund production.

Why it Matters

This transition from E Ink to AMOLED suggests a strategic shift toward balancing digital minimalism with modern usability standards. By addressing previous performance complaints, the company aims to capture the niche market of users seeking a distraction-free, BlackBerry-style experience without sacrificing display quality.
Android Central Published by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) , Jay Bonggolto
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