First Look at the Mudita Kompakt: Key Features and Hands-On Experience

[@semectual]

I do hope this device comes to production! It seems to go against the odds from the Big Companies, forcing and scamming consumers! We Definitely need an "Anti" device like this!

[@semectual]

@bravestarr19 That's Awesome! I'll be looking to buy one of those myself! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ManoloSomething]

That's some quality e ink

[@ThatsPety]

This could be the device we've all been waiting for. Im excited

[@oareyou]

That’s a beautiful size/ form factor and they have nailed it when it comes to optimising app UI for eink screen. Reminds me of Unihertz Jelly Star. It’s thick but not Jelly Star- like thick. I believe people who were disappointed when lightphone 3 was announced with amoled screen can look at this phone as a nice eink alternative/ successor to LP2.

[@bellatomatoy]

It's great to see that we're getting devices that accomodate towards functionality and focus now! Especially ones produced in 2024 or later; older dumbphones are great but some limitations take away from the experience entirely. I'm excited to see this phone when it is fully developed.

[@nanabai329]

Thank you. I am interested but would like to see a comparison with light phone 2. How is the calender functionality? Can I put my google calender on it?

[@JoseBriones]

No calendar yet. I’ll make updates and comparisons as time goes by :). Eink is better than LP2 because of hardware.

[@nanabai329]

Can I also look up train directions in the maps as I live in a big city. Did they confirm sideload8ng voids warranty it was clear on the Kickstart website when I first heard of this device they had said two different things.

[@JoseBriones]

Sideloading does not void the warranty. Rooting does.

[@nanabai329]

Thank you for the reply. Ill consider this as a detox device or a device alongside my smart phone as I need certain apps for school and personal that's a must. Its better to do that than keep waiting for a dumb phone that will suit all my needs.

[@alexanderrahl482]

Wow, that screen looks clean and crisp.

[@alid8646]

he jose, will it have the ability to use a browser? as im not a fan of using apps and prefer to use web pages?

[@JoseBriones]

Not yet. Once they give me the new update (that gives me access to the file subsystem), I’ll be able to test sideloaded apps like Eink bro or other browsers. But it should be possible.

[@alid8646]

@@JoseBriones Thanks jose!

[@RichardKuildert]

Hi Jose, hope it’s not too late for a question. What I really liked about the Mudita Pure is the feel in the hand. Welrounded, very sturdy and almost a soft surface. Is the Kompakt similar?

[@JoseBriones]

It is similar. The build quality feels good in hand. And it does have a nice feel for the polycarbonate. It is not slippery or super soft like the Pure, but it does feel nice in hand.

[@RichardKuildert]

@@JoseBriones Thank for your reply. That helps a lot. I'm still torn between Light Phone 3 and Mudita Kompakt. What's your take on this?

[@bohwaz]

Can you tell us how the battery can be changed? Does it involve glue? Destroying the screen?

[@JoseBriones]

It’s not user accesible. It probably needs special tools. I’ll ask to see how it works.

[@patrykjuniszewski172]

Best minimalistic phone ❤

[@jameshjacksonjr]

Light phone 3 rules

[@PomKillsLove]

I honestly don't recommend them, I bought a Mudita Pure from them 2 years ago & after I dropped it once the volume buttons stopped working & the phone kept freezing. They also didn't give me a refund, however, you're free to do what you wan't but remember that it is a gamble.

[@SirCramptonian]

@@jameshjacksonjr OLED screen. Wish Light Phone stayed with eink.

[@jabnakarramon5121]

@@jameshjacksonjri love the LP3 direction but its still a very closed OS and it seems they are not responding to the users demand like having Whatsapp or Ehailing apps like grab…. us people who dont have the right app will plain right reject LP3 and get mudita kompak..

[@J_321Ignition]

Thanks - Great video! I had backed the device on Kickstarter before the video, but very appreciative to see new aspects! Two questions. [1] Can the time be set to 24-hour time instead of AM/PM? [2] Can the display be flipped to ‘dark mode’ so it’s white text on black background instead of the current black on white?

[@JoseBriones]

No dark mode as of now. Yes to 24h time

[@J_321Ignition]

@ Thanks!

[@brodeurdavid1936]

Great phone, does it havé a navigator? (Google Maps kind of) and will it be compatible wirh cars (Apple CarPlay kind)

[@JoseBriones]

Not compatible with cars as of now. Navigation is offline, but I don’t have access to that on my prototype.

[@audreyelizabeths]

this is a lot better than their previous phone

[@Starcatcher27]

This looks amazing. I love that it has a reading app. I wonder if they will incorporate library apps like Libby and Hoopla (or at least be able to send reads from those apps to the phone somehow, like how you can send a book from Libby to a kindle). I just got the Light Phone II in the past year and am really enjoying it. I plan to stick with that for as many years as I can use it, but this might be my next phone.

[@colt45jr]

I had never heard of Libby, so I just wanted to say thank you so much for alerting me to its existence!! It looks amazing.

[@Starcatcher27]

@@colt45jr it's great! Definitely worth checking out to see if your local library has it!

[@user-dr6jo9bt5s]

regarding group messaging, should that be supported on launch? and on calendar, will it be a local calendar only or could I sync my iCloud calendar with the Kompakt's similar to how the Light Phone or other devices support?

[@JoseBriones]

Yeah. Group messages should be supported at launch. Calendar will be local at the beginning, but they are working on a syncing integration.

[@user-dr6jo9bt5s]

@@JoseBriones thank you! and thanks for all the wonderful information and reviews as always. it is appreciated by the community!

[@Buschphilosophie]

Thank you for the overview! Pretty good! Can you tell me more about the music player? How to browse, how is handling and so on. Whats about a storage extension? Do you have some informations about hardware? Thank you in advance!

[@JoseBriones]

Music player is quite basic right now. Organized by playlist or shuffle. Hardware info on the indiegogo or kickstarter link. See the description. Storage extension is available. Probably up to 128GB or maybe 256.

[@JestyJoshua]

The company Sonim sells the Sonim xp100 dumbphone now

[@thedailyremedy968]

Thanks! Does the phone have hotspot?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes

[@HurdibuckSchlunz]

Hello there ! I would like to see how it feels when you swipe on the keyboard with an e-ink Screen. Not only typing. Thanks ! :)

[@JoseBriones]

My new video coming out Sunday will have a very brief demo of this. I swipe type "hello" during the video. It's not amazing, but it does work.

[@ulamisiek4217]

Phone looks AWESOME! Thanks for the video! I'm so glad I backed it! This video confirmed my choice!

[@andybungert]

can you swype type????

[@JoseBriones]

Not with the default keyboard. You have to Sideload Gboard or Swiftkey for that.

[@DarkKniight89]

I believe the Pure had a easy replaceable battery. It looks like the Kompakt does not have a easy replaceable battery, is that true?

[@JoseBriones]

Correct. The battery is not easily replaceable.

[@Rattamees]

Shouldn’t that offline+ button be flush or below surface for accidental slides?

[@JoseBriones]

It has a lot of weight. I doubt anyone will put it accidentally on this model

[@raywarner8874]

Hey Jose, I see in the video you mentioned that you are getting 3 bars with Verizon. Where I live Verizon works really well, but nothing else does. However, I checked on their website and they are saying that it is not compatible with Verizon or AT&T, but it technically does work when roaming or something. Would this be safe to get and use as Verizon being the main carrier used?

[@JoseBriones]

This device will be Verizon certified. As of now, they don’t have the final certification, but from what I understand they will have it by release date.

[@UlmHaus]

Hi Jose, I'd love to hear if you have any success in side loading a different android launcher. I'm not into app icons, and prefer the look of a lot of minimal launches. Would be keen to see if that's possible, and this might sell me over the Lightphone III

[@JoseBriones]

I don't have access to the sideload capabilities yet. When I do, I'll be showcasing if it's possible to do a different launcher. Most likely yes, but I'll report then :)

[@UlmHaus]

Much appreciated. I think it'll be especially interesting to see how side loaded apps respond to the e-ink contrast ratios.

[@KEN_CHILLER]

What’s the phone call or speaker quality like compared to the mudia pure. From what I remember people had issue with the volume of the speaker? Will u be able to actually hear people in a busy outside environment?

[@JoseBriones]

Speaker has been within the normal expected range of a mid range smartphone. No difference whatsoever. So way better than the Mudita Pure.

[@darrenwilliams8218]

Perfect phone....just needs podcast capabilities on top....and that is literally it!

[@duckeggcarbonara]

Is there a dark mode to invert colors? Please say yes! Also: does it support mag-safe accessories? Less important, but I like to use a magnetic wireless-charging power bank sometimes. However, with the battery life being as good as it is, it may not really be necessary.

[@JoseBriones]

No MagSafe. No dark mode as of now, but they are developing it.

[@nomaximum]

Thanks for the first look. One question though: Does it haver speech recognition? Sideload Google Keyboard? No a big fan of typing on e-in k devices...

[@JoseBriones]

Once I have the ability to sideload apps, I'll do Gboard and other apps to enhance the experience and report.

[@EsotericEntertainment2004]

Really awesome... this is what the consumers expected!!

[@akbaralitoshtemirov2693]

Is there nfc support?

[@JoseBriones]

There is an NFC chip but as of now there is no app to utilize it afaik.

[@JudasBricott]

Is it possible to receive and listen vocal sms ? (vocal messages sent with sms app)

[@JoseBriones]

Yes but you as of right now you would have to install a new keyboard.

[@TierNoneOperator]

Signal app support? Also, are you in Montana? Wasn't expecting to see Sheehy's name come up.

[@JoseBriones]

Signal support is there via sideloaded apps. I travel a lot in the Rocky Mountain Region so that's probably why I got the Montana texts haha

[@jennairwin-rq4rq]

Does it have bluetooth?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes

[@TheHelium999]

how do the share location button work?

[@JoseBriones]

That is for GPS access not for the usual kind of location sharing. But I don't have access to the GPS yet so I can't comment on the actual functions.

[@eme-i3h]

Hello Jose hope your well, I was wondering if the Kompakt has podcasts or would the apps for that need to be side-loaded too? Thanks for the Hands-On with this!

[@JoseBriones]

As of right now, podcast apps would have to be sideloaded. You can also load them via mp3 if you'd like. They are considering a podcast app in the future though.

[@eme-i3h]

@@JoseBriones Thanks again, appreciate the reply!

[@bautiabaro]

That screen is amazing!! It makes me think, the LP2 is also same technology but very different in terms of user experience… if they could add this kind of response to the LP would be amazing no just because I love the e ink but the battery life for sure will be very different. Amazing review as always Jose!🙌

[@heineor]

Recently Mudita somewhere said that they are working hard now on the battery. We should expect definitely better results than the official “works up to 6 days”.

[@kuki69kuki]

Nice job! Do you have plans for a device with AMOLED and a color display?

[@JoseBriones]

This is not in their plans as of now.

[@thornex6082]

Isn't the point of it to not have an AMOLED color display?

[@Melvin-ls6bc]

Looks interesting! Thank you Jose for the sneak peek. Does the camera have controls for zoom, exposure or other photo settings?

[@JoseBriones]

No extra settings as of now. Just a simple point and shoot. Again, they will update and get more things working soon :)

[@SuperRaynet]

Size of the phone Jose?

[@JoseBriones]

I replied to your comment. See above

[@TheHelium999]

@@JoseBriones maybe you could test and show us the qr-code scanning via the device (if it is available of yet)

[@james9076]

As the screen is currently popping out of my LP2 I'll definitely be looking into this around launch !

[@yoshikinanami7434]

It seems pretty good

[@tanichiro]

how would you compare this as an alternative to a Nokia dumbphone + boox palma as a downtime device?

[@JoseBriones]

This is better imo. You should be able to sideload some apps for extra features if you’d like.

[@jthomas4057]

Interesting, may just have to get me one of these.

[@MaxAshton-k6t]

Hi Jose, a quick question for you. Would you recommend against sideloading apps from an apk website such as aurorastore into a device with outdated android? (e.g:Agm m7 or kyocera digno 902kc) do you think this would be a security issue?

[@JoseBriones]

Aurora store uses the official Google Play downloads as far as we know, so that would not make it insecure. A different apk website, then we can start being a bit concerned depending on the site. For the most part, with Aurora Store you should be good to go.

[@MaxAshton-k6t]

@@JoseBriones Thank you!

[@DarkKniight89]

How do I know if this will work with my current phone company?

[@JoseBriones]

Check the cellular bands from your carrier and check the ones from the Kickstarter page to see if they match.

[@DarkKniight89]

@@JoseBriones I use Consumer Cellular. Looked around on their website but couldn't find anything

[@don7502]

Is it going to have voice-to-text?

[@don7502]

Also, is it going to be able to play podcasts?

[@JoseBriones]

You’ll have to sideload both.

[@don7502]

@@JoseBriones Thanks

[@kerc]

Nice preview. I noticed they also still need to work a bit on font rendering, some definitely jaggy labels here and there.

[@martien-io]

I'm very interested in side-loading some apps (like whatsapp) don't know if that's already possible, but if it is can you show that?

[@JoseBriones]

Not possible yet. Once it is, I’ll showcase it.

[@silentJET85]

This is really close to what I’ve been wanting for a long time: an Eink degoogled smartphone that works in the US. I just wish it had stock AOSP instead of their locked down minimalist version.

[@shiz-v6u]

How does sideloading apps work? Are these all apps that would be on a regular phone, specifically for work I want a dumpphone that grants me access to WhatsApp and an app called ‘deputy’ so I can clock in n out of shifts

[@JoseBriones]

You need to learn ADB. It’s a process to Sideload a store and then find apps that way. You can learn ADB for any android phone and then test it. You can find tutorials online.

[@grzegorzdziedzic9592]

on the fence between this and LP3 , the latter has color camera , which may help me more.

[@SirCramptonian]

This has a color camera. You just can see the image in color until you upload it to computer.

[@grzegorzdziedzic9592]

@@SirCramptonian I am curently using nokia 800 tough pros: it's durable, hotspot, and i can google something if im in a pinch (like how to solve rubik's cube, or shop hours i'm going to visit) cons: t9 typing is a nightmare when i want to text a longer, more complex message, cant receive pictures. wish LP3 looked more durable, instead of just industrial.

[@ICharlyl]

I just need a phone with WhatsApp (for work) and any kind of pdf, epub reader. But its so hard to find

[@juslikefrusciante]

Nice one Jose!! When are you getting the Minimal Phone for testing? Or do you secretly already have it and been testing last few weeks... 😂

[@JoseBriones]

I don't have one. I am unsure of their shipping schedule. We'll see once they get more info out there.

[@RundFyrkant]

Would love to have one of these but i need some of the common communication, spotify and bank/payment and maybe also an application for map/navigation. Get this in and I'll get two 😊

[@JoseBriones]

All of those can be sideloaded.

[@epaper_eink]

Im glad we can sideload apps on it. Thanks for this first look

[@shubhamraj2174]

What is the Android version?(API version) And does banking apps work or shows errors that google services aren't on it. UPI based payment aggregator BHIM by NPCI is a government app that they provide on each platform(iOS and Android Play Store and Samsung store) does it have any kind of store? Camera is such a save as QR scanner payment system is extremely famous in my country (India). What 5g and 4g signals can it takes? 4g volte or 5g VONR available? Also what's the processor in it? Basic specs?

[@JoseBriones]

Check the kickstarter campaign for extra specs. VoLTE only. Android 12. No AppStore. I’ll test side loaded apps once I can.

[@oareyou]

Google Pay and certain banking apps might show error. However, I have tried installing payment and banking apps in non-google android 10 phones and following payment/banking apps work without any Google dependency- 1. PhonePe , 2. YONO SBI (Both full and lite version). Google Pay most possibly won’t work at all. Never checked with BharatPe or other upi apps. Since this Mudita phone is basically an android 12 eink phone with sideloading capability, it should support these two apps.

[@pedropablopicasso]

MicroSD?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes

[@jimbojimberson9934]

Omg this looks awesome

[@samygold100]

Is it E ink?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes. It’s Eink.

[@KEN_CHILLER]

Pulling the trigger on this one. I love e ink being easy on the eyes. This seems to be speedy and ready as a prototype. It does look basically like a smart phone, I was hesitant at first because of it, but as a person who does want to start reading more, the fact that it comes with an e reader.. looks to be the best of both worlds. I can have privacy, a phone , and e reader without the extra bulk. Ngl I was leaning towards the LP3 but I’m willing to bet the mudita will be better on the eyes, despite changing to OLED. The price point and the 14 day period puts it over LP for me at this time. I’m curious , would you be able to ask the Mudita team if the phone will have options to change color of the black bezel around the main e ink display to white pebble grey as well?

[@JoseBriones]

They said that the color on the front will only be black as of now.

[@KEN_CHILLER]

@ great. I also wanted to ask if the music player would be capable of playing Hi resolution audio files such as .FLAC, and if the phone will work inverted as well from white with black text, to Black with white text.

[@KEN_CHILLER]

@@JoseBriones I had seen a photo with one with all white bezels, and it looked pretty good. That’s too bad.

[@ElBako]

what about the map? Will I be able to find, for example, a barber on the map and find their phone number like in Google Maps?

[@JoseBriones]

I believe this will be possible. Once I have access to it, I’ll showcase how it works.

[@Entertainment-]

Someone should create an aftermarket Eink screen for iPhones. They already make aftermarket LCDs for OLED devices.

[@loopmedia1337]

Thanks for this review, been looking forward to getting myself an e-ink smartphone and currently this one aswell as the bigme hibreak seems to be the best options (aswell as hisense with some modding and the more "risky" minimal phone IF successfully launched). All of them have their pros and cons, personally I just wish there will be a community discovering ways to sideload browsers etc onto Kompakt as it would make it more ideal for me. The "digital minimalism" argument is great but not something that would fully work for me given my current lifestyle, just want the e-ink screen on a smartphone. So I hope some customization/personalization can be made after release.

[@JoseBriones]

I've been sideloading apps. Browsers are not working properly so far. We'll see how it evolved. I'll showcase my findings some time in January for sideloading apps.

[@loopmedia1337]

@@JoseBriones Thanks for the reply, I'm looking forward to the update!

[@eme-i3h]

My main and only concern really is regarding my carrier in Canada which is Freedom mobile. If someone could weigh-in about the compatibility with that carrier, would greatly appreciate it! I know it’s kinda soon to maybe determine that but i thought why not ask here.

[@JoseBriones]

It should work without issues. This time Mudita is doing all of the North American certifications to ensure compatibility :)

[@eme-i3h]

@@JoseBriones Thanks!

[@Jerkcurb1]

beautiful

[@Mikeylarry945]

Will it be able to run WhatsApp?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes

[@SuperRaynet]

Size of this phone?

[@JoseBriones]

4.3" screen & 128 x 70 x 12.6mm dimensions for size.

[@ymmp30]

​@JoseBriones 70 is quite wide. An iPhone mini is 64 and an S24 is 70.6

[@Shabbir-A.]

I will sure buy this phone if they sell it in Canada.

[@DarkKniight89]

Today is the last day to preorder! 17 hours remaining!

[@anotherelvis]

They started a new campaign on Indiegogo.

[@Daimo83]

Does everything I need but will probably end up being $500 like the light phone. I have no faith this will be affordable.

[@seanplynch]

This looks perfect

[@ForrestAguirre]

I listened to your interview with the CEO. Thanks for that. I'm wondering if they are planning a podcast app? If not, that's a dealbreaker for me. If so, this is the perfect phone for me and I'll buy one a little later, after the early bugs are worked out.

[@JoseBriones]

Idk if they are planning for that. But you can sideload a podcast app. I’m planning to for sure.

[@ForrestAguirre]

@@JoseBriones I decided to go ahead and commit to the kickstarter. Looking forward to seeing this in person. I'm making a lot of changes this next year to simplify and be more mindful, and this is one part of that endeavor.

[@Mahenounet]

Looks like the perfect device to me. That is : a phone that won't drain my attention nor make me lose time... By either being too much (as a smartphone) or too little (current dumbphone are horrible to use - HMD/Nokia ones being plagued by bugs even for simple actions, and forces to be over-organized.) Just need to make sure it supports standard protocol for shared calendars, and eventually RCS / group chats. Having the possiblity to sideload is a way to make sure, if I absolutely really badly need a given app it will be possible. (well, a regular smartphone with something like UnPluq is theorically great too. But it's way to easy to disable those...)

[@billmyles9002]

this is damn near perfect and what I want and need, but since it doesn't have video recording capabilities I'll have to pass. Video is important for those moments when interacting w/law enforcement, being in situations where it can legally bail yourself out or some one else and as well as recording those special enjoyable moments in life. I think video is a life saver and very important utility

[@JoseBriones]

You will be able to sideload a different camera like G-cam and use video. Pretty much anything that the phone does not come with by default, you'll be able to sideload.

[@reedbryant3275]

Am I the only person upset by the fact that all these apps can be sideloaded? I'm a dumbphone user in part because I lack self control and will download all the apps I'm trying to avoid from the typical smart phone. I really like the kompakt :/

[@ThePhotographersStone]

One step forward in breaking a habit. Eink may help as a deterrence.

[@itsactuallylu]

for me it comes down to the ability or not to use whatsapp. since in Mexico it is the app everyone uses to communicate (friends, neighbors and work)

[@JoseBriones]

I just started testing WhatsApp. It’s usable, but it’s not the best experience.

[@binchsoda]

Personally this is a big deal for me, I would really want a dumb phone with Whatsapp and Teams so I can stay connected where I need but cut my screen time with media and games

[@porvoonosho]

I think I'm switching my Jelly Star.

[@klaschik5644]

Thats look promising :)

[@DarkKniight89]

Any idea why this E Ink phone is expensive? Less expensive than a new iPhone but a basic Kindle is $109. I feel like $200 would be a good price for a simple phone and even $200 is a bit high

[@heineor]

Can the kindle make phone calls? Well, that's exactly why it's cheaper. Certification of phones is very very expensive. Remember that they must work well in each country and support the respective networks.

[@JoseBriones]

Certifications, economies of scale, niche product. Just some of the reasons.

[@mythandfable]

Not to mention not HEAVILY subsidized by a tech giant that wants you in their ecosystem and your info.

[@DarkKniight89]

@@heineor A flip phone can make phone calls and take pictures, those cost $50 and less. I'll agree that it has to do with certifications and everything else.

[@mustamuri]

✨Nokia Piccolo Phone is Best✨👶♥️

[@AloLindsay]

The body looks like a Alcatel Pixi 3. Nice

[@ultravaluetech24]

It should be like $70-$80 MAX for what it is..$350 for it is just Crazy...

[@JoseBriones]

Ok.

[@jabnakarramon5121]

this should be the ONE so far… just give us a hard coded black and white screen but let us control the apps… im betting the stuff like whatsapp would work… wallet app should work but bank apps probably… Ehailing apps like Grab probably wont work i think it needs the google integration

[@gavinquinton9184]

Ah It’s nearly perfect, but I’m so reliant on having a browser. I’d really want to use this as a daily.

[@JoseBriones]

I have tried some browsers on the device. Most of them don't work, but I am still testing. I'll showcase how sideloading works soon.

[@gjskxnj]

does not lag is quite a stretch, e-ink will never be as fast

[@JoseBriones]

I am comparing it to other e-ink screens. Not AMOLED or LCD. It’s well optimized for e-ink standards and the refreshes are few and between.

[@DarkKniight89]

Who has preordered this?

[@JoseBriones]

About 1K people haha. I am getting mine.

[@reedbryant3275]

Me me

[@anotherelvis]

Me

[@ConciseCabbage]

Honestly the camera would be cooler if the photo looked like e-ink too. Disappointing to see that the actual file is just a crappy normal photo lol

[@CLOYO]

Nooo 😂

[@danielkomuda3227]

all is super but music :spotify or apple music

[@JoseBriones]

Sideloaded.

[@samsg]

This phone will teach you patience 😅

[@EdouardTavinor]

i'd also be interested to know where the phone is made. i try not to send money to dictators, which basically means that the only phones i can buy are from sony and samsung. seeing as mudita is a polish company, maybe their phones are built in a democratic country? does it say on the back of it where it's made?

[@JoseBriones]

They said it's made in Asia. I am unsure where, but I'll ask more details from them.

[@EdouardTavinor]

@@JoseBriones thanks, that would be great!

[@frankieslounge]

That is beautiful, and it can even run Whatsapp as far as I understand. Hadn't the price tag been ridiculous, I would've preordered it during kickstarter.

[@JoseBriones]

Yep. It can run WhatsApp once sideloaded. As far as price, this is the cheapest it'll be for a while, so the question is if it's worth it to you as an e-ink device.

[@DarkKniight89]

You can still preorder. $312. Save 32%

[@seth8089]

Good ad!

[@JoseBriones]

Not an ad. I am unable to test anything more than this. Once I get access to the Android subsystem and sideloading, there will be more apps showcased and more questions answered. I did not receive compensation for this video just to clear anything else up.

[@DrogenDiego]

Hmm... Doesn't feel like a real review. Really more like advertisement... Also I really have the feeling, that the phone is a bit weak on the specs. The keyboard etc look really sluggish and unresponsive. My Hisense A9 is much faster than that.

[@JoseBriones]

I said it at the beginning of the video. It’s not a review. It’s a 1st look at the prototype. The phone has weaknesses and once they ship a final version, I will make sure to point them out. I already have an idea of what this phone won’t be able to do, but I’ll showcase that once they have a final software version ready for release.

[@DrogenDiego]

@@JoseBriones Hey thanks for your sincere response! I do apreciate your content so far but this video had a few too many greats and awesomes ;) Anyways I am really happy, that more companies try to make EINK Phones. I think it's an amazing balance between technology and less distraction. I am more than happy with my phone. Just the Mudita and also the minimal phone are trying to produce kind of budget smartphones with EINK. Hisense tried it with a flagship but I think the market is just very very tiny for these kind of products. But I would love to see a EINK phone with a really fast processor and a good camera. Until then I enjoy my A9 but sooner than later I will have no reception and need to change phones;)

[@anotherelvis]

@@DrogenDiego To each their own. I just want a secure budget smartphone with long battery life.

[@escgoogle3865]

I'm starting to wonder about payment systems/ banking applications and semi smart phones. QR payments are on the rise in China and india. The rest of the world will follow. Side loading a banking application seems sketchy.... unless you are opening an account at a Russian bank which will self host the apk for obvious reasons. 🤣

[@GamingTechChat]

Until there’s a 3 credit card tall dumb phone I won’t buy 😎

[@sm91x]

5G ?

[@JoseBriones]

No 5G

[@kchosanchez22]

WhatsApp??

[@JoseBriones]

Sideloaded.

[@MrRay88]

Review Minimal phone

[@JoseBriones]

I try not to focus on smartphones. But we’ll see once it comes out.