Enough Phone to Test Demand for Small Smartphones as Consumers Seek Compact Devices

Enough Phone plans to begin taking pre-orders for its first smartphone, a compact model built around a 5.3-inch display. The company is targeting buyers who want a smaller device without giving up modern features, while accepting compromises such as a mid-range processor, a single rear camera and a polycarbonate body.

A compact, mid-range smartphone

The Enough Phone is designed as a “good enough” alternative rather than a flagship replacement. It uses a MediaTek Dimencity 7500 processor, 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, with support for microSD cards. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button.

With its 5.3-inch display, the phone is smaller than almost all current smartphones. Its footprint is approximately the same as that of the iPhone 13 Mini, although the Enough Phone is thicker. The added thickness is partly a result of its user-replaceable battery. As with the Fairphone, the back cover can be removed by taking out a few screws.

Two software options

Enough Phone buyers will be able to choose between a Google-certified standard build of Android 17 and OdysseyOS. Most users will likely choose Android, while OdysseyOS is a streamlined, un-Googled version of Android designed to function more like a basic phone. It does not even include a browser.

Some specifications remain undecided

The company has not finalized the phone’s water-resistance or durability ratings, and the battery capacity may change. The designers say they want the final specifications to improve rather than decline, even if some details shift.

Carrier compatibility is also not yet known. The phone will be unlocked and support 5G, with the company aiming for “broad global support.” However, customers on restrictive carriers such as Verizon may not be able to use it.

Source: arstechnica.com