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The Enough Phone is made by and for people fed up with big screens
Brennan Jordan and Austin Boer are developing the Enough Phone, a compact Android handset aimed at people who want a smaller device, particularly for use with minimalist software. Their Kickstarter campaign passed halfway towards its $250,000 goal within a day of launching, reflecting a gap in a market where small phones have become scarce.
The phone is planned to have a 5.3-inch screen, a replaceable 3,500mAh battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chip, 8GB of RAM and a 50-megapixel rear camera. After early-backer discounts, it is expected to cost $599 and include five years of software support; shipments are planned for May 2027. The team says rising component costs and a widespread RAM shortage could affect production or timing.
In short
- A startup is crowdfunding a compact Android phone.
- The Enough Phone is planned to cost $599.
- RAM shortages could disrupt its May 2027 delivery plan.
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The case for
A compact phone could serve people who find today’s large handsets uncomfortable or distracting, while offering modern performance and a replaceable battery. Its early backing suggests some consumers value choice in a market with few small-screen options, and five years of support could make the $599 price more worthwhile.
The case against
A crowdfunding campaign is not a guarantee of delivery, and the team itself warns that component costs and RAM shortages could affect production or timing. At $599, buyers may reasonably question the value of an unproven handset, especially when its promised specifications and software support will need to compete with established phones by the planned 2027 shipment date.
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