Go and check the link, but essentially:

  • small
  • 2023 release (Android 13)
  • HEADPHONE JACK (I was almost sold here)
  • NFC
  • 8GB RAM (that is powerful)
  • 256 GB internal storage
  • Dual SIM or SIM+MicroSD
  • IR BLASTER (whatttttttt)
  • LED indicators (front AND BACK)
  • fingerprint scanner
  • face ID
  • FM Radio
  • PROGRAMMABLE BUTTON (ok I’m in love already STOPPP)

I mean… this list is mindblowing. So…

What’s the downside?

Honestly, you can go and check all reviews… but this phone is virtually perfect for the size, the only issue I have is that the screen is a bit too tiny, 3 inches, and 480p, and I think this will make many people run away.

It should make me look elsewhere also… but where? Any other small phone with a bigger screen is pretty bad, old, etc… and I really needed a new phone, so I realised this was an opportunity to commit to the cause, and buy and hopefully push this form factor from Unihertz to mainstream brands.

Hopefully one day we can get one with a slightly bigger screen, I believe 4 inches and 1080p would be brutal. But for now… I think I’ve found my new phone. In fact, I bought it 3 hours after knowing its existance.

If you are not sold yet…

Go check reviews on YouTube (example). Honestly, you’ll see every reviewer falls in love with the device, even non-small phone lovers. It looks like it performs pretty well, it’s decently fast, battery is solid, screen is bright and colorful, the LEDs are really useful, even Face ID (which I’ll probably disable) is quick, it does not heat up at all, and even photos are pretty decent…

And it’s something like 200 $. Come on. What a deal.

Will report back.

So, what do you think?

  • themeatbridge@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Wow Headphone jack, programmable button, IR blaster…

    Honestly, I love having a large phone because I have fat fingers and bad eyesight. I would absolutely buy this phone if it were larger. I might buy it anyway and learn to live with a small screen.

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    7 months ago

    Unrelated, but I just want to say thank you for actually posting content that is relevant to the community. It’s enjoyable and appreciated.

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    7 months ago

    I didn’t find any information on long term software security support, and I don’t need phones to chase the latest Android releases, but the security updates are important to me.

    I was excited when I bought Palm phone, but they didn’t support the security software soon after.

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      This. I asked this question on unihertz kickstarter campaign page, and their answer was avoiding the question.

      Major android versions are nice, but security updates are a must, or you’ll be taking huge risks with the data on your phone.

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    7 months ago

    Headphone jacks, IR blasters, AND an FM radio? This phone never left the rad days of android.

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        7 months ago

        Please do update after you’ve used it as your daily driver for a month! Would love love love to hear about it.

        Also if OP posts an update and someone happens to see this comment, will you reply here or tag me? TIA!

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    7 months ago

    There are a lot of 3" Chinese Android phones, but I’ve never seen one actually having normal specs (well, besides the display perhaps, I suspect its size isn’t the only issue).

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    7 months ago

    Such a fun phone, I absolutely love it. It does everything a modern mid to lower mid range phone does. But typing is heavy. I put a custom Thumbkey fork on it, and now it’s… okay :D

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    7 months ago

    What’s the camera like? I take a ton of photos and really need good quality.

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      I can’t give personal opinions yet, but reviews seem to say that it’s “fine”, which for a phone of this size, I think that’s a success. Although “fine” might not be the “good” that you are looking for.

      It’s 48 MP, which is great for zooming but I don’t think it has any other perk. Low light pics seem to be pretty meh. It’s also just one camera. Absolutely fine for me, I know that. But definitely will be worse than the Pixels and the iPhones.

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    I bought one a couple of months ago. I think it’s fantastic both for the size and the price. It’s a bit too small of a screen for my aging eyes, but otherwise it works great. I’m keeping it to or when I travel or other good use. Edit: the cameras are… OK. Nothing great, but serviceable. Gcam helps, Google for versions. Also, yes, you can root it. Also GSI flash works, but you lose functions. The battery charges super fast, given it’s size. It accepts like 10w charging current.

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    7 months ago

    A bummer that Asus dropped the compact zenfone this year… Hope they bring it back, maybe every other year

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    7 months ago

    I actually just got one a few days ago. Only issue i have is if you have a usb c cable for power and audio for use on a car or something it gets confused and won’t put audio through the cable. However standard usb c headphones do still work if you need them

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    7 months ago

    My buddy at work was looking for the smallest smart phone he could get, I helped him find the Jelly Star. He has been using it for a few months, and he loves it. Fits in his 5th pocket on most jeans and it’s a real head turner, everyone is confused and thinks it’s a dumb phone