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This minimalist phone forgoes apps, social media, and email, while providing essential functions like calling, texting, camera, calendar, and turn-by-turn navigation. Other features include metal frame, OLED display, scroll wheel, fingerprint security, and 5G with excellent support for major US networks.

This phone is not currently available from any major US carrier. It is compatible with at least some US networks, and may be available unlocked from third-party retailers, and/or from smaller service brands.

Specs

 
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Display 3.9 in   diagonal, 1:1
1080 x 1240 pixels
419 ppi   approx.
Type: AMOLED
Battery 1,800 mAh
Removable
Processor Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB raw hardware
Not expandable
Cameras

12 megapixel
50 megapixel sensor with pixel binning, LED flash

Front Camera 8 megapixel
not enabled at launch
Weight 4.37 oz   124 g
Dimensions 4.17 x 2.81 x 0.47 in   106 x 71 x 12 mm
OS / Platform (proprietary)
Network Bands

5G: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77-A, 77-C, 78

4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71

WCDMA: 2, 4, 5

GSM: 850, 1900

NR   5G
band 1 / 2100 MHz   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 3 / 1800 MHz   DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 7 / 2600 MHz   IMT-E (Canada, South America, Europe, Asia)
band 8 / 900 MHz   (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 12 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA)
band 14 / 700 MHz   Public Safety (USA)
band 20 / 800 MHz   EU Digital Dividend (Europe)
band 25 / 1900 MHz   PCS+G (USA (T-Mobile))
band 26 / 850 MHz   Extended Cellular (USA (T-Mobile))
band 28 / 700 MHz   APT (Oceana, Asia, Central America)
band 29 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA (AT&T))
band 30 / 2300 MHz   WCS (Americas (AT&T))
band 38 / 2600 MHz   IMT-E (Europe, Latin America, Asia)
band 40 / 2300 MHz   (Asia, Africa, Oceana)
band 41 / 2500 MHz   BRS / EBS (USA (T-Mobile))
band 48 / 3600 MHz   CBRS (USA)
band 53 / 2400 MHz   S Band (global)
band 66 / 1700 MHz   AWS-3 (Americas)
band 70 / 1700 MHz   AWS-4 (North America)
band 71 / 600 MHz   600 (USA (T-Mobile))
band 77-A / 3450 MHz   C-Band (DoD) (USA)
band 77-C / 3700 MHz   C-Band (North America)
band 78 / 3500 MHz   C-Band (global)

LTE   4G
band 1 / 2100 MHz   IMT (Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel)
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 3 / 1800 MHz   DCS (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 4 / 1700 MHz   AWS (Americas)
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 7 / 2600 MHz   IMT-E (Canada, South America, Europe, Asia)
band 8 / 900 MHz   (Europe, Asia, Africa)
band 12 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA)
band 13 / 750 MHz   Upper 700 (USA (Verizon))
band 14 / 700 MHz   Public Safety (USA)
band 18 / 850 MHz   Lower 800 (Japan)
band 19 / 850 MHz   Upper 800 (Japan)
band 20 / 800 MHz   EU Digital Dividend (Europe)
band 25 / 1900 MHz   PCS+G (USA (T-Mobile))
band 26 / 850 MHz   Extended Cellular (USA (T-Mobile))
band 28 / 700 MHz   APT (Oceana, Asia, Central America)
band 29 / 700 MHz   Lower 700 (USA (AT&T))
band 30 / 2300 MHz   WCS (Americas (AT&T))
band 38 / 2600 MHz   IMT-E (Europe, Latin America, Asia)
band 40 / 2300 MHz   (Asia, Africa, Oceana)
band 41 / 2500 MHz   BRS / EBS (USA (T-Mobile))
band 42 / 3500 MHz   C-Band (EU, Japan)
band 48 / 3600 MHz   CBRS (USA)
band 53 / 2400 MHz   S Band (global)
band 66 / 1700 MHz   AWS-3 (Americas)
band 71 / 600 MHz   600 (USA (T-Mobile))

WCDMA   3G
band 2 (II) / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
band 4 (IV) / 1700 MHz   AWS (Americas)
band 5 (V) / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)

GSM   2G
band 5 / 850 MHz   Cellular (Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel)
band 2 / 1900 MHz   PCS (Americas)
Data Technology NR (5G)
Phone Book Capacity ?
SIM card size eSIM only

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Features

 
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Barometer -
Fingerprint Reader Type: stand-alone
located in power button on top
Flashlight Yes
GPS / Location Type: A-GPS
Ruggedized -
VR-ready -
Water-Resistant Rating: IPX4 (splash)
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size -
Hearing Aid Compatible -
Multiple Languages -
TTY/TDD (Digital) -
Alerts
Extra Display -
Ringer Profiles -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Classic Audio
supported profiles: HSP 1.2, HFP 1.8, OPP 1.2, PBA 1.2, A2DP 1.3, AVRC 1.6, HID, PAN, SAP 1.1, MAP 1.4
version 5.0
Infrared (IR) -
MirrorLink -
Mobile Hotspot Yes
NFC not enabled at launch
Thread -
USB Connector: USB Type C
version 2.0, supports audio (headsets)
UWB -
Wi-Fi -
Contacts
Picture ID -
Ringer ID -
Voice Dialing -
Customization
Changeable Body Plates -
Custom Graphics -
Custom Ringtones -
Real-Music Ringers -
Data & Network
Data Tethering -
Dual-SIM -
External Antenna Jack -
Satellite -
WAP / Web Browser -
Input
Predictive Text Entry -
Side Keys clickable wheel on left / power on top / volume, menu, camera (two-step) on right
Stylus -
Text Keyboard, Hardware -
Touch Screen Type: Capacitive
Memory
Memory Card Slot -
Messaging
Email Client -
EMS / Picture Messaging -
Instant Messaging -
MMS Yes
Text Messaging Templates -
Music
FM Radio -
FM Transmitter -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) -
Music Player Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes
Photo & Video
DLNA -
Miracast -
TV Output -
Video Calling -
Power
Fast Charging -
Wireless Charging -
Productivity
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar with cloud sync
To-Do List -
Voice Memo Yes
Software
BREW -
Games -
Java (J2ME) -
Voice
Call Screening -
HD Voice Yes
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) -
Push-To-Talk -
Speaker Phone Yes

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