Post by @Ripley_Tripley@lemmus.org

2026-11-06 01:25 UTC

Are we finally getting small phones again? I’ve been looking at phones lately and I’ve seen this company called Enough from their YouTube kickstarter video. It’s them and SLEKE (maker of OdesseyOS) working on building a nice size phone. I’m thinking of supporting their kickstarter because I am tired of these humongous phablets, and I can’t stand on how they feel in my hand when holding them. The phone has everything I want but I am really wondering if the bootloader will be unlockable. —-——————————————————————————————————— Some important edits that should be added; (after looking on Enough’s website and kickstarter) No unlockable bootloader No sideloading On Enough’s website, storage is expandable by MicroSD or that same space is using a physical SIM card and you have the option for eSIM No headphone jack, but a USBC to 3.5mm converter is given if you do the kickstarter Stock android or OdessyOS only (from SLEKE); no flashing capabilities at all Replaceable battery Price of phone from kickstarter: Super Early bird price: $399 USD (sold out) Early bird: $449 USD Kickstarter special; $499 USD Retail price after campaign: $599 USD

Replies (5)

@FireWire400@lemmy.world 2026-11-06 02:51

Put a snapdragon in it and I’m sold

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@BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2026-11-06 03:22

I don’t need a new phone anytime soon but if I needed one, my dream phone would be the build of the iPod Touch 5 (I love the small reachable screen and thin body) but with a good set of cameras, long battery, and modern features, and without risking bending or anything. Not possible I don’t think, at least good battery in such a small package, but that would be my dream. Funny enough I have a large phone right now. I love the battery life but the size does really bother me. I like to use my phone with one hand but it’s incredibly inconvenient with a large phone. I don’t have tiny hands but barely reaching the opposite edge of the screen isn’t the most comfortable.

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@SpaceBishop@piefed.zip 2026-11-06 03:18

I might have simply missed it, but I didn’t see mention of expandable storage, and the provided storage is quite small. I also specifically noted the lack of 3.5mm (they will provide a USB adapter, but those are frail and prone to failure). Bluetooth is nifty and all, but when I’m on mile 7 of a marathon or even a half and my headphones die, I will be filled with a supernova-class rage that a reliable wired option was never provided (an inevitability). All that, mixed with the low specs, is completely a nonstarter. If there was a headphone jack I might feel differently, but this ain’t it. Slightly related concern, did anyone see that extremely condescending video from Nothing that was basically like “small phones are for nerds, and only idiots want phones thick enough for headphone jacks. Want to debloat your software? How about no OS at ALL so this expensive gadget does not function!” Talk about rage baiting. Fuck those guys.

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@FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 2026-11-06 01:28

I missed the return of the big phones, but I suppose it’s possible that my hands have simply grown alongside the trends.

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@JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 2026-11-06 02:22

Company: I don’t wanna make a big phone. Waste of resources, engineers say no difference. Older users: I want a big phone. I can’t see shit on the existing models Company: ok I’ll make one, but it’ll cost ya. Markets small and all that, plus old users are not in line with our brand. Older users: ok done. Fomo users: zomg! More expensive phone must be good! Buys them. Does the exact same thing on the gigaphone Company: hey, we might be on to something here. Proceeds to add useless features no one wants or uses whole jacking up the prices. Older users: wtf is this phone asking me for my satellite launch codes? Capitalism sucks.

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