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Unihertz Jelly Star (details)
The Jelly Star is the successor to the extremely successful Jelly 2. It packs modern smartphone specs and features into a diminutive 3-inch body, helping you cut back your smartphone usage without giving up key features.
» Unihertz Jelly Star Rating:
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(5/5)
The Unihertz Jelly Star is consistently one of the highest-rated, most recommended dumbphones around!
Despite being a full-blown smartphone, it's 3-inch screen is so astonishingly small that it's almost impossible to doomscroll, binge videos etc.
It's also packed with features — a modern 48mp camera, fast processor and memory, GPS and maps, a recent version of Android and much more. It's one of the priciest phones on this list, but in my view it earns that pricetag with it's strong set of features.
If you're looking to give up your smartphone but still need apps for things like Maps, Uber etc then this is one of your best options.
» Specs:
CPU: Helio G99RAM: 8192 MBStorage: 256 GB Battery: 2000mAh (non-removable)Operating System: Android 13USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Camera (48 MP), Headphone Jack, Selfie Camera, Gps + maps, Touchscreen, Ir Remote, Dual Sim
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (5.3), Nfc
Apps:
Full Android Store, Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Nov 2023 (1 years ago)
The Qin F21 Pro (also known as the F30 Pro around the world) is a more premium dumbphone option. It packs a fully-featured Android phone into a tiny form factor, making it a great option for people who still need to use some smart apps etc.
» Qin F21 Pro Rating:
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(5/5)
Is this phone absolutely perfect? No.
But it's one of the most fully-featured dumb phones you can buy today thanks to it's full Android support, touchscreen, rear camera and more.
If you've got chronic phone issues then this one might be too tempting for you, but the tiny screen and keypad can definitely help the average person cut down their screentime. The form factor overall is tiny, making the Qin F21 Pro as portable as it is functional.
By default the English version of this phone is fine, but there are some small glitches and translation issues. If you want to improved this, you'll need to install a custom ROM to this phone (link: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-xiaomi-qin-f21-pro-custom-firmware-root-playstore-certified.4405615).
» Specs:
CPU: MTK6761RAM: 4096 MBStorage: 32 GB Battery: 2120mAh (non-removable)Operating System: Android 11USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Camera (5 MP), Selfie Camera, Gps + maps, Touchscreen
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (5.0)
Apps:
Full Android Store, Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
The CAT S22 Flip is a true dumbphone darling. With full support for Android apps, you can customize this device to suit your needs perfectly. Despite the apps, the small screen and form factor tends to help people disconnect from their phones and use it less, without having to go back to the Stone Age.
» CAT S22 Flip Rating:
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(4/5)
There's a reason this phone is one of the most recommended dumb phones around!
The form factor and small screen make this phone a great transition device to start reducing your screen time. Thanks to the support for Android apps though, you don't have to completely give up necessities like QR code readers and Maps.
People do occasionally report durability issues though, particularly with the keypad.
» Specs:
CPU: Snapdragon 215RAM: 2048 MBStorage: 16 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 2000mAh (removable)Operating System: Android 11.0 (Go)USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Camera (5 MP), Selfie Camera, Microsd Card, Gps + maps, Water Resistant
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.2)
Apps:
Full Android Store, Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Sep 2021 (3 years ago)
Unihertz Jelly 2 (details)
The Jelly 2 helped skyrocket Unihertz to popularity with it's great featureset in a tiny body. In most cases, it's been surpassed by the newer Jelly Star, but the Jelly 2 is still a great phone and a bit cheaper.
» Unihertz Jelly 2 Rating:
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(4/5)
The Unihertz Jelly 2 is the predecessor to the extremely popular Jelly Star — both are well-specced smartphones, shrunk down to a diminutive 3-inch screen.
The Jelly Star is the better phone in most aspects, but the Jelly 2 is often a bit cheaper. Neither are cheap phones, but that's because they pack the specs of a full-blown smartphone into a small body.
Despite technically having smartphone capabilities, many people use the Jelly 2 and Jelly Star to cut back their screentime — it's hard to doomscroll and binge videos on such a tiny screen.
» Specs:
CPU: Helio P60RAM: 6144 MBStorage: 128 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 2000mAh (non-removable)Operating System: Android 11USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Camera (16 MP), Headphone Jack, Selfie Camera, Gps + maps, Touchscreen, Ir Remote, Microsd Card
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.2), Nfc
Apps:
Full Android Store, Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
The Qin F22 Pro is a large, modern dumbphone from Xiaomi/Qin, featuring a touchscreen, wifi/bluetooth/nfc, a decent rear camera and Android 12.
» Qin F22 Pro Rating:
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(4/5)
A newer, larger version of the Qin F21 Pro — your personal preference will decide which of the two is better for you.
Compared to it's predecessor, the Qin F22 Pro has a higher resolution back camera and NFC support (for mobile payments), but in my opinion, the larger screen makes it a worse "dumbphone" . It's far easier to use this as a traditional — albeit tiny — smartphone.
It's also considerably more expensive than it's predecessor.
» Specs:
CPU: Helio G85RAM: 4096 MBStorage: 64 GB Battery: 2150mAh (non-removable)Operating System: Android 12USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Camera (8 MP), Selfie Camera, Gps + maps, Touchscreen
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Nfc, Bluetooth (5.0)
Apps:
Full Android Store, Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Jun 2022 (2 years ago)
The Nokia 105 4g is Nokia's most entry-level phone — it's stripped back to the bare basics, lacking even a camera, making it a great backup phone or spare. For a few dollars more though, the Nokia 110 4g is likely a better choice.
» Nokia 105 4g Rating:
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(3/5)
Not a particularly special phone by any means, but if you're just after a basic calls+texts type of phone, the Nokia 105 is a solid choice.
It's cheap and widely available — just don't expect any bells and whistles.
This phone doesn't include a camera, but most of Nokia's dumbphones have pretty terrible cameras anyway. If a camera is important but you still want a basic dumbphone, check out the Nokia 2780.
» Specs:
CPU: Unisoc T107RAM: 48 MBStorage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 1020mAh (removable)Operating System: S30+USB Connection: Micro USB
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Dual Sim, Microsd Card
Connectivity:
4g
Apps:
Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
Released: Jul 2021 (3 years ago)
Nokia 2780 Flip (details)
The Nokia 2780 Flip is a callback to old-school Nokia flip phones, and includes a 5MP camera (quite high-res for a dumbphone) alongside smart apps thanks to KaiOS.
» Nokia 2780 Flip Rating:
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(3/5)
Not a particularly special phone by any means, but if you're just after a basic calls+texts type of phone, the Nokia 105 is a solid choice.
It's cheap and widely available — just don't expect any bells and whistles. This phone doesn't include a camera, but most of Nokia's dumbphones have pretty terrible cameras anyway.
» Specs:
CPU: Snapdragon 215RAM: 512 MBStorage: 4 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 1450mAh (removable)Operating System: KaiOSUSB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Camera (5.0 MP), Microsd Card, Gps + maps, Emergency Button
Connectivity:
4g, Bluetooth (4.2)
Apps:
Mp3 Player, Fm Radio, Facebook, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Nov 2022 (2 years ago)
A classic device revamped with 4g, smart apps and a modern display. Comes pre-installed with smart apps like Youtube, WhatsApp, Maps and Facebook which unfortunately require rooting the device to uninstall.
» Nokia 6300 4g Rating:
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(2/5)
Overall the Nokia 6300 is a fine dumbphone, but it's more 'advanced' features are underwhelming.
KaiOS is dying, which means this phone's app support is borderline useless. When you couple that with the long-term issues with keypad durability, and the hassle getting this phone, I don't recommend it.
For a basic dumb phone, go with one of the newer Nokia phones instead. For something more advanced, try the Qin F21 Pro.
» Specs:
CPU: Snapdragon 210RAM: 512 MBStorage: 4 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 1500mAh (removable)Operating System: KaiOSUSB Connection: Micro USB
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Camera (0.3 MP), Microsd Card, Gps + maps
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.0)
Apps:
Facebook, Youtube, Google Maps
Released: Jan 2021 (3 years ago)
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The Light Phone II (details)
The Light Phone II is an interesting blend of old and new. The black & white display keeps the phone simple, and it's complimented by Light OS, a custom bare-bones operating system.
» Specs:
CPU: Snapdragon 210RAM: 1024 MBStorage: 8 GB Battery: 950mAh (non-removable)Operating System: Light OSUSB Connection: Micro USB
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Gps + maps
Connectivity:
4g, Bluetooth (4.2), Wifi, Wifi Hotspot
Apps:
Alarms, Calculator, Music, Podcasts, Notes, Calendar, Directions
Released: Dec 2022 (2 years ago)
The Light Phone III (details)
The newer, much pricier Light Phone 3 includes a new 50MP camera and shutter button, alongside upgraded storage, internals, and 5g support. If you can stomach the price, this looks set to be an excellent modern dumbphone without many of the typical compromises.
» Specs:
CPU: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450)RAM: 6144 MBStorage: 128 GB Battery: 1800mAh (removable)Operating System: Light OSUSB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Camera (50 MP), Selfie Camera, Gps + maps, Wheel, Shutter Button
Connectivity:
5g, 4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.0), Nfc
Apps:
Alarms, Calculator, Music, Podcasts, Notes, Calendar, Directions
Released: Jan 2025 (-1 years ago)
The Nokia 110 4g is an extremely budget phone from Nokia, featuring the bare essentials. It does include a low-resolution camera on the back of the phone, however it's too low-quality to do much with.
» Specs:
CPU: Unisoc T107RAM: 64 MBStorage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 1450mAh (removable)Operating System: S30+USB Connection: Micro USB
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Dual Sim, Camera (0.1 MP), Microsd Card
Connectivity:
4g, Bluetooth (5.0)
Apps:
Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
Released: Jun 2023 (1 years ago)
The Nokia 235 is part of Nokia's newer line of S30+ based devices — this means it doesn't support smart apps, and just includes the basics like calls, texts, and MP3 player and FM radio. It does have a 2.0 MP camera though which is quite high-resolution compared to other budget dumb phones.
» Specs:
CPU: Unisoc T107RAM: 64 MBStorage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 1450mAh (removable)Operating System: S30+USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Dual Sim, Camera (2.0 MP), Microsd Card, Gps + maps
Connectivity:
4g, Bluetooth (5.0)
Apps:
Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
Released: Apr 2024 (0 years ago)
A modern rendition of another classic, and like other S30+ based Nokia devices, it only includes the basics (no smart apps). Only available internationally (not in the US).
» Specs:
CPU: Unisoc T107RAM: 64 MBStorage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)Battery: 1450mAh (removable)Operating System: S30+USB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Headphone Jack, Camera (2.0 MP), Microsd Card
Connectivity:
4g, Bluetooth (5.0)
Apps:
Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
Released: May 2024 (0 years ago)
The second rendition of a premium dumb phone from Punkt, a Czech-based technology company.
It's a highly-tactile device and includes bonus features like Signal integration and WIFI tethering.
» Specs:
CPU: Snapdragon 210RAM: 2048 MBStorage: 16 GB Battery: 1280mAh (non-removable)Operating System: ApostrophyUSB Connection: USB-C
» Features:
Hardware:
Gps + maps
Connectivity:
4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.2)
Apps:
Notes, Clock, Calculator
Released: Jan 2021 (3 years ago)
