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Enough Phone is as small as iPhone 13 mini, launches with modular battery and 5 years of updates
With the Apple iPhone 13 mini and the Asus Zenfone 10, the last truly compact mainstream smartphones were discontinued years ago. Fans of small smartphones now finally have a new option in the Enough Phone, which also aims to impress with a replaceable battery and long-term software support.
After we reported on the development of the Enough Phone back in August, the compact smartphone is now finally available to preorder through a crowdfunding campaign. Measuring 133 x 64 millimeters, the device is 16.6 millimeters shorter and 7.5 millimeters narrower than the Apple iPhone 17 ($719 on Amazon), and is actually almost the same size as the Apple iPhone 13 mini.
However, the Enough Phone is relatively thick at 12 millimeters. This is due in no small part to the back being screwed on rather than glued, making the 3,500 mAh battery particularly easy to replace. The phone ships with a choice of Android 17 with full app support or OdysseyOS, a simplified operating system that forgoes features such as social media apps. In either case, the Enough Phone is set to receive security updates until 2032.
Unscrew the backplate on the enough phone to reveal its battery. When it wears out, swap it yourself, just like the good old days.
Software updates are planned through 2032, and the back is made from recycled polycarbonate.
One enough phone should last you into the next decade.
At first glance, it looks like a phone you might have bought about 15 years ago. But this is actually a forward-looking project: the Enough Phone is a compact smartphone designed to bring back the simplicity that Android once offered. It could be yours for $399.
The "straight-to-the-point" philosophy of the Enough Phone begins with its display—a 5.3-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. Its small size by today’s standards highlights just how compact the device is: measuring 132.8 x 63.8 x 12 mm, it’s roughly the same size as an iPhone 13 Mini.
There’s a good reason for this. According to the project’s creators—Austin Boer, Brennan Jordan, and William Stults—mainstream brands have largely abandoned compact phones. While it’s true that most people prefer smartphones with large screens, the trio believes there are still users who miss having smaller options (I’ll admit, I’m one of them).
As for the device itself, the back features a single camera with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor. Look closely, and you’ll notice screws just below the camera module; this is because the Enough Phone includes a user-replaceable battery.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chip, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It runs a "pure" version of Android 17.
Alternatively, users can opt for OdysseyOS—a highly simplified version of Android developed by Sleke—which offers an experience similar to that of a basic, no-frills mobile phone. Sleke sells refurbished Google Pixel phones running OdysseyOS, catering to those who prefer or prioritize simpler, more intuitive features.
Other specifications include:
a 32-megapixel front-facing camera
5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity
eSIM support
a power button with an integrated fingerprint reader
a 3,500 mAh battery (a specification subject to change before launch)
The "Enough Phone" is a crowdfunding project currently running a campaign on Kickstarter. Early backers can purchase the device starting at $399, as previously mentioned.
In my view, this price point is somewhat high given the device's hardware—and it could get worse: upon its official release—expected sometime after May 2027 (the month currently slated for deliveries)—the device may carry an official price tag of $599.
Regardless, it could prove to be an interesting option for those seeking a compact yet functional Android smartphone.
Pricing and availability...The Enough Phone is currently being funded on Kickstarter and costs $399 under the "Super Early Bird" offer, with shipping expected to begin in May 2027. The price excludes shipping, import VAT and customs duties. Backing crowdfunding campaigns carries the risk of products being delivered late, not at all or with quality issues, especially as the manufacturer has yet to show a working prototype.
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