Remember when you got your first mobile phone? A simple, small, but effective screen with a keypad, to make calls, listen to your favourite songs, and put away when done? It’s been a zillion years now, right?
Well, it’s funny how we have advanced so much from what mobiles were supposed to be to a time when mobiles control us. Sad, but true, our mobiles decide when they put us away — literally.
But what if I told you someone got their senses back and decided enough was enough? It’s time we took back control and erased at least a tiny part of the chaos in which we have so carefully buried ourselves.
Yes, our mobile phones needed a repurposing, and Minimal Company just did that.
Aptly named Minimal, the minimal phone by the company offers peace, simplicity, and a sense of control. It also does everything like a mobile phone, minus the bullying.
About the phone
This phone, inspired by minimalism, promises to do everything a phone should do without taking control of our lives. It guarantees only the essentials and offers a seamless experience.
Priced at USD 399, the phones boast of stripping away everything unnecessary and offering only what matters — a restored minimal digital experience.
In terms of specifications, the phone is a decent 4.3 inches long and has a resolution of 230 PPI. But its uniqueness lies in the fact that it reintroduces the QWERTY keyboard with style. It has an Android OS, a front and back camera (5MP and 16MP, respectively), a headphone jack, and all the typical internet and Bluetooth connectivity. With a smart 3000mAh battery support, 256GB storage, 8GB RAM, and expandable storage, this phone has dual SIM support.
But its greatest minimalistic touch lies in its potential gateway to digital minimalism. Not only does its e-INK display promise glare-free and energy-efficient reading, but it also promises to revolutionize the way we use and interact with technology. Imagine a simple, minimalistic phone in 2024. Crazy, right?!
If you ask me, I would love to give it a try. I mean, at a time when I have to constantly be on the phone because of professional reasons, and I have to be fast, having the QWERTY keypad back and a glare-free screen would be a blessing.
The Minimal phone promises to cut the chaos and bring back the simplicity of phones and honestly, I cannot be asking for more. But how well it will settle in with a generation that’s mad over technology is the real game.
Why should you check it out?
The phone is a blessing for those embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Stripped down to essential functions, it offers calls, texts, and a simple interface, allowing you to stay connected without the endless distractions of social media, games, and notifications that typical smartphones come with.
As a person looking forward to focusing on more productive things and cutting out the noise, the phone seems like a great choice. And to be honest, its sleek design and aesthetically appealing look surely align with the principles of a minimalist like me. By offering only the essentials, this phone can be a game changer in terms of intentional living.
Digital minimalism is challenging, but when companies come upfront and offer such simple technologies to not just serve their purpose but also revolutionize the way we live, then not choosing it is more a reflection of our intentions than theirs.
To sum it up, I feel the phone is going to be like a step forward towards committing to a more intentional and simple life. It will be like investing in a future where our well-being matters.
You can check the phone here if you are as interested as me in the concept of simple living.
And thank you, Minimal Company.
This blog was written by Ayesha Mollah, a professional blogger who has embraced minimalism since 2023 and is on the path toward understanding and accepting the greater meanings of life.
Update: She is now slowly attaining clarity and developing a more meaningful purpose in her life.
