Minimal Phone: The Best Imperfect E-Ink Phone Yet? REVIEW

Chalid Raqami March 25, 2025
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Chalid Raqami

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My name is Chalid, and I've been a fan of e-ink technology for quite some time. I'm testing e-ink devices since 2010. After more than 100 different e-reader tests for my German website, this channel is dedicated to sharing my experience with the latest e-readers, other e-paper devices, and sometimes other tech, in English as well. Welcome to the channel, glad to have you here!

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After a month with the Minimal Phone, I can say this: it’s one of the most promising E-Ink phones right now—but it’s also tested my patience more than once. On paper, it sounds almost too good to be true: a physical QWERTY keyboard to offset the slower E-Ink screen, the 3,000 milliamp-hour battery with wireless charging promises long runtimes and easy recharging, the frontlight is color temperature adjustable for better eye comfort, it has a headphone jack, FCC certification, and runs Android 14 with official Google Play integration and Android Auto compatibility. So, what's the catch? Let’s find out together. ⭐ SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0jJNaWlmM2iMrs14D5zXw 🔗 LINKS ► Hisense A9 REVIEW:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjctXt5VKBY ► Bigme HiBreak REVIEW:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddmwlsWl038 ► Boox Palma REVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q7sr2dYwj0 ► Official Minimal Phone Website: https://minimalcompany.com/ Check out the absolutely brilliant LCARS screen by meWho here: https://www.mewho.com/titan/ 🎬 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:45 Build Quality & Handling 03:13 Specs 03:59 Display 05:37 Software, UI & Accessibility 08:41 Android Auto & Google Maps 09:40 Banking Apps & App Compatibility 10:02 Past & Present Annoyances 11:22 Keyboard 12:25 Camera Quality 12:56 Battery Life 14:08 Conclusion 🖖WHO AM I I'm Chalid, and I've been a fan of e-ink technology for a very long time. I've been reviewing e-ink devices since 2010. After more than 100 different e-reader tests for my German website, this channel is dedicated to sharing my experiences with the latest e-readers, other e-paper devices, and sometimes other tech in English as well. 🔗 DISCLAIMER/DISCLOSURE The tips, tricks and experiences shared are for guidance only; any actions taken based on these are solely at your own risk. Some links in the description contain affiliate links, which means that if you buy something through these links, I will receive a small commission on a purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you so much for supporting the channel. 🔖 TAGS E-Ink Smartphone, E-Ink Phone, e-ink smartphone, e-ink smartphone 2025, e-ink smartphone video, Dumb Phone, Digital Detox, E-Paper Smartphones, Boox Palma, Bigme Hibreak, Bigme Hisense A9 Bigme Hibreak Pro, Minimal Phone #minimalphone #eink #digitaldetox

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