Debate over return of small phones
The gist
Three developers launched a Kickstarter for the 5.3-inch Enough Phone, planned for May 2027 at $599.
It tests whether real demand exists for small phones after Apple's mini line failed.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 20269to5Google reports the Enough Phone, a 5.3-inch Android device roughly the size of the iPhone 13 Mini, launching in May 2027 at a planned $599 with a 1520×720 LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chipset, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
- Nov 4, 2026The group opens a Kickstarter campaign with a $250,000 goal; early backers can get the first batch starting at $399, with tiers at $399, $449 and $499.
- Nov 5, 2026Coverage details a 132.8 x 63.8 x 12mm body, a user-replaceable 3,500–4,000 mAh battery, a 50MP Sony IMX766 rear camera, a 32MP selfie camera and a power-button fingerprint sensor.
Key terms
- Kickstarter
- An American crowdfunding platform where backers pledge money to creative projects.
- Android
- A mobile operating system developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel and open-source software.
- chipset
- A set of electronic components on integrated circuits that manages data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals.
Source: Wikipedia