The Minimal Phone 2 adds an AMOLED display and 5G connectivity without losing its old-school charm
Minimal's second-gen phone trades its distraction-resistant E Ink screen for OLED and 5G, wrapped in a curved aluminum body that ditches the headphone jack entirely.
The Minimal Phone 2 introduces an AMOLED display and 5G connectivity, retaining its distinctive old-school charm. This successor to The Minimal Company’s earlier model, which featured an E Ink screen, now boasts a 3.92-inch, 90Hz AMOLED screen that replaces the monochromatic display. While E Ink screens are typically slow and struggle with animations, the new AMOLED display enhances the phone’s overall appearance and functionality.
The device retains its QWERTY keyboard, featuring a tactile, metal dome switch layout with remappable keys and long-press shortcuts, adding to its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic BlackBerry phones. The phone comes in black or silver and includes a physical silent switch and a 3.5mm headphone jack, further emphasizing its retro aesthetic.
Unlike its predecessor, the Minimal Phone 2 supports 5G connectivity, indicating an upgraded chipset, possibly the Dimensity 8300, along with 8GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. Although the exact details are set to be unveiled on August 10, 2026, the Kickstarter campaign remains active for another 29 days and has already surpassed its funding goal.
The project's launch is expected to be confirmed soon, as the company appears poised for a commercial release. A new leak suggests that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 FE, while not directly related to the Minimal Phone 2, shares similar specifications, including a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of up to 1,900 nits.
These details hint at a competitive landscape for budget Android devices, especially with Google’s recent addition of the Aptoide Games marketplace to its Play Store, providing users with an alternative app store option in the United States. Additionally, Google is now allowing users to pay for apps and digital content using Venmo, further expanding payment options on the platform.
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