{
  "id": 18161665,
  "title": "Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/small-phones-have-vanished-enough-phone-wants-to-bring-them-back",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-abandoned-the-small-phone-the-enough-phone-wants-to-save-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "It's a brand-new Android handset whose biggest draw is its small size. At 5.3 inches, it's tiny compared to most smartphones that now have screens around 6.3 inches, like the iPhone 17. However, most phone manufacturers have abandoned the small phone format. Apple discontinued the iPhone Mini in 2023 due to poor sales, and Asus, the only Android manufacturer making compact phones, has recently shifted its focus to AI, robotics, and smart glasses. Sony also discontinued its Xperia 5 series in 2023, and other smaller players like Unihertz and Clicks have also entered the market with compact phones and keyboard accessories. To fill this void, the Enough Phone has emerged on Kickstarter for $499, with a final price expected around $599. This phone takes a unique approach by offering users the choice between Android 17 or OdysseyOS, an Android fork designed with a dumbed-down software experience. The Enough Phone boasts a 5.3-inch screen, a polycarbonate build, and a chunky battery for all-day battery life. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 processor and featuring a hybrid SIM slot, 5G connectivity, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera, the phone looks simple but packs some substantial specs. The device is expected to ship in May 2027 and is designed to be a long-term investment, with the company pledging support until 2032, surpassing the typical seven-year support period set by most flagship Android phone makers.",
  "summary": "As flagship smartphones balloon in size, the Enough Phone offers a 5.3-inch handset. Choose between stock Android or an anti-distraction operating system.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}