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Minimalist phones

Minimalist phones are designed to do a few things well and then get out of your way. Here are the ones sold in the UK.

Must have: WhatsApp, maps, hotspot and more
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  1. Mudita Kompakt

    An E Ink minimalist phone with offline maps, a music player, hotspot and a headphone jack. No browser or app store, though Android apps can be sideloaded.

    • Touch
    • No app store
    • Wi-Fi hotspot
    • Maps
    • Battery: up to 6 days on standby

    from ≈ £299 (US$399)

  2. Punkt MP02

    Punkt's buttons-only phone for calls and texts, which can also share its internet as a hotspot. It can't install apps.

    • Bar
    • No app store
    • Wi-Fi hotspot
    • Battery: up to 7 days on standby

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    from ≈ £272 (CHF 299)

Getting your attention back

A minimalist phone keeps the tools that make life easier, like calls, texts and sometimes maps, music or a hotspot, and leaves out the feeds that are built to keep you scrolling.

Some people switch completely. Others keep a smartphone at home on Wi-Fi for banking and photos, and carry the minimalist phone when they go out.

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