The Minimal Phone 2 features an AMOLED screen and 5G connectivity, all while retaining its vintage appeal.

The Minimal Phone 2 features an AMOLED screen and 5G connectivity, all while retaining its vintage appeal.

      A smaller, aluminum-framed sequel that features a complete OLED screen, 5G capabilities, and an enhanced keyboard.

      **Minimal Phone 2**

      The original Minimal Phone defined itself with an E Ink display that intentionally made scrolling cumbersome. The black-and-white E Ink screen was designed to make watching videos or browsing social media posts less vibrant and appealing to users.

      So, I was somewhat surprised when The Minimal Company revealed its successor, which boasts an AMOLED display with a higher refresh rate. I didn't anticipate the company would shift away from the hardware choice that gave the original its unique character. However, this does not mean the Minimal Phone 2 isn't deserving of consideration.

      **Why abandon the display that characterized the brand?**

      The Minimal Phone 2 replaces its e-reader-style E Ink display with a 3.92-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen. While E Ink displays are slow and cumbersome for anything beyond text, the AMOLED screen offers the phone a contemporary and attractive appearance.

      Isn’t it ironic that the Minimal Phone now comes with an AMOLED display? Regardless, the rest of the redesign seems quite necessary to me. The previous blocky, sharp-edged frame has been replaced by a curved aluminum body.

      It is available in Black or Silver. The physical QWERTY keyboard remains intact, featuring a tactile layout with metal dome switches, remappable keys, and long-press shortcuts. Additionally, the keys are backlit for use in low-light conditions.

      **Does 5G alter the equation?**

      Buyers also benefit from a physical silent switch located at the top and a 3.5mm headphone jack, contributing to the overall nostalgic vibe of the phone, reminiscent of classic BlackBerry devices.

      Unlike its predecessor, the Minimal Phone 2 includes 5G support, which suggests that it is equipped with a new chipset. Although not confirmed, a source claims it might be the Dimensity 8300, accompanied by 8GB of RAM and storage options of either 256GB or 512GB.

      **Kickstarter**

      The company has indicated that further information about the phone will be disclosed on August 10, 2026, and the Kickstarter page suggests that the crowdfunding campaign will continue for an additional 29 days. The project has already met its funding goal, indicating the brand is likely to proceed with a commercial release.

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The Minimal Phone 2 features an AMOLED screen and 5G connectivity, all while retaining its vintage appeal.

The second-generation phone from Minimal replaces its distraction-proof E Ink display with OLED technology and adds 5G capabilities, all encapsulated in a curved aluminum shell that completely eliminates the headphone jack.