Tech Ultimatum on X: "The BlackBerry-style phone is back! The Minimal Phone 2 has officially launched with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a focus on distraction-free smartphone use. Specs: • 3.92 Inch 90Hz AMOLED display • Physical QWERTY Backlight Keyboard • MediaTek Dimensity 8300 • 8GB LPDDR5X… / X

The BlackBerry-style phone is back! The Minimal Phone 2 has officially launched with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a focus on distraction-free smartphone use. Specs: • 3.92 Inch 90Hz AMOLED display • Physical QWERTY Backlight Keyboard • MediaTek Dimensity 8300 • 8GB LPDDR5X RAM • Up to 512GB storage • Multicolour Notification LED light • 50MP rear camera & 20MP selfie cam • 3,000mAh battery with 27W Wired and 15W Wireless Charging • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports • Side Mounted Fingerprint sensor • 3.5mm audio jack • Dual Stereo Speakers • One Physical SIM + eSIM • Linear Vibration Motor • Minimal OS based on Android with 5 Years of software support • Premium aluminum body • 9.5mm thick • WiFi 6E, NFC and Bluetooth 5.4 💰 Price: $599 📦 Shipments: Q4 2026 via Kickstarter 🔒 It also features a programmable hardware switch that gives users a physical way to control privacy-related functions. 🧠 The phone runs Minimal OS and is promised 5 years of software updates, while its compact design is aimed at people who want a more focused smartphone experience. A modern QWERTY phone with serious hardware, but the $599 price could make it a tough sell against cheaper alternatives.