This New Tiny Phone is a Blast From The Past

Balmuda, a Japanese manufacturer that specializes in home appliances, has just launched its first smartphone, and it’s unique in every way. A compact smartphone is nothing new today, but this one is shaped like a pebble with a curved back for a comfortable grip.

Its screen is only a 4.9-inch LCD with 1080p resolution and an adorable little punch-hole selfie camera in the top corner. The screen has sizable bezels around it and the whole device weighs only 138 grams. The curved rear panel has a single main camera, an LED flash, and a tiny fingerprint sensor.

Despite its small size, Balmuda Phone does not hold back on specifications. It’s packed with a Snapdragon 765 SoC with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The custom Android 11 design makes it easy to use on a smaller screen.

The main camera on the back is a 48MP shooter while the punch-hole selfie camera is an 8MP snapper. The 2,500 mAh battery can charge through the USB C port via any compatible Qi charger.

The Balmuda Phone will be available in Black and White color options for a staggering price tag of $916, which is no less than an ultra-high-end smartphone these days.

Balmuda Phone Specifications

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765
• CPU: Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 620
• OS: Android 11
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display:
  • 4.9″ IPS LCD with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
• Memory:
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Internal: 128GB
  • Card slot: No
• Camera:
  • Rear: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
• Colors: Black, White
• Fingerprint sensor: Rear-mounted
• Battery: 2,500 mAh
• Price: $916