A New Compact Challenger
Developing a brand-new smartphone presents steep challenges amid current market conditions, yet a new project aims to fill a notable gap in the industry.
The Enough Phone is made by and for people fed up with big screens
It is a compact device facing significant hurdles in a market dominated by massive handsets.
Smartphones used to be built in pocket-friendly dimensions.
Crowdfunding and Software Choices
Brennan Jordan and Austin Boer are part of the team behind the Enough Phone, a small device that will offer users a choice between stock Android or the minimalist OdysseyOS. Seeking funding via Kickstarter, the project quickly surpassed a significant portion of its financial target shortly after launch.
Target Specifications
The Enough Phone's planned specifications include a 5.3-inch display, a 3,500mAh user-replaceable battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chipset, a 50-megapixel rear camera sensor, and 8GB of RAM. Listed dimensions point to a size comparable to Apple's former iPhone Mini models.
A prototype unit highlights the removable back plate designed to facilitate straightforward battery replacements.
The founders previously launched a software startup called Sleke, which sells refurbished phones running their distraction-free OdysseyOS. While installing software on existing hardware aids sustainability, customer feedback consistently pointed to a desire for a smaller dedicated device built for the minimal operating system.
Partnering with Will Stults, operator of a non-smartphone store called Dumbwireless who brings manufacturing experience from a major phone brand, the team moved forward with hardware development.
Manufacturing Hurdles and Pricing
Hardware production remains difficult, with chip shortages driving up component prices and limiting RAM availability. The Enough Phone will retail for $599 following early Kickstarter discounts. Operating as a self-funded venture allows the creators to maintain control over their timeline and promised software support without outside investor pressures.
The project remains on schedule for production tooling, with shipments targeted for May 2027, though industry-wide component shortages could impact the timeline.
The Sparse Small-Phone Market
Options for compact phone enthusiasts have dwindled as major manufacturers shifted toward larger screens and discontinued smaller form factors.
The creators view this industry gap as an opening to deliver a device tailored to users who prefer pocket-sized technology.
