With its tactile keyboard, pared down Android user interface, and e-ink display that lasts for days, the Minimal Phone is the equivalent of a capsule wardrobe.

Traveling light is often touted as an ideal, one prioritizing bringing only the daily essentials, and in turn allowing us to enjoy experiences unencumbered by the clutter of our possessions. What if we were to adopt that same philosophy of less-is-more when it comes to arguably the most overpacked and cluttered part of our lives… our mobile devices" That’s the idea at the heart of the Minimal Phone, a device slated for an autumn release designed around a long-lasting E-ink display, tactile keyboard, and a pared down version of Android designed to keep things accessible without becoming a distraction.
The first thing you?ll notice about the Minimal Phone is its design. Eschewing the sleek, glassy surfaces of typical smartphones, this Android device opts for a minimalist aesthetic centered around a 4:3 aspect ratio, 4.3″ e-ink screen. At 230 pixel per inch resolution, that lands short of a Kindle screen. Nevertheless, the Minimal Phone’s display should be easier on the eyes while also consuming significantly less power than an LCD or OLED display, allowing the device’s 3000mAh battery to last for days without charging ? an ideal travel companion that combines the connectivity of a smart phone with the reading resource of an e-reader.

The Minimal Phone’s body is compa...