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Smartphones have certainly taken over our lives, bringing with them a host of issues like endless scrolling and poor sleep quality. This has led to a growing interest in simpler devices known as dumb phones or minimalist phones. Examples include teh Mudita Kompakt and the QWERTY-equipped Minimal phone. Now, HMD Global—previously associated with Nokia—is stepping into this space with its charming touch 4G phone.
What is the HMD Touch 4G?
The HMD Touch 4G isn’t your typical smartphone; it’s more of a feature phone that boasts a touch screen along with a physical home button for easy navigation. Its design takes cues from Nokia's Asha series from about ten years ago, which operated on Symbian software.
This Finnish company continues to produce stylish smartphones but labels the HMD Touch 4G as a hybrid device. It comes equipped with built-in chat and video calling features that set it apart from standard feature phones. The device runs on custom software that is quite basic but includes an Express Chat app available for both Android and iOS users to communicate via text or video calls.
The chat functionality allows users to send texts, photos, and emojis in one-on-one or group conversations. Additionally,there’s a Rapid-Call button located at the top edge of the phone that enables users to record voice messages easily. The software relies on what HMD refers to as Cloud Phone Service,which facilitates internet browsing and checking game scores among other online activities.
Features You Can Expect
Beyond its primary role in dialog, moast internet-related tasks are accessed through cloud-based browser shortcuts on this device. The Quick-Call button doubles as an emergency feature for making calls or sending recorded messages quickly if needed.
The phone includes two cameras: one front-facing (0.3 megapixels) and another rear-facing (2 megapixels). For connectivity options, it supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 4G cellular networks—making it versatile despite its compact size.
Powering this small gadget is a modest 1,950 mAh battery paired with an Unisoc T127 system-on-chip (soc). On the front side lies a 3.2-inch display featuring QVGA resolution protected by curved 2.5D glass—a nice touch considering its price point.
Lucky for music lovers out there; it retains the classic 3.5mm headphone jack while charging happens through USB Type-C port technology—a modern convenience indeed! In terms of memory specifications: expect just 64MB of RAM alongside only 128MB of internal storage capacity; though—there's room for expansion up to an additional 32GB using microSD cards!
Availability & Pricing
The HMD Touch 4G will be available in two colors: Cyan and Dark Blue at an initial price around $45—but once discounts are lifted—the cost will rise to approximately $56 rather! However—as far as international availability goes—including whether it'll reach markets like the US—details remain unclear at this time.
