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Enough Phone Launches Kickstarter for a Compact 5.3‑Inch Android

The crowdfunded handset promises a removable battery, a choice of Android 17 or Sleke’s OdysseyOS, plus multi‑year support through 2032.

Overview

  • Enough Phone has opened a Kickstarter to fund a 5.3‑inch Android phone with early‑backer prices starting at $499 and an estimated retail price near $599, and shipping is planned for May 2027 if the campaign succeeds.
  • Company‑announced hardware centers on midrange parts: a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chip, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, a single 50 MP Sony rear camera and a 32 MP selfie sensor, but some specs such as exact battery capacity remain unfinalized.
  • The design highlights repairability with a user‑replaceable battery housed in a thicker 12 mm body to fit an estimated 3,500–4,000 mAh cell, a choice intended to comply with upcoming EU repair rules and extend device lifespan.
  • Buyers can choose full Android 17 or Sleke’s OdysseyOS, an app‑curated fork that blocks social apps, browsers and games to limit distraction, while the company says the phone will work on T‑Mobile and is seeking AT&T certification.
  • The Enough Phone targets a small but loyal market left by big makers that stopped making tiny handsets, yet the product’s launch depends on crowdfunding, carrier approvals and the small team’s ability to deliver consistent camera performance and battery life.