Key Takeaways
1. Pre-Order Details: The Hiroh phone is priced at $999/999€, with pre-orders starting and a $99/99€ deposit required, deducted from the total upon release in February 2026.
2. Privacy-Focused OS: The device runs on /e/OS, a modified version of Android 16, designed to remove data-collecting code and prevent app tracking and location data collection.
3. Performance Specs: It features a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of encrypted storage, expandable with a microSD card up to 2 TB.
4. Camera and Security: The phone includes multiple cameras (32 MP front, 108 MP main) and has hardware kill switches for the cameras and microphone to enhance privacy.
5. Display and Battery: It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,220 x 2,712 pixels, a peak brightness of 1,800 nits, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging capabilities.
Murena has started accepting pre-orders for the Hiroh phone, priced at $999/999€. This device runs on the company’s privacy-oriented /e/OS operating system. Customers can also pre-order it directly from Hiroh. A deposit of $99/99€ is necessary, which will be deducted as a credit when the phone is released in February 2026. The rest of the payment must be made to get the phone.
Specifications and Features
The Hiroh phone operates on a tweaked version of Android 16, with any data-collecting code removed to stop Google from gathering personal data about internet use and communications. The /e/OS operating system can also prevent apps from using trackers and collecting location data, with customizable settings for each app. Murena states that this privacy-focused OS is compatible with Android 16, meaning that most Android apps can be installed and function properly. Updates for the operating system will be provided for five years. For those less concerned about privacy, an option is available with the standard Android 16 OS.
Performance and Design
Customers will receive a smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of encrypted storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding storage by an additional 2 TB. The device features a 32 MP front-facing camera, along with a 2 MP macro camera, a 13 MP wide camera, and a 108 MP main camera. All these cameras, along with the microphone, are protected by a hardware kill switch to prevent any unauthorized recordings by hackers or others. Wireless connectivity options include 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6E, all managed through a software kill switch. The phone accommodates both nano SIM and eSIM.
Display and Battery
The Hiroh boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 1,220 x 2,712 pixels and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery housed in an aluminum casing with a glass back, available in platinum or black. The screen achieves a peak brightness of 1,800 nits and a rated brightness of 1,200 nits, while the battery supports fast charging at 33W.
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