Key Takeaways
1. The Punkt. MC03 emphasizes user privacy with its AphyOS, a unique operating system that requires a subscription after the first year.
2. AphyOS is built on Android but disables basic and additional functions without an active subscription, costing a minimum of €10.
3. The smartphone features a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2436 x 1080.
4. Connectivity options include nano SIM and eSIM, and it has a removable battery that supports 30-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging.
5. The MC03 is priced at €699, available for pre-order, and is expected to ship by the end of January.
The Punkt. MC03 is, as per the manufacturer, a smartphone that emphasizes user privacy significantly more than regular Android phones. It operates on AphyOS, a unique operating system, which is not free after the initial year. AphyOS is built on an Android base and claims to keep user data private while offering system-level access. However, if you don’t maintain an active subscription, costing a minimum of €10, both basic and additional functions will be disabled, making the device much less usable. On the bright side, this subscription includes a VPN service.
Features and Specs
This smartphone comes with a fairly updated array of features, even though it does not fall into the high-end category. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor and 8 GB of RAM. The device sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, boasting a resolution of 2436 x 1080, a refresh rate that peaks at 120 Hz, and brightness levels reaching 550 cd/m². The phone weighs in at 240 grams and has a 64 MP main camera, an ultra-wide camera, and a 32 MP secondary camera.
Connectivity and Battery
With support for a nano SIM and an eSIM, this smartphone also has a removable battery that charges at a maximum of 30 watts via wired methods and 15 watts wirelessly. It reportedly meets IP68 standards, which suggest it is entirely dust-proof and can endure being submerged in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes.
The MC03 is now up for pre-order, priced at €699, with expected shipping at the end of January. While we reviewed and tested the MC02 in the past, we were not fully satisfied with its performance.
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