Key Takeaways
1. Sidephone (SP-01) is a modular dumb phone priced at $249, focusing on basic functions like calling and texting, with minimal distractions.
2. Orders are being sent via personalized links based on waitlist signup dates, with delivery expected in late 2025, but delays may occur during the holiday season.
3. The phone features a custom Android OS, modular keypad options (like T9 and QWERTY), a 12MP camera, a 2.8″ touchscreen, and up to eight days of battery life.
4. Support for US customers includes a one-year warranty, 48-hour email support, a 30-day return policy, and easily accessible repair instructions.
5. Customers can cancel pre-orders anytime before shipping without penalties.
Sidephone, the highly talked-about modular dumb phone priced at $249 (now known as SP-01), has officially opened up orders in the United States. This marks an important step for the project, which has gained a significant community following since its first announcement and has gone through several public prototype showcases and pre-launch updates.
What is a Dumb Phone?
A “dumb phone” is a type of mobile device that focuses on basic functions like calling, texting, and using only the most necessary apps, avoiding the constant notifications, social media distractions, and other common features of modern smartphones. The Sidephone is launching with just the essentials: phone calls, messaging, a camera, and a few key apps (including WhatsApp, Apple Music, and Uber). The attraction of dumb phones is that they help users regain focus and minimize digital exhaustion while still providing important communication tools.
How to Order
Sidephone has started sending personalized order links via email (as shown below) based on when users joined the waitlist. Each individual has 48 hours to finish their order before the link is given to the next person in line. Pre-orders are organized by the month of signup, with the first groups (signups from October to December 2024) receiving their order links between October 13 and 15, 2025, followed by subsequent groups until October 21. The expected delivery for US buyers is set for late 2025, but the team has cautioned that shipping delays might occur due to the holiday season around Black Friday and Christmas. Customers can cancel their orders at any time before shipping without facing any penalties.
Specifications and Support
The Sidephone runs on a custom Android operating system and features a modular, swappable physical keypad with various configurations, including T9 and QWERTY layouts (though not all options will be available at launch). It’s designed to be easy to repair (with low prices on replacement parts) and includes a 12MP camera, a 2.8″ touchscreen, 4G LTE connectivity, and a battery life of up to eight days with light usage. Support programs for US customers consist of a one-year hardware warranty, direct email support with 48-hour response times, a 30-day return policy, and a knowledge base for repair instructions. Pre-order cancellations are fully refundable prior to shipping.
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