I might have simply missed it, but I didn't see mention of expandable storage, and the provided storage is quite small. I also specifically noted the lack of 3.5mm (they will provide a USB adapter, but those are frail and prone to failure). Bluetooth is nifty and all, but when I'm on mile 7 of a marathon or even a half and my headphones die, I will be filled with a supernova-class rage that a reliable wired option was never provided (an inevitability). All that, mixed with the low specs, is completely a nonstarter. If there was a headphone jack I might feel differently, but this ain't it.

Slightly related concern, did anyone see that extremely condescending video from Nothing that was basically like "small phones are for nerds, and only idiots want phones thick enough for headphone jacks. Want to debloat your software? How about no OS at ALL so this expensive gadget does not function!" Talk about rage baiting. Fuck those guys.

This device has banned sideloading. Wouldn't go anywhere near it.

The iPhone 5/5s was probably the perfect phone for me in terms of comfortable one handed use. Something like that again would be perfect.

Locked bootloader means it's a pass, unfortunately.

Locked bootloader is a no-go for me, I'm 100% on the GrapheneOS train now. But I do hope that smaller phones make some kind of comeback, I also hate how big they've gotten over the years.

Company: I don't wanna make a big phone. Waste of resources, engineers say no difference.

Older users: I want a big phone. I can't see shit on the existing models

Company: ok I'll make one, but it'll cost ya. Markets small and all that, plus old users are not in line with our brand.

Older users: ok done.

Fomo users: zomg! More expensive phone must be good! Buys them. Does the exact same thing on the gigaphone

Company: hey, we might be on to something here. Proceeds to add useless features no one wants or uses whole jacking up the prices.

Older users: wtf is this phone asking me for my satellite launch codes?

Capitalism sucks.

Android? Locked? No thanks, never again...

what happened to #7?

WHY WAS #7 DISAPPEARED? WHAT WAS HIS OFFENSE, ENJOYING A SUCCULENT CHINESE MEAL?!

Small is the new big.

Locked bootloader, no headphone jack, dealing with a kickstarter. I'd absolutely risk the last one for the first two.

They don't seem to understand what people actually want from phones.

As soon as parts became astronomically expensive, suddenly they're all interested in scaling their phones down. Just a coincidence I'm sure

I don’t need a new phone anytime soon but if I needed one, my dream phone would be the build of the iPod Touch 5 (I love the small reachable screen and thin body) but with a good set of cameras, long battery, and modern features, and without risking bending or anything. Not possible I don’t think, at least good battery in such a small package, but that would be my dream.

Funny enough I have a large phone right now. I love the battery life but the size does really bother me. I like to use my phone with one hand but it’s incredibly inconvenient with a large phone. I don’t have tiny hands but barely reaching the opposite edge of the screen isn’t the most comfortable.

Hey you might like this while you wait

https://cubot.net/phones/smartphones/pocket3-specs/88?l=en-us

About $250 on eBay etc

Put a snapdragon in it and I'm sold

if anyone here is fine with Android 8 then i can reccomend https://shop.shift.eco/shift5me as a small repairable phone with replaceable battery and headphone jack for like 200€.
The ressources are quite limited and it does not have NFC but if its just a phone for simple tasks it can be enough (check if your banking app supports Android 8!)

Hopefully

I want one !