Apple Won't Make a Small Phone so This Company Is Stepping In

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Big smartphones have long been the norm. It seems many, if not most, of us prefer our smartphones to be akin to tiny tablets. Even Apple's smallest iPhone isn't that small, with a 6.1-inch display. (Compare that to the 5.4-inch iPhone mini it used to sell.) But just because a lot of us like it that way doesn't mean all of us do.

Despite what companies like Apple would lead you to believe, there are plenty of people out there who want their smartphones to be smaller. For some, the iPhone mini was perfect, featuring a design that most could use comfortably with one hand. While the sales might not have been steady enough for Apple to continue producing the mini line, anecdotally, I know quite a few people who would happily keep using iPhones this small, if only Apple would make more of them. Perhaps you know people like this too; maybe you're one of them.

While the rumor mill does not suggest that Apple plans to make a new iPhone mini, that doesn't mean the dream of the tiny smartphone is dead. Enter "Enough Phone," a new device with a humble goal: to create a "small, modern smartphone that's enough."

Enough Phone specs

Enough Phone really does seem small. The company says its upcoming device is 133mm by 64mm, and less than 12mm thick. That's the equivalent of 5.24 inches by 2.52 inches, and less than 0.47 inches thick. It's remarkably similar to the iPhone 13 mini, at 5.18 by 2.53 inches, and 0.3 inches thick. While the Enough Phone might be a tad larger overall, and perhaps noticeably thicker, it's still reminiscent of that "mini" footprint.

From left to right: Pixel 9, iPhone 6, Enough Phone, iPhone 12 mini. Credit: Enough/Kickstarter

The Enough Phone's 5.3-inch display isn't particularly modern, however. While we don't know the display type, we do know that it has a resolution of 1520 x 720, which may look less sharp to anyone coming from the 2340 x 1080 resolution of the iPhone 13 mini. I'd wager that most people interested in a device like this aren't looking for an ultra-sharp OLED display anyway, but it's worth noting here.

As for the Enough Phone's other specs, the company says it plans to pack in a 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chip with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of built-in storage, though you can expand that with a microSD card (something you don't see on many smartphones these days). The current plan is to ship with a single 50MP Sony IMX766 rear camera, and a 32MP selfie cam, which would be amongst the highest-resolution front-facing cameras on any smartphone. It supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and eSIM, with the option to use a physical SIM as well.

Enough is also aiming to make its smartphone more repairable than the competition. While smartphone OEMs have made slight improvements to repairability in recent years, few phones are made to be opened up by the user, and their components replaced. While Enough Phone isn't fully modular, it is designed with easy-to-open screws, and comes with a fully replaceable 3,500 mAh battery. Combined with promised software support through 2032, Enough says this device "should last you into the next decade."

Now, all of these specs are targets, as the phone is currently in the prototype stage. Enough says that final details may change "slightly" during testing. I would at least hope that the dimensions, particularly the screen size, remain the same by launch. What will likely stay the same, however, are the ringtones: Enough says they hired composer Brian Squillance of LAANDS to produce the jingles for its phone, which is a neat touch.

Enough Phone isn't an iPhone

Unfortunately for Apple fans, however, Enough Phone isn't an iPhone. That said, it doesn't have to be an Android phone, either. While you can buy the phone with Android 17 installed, you can also choose to run OdysseyOS, a minimalist "de-Googled" operating system made by SLEKE. Enough says OdysseyOS is meant for "intentional phone use," which might appeal to anyone looking for a phone that's "dumb" as well as small.

Of course, neither operating system is iOS. Unfortunately for Apple users, the only true iPhone options here are to continue using an old iPhone mini, which Apple does still support, or to opt for an iPhone 17e, the smallest iPhone the company currently makes. It's pretty easy to find a used and refurbished iPhone 13 mini for reasonable price; but while they can still run the latest version of iOS, you won't be able to take advantage of all of Apple's newest features. Plus, while there's no telling how long Apple plans to support the 13 line for, it won't support it forever—by iOS 28 or iOS 29, your phone might lose support entirely.

You can back Enough Phone right now

If the promise of a modern mini smartphone entices you, you can back the Enough Phone on Kickstarter today. While the company's $399 "Super Early Bird" reward is already sold out, as of this article, the "Early Bird" reward is still up. That reward costs $449, and includes a glass screen protector pre-installed, a protective case, a USB-C cable, a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, a hex screwdriver, and green "Founders' Edition" backplate screws. Enough says that the retail price for its phone will be $599 after the campaign, so you can save $150 by backing the phone today—if you're serious about small phones. The Enough Phone is slated for a May 2027 launch.