Balmuda Phone unveiled with 4.9” display, pebble-shaped design

16 November 2021
Pre-orders in Japan start tomorrow for JPY 104,800 ($916).

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  • 17 Nov 2021

joe nodden, 17 Nov 2021Looks like something out of 2015, performs like a $220 phon... moreOf course it won't add up, if you keep pressing the wrong keys...

    Looks like something out of 2015, performs like a $220 phone, has the build quality of a $150 phone, yet costs $916? The math isn't adding up here.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 17 Nov 2021

      Not the size but probably the shape (curvature) is the problem design-wise because... SD765 paired to a 2500mAh does not look like a good idea long term.

      PLENTY of 5.0" examples out there with 4000mAh batts. But again the curves is the problem since most batt modules are flat in nature.

      I know it's probably a niche phone but even for Japan, I'm thinking that price for a plastic phone this point in time is really cutting it thin.

        Why punch hole camera, when you have a huge bezel ? They could have pushed the bezels to the top and moved the front camera there. Punch hole will be a disaster, in such small screen size. Pricey too.

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          • 17 Nov 2021

          Jitendra, 17 Nov 2021When India will have such phone, I realy want such small sc... moreGoogle pixel 4a has better dimensions which matters for a compact phone i.e. 6.9 cm width and 8 mm thickness, which makes it more compact.

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            • 17 Nov 2021

            Jitendra, 17 Nov 2021When India will have such phone, I realy want such small sc... moreSame. Been looking for a small phone in India since ages, the only option is iPhone 12/13 Mini which is too damn expensive. Pixel 4a is another option but kind of outdated now and it doesn't have 5G.

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              • 17 Nov 2021

              When India will have such phone, I realy want such small screen phone, nowadays all phone are bulky

              Any chance yo have it in India?

                pangolinpanda, 17 Nov 202116:9 with hole punch isn't very nice though.Oh god, that is pretty ugly now that i looked at it closely
                And that notification bar, just how thick is that holy
                They could have made the bezels a few millimeters thicker to fit the front camera

                  Anonymous, 16 Nov 2021Zero chance. It is over forever. XZ1 Compact had weak ... moreYou are probably right...

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                    • 17 Nov 2021

                    pangolinpanda, 17 Nov 202116:9 with hole punch isn't very nice though.True. The Asus Zenfone 8 has the same width with a 5.9" 20:9 display.

                      I do not understand why do compact phones have to be overpriced for no reason. This one makes even the iPhone to appear to be a better value in comparison

                      Companies first make a small phone and then go on to say that there is no demand because of low sales. Well sure, with that kind of an absurd pricing no one would ever buy it

                        Mobilemaster, 17 Nov 2021It is unique. This is why they made the phone. They wanted ... moreIt definitely stands out with that pricing...

                          Bruh WHY is there a hole-punch camera, the selfie camera could totally fit up on the top bezel

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                            • 17 Nov 2021

                            So brave...

                              Narazumono, 17 Nov 2021The 16:9 ratio is nice, but the price is ridiculous. I can ... more16:9 with hole punch isn't very nice though.

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                                • 17 Nov 2021

                                So much bezel and they still had to put the camera inside the screen?

                                  The 16:9 ratio is nice, but the price is ridiculous. I can just go and buy the iphone SE which has a 16:9 ratio and a small screen which will cost me like half that price (tho i already have an 8 which is pretty much the same thing)
                                  Unless they lower the price, i can't see anyone who would buy it, even with 16:9 lovers like myself

                                    Anonymous, 17 Nov 2021looks like it was designed in 2015. garbageIt is unique. This is why they made the phone. They wanted to make a phone which stands out, and doesn't looks the same as the others. Because you don't like it doesn't mean it is garbage.

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                                      • 17 Nov 2021

                                      I miss my Palm Pre.

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                                        • 17 Nov 2021

                                        looks like it was designed in 2015. garbage

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