Mony is a Chinese OEM with a growing presence both within Hong Kong and mainland China. The brand has launched the Mony Mint, a pretty small and lightweight smartphone that is touted to be the world’s smallest 4G-enabled smartphone. The device features a 3-inch touch display which is slightly smaller than the 3.3-inch Palm Phone which also supports LTE connectivity.

The Mony Mint’s sleek, pint-sized and elegant design provides an aesthetic appeal. The minimalist design is also reflected in the number of ports and side buttons available. It only has volume and power buttons in addition to the USB-C port.

The portable smartphone has 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be further extended to 164GB via an SD card slot. It is also a dual SIM smartphone, with some great apps already preinstalled.

The Mony Mint will run on Android 9 and could be an important travel companion, as it is compatible with the major wireless networks across the world. In addition, wireless calls can be used in situations where it is impossible to make network calls. The dual-SIM support is also useful when on transit, as the additional SIM slot provides an opportunity to get more from the device. Finally, it crams a 1250mAh battery under the hood which offers up to 72 hours (3 days) of service on a full charge.

The Mony Mint is quite affordable at $150 but there is a Super Early Bird offer on Indiegogo that brings down the price to $100. The other slots are $115 and $130, called the Early Bird, and Indiegogo Special, respectively. The smartphone is scheduled to start shipping in November 2021.

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UPDATE: The Palm Phone is up for pre-sales on JD.com with a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$283). The shipments of the phone will begin on Nov. 1 and it will be available for buying in Xuanwu Ash and Elegant Gold color editions.

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Palm Phone was made official in the U.S. through Verizon with a price tag of $199 last year. The unlock edition of the phone had arrived with a price tag of $349. Recently, the same phone was spotted on TENAA with all its specifications recently. It suggested that the TCL powered Palm may soon debut the Palm Phone in China. The official Weibo account of Palm China states that it will be soon launching a phone in the country.

The below shown poster carries the image of the Palm Phone. It indicates that the company is likely to launch the same phone in China in the coming days. The details of the phone are known through its U.S. launch and TENAA listing.

Palm Phone Specifications

The Palm Phone that can easily fit in the palm of the user measures 96.6 x 50.6mm and it weighs only 62.5 grams. The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and serves a companion for the main smartphone of the user. It can synch all the notifications and messages from the main phone. The interface of the phone is similar to WatchOS.

The IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device is equipped with a 3.3-inch IPS LCD display that supports 720 x 1280 pixels HD resolution. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass. The front side of the phone features an 8-megapixel selfie shooter and it has a rear camera of 12-mgeapixel with LED flash.

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The Snapdragon 435 chipset is present under the hood of the Palm Phone along with 3 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB and it has a microSD card slot for more storage. The 800mAh battery of the Palm Phone offers 3 days of standby time. It comes with connectivity features like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and USB-C.

Palm may not be a familiar for consumers in China. It used to a popular mobile phone manufacturer and was known for handheld devices featuring Palm OS, webOS, Windows CE and other operating systems. However, its popularity declined due to the rise of the global smartphone era. In 2018, the Palm Phone was announced by a San Francisco based startup named Palm that was backed by China-based TCL and famous NBA star Stephen Curry.

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TCL has been bringing some vigour to the Alcatel brand as well as the BlackBerry brand after acquiring it. The brand also acquired rights to the Palm brand and around October last year, it launched a new Palm phone codenamed Pepito in the US. The phone was designed by the company named Palm and was first sold exclusively on Verizon Wireless but is presently available unlocked.

The company is already planning to launch another Palm-branded phone or is planning to launch the phone in China as a new model has been certified by China’s Telecoms regulatory agency (TENAA). The listing shows the device is manufactured by TCL and the specs align with those of the Verizon-exclusive model. It is listed to have a 3.3-inch display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels.

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The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor which is similar to what you’ll find on budget phones.  The processor is paired with 3GB of RAM and there is 32GB of storage. On the camera end, it packs a 12MP main sensor. There is equally an 8MP sensor at the front for selfies. Further, the TCL Palm phone runs on Android 8.1 OS with a new custom overlay. It also supports IP68 dust and water resistance.

Although the specs lineup smarks of an entry-level model, the Palm phone is sold in the US for $349 which is pricey but there aren’t so many options to chose from. We expect a cheaper price tag whenever it is launched in China. For now, we can’t say when that will happen.

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During the late 90s, American firm Palm was known for manufacturing personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones. The company was also known for being responsible in the development of webOS. Palm was taken over by HP in 2011. Poor reception to Palm and webOS led HP to sell the brand to TCL. The Palm brand that now belongs to San Francisco based startup firm has unveiled the all new Palm Phone in the U.S. The handset is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless in the country.

Palm Phone Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Palm Phone is about the size of a credit card since it measures 96.6 x 50.6mm and weighs 62.5 grams which makes it compact enough to carry it clothes with smaller pockets. Since it is a companion device, Verizon subscribers will be able to use only after availing an add-on on their existing line.

In other words, the Palm Phone will have the same phone as the main smartphone of the user. The tiny Palm Phone is compatible with Android and iOS and it can sync all the notifications and messages from the main device.

The Palm Phone features a 3.3-inch custom-built LCD display that offers a high pixel density of 445 ppi and impressive brightness. It is an IP68 rated water-resistant and dustproof device.  The front and rear sides of the phone features Corning Gorilla Glass. At the front is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The backside of the phone is fitted with an LED enabled 12-megapixel camera.

The Life Mode feature on the Palm Phone is designed to eliminate distractions. This is done by turning off notifications and silencing incoming phone calls when the display of the Palm Phone is turned off. After waking the screen, the Palm Phone will regain connection.

The Snapdragon 435 chipset is at the helm of Palm Phone. It is assisted by 3 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with support for Google Assistant. It also features face unlock for security. The Palm Phone is packed with a 800mAh battery that promises 3 days of standby time and all-day battery life. The other features available on the Palm Phone include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS.

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The Verizon Wireless exclusive Palm Phone carries a price tag of $349. It can be bought in colors like Titanium and Gold.

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Recently, a new TCL-manufactured Palm 2018 phone was certified by U.S FCC where it was revealed that the phone goes by the codename- Pepito. The photos of the device have now appeared, showing the design from all angles as well as the battery.

The device is expected to come in a compact size with the screen size put at just 3.3 inches. The device will also have an HD resolution of 720 pixels. The leak also showed the battery of the Palm phone which is said to be an 800mAh cell. Furthermore, the Palm phone is tipped to run Android 8.1 Oreo from the go and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. The leak also hinted at 32GB of internal storage crammed inside the phone.

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With these specs, the Palm 2018 phone is expected to be a budget phone that will have a price tag that won’t make your wallet hate you. The Palm 2018 phone is rumored to launch in the U.S. later this year via Verizon Wireless and will be available in Titanium and Gold color options.

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