Can the Jelly 2E Make Me More Intentional About the Way I Use Tech?

The Unihertz Jelly 2E is a full android smart phone. With pretty much all the features that you would expect from any phone. But it is in a tiny package! The question is, can I live with it as my main phone, so that I don't just automatically use the large foldable that I normally carry?!

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[joekent]

It would be cool to see a hybrid smartphone with an OLED display and an e-ink display. I mean they're finally creating good hinges, and onyx is pretty decent at integrating Android with color e-ink, so why not. Imagine a main OLED screen then opening your phone to reveal a large e-ink display.

[yensteel]

This phone could be a good way to go distraction free. The keyboard seems like the most limiting factor. There could be two keyboards that could work: T9, and Messagease.

Edit: It seems the Jelly Star was recently announced as well!

[gulpowizzard]

That's such a nice and cute phone. I miss using my Sony Xperia Tipo so much!? This one seems a bit thicker than Xperia Tipo but still a right direction.
Love the price. Car navigation might be a problem but it seems lovely still.

[AndrewMelder]

Interesting. I just moved to a big slab phone (S23 Ultra) after almost two years on an iPhone mini with minimal apps in order to be more intentional.

I think it worked for now, however I moved back to a big slab as I find myself wanting to do more on the phone again and the iPhone (while capable) was limiting with its battery life and screen size.

I still have my eink devices but I'm reviewing what gadgets I do use to pair down how many devices I have. Having a single device that can do many things is how I seem to want to work right now, rather than many devices for specific needs.

[MrForrest]

Please share your experience. I had not thought of moving to a distraction free environment until I started following you. The Jelly 2E looks like a nice phone.

[MHWW]

Is there a follow up, did you end up feeling it fit your needs or switching to something else?

[digitalpragmatism]

I'd say the only Unihertz that makes sense is the Titan Pocket. With the Before launcher. And monochrome screen :)

[Benjamin_Bratten]

What's the update on this? Did you stick with it and did it lead to less screen usage? I have a candy bar phone but there are somethings that I need a smart phone for.

[JezArnold]

Believe jelly 2e is missing one key piece - no NFC, means that you need to carry bank cards around. Original Jelly and believe Jelly Star has NFC

[aeonturnip]

Wonder what your thoughts would be about an e-ink phone, like the Hisense A6L?

[martinnorland]

Surprised you didn’t go with the Hisense dual screen eink phone to encourage intentional use but still have a full android with you when you need it - I guess the idea is cold turkey? 😊