Punkt’s German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring
The Verge••technology
Key Points:
- Punkt has launched the MC03, an improved privacy-focused smartphone featuring a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display, a user-replaceable 5,200mAh battery, and an IP68 rating, addressing criticisms of its previous MC02 model.
- The MC03 runs AphyOS based on AOSP 15, offering enhanced privacy by removing Google’s background tracking and providing proprietary apps alongside secure Play Store app sandboxing.
- This model marks Punkt’s first phone assembled in Europe, specifically Germany, at Gigaset’s Bocholt factory, fulfilling the company’s goal to move production out of Asia.
- The phone is priced at $699 in the US, with a subscription fee of $12 per month
