* 4.3" monochrome e-Ink display

* no web browser, no email client

* de-Googled Android; only way to load apps is via APK from a computer

* hardware switch to turn off all radios, for the privacy-concerned

The built-in software is still a work-in-progress (eg the music player hasn't got FOLDER support yet!) but you can find e-Ink-friendly apps on repos like F-Droid.

To a first approximation nothing like that exists and while I understand philosophical commitment, from a getting shit done perspective, it is an unnecessary requirement.

For better or worse, that ship sailed long ago because it has no commercial viability.

Yes, it might make an interesting hobby project, but running any old phone might too.

This reviewer reviews e-ink devices: https://www.youtube.com/@ChalidRaqami

Best dumb phones 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwkLjrNMd3M