PinePhone by PINE64
13 hours ago
- #Linux Smartphone
- #Privacy Hardware
- #Open Source
- The PinePhone is an open-source smartphone designed for users to have control and runs mainline Linux.
- It is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 64-Bit SoC, similar to the PINE A64 Single Board Computer.
- The device features hardware privacy switches for LTE/GNSS, WiFi, microphone, speaker, and cameras.
- Specifications include 2GB/3GB LPDDR3 RAM, a 5.95" LCD display, 16GB/32GB eMMC storage, and a Quectel EG25-G modem.
- It supports global bands, has 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GNSS navigation, and two cameras (5MP main and 2MP selfie).
- Extensibility is enabled via six pogo pins for attachments like keyboards or wireless charging cases.
- The PinePhone can be used for convergence by connecting to an external monitor as a portable computer.
- It is designed for repairability, with spare parts available for upgrades or repairs.
- The phone aims to create a market for Linux phones and supports all major Linux phone projects and other open-source OSs.
- Documentation, schematics, certifications, and stores (global, EU, affiliates) are accessible for support and purchasing.