My all-time favourite dumbphone is 15% off for Prime Day
The Punkt MP02 is beautiful but pricey – but £42 off makes it an easier sell.
I'm not alone in often dreaming of throwing my iPhone down a well, buying a 'dumbphone', moving into a cabin into the woods and recording a seminal solo acoustic indie-folk album (sorry, got a bit carried away there). The internet is full people who, alarmed at their smartphone use, are growing increasingly 'dumbphone' curious. Earlier this year I found the Punkt MP02, which I declared my favourite dumbphone. But while the simple device is beautifully designed, it isn't cheap. But at 15% off for Prime Day right now in the UK, it's suddenly an easier sell.
From Apple Prime Day deals to Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals, we've already found a bunch of awesome tech offers over the last couple of days. But you won't find all the usual bells and whistles on the Punkt MP02. It's basically a feature phone, offering phone calls, texts and little else – although the 4G hotspot is useful if you need to use the internet on a second device. What you're paying for is the beautiful utilitarian aesthetic by UK designer Japser Morrison. And at £237, down from £279, it's mercifully further away from the somewhat unpalatable realm of £300.
Punkt MP02 4G Minimalist Mobile phone: £237 £279 at Amazon UK
Save £43: This beautifully feature phone boasts an elegant design by Jasper Morrison, USB-C charging and a 4G hotspot for connecting other devices to the internet. Other than that, you're getting calls, texts and a calendar. Perfect for a digital detox.
Overview: This beautifully designed feature phone boasts an elegant design by Jasper Morrison, USB-C charging and a 4G hotspot for connecting other devices to the internet. Other than that, you're getting calls, texts and a calendar. Perfect for a digital detox.
Key features: Beautiful design, 4G connectivity, USB-C charging, WiFi hotspot
Release date: 2021
Price history: We very rarely see discounts on the Punkt MP02, so this is a deal to snap up.
If you're looking for deals on more beautifully designed objects this Prime Day, I've curated some of the discounted items that I believe every designer needs on their desk. You're welcome.
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Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of art, design, branding and lifestyle tech (which often translates to tech made by Apple). He joined in 2020 after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more.