Minimal Phone 2 Receives RAM Upgrade
For those of us who have spent years mourning the loss of the tactile, clicky perfection of a classic BlackBerry, the recent news out of The Minimal Company feels like a genuine breath of fresh air. As the crowdfunding campaign for their ambitious second-generation device continues to gain momentum, the team behind the Minimal Phone 2 (MP2) has announced a significant hardware boost: a jump to 12 GB of RAM as the new standard for early backers.
Originally slated to ship with 8 GB of RAM, the device has seen its specifications bolstered thanks to the overwhelming success of its Kickstarter project. While the company initially pegged this memory upgrade as a stretch goal tied to hitting a $2 million funding milestone, they decided to pull the trigger early. By securing the chipset orders ahead of schedule, The Minimal Company ensured that every unit ordered during the crowdfunding and pre-order period will feature the 12 GB configuration.
We'd rather make the best device we can today than wait for a number on the campaign page to tell us when to do it, the company shared in a recent project update.
This news comes as the MP2 positions itself as a modern, intentional alternative to the distraction-heavy smartphones that dominate today’s market. Unlike the first-generation device, which utilized an e-paper display, the Minimal Phone 2 opts for a 3.92-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset and features a premium aluminum body, maintaining the 3.5mm headphone jack—a rarity in 2026—and, most importantly for our readers, a full-size, backlit, touch-capacitive QWERTY keyboard.
While the industry has largely settled on glass-slab uniformity, the Minimal Phone 2 serves as a vivid reminder that the hunger for tactile typing hasn't vanished. For enthusiasts who fondly remember the weight and balance of a classic BlackBerry, this device offers a rare, high-spec bridge between modern Android performance and the focused, keyboard-centric workflow we refuse to give up.
If you're eager to track the progress of this project or looking for resources on integrating focused devices into your daily carry, we invite you to explore our community forums and curated shop. We’re always keeping a close eye on the latest developments in the world of QWERTY hardware.
