Punkt. MC03 Reviews at CES 2026. What the tech world is saying.
Fresh from its debut at CES, it has already caught the attention of the international press for one clear reason: the MC03 challenges the idea that convenience must come at the cost of privacy.
What leading tech publications are saying about Punkt. MC03:
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(Lifewire)
“As ever, privacy is a major focus for Punkt. AphyOS claims to strip away the background tracking features of Google’s services, offering proprietary apps for things like email and calendar while letting you run any app from the Play Store in a secure ‘sandbox.’”
“If you've never seen Punkt's MP01 and MP02, the company's gorgeously minimal dumb phone line, they're something to behold. (The MP01 is quite literally a museum piece, in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.) Meanwhile, this new MC03 is the company's second stab at a more practical touchscreen smartphone, following 2023’s MC02.”
(Engadget)
“The privacy-focused Swiss phone-maker Punkt. is launching a minimalist device designed to appeal to those who want to shield their information from Big Tech. The Punkt. MC03 is essentially two phones in one: half is a privacy-first ‘vault’, where only Punkt-approved apps and services, like those offered by Proton, are allowed. The other is where users can download the usual suite of apps from the Android store.”
“The idea is to make the phone feel less like a slot machine and more like a tool, nudging you toward intentional use instead of endless scrolling, without taking away the apps you actually rely on for work or getting around.”
“Want real phone privacy? This $700 handset promises it, plus a removable battery. If maintaining your privacy is important for you, devices like the Punkt. MC03 help you minimize your exposure.”
(ZDNet)
“Their new MC03 — It's not just a phone; it's a statement. It's the digital equivalent of driving an old Land Rover Defender through a city center full of electric scooters.
Finally, a smartphone that doesn't vie for your attention or sell your soul to advertisers.
Punkt. MC03 is a Swiss-made, German-made safe, with a removable battery and an operating system that gives Google the middle finger.”
