The MP02 New Generation 4G minimalist phone
Looking for balance? Here it comes.
Designed with the 21st century in mind.
“If anyone wants to talk to me, they can give me a call. Other forms of communication, for example email or social media, are available when I choose to use them – and via a linked device that allows me to use them more effectively.”
Petter Neby, founder of Punkt.
The Internet as a tool
When it’s time to get online, the Punkt. phone MP02’s 4G LTE connection can be shared with a tablet/laptop – which means easier typing in comparison with a smartphone, and a bigger screen. This two-device approach means that the Internet is something you dip into, rather than the other way round.
Being here, being effective
Focus is at a premium in the digital age. The MP02 4G mobile phone makes it easier to be where you are, whether that’s a family weekend away or an important business meeting. It gives you freedom from a constant onslaught of designed-for-addiction notifications and other distractions. It puts you in charge.
Connection in the digital age
The Punkt. MP02 minimalist phone is built for connecting with people. It’s comfortable to hold and to use and features excellent audio quality and battery life: a voice phone that works as a phone, with up-to-the-minute styling and an interface that is elegant and efficient.
Low-key, stylish design
The instantly-recognisable MP02 is the work of renowned product designer Jasper Morrison. It is built around effective simplicity: press the phonebook button to make a call, press the text button to send a message. For everything else, there’s a fast, lean menu system: up, down, select, go.
Designed for security
The Punkt. cell phone’s minimalist operating system is hardened against attacks. Coupled with the fact that it is not designed around its owner entering sensitive personal information like bank details, private images, etc., this is a phone built for autonomy in the 21 st century.
Pigeon, Signal compatible
The MP02 Pigeon phone is the first voicephone to offer a downloadable privacy feature that uses the Signal protocol to provide free, encrypted Internet-based calls and texts worldwide via Wi Fi or mobile data (subject to data charges). We believe Signal provides vastly greater security compared to the widely-used encrypted alternatives, which exist primarily as tools for harvesting and selling valuable metadata (contacts lists, who communicated with whom, when it happened, etc.). In the Signal system, all metadata is encrypted.
By using the Signal-protocol, it is possible to add group messaging and voice messages to the MP02.
Donate:
Signal is provided by a non-profit foundation. To find out how to support the work that they are doing, find out more about Signal.
Bespoke tones
The MP02’s unique ringtones have their own pedigree: they are the work of respected Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen.
Minimalist phone with rare tactility
The MP02 4G mobile phones feel solid in the hand. It’s well-balanced and is designed for one-handed use. The body is reinforced with glass-fibre and its textured finish is both protective and unusual. It’s a phone for keeping, not replacing.
Solid construction
The housing of the MP02 is reinforced with glass-fibre and finished with a tough, abrasion-resistant coating. Splashproof to IP52 standard.
Minimalist interface
The display is monochrome+ (black and white). Unusually, the minimalist interface is 100% text-based – no icons whatsoever. Click through in seconds: up, down, select, go.
MP02 New Generation: Features
“The MP02 builds on the paradigm shift of its revolutionary predecessor. From components to aesthetics, it’s an entirely new product inside and out – with a particularly striking contextual user interface.”
Design by Jasper Morrison
Tough build
The body of the phone is reinforced with glass-fibre for maximum durability. The recessed screen is protected with Gorilla Glass.
Comfortable ergonomics
Easy to hold and use – with real buttons. Remains cool during extended use.
Minimalist interface
Monochrome+ (black, white and occasional red). Unusually, it is text-based. Click through in seconds.
Simple navigation
Up, down, select, go. Quick to learn, easy to use. Dedicated Contacts and SMS buttons for instant access.
4G LTE connection
Voice communication via VoLTE. Internet access available to secondary devices via WiFi/Bluetooth/USB.
Minimalist SMS
T9 keypad as a backup to phone calls: texting with threaded messaging, MMS receipt/display and distinctive monochromatic ideograms.
Digital security
The operating system is hardened against attack.
Sunlight-readable display
Transflective LCD.
Excellent audio
The speaker housing is designed to optimise its acoustic properties.
Bespoke tones
Selection of original ringtones specific to the MP02, created by Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen.
Bluetooth
Simple to connect to an earpiece or car system.
User-friendly battery life
Always have power.
Other tools
- easy-set alarm clock;
- stopwatch and countdown timer;
- world clock;
- basic calendar;
- notes feature with reminders option;
- calculator.
Compatible with Signal
Free international calls and texts (subject to data charges), with world-leading data security built in.
Personalisation
Owner’s name can be displayed when the keypad is locked, for easy differentiation between multiple handsets.
DailyView
Access 4 days of calendar entries from an Apostrophy Services account.
Pigeon is Signal-compatible
Pigeon is compatible with the Signal system which uses VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology to make phone calls and exchange text messages. The connection is made via an Internet connection, either Wi-Fi or a phone’s mobile data service. It is free to use (subject to standard data charges that may apply),and interacts with the Signal app which is available as a free download for almost all smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.
Pigeon is private
Pigeon uses the Signal protocol, recognised as the de facto standard for encrypted messaging. Signal is operated by an independent non-profit foundation and its code is open-source and therefore subject to public scrutiny. Unlike other services, metadata is encrypted (caller/sender, recipient, time of call/message, etc.). Central records are limited to when a Signal account was first created and the date of when it was last used, nothing more: messages and metadata are not stored on central servers. Signal’s users include the UK’s Conservative Party, the EU’s European Commission, and the United States government.
Group Conversations
More control of group conversations, and share a group link to invite people to join conversations.
Backup Chats
Store conversation history locally on the MP02 with an encrypted backup that can be restored onto a different device, or saved if you uninstall the feature.
Messages
Send messages to contacts on Signal, pick out and quote a message in a discussion, turn on auto-trim messages to automatically trim messages, and unsend messages before recipients receive them with the take back feature.
Voice messages
Quick, convenient, and with a personal touch – sent to an individual or to groups.
Link to desktop
Send and receive encrypted Pigeon messages on your computer, or tablet, with contacts on Signal.
Change number
Change a registered account phone number without losing chat data.
Self-destruct setting
All messages in a thread can be set to automatically disappear on recipients’ devices after they have been opened. Duration is adjustable, from seconds to days.
Read receipts
These indicate that a message has been opened by the recipient.
Typing indicator
Contemporaneous indication of when a party in the discussion is composing a message.
Dedicated notification sounds
Customisable alert tones (or none), specific to each discussion.
Note to self
Written and voice-based note-taking.
Registration Lock
This option provides extra account security with a settable PIN code at registration.
Archiving facility
In order to keep the in-box clear, individual message threads received on Pigeon via the Signal system can be archived.
View-once media
Receive images from contacts via Signal that are automatically removed once viewed.
DailyView
DailyView is an optional feature for the MP02 that syncs with an ultra-private Apostrophy Services Account to display
4 days of calendar entries (current day and 3 ahead). No notifications, just security and minimalism.
4 days of calendar entries (current day and 3 ahead). No notifications, just security and minimalism.
Apostrophy
Apostrophy is the Swiss-based company that provides the MP02s secure operating system. It has recently launched a fully encrypted email, contacts, and calendar service. Fee-based: no user data is sold.
Digital independence
As the saying goes, “If you are using a tech company’s services without paying them a fee, you are not the customer. You are the product.”
The reason that personal data fetches such high prices is that it is a path to power, a route to ownership. Switching to paid-for tech services is an essential step towards autonomy in this era of internal surveillance. Apostrophy uses Swiss-based servers that are covered by Switzerland’s stringent data protection laws.
Information minimalism
DailyView is intentionally simple, designed as an alternative to jotting down a few notes on a piece of paper. Essential information is readily available, without the user being drawn into a distraction episode.
Bespoke phone cases for the Punkt. MP02
Danny P. leather MP02 cases
Produced in Daniel Piterak’s small factory in the Czech Republic. Made with veg-tanned Italian dollaro leather: heat treated with an embossed finish, for strength durability.
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QWSTION fabric MP02 case
The QWSTION phone case is made in Zurich using Bananatex ®: a fabric notable for the fact that it comes from the banana tree. The lining is Merino-rayon felt, and the extractor strap is veg-tanned leather. The water-resistant coating is natural wax, and the entire product is plastic-free and biodegradable.
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About Danny P.
Daniel Piterak’s company began when he wanted an elegant and well-fitted leather case for his own phone, and was dissatisfied with what was then available. That was in 2013, and since then the company (trading as Danny P.) has expanded to produce a range of luxury leather goods that sell across the world – all hand crafted in their small factory in the Czech Republic, some 70 miles south east of Prague.
more about Danny P. brand
QWSTION: the company
The manufacturer. Launched in 2008 by a team of five young designers, QWSTION produces a range of strikingly elegant and refreshingly eco-conscious bags and accessories.
They have established a strong reputation for combining classic Swiss minimalist design with 21st century sustainability.
more about QWSTION brand
MP02 + case bundle deals are available
MP02 New Generation: Tech Specs
Dimensions
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Weight
100 g
Colour
Black, Light Blue, Light Grey
Body
Body Polycarbonate casing with textured
High-durability coating
Front glass-fibre reinforced (10%)
High-dispersion rear speaker housing
Soft-touch rear pad
Backlit keys
Anodised aluminium Power key and SIM tray
Splash-proof to IP52 (IEC standard 60529)
Up to 80% recyclable materials (ex. battery)
High-durability coating
Front glass-fibre reinforced (10%)
High-dispersion rear speaker housing
Soft-touch rear pad
Backlit keys
Anodised aluminium Power key and SIM tray
Splash-proof to IP52 (IEC standard 60529)
Up to 80% recyclable materials (ex. battery)
Display
Size: 2.0″
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Resolution: 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Type: VA TFT transflective (sunlight-readable)
Viewing angle: > 80 / 80 /80/80
Protection: Gorilla Glass 3 (fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Resolution: 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Type: VA TFT transflective (sunlight-readable)
Viewing angle: > 80 / 80 /80/80
Protection: Gorilla Glass 3 (fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating)
Audio
Front speaker
Rear (hands-free) speaker (1.5 W max output)
Front microphone
Rear (noise-cancelling) microphone
Audio power amplifier class K
Vibrating alert motor
Rear (hands-free) speaker (1.5 W max output)
Front microphone
Rear (noise-cancelling) microphone
Audio power amplifier class K
Vibrating alert motor
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 210
RAM
2 GB LPDDR3, 533 MHz
Storage
16 GB eMMC 5.1
Operating System
Apostrophy (APHY version 1.3)
Operating system updates
App
Pigeon, Personalise, DailyView
Network bands
2G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20
3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20
Carrier-related information
Single nano-SIM (4FF)
The MP02 is supplied unlocked
The MP02 is supplied unlocked
Connectivity
WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth v4.2
USB 2.0 with USB-C connector, supports USB-C to UBC-C data transfer
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Bluetooth v4.2
USB 2.0 with USB-C connector, supports USB-C to UBC-C data transfer
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Gravity + gyro
eCompass
eCompass
Battery
Type: 1,280 mAh lithium-ion
Charging method: USB-A to C and USB-C to C
Charging time: 2.5 hours (max.)
Standby time: 180 hours
Talk time: 4.2 hours
Anticipated lifespan: 5 years
Actual performance will vary according to usage
The battery is non-removable and irreplaceable
Do not use chargers with an output voltage exceeding 5V
The MP02 is not compatible with fast charging
(Using chargers with higher voltage can degrade the battery and impact overall performance)
Charging method: USB-A to C and USB-C to C
Charging time: 2.5 hours (max.)
Standby time: 180 hours
Talk time: 4.2 hours
Anticipated lifespan: 5 years
Actual performance will vary according to usage
The battery is non-removable and irreplaceable
Do not use chargers with an output voltage exceeding 5V
The MP02 is not compatible with fast charging
(Using chargers with higher voltage can degrade the battery and impact overall performance)
Functions
Phone calls, with noise-cancelling technology and hands-free option
SMS with predictive text-entry, user dictionary, threaded messaging, monochrome ideograms and MMS receipt/display
Contacts
Notes (with reminder facility)
Clock (including alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, world clock)
Calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Month-view calendar
Internet tethering (WLAN, Bluetooth and USB)
Aeroplane mode
OS updates via WLAN or 4G LTE
SMS with predictive text-entry, user dictionary, threaded messaging, monochrome ideograms and MMS receipt/display
Contacts
Notes (with reminder facility)
Clock (including alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, world clock)
Calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Month-view calendar
Internet tethering (WLAN, Bluetooth and USB)
Aeroplane mode
OS updates via WLAN or 4G LTE
Languages
UI languages:
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Hebrew.
Input languages:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Hebrew.
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Hebrew.
Input languages:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Hebrew.
Supplied with the MP02
USB-A to C cable (50 cm)*
USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm)
Getting Started guide
SIM-tray tool
*USB-C to C also supported.
USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm)
Getting Started guide
SIM-tray tool
*USB-C to C also supported.
Minimum period of Security updates
5th August 2021
Android and Vendor Platform security updates are no longer provided. Reported vulnerabilities will be analyzed and where possible a work around or solution may be provided.
Android and Vendor Platform security updates are no longer provided. Reported vulnerabilities will be analyzed and where possible a work around or solution may be provided.
Packaging
Length 161 mm, Width 81 mm, Height 44 mm
Non-inclusion of charger to reduce e-waste
Minimised packaging for 40% reduction of transportation CO2
Non-inclusion of charger to reduce e-waste
Minimised packaging for 40% reduction of transportation CO2
Origin
Made in China
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