- HMD Touch 4G merges a hotspot and phone to a practical device
- Its 3.2-inch display revives compact design that is long abandoned by smartphone manufacturers
- Aside from the hotspot integration it seems that other features are from two decades ago
HMD Global has introduced Touch 4G, a $ 48 device that acts as both a mobile hotspot and a basic smartphone.
This device was released for users in markets such as India who want a significant connection at no cost or complexity of a modern flagship.
While users in developed regions are aimed at minimalist “Dumbphones” for Digital Detox, the trend in India shows a growing demand for affordable and reliable 4G connection.
A compact hybrid that redefines the tool
HMD calls the Touch 4G a “hybrid phone”, an appropriate term for what feels like an intermediary between a feature phone and a smartphone.
It has a 3.2-inch touch screen that remembers the compact design of early smartphones.
Under the cap, it runs on a Unisoc T127 processor with 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32 GB.
While these numbers are small by today’s standards, they are sufficient for its operating system, RTOS Touch, which is very dependent on HMDS cloud telephone platform.
This means that much of the device’s “smart” functionality is handled far through browser -based apps rather than locally.
The most appealing feature is perhaps its built-in 4G hotspot capacity. For just under $ 50, users can access a portable Wi-Fi solution that also acts as a communication device.
In regions where people can’t afford advanced smartphones, Touch 4G could provide a cheap entry point in the connected world.
It supports calls, video chats and messaging via the Express Chat app that allows interaction with Android and iOS users.
However, its dependence on cloud infrastructure raises long -term questions. If HMD interrupts its cloud services, the device’s core functionality may reduce over time.
Touch 4G’s cameras are basic: a 0.3MP front sensor and a 2MP rear shooter. These are far from what most users need in 2025.
A 1950mAh battery drives the device, but given its low power processor and small screen, this should not be a problem.
The device also supports Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with Beidou and an IP52 rating for Splash Resistance showing that cost-conscious design does not have to mean fragility.
Via Yanko design
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