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The Makerphone 2 is a modular phone
Customizable and modular: According to the manufacturer, this new smartphone can be adapted to individual needs and is expected to launch at a relatively low price. Thanks to its modular approach, even users who are not deeply involved in the DIY scene should be able to achieve decent results in a reasonable amount of time.
CircuitMess may already be familiar to readers, and the DIY product maker now has a new product in the works. The so-called Makerphone 2 is a DIY mobile phone, but the manufacturer refers to it both as a mobile phone and as a smartphone. In this case, the distinction is probably not entirely clear-cut. That is partly due to the concept itself, as this is a modular mobile device. Its feature set therefore depends at least partly on which modules are used. Several modules are already included. There is an infrared module that can be used to control older TVs, for example. Other modules include a camera module, a 2-watt speaker, a module with LEDs, a sensor module for measuring temperature and humidity, and a perfboard that allows users to connect their own sensors.
The DIY phone is apparently not based on a Qualcomm or MediaTek SoC, and a traditional smartphone OS like Android cannot be used either. According to the manufacturer, the Makerphone 2.0 can be assembled without any soldering skills and should be easy to put together. 4G LTE cellular support is included, which also allows regular phone calls. The crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026, meaning by the end of June. Supporters can currently reserve a super early bird price of $99 for a symbolic dollar.
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.
Translator: Enrico Frahn – Senior Tech Writer – 7759 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021
My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.