This Is The World’s Thinnest and Lightest Phone, Just As Small As A Credit Card
Parvati Divakar
Kyocera KY-01L, a product of NTT Docomo is considered to be the thinnest and lightest. It has the same size as a credit card and only weighs about 47 grams.
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In today market where people are expecting their phone with more and more advanced computing capabilities and connectivity than regular. However, a Japan company has gone against the trend of today smartphones to make a phone at a size of the business card which provided only basic features.
NTT Docomo Inc. has recently introduced a new smartphone that can even fit in your business card case on Oct 17, 2018. The phone is so small, as it is designed for those who only need to make calls, text messages and occasionally browse the simple web. “Some people want a simpler handset that is easy to carry around”, Docomo President said. Docomo announced it will launch the phone in November 2018.
The phone has a 2.8-inch display and doesn't have a camera or headphone jack. It looks similar to an Amazon Kindle e-book reader. The Kyocera weighs only 47 grams and is 5.3 millimeters thin. The phone also comes in at a 9.1 cm high and 5.5 cm wide. This means it is the thinnest and lightest phone in the world. Their ultimate aim is to direct toward the needs of people who want to have two mobile phones separating work and personal calls.
Kyocera KY-01L main specifications
| Display | 2.8-inch (E-Ink display) |
| OS | Other |
| Dimension | 91x55x5.3mm |
| Weight | 47 grams |
| Camera | No ( Both Front or Rear camera ) |
| Waterproof | Modest IPx2 drip water resistance |
| Battery capacity | 380mAh battery |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE connectivity |
| Number of SIMs | 1 |
Kyocera KY-01L has a built-in browser so you are able to use basic stuff like Dialler, Contacts, Messages, Clock, Calculator, Settings, Browser, and Calendar. However, users can not download and install apps.
The price of the Kyocera KY-01L is starting at Rs. 20,900 and only available in Ink Black color option.
Another look of Kyocera KY-01L
With all of this specs, Kyocera KY-01L is clearly a good choice for anyone who wants to carry their phone in their wallet.
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