The Volla Phone is a crowdfunded smartphone designed to ship with a version of Android that’s been stripped of proprietary Google apps and features.
As a stretch goal, the creators of the Volla Phone project promised to support a GNU/Linux-based operating system. Since that goal was reached, the Volla Phone can be ordered with a choice of the Android-based Volla OS or with Ubuntu Touch.
There’s also a community-supported build of the Linux-based Sailfish operating system for the Volla Phone.
The Volla Phone is up for pre-order through Indiegogo.
Volla Phone | |
Display | 6.3 inch with V-notch |
Processor | MediaTek Helio P23 8 x ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores @ 2.3 GHz Mali-G71 MP2 GPU @ 770 MHz |
RAM | 4GB |
Storage | 64GB microSD (up to 256GB) |
Wireless | Dual-band WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 GPS 4G LTE Cat 6 |
Ports | USB-C 3.5mm audio Dual nano SIM |
Cameras | 16MP + 2MP rear w/PDAF 16MP MP front |
Battery | 5,000 mAh 9V/2A fast charging (wired) Wireless charging |
Sensors | Fingerprint (rear) Gravity Proximity Light Geomagnetic |
Buttons | Power Volume |
Hardware kill switches | No |
Dimensions | ??? |
Price | €359 (~$420) |
Latest Volla Phone news
- Can a Linux phone replace my iPhone or Android device?by Brad Linder on January 10, 2021 at 4:48 pm
- Ubuntu Touch OTA-15 brings bug fixes and support for more phonesby Brad Linder on December 16, 2020 at 8:37 pm
- Volla Phone set to ship to crowdfunding backers in Novemberby Brad Linder on September 27, 2020 at 3:44 pm