Pine Phone

The PinePhone is a smartphone that offers users control over their device, with the ability to run mainline Linux and other operating systems. Key features include a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 64-Bit SoC, 5.95-inch LCD display, 2GB/3GB LPDDR3 RAM, and a bootable microSD slot. The device also features hardware privacy switches, allowing users to disable cameras, microphone, WiFi, Bluetooth, and LTE modem. Technical implementation details include a Quectel EG25-G modem with worldwide bands, built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.0. The PinePhone can be used as a small low-powered portable computer when connected to an external monitor, and the six pogo pins allow for custom hardware extensions such as a thermal camera or wireless charging case. Specific use cases include using the PinePhone as a development device for Linux-on-Phone projects, or as a daily driver for those who value privacy and control over their device. Unique differentiators include the device's open-source nature, hardware privacy switches, and extensibility options.