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product_id: 97196900
title: "MP02 4G LTE Minimalist Mobile Phone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2GB RAM+16GB Storage, Bluetooth, Digital Security, Multiband - Black"
brand: "punkt."
price: "R9755"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Punkt."
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/97196900-mp02-4g-lte-minimalist-mobile-phone-unlocked-cell-phone-nano
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# 4G LTE connectivity 1280mAh battery, 180h standby World-class digital security MP02 4G LTE Minimalist Mobile Phone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2GB RAM+16GB Storage, Bluetooth, Digital Security, Multiband - Black

**Brand:** punkt.
**Price:** R9755
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📵 Simplify your digital life without compromise — the MP02 is freedom in your pocket.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MP02 4G LTE Minimalist Mobile Phone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2GB RAM+16GB Storage, Bluetooth, Digital Security, Multiband - Black by punkt.
- **How much does it cost?** R9755 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/97196900-mp02-4g-lte-minimalist-mobile-phone-unlocked-cell-phone-nano)

## Best For

- punkt. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted punkt. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Privacy-First OS:** Engineered with a purpose-built secure system that protects your data without demanding constant input.
- • **Mobile Hotspot Ready:** Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot and stay connected wherever your work or life takes you.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Instantly link to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth devices, or car systems for effortless communication on your terms.
- • **Distraction-Free Focus:** Escape notification overload and reclaim your time with a minimalist interface designed for presence, not addiction.
- • **Timeless Minimalist Design:** Sleek, robust, and built for one-handed use with reinforced glass fiber for durability that lasts.

## Overview

The Punkt. MP02 is a minimalist 4G LTE unlocked mobile phone featuring 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and a secure, distraction-free OS. Designed for professionals seeking privacy and simplicity, it offers robust build quality, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and a long 180-hour standby battery life, all wrapped in a sleek, durable form factor.

## Description

desertcart.com: Punkt. MP02 4G LTE Minimalist Mobile Phone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2GB RAM+16GB Storage, Bluetooth, Digital Security, Multiband - Black : Cell Phones & Accessories

Review: Worth it but do your research - Battery life will be what you make of it. If you have mobile data & bluetooth disabled it will be pretty decent. If you use signal/pigeon and have 4g enabled it lasts around 3/4 of the day for me which is okay for my use case as I have it plugged in when I'm in the car or at work. Pigeon has a setting to set message fetching interval which I've noticed really improves battery life when set to 5 minutes or higher. Overall there was a bit of a learning curve going from having constant access to a smart phone but about a month in I hardly feel the difference. I love the feel and design of the phone. I would suggest ordering a screen protector with it or leaving the screen film it comes with. Like the headline says, I think its completely worth getting so long as you do your research. A lot of it can be negative (especially on places like reddit) which I knew going in and fortunately the only issues I've had are a less than ideal battery life (still perfectly manageable) and the pigeon app would crash which a recent software update has resolved completely.
Review: Design over Function - The design of this is great but ultimately this phone fails at its intended goal. The Punkt does basically two things: Phone calls, and text messages. The phone call quality is fantastic. The calls are very clear and loud. The speaker also works great. As for text messages, this phone is a big loser. The T9 typing works just fine, but the lack of MMS makes this almost unusable. If you are in a text group, you will not receive most messages and the ones you do will be hard to sort out. I just stopped responding to any group messages. That and the inability to see pictures or GIFS sent is a bummer (although this does work on the signal app, pidgeon. As for the signal app, it's terrible. It's so bad, it's not worth using at all. It's separate from the text app and only works with other people who also have signal which I think is about 10 people worldwide. Also, when you install this app, it will break any other instance you have of signal, so no more signal on desktop or a tablet. Your choices will be: highly restricted lousy Signal or no Signal at all. I gave this thing 3 stars because I think the people who buy it know what they are getting into. Altogether though, it's not very good at the limited things it claims to do. If they improved the texting, it would be expensive but acceptable. Without the texting working well, it's basically a very expensive telephone. If you can swallow your pretensions and just buy a cheap feature phone, you will be much better served. Update: 8/2021 I decided to update the firmware on this phone and after the update, the phone was bricked. Black screen and would not turn on. I contacted Punkt support and they told me they would not issue a refund for their phone that bricked itself after 5 months because I bought it from desertcart. They offered to send me a new phone sometime around December (4 months from now). Thankfully this isn't my only phone or I would be screwed. Nonetheless, I will have to go get another phone and definitely not a Punkt phone. All in all, this phone is garbage, even for what it claims to be. I don't expect it to be a smartphone but it is one of the worst dumbphones on the market and definitely the worst dumbphone for the price. Support is absolute garbage and is not willing to stand behind their product and fix major issues in a timely fashion. Like I said before, find another feature phone.

## Features

- Distraction Free: The MP02 4G cell phone makes it easier to be where you are, whether that’s a family weekend away or an important business meeting. Find freedom from the constant onslaught of designed-for-addiction notifications and reclaim the moment
- Unmatched Privacy: Unlike most phones, we've engineered world-class security features that don't rely on you entering sensitive information. Our operating system is purpose-built to safeguard your data, giving you the peace of mind that your information remains fully secure
- Instant Connection: When it's time to go online, just tap into the WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB functions to effortlessly link your mobile phone with external screens, earpieces, or your car's entertainment system. (Please note - The MP02 is not compatible with the Verizon network)
- Minimalist Design: The MP02 features a minimalist design that simplifies your life. Making a call is as easy as pressing the phonebook button, and sending a message is a breeze with the text button. For all other tasks, a streamlined menu system awaits you: just navigate up, down, select, and go
- Made To Last: Featuring a robust, well-balanced design, this mobile phone is tailored for effortless one-handed use. Engineered with reinforced glass fiber, the MP02 is built to withstand the test of time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07ML3ZHT4 |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Capacity | 1280 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,391 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #537 in Cell Phones |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (241) |
| Date First Available | January 2, 2019 |
| Display technology | LCD |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| GPS | False |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Keypad |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
| Item model number | MP02 |
| Language | Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Manufacturer | Punkt. |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| OS | Apostrophy |
| Other camera features | No camera |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Phone Standby Time (with data) | 180 hours |
| Phone Talk Time | 4.5 Hours |
| Product Dimensions | 4.61 x 2.02 x 0.57 inches |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB |
| Scanner Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Special features | Mobile Hotspot Capability |
| Standing screen display size | 2 Inches |
| Weight | 100 Grams |
| Whats in the box | Getting Started guide, MP02 Mobile Phone, SIM Tray Ejector, USB-A to C cable (50 cm)* / *USB-C to C also supported., USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm) |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, Cellular, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Punkt.
- **CPU Model:** A6-5200
- **CPU Speed:** 2.4 GHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Model Name:** MP02
- **Operating System:** Apostrophy
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB
- **Resolution:** 320 x 240
- **Screen Size:** 2 Inches
- **Wireless Carrier:** Unlocked for All Carriers

## Images

![MP02 4G LTE Minimalist Mobile Phone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2GB RAM+16GB Storage, Bluetooth, Digital Security, Multiband - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LVvMJ0o6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Need some help with your device, with Pigeon or need to get in touch with Punkt.?**
A: For any technical assistance, questions or information, our Punkt. Customer Support remains at complete disposal.

**Q: Tethering**
A: Make sure that your SIM card plan provides tethering option and that your APN settings are correct.

**Q: Carrier-related information**
A: The MP02 is supplied unclocked and works all over the world, with all providers who cover the following network bands: - 2G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz - 3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 - 4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20.

**Q: What is Pigeon?**
A: Pigeon is compatible with the application Signal. Please refer to the FAQ on the Punkt. website to install Pigeon and the release note to install the lastest version.

**Q: Which major US carriers work with the MP02?**
A: US Carrier Support (coverage/VoLTE): AT&T (supported/verified), T-Mobile (supported/not supported), Verizon (not supported/not supported)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it but do your research
*by D***O on May 4, 2024*

Battery life will be what you make of it. If you have mobile data & bluetooth disabled it will be pretty decent. If you use signal/pigeon and have 4g enabled it lasts around 3/4 of the day for me which is okay for my use case as I have it plugged in when I'm in the car or at work. Pigeon has a setting to set message fetching interval which I've noticed really improves battery life when set to 5 minutes or higher. Overall there was a bit of a learning curve going from having constant access to a smart phone but about a month in I hardly feel the difference. I love the feel and design of the phone. I would suggest ordering a screen protector with it or leaving the screen film it comes with. Like the headline says, I think its completely worth getting so long as you do your research. A lot of it can be negative (especially on places like reddit) which I knew going in and fortunately the only issues I've had are a less than ideal battery life (still perfectly manageable) and the pigeon app would crash which a recent software update has resolved completely.

### ⭐ Design over Function
*by E***C on June 1, 2021*

The design of this is great but ultimately this phone fails at its intended goal. The Punkt does basically two things: Phone calls, and text messages. The phone call quality is fantastic. The calls are very clear and loud. The speaker also works great. As for text messages, this phone is a big loser. The T9 typing works just fine, but the lack of MMS makes this almost unusable. If you are in a text group, you will not receive most messages and the ones you do will be hard to sort out. I just stopped responding to any group messages. That and the inability to see pictures or GIFS sent is a bummer (although this does work on the signal app, pidgeon. As for the signal app, it's terrible. It's so bad, it's not worth using at all. It's separate from the text app and only works with other people who also have signal which I think is about 10 people worldwide. Also, when you install this app, it will break any other instance you have of signal, so no more signal on desktop or a tablet. Your choices will be: highly restricted lousy Signal or no Signal at all. I gave this thing 3 stars because I think the people who buy it know what they are getting into. Altogether though, it's not very good at the limited things it claims to do. If they improved the texting, it would be expensive but acceptable. Without the texting working well, it's basically a very expensive telephone. If you can swallow your pretensions and just buy a cheap feature phone, you will be much better served. Update: 8/2021 I decided to update the firmware on this phone and after the update, the phone was bricked. Black screen and would not turn on. I contacted Punkt support and they told me they would not issue a refund for their phone that bricked itself after 5 months because I bought it from amazon. They offered to send me a new phone sometime around December (4 months from now). Thankfully this isn't my only phone or I would be screwed. Nonetheless, I will have to go get another phone and definitely not a Punkt phone. All in all, this phone is garbage, even for what it claims to be. I don't expect it to be a smartphone but it is one of the worst dumbphones on the market and definitely the worst dumbphone for the price. Support is absolute garbage and is not willing to stand behind their product and fix major issues in a timely fashion. Like I said before, find another feature phone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s doing it’s job if you’re getting upset with it.
*by T***R on July 31, 2022*

So only Con out of the way was the quality of the packaging. The phone was not secure in the box and the powder coat was rubbed off in several places and transferred onto the box. Now the title, it’s a high quality powered coated aluminum shell with a small rubber backing to prevent it from slipping or getting damaged from setting it down. The whole point of this phone is to disconnect and it’s bare bones Features does that job well. It has everything you need just to communicate. The first few days that’s probably gonna upset you but again remember why you chose this. Re-learning how to text on a number pad will take time but the muscle memory slowly came back. Signal was a pain to set up but I believe that was more on signal’s side and not the phone. Baseline it’s a highly polished high quality phone with everything you need to disconnect from a over connected world. After the first few days of adjusting you’ll come to love the minimalist feel. Lastly if you have T-mobile you can get this running on the DIGITS with high speed data (the $20 one not the cheapest, the high speed is 4g while the base is 2g) after getting the sim wait for a text that it’s been paired and all text/calls should go to this phone as well all while using the same number on two devices. This allows you to keep your smartphone at home.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Punkt. MP02 4G LTE Minimalist Mobile Phone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2GB RAM+16GB Storage, Bluetooth, Digital Security, Multiband - Black
- BoxWave Screen Protector Compatible with Punkt MP02 - ClearTouch Crystal (2-Pack), HD Film Skin - Shields from Scratches for Punkt MP02

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*