Palm Phone
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Very small, easy to carry · 5 sites
- Negative: Poor value for the price · 3 sites
- Negative: Usability issues · 3 sites
- Negative: Poor camera quality · 2 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“It's a pointless toy, with no practical usage other than as a comedy prop. Maybe Zombie Palm will stick around and take another swing at the tiny-phone form factor. But this first version, with awful battery life and a sky-high price, isn't good for anything.”
“It’s a device that bravely explores a new path to recovering some of the lost time and attention that successive smartphones have stolen from us. Ultimately, though, it ends up stranded in a no-man’s land of tiny text and insufficient stamina.”
“The Palm seemed like it could be the right device at the right time: it’s a tiny, secondary smartphone for times when you want to be more present in the real world. To the company’s credit, its namesake phone is a beautiful, well-built conversation starter. Unfortunately, the Palm’s size will make it too difficult for some to use, while some compatibility issues and poorly executed features are sure to frustrate others.”
“The Palm phone is a compelling approach to the problem of being overconnected, but in practice the number of situations where it's the device you'd prefer is much smaller than you think.”
What people actually want to know
When was the Palm Phone released?
The Palm Phone was released on November 2, 2018.
How long does the battery last on the Palm Phone?
The Palm Phone has a 800 mAh battery.
Is the Palm Phone water resistant?
The Palm Phone carries an IP68 rating.
Note: water resistance degrades over time and manufacturer warranties typically don't cover liquid damage.
Does the Palm Phone support wireless charging?
No, the Palm Phone does not support wireless charging.
Does the Palm Phone have a headphone jack?
No, the Palm Phone does not have a headphone jack. You'll need wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter.
Does the Palm Phone have NFC?
No, the Palm Phone does not have NFC. Contactless payments and tap-to-pair will not be available.
Where can I download the Palm Phone manual?
You can view and download the Palm Phone manual on our dedicated manual page.
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