The Verge Review: Small, Square-ish Phone Falls Short
The Verge has reviewed the Ikko MindOne Pro, a compact phone with a unique design. Despite its promising concept and features like a flip camera, the device ultimately proves to be a disappointment in practice.
The Verge has critically reviewed the Ikko MindOne Pro, a smartphone that attempts to stand out with its diminutive size, described as "delightfully small." While the phone's design is intended to be novel, its execution fails to impress.
The device features a nearly square screen within a slightly rectangular body. A notable feature is its flip-up camera, which can be used for selfies and can also be partially opened to act as a stand or a grip accessory, similar to a PopSocket. An optional Clicks-style keyboard accessory further enhances its versatility, adding a magnetic ring and a headphone jack.
During testing, The Verge explored various usage scenarios. Attempts were made to use it as a simplified "dumb phone" with a minimalist launcher, and the experience was evaluated both with and without the keyboard accessory. Despite these efforts to find a workable configuration, the phone was ultimately deemed a failure.
While the concept of the Ikko MindOne Pro is intriguing, the review concludes that the device does not deliver a satisfactory user experience. For a comprehensive understanding, the full story is available on The Verge.