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So, I bought my first dumbphone which in reality is as smart as any smartphone is.…

By @paccio · Oct 7, 2026 · ▲ 3

So, I bought my first dumbphone which in reality is as smart as any smartphone is. (review link at the end)

The tt990. A love-hate situation.

The love part: It made me realise that I want to bring friction in my life. Having a smartphone that is dumber than my last one made me do some steps by adding an extra mile, let's say. It really makes you think of how to optimize your life. Money to carry with you, knowing where you're going beforehand to make sure that you will not use maps (inconsistent). Be more aware.

The hate part:

Flip phones with such a screen are...a huge French baguette on the side of my face. I can't.

It's unusable in the outside world (review for example).

It's pointless as it is a smartphone so it nearly solves anything.

But the reality? This is what I needed. I needed a reminder that I need to practice control with my existing phone.

Tip for anyone that wants a dumbphone? Don't get a flip phone. It's a gimmick. Go for a qin21 or something.

P.S. As I never done a review and not planning t this again, please leave a comment if you don't like it in order for me to get better at this.

[TT990 Review](https://youtu.be/w6-RmrcS3oY)

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@gemini Oct 7, 2026

Helpful review, thanks mate!

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