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I have used cell phones since 2001. That was an eternity ago. In the decades from then till now, I have dedicated myself to knowing about these gadgets, what they do, and how beneficial they are to humanity. And if you were to ask me if cell phones were addictive, my response would be, “Yes, they certainly are.” But that would not be a completely accurate answer. Why?
In reality, it isn’t cell phones, in themselves, that are addictive. It is the big, bad ones called smartphones that are. Yes, smartphones. Those kind of cell phones with a big touch screen, an always-on internet connection, thousands of apps syncing in the background and throwing notifications at you every other minute. Those ones. They are extremely addictive.
Wait! Someone may yell. Are you saying that cell phones and smartphones are not the same? Sort of. You see, the term cell phone or mobile phone is the generic name for all kinds of mobile phones. So, a smartphone is a kind of cell phone. A dumb phone and a feature phone are two other kinds of cell phone. “Mister Mobility, are you saying that there are any cell phones that are not smartphones?” Yes, I am. They (dumb phones and feature phones) tend to look like this:
This is a feature phone (or a dumb phone); it is not a smartphone
And these:
Basic/dumb phones and feature phones come in this form factor, too.
You are not going to get addicted to these phones. Why? The tiny, low-resolution screen is one big factor; you will not enjoy watching endless videos on that. Typing on the alphanumeric keypad is not fun either. Doing email or sharing on social media are not fun activities on this kind of devices, for these reasons. But it gets worse.
Most of them do not even have Internet access built in, so the tiny screen and old school keypad are only one part of the problem. These are called dumb/basic phones. Without Internet access and without an app store to download scores of apps from, these feature phones keep you grounded more than you can imagine. There is nothing addictive about them.
Feature phones tend to have 3G and 4G internet, though, so you can browse the Web and do a few things online. I assure you, those activities are not fun, when you factor in the screen size and keypad. Then, there is the underpowered processor they often have, meaning doing anything on a feature phone is painfully slow.
So, yes; there are cell phones that are not smartphones. And you won’t be getting addicted to those. If you have a problem with cell phone addiction, ditch smartphones and embrace basic phones or feature phones. You might want to explore Kosher phones , which are dumb and feature phones adopted by religious people who want to stay free of the addictive and distracting nature of smartphones. In closing, let’s look at the highlights of this article again.
Are there any cell phones that are not smartphones?
Yes, there are. There are different types of cell phones. Feature phones are one category. Basic or dumb phones are another. And smartphones are yet another. Android phones and iPhones are examples of smartphones. And recently, we have seen the birth of smart feature phones , which are almost as addictive as smartphones.
What are the differences between basic phones, dumb phones, and feature phones? Dumb or basic phones are usually those mobile phones without any form of Internet access and so do not even have a Web browser or email client. Feature phones are often classified as those phones with at least Internet access, a Web browser, and an email client, but without an app store.
Smartphones are extremely addictive.
Are cell phones addictive?
Some cell phones are not addictive, while others are. Smartphones are the kind of cell phones that are addictive. They have big touch screens, thousands of apps, an Internet connection, and are always intruding with notifications. Your Samsung smartphone or Apple iPhone is a smartphone, as are all the other brands of Android phones. If you want a cell phone that is not addictive, get a feature phone or a dumb phone, instead.
Which phone brands make feature phones?
If you want a basic phone or feature phone, some of the leading phone brands that make and sell feature phones include Nokia, Samsung, TECNO, and itel. There are other lesser-known phone brands that make feature phones, if you look around.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Ace 2 are one and the same phone. The former is sold internationally, while the latter is sold in China. Because of the nature of their respective target markets, the 11R has Google Mobile Service and Google Play Store, while the latter does not.
OnePlus 11R / OnePlus Ace 2: brief information
- OS: Android 13
- Release Date: 2023
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- Display: 6.7-inch, 1080 x 2412 pixels resolution
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen. 1 SoC
- Selfie Camera: 16 MP
- Rear camera: 50 MP triple camera
- RAM: 16 GB
- ROM: 512 GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
OnePlus Ace 2 / OnePlus 11R
Detailed specifications
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands : NSA/SA
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS : Android 13 + OxygenOS (11R) or ColorOS 13 (Ace 2)
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : mm
- Weight : g
- Display : 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, AMOLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass
- Colours : Black. Grey.
- Physical Build : Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back
Internal Hardware Specs
- CPU/ Processor : 64-bit, 3.2 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset : Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC
- GPU/ Graphics Processing Unit : Adreno 730
- RAM : 8 GB. 12 GB. 16 GB
- Extended/Virtual RAM :
- Internal Storage : 128 GB. 256 GB. 512 GB
- External Storage : No.
OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Ace 2 look exactly alike and share the same specs
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 50 MP main sensor + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, 4k video. 1080p@30fps video recording.
- Front Camera : 16 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : No 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Stereo speakers
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; under-display, optical.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Blaster : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP, LE
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
- USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
- Battery Charging : 100W SuperVOOOC S fast charging
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : February 17, 2023
- Release Date : February 2023
Prices by Country
- USA : $
- United Kingdom (UK) : £
- Germany : €
- Switzerland : CHF
- Australia : AU$
- South Africa : ZAR
- Nigeria : ₦
- Egypt : EGP
- UAE (Dubai) : AED
- India : ₹
- Kenya : Ksh.
- Ghana : GH₵
- China :
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Does OnePlus Ace 2 have Google Play Store?
It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Will OnePlus Ace 2 work in the USA?
This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.
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