Brax Wink phone has a switch to shut off sensors

A side switch can turn off the Brax Wink's mobile network, Wi-Fi, microphones, camera, location and other sensors. It works on the whole device at once. The phone also has a 4-inch OLED screen and a full physical keyboard.

Privacy‑focused software

The Wink runs BraxOS, a version of Android with Google removed. You don't need a Google account to use it, and the phone's activity is not tracked to collect analytics or deliver ads. BraxOS is open source and sits on GitHub, so anyone can check its code.

Brax also runs an end-to-end encrypted calling and texting service for its own devices. The company says no one can read the contents of messages sent through it. A data-only mode blocks regular calls and texts but still allows VoIP calls and messaging apps. The phone can also wipe its data after a duress password, several failed unlock attempts, or each restart.

Inside is an octa-core MediaTek MT8875 chip, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. A microSD card can add up to 1 TB. The phone has one 50-megapixel rear camera and no front camera, so video calls are not possible. There is also no fingerprint sensor, so you type a password or PIN each time you unlock it. Software updates will run until 2032.

The bottom half can be swapped for an extra battery. That accessory has not been specced yet and is not available to pre-order with the phone. At 10 mm, the Wink is a bit thicker than most mainstream phones. Its weight and battery life are not yet known.

The Wink is expected to retail at US$700. Pre-orders from the July 2027 batch start at $449 upfront. A $30 deposit puts you on the list for the September batch, which will cost $550 in total.