Punkt MC03 is a $699 Privacy-Focused Android Phone, OS Requires a Subscription
The Punkt MC03 is a $699 privacy-focused Android phone—but its AphyOS requires a subscription. Here’s what you need to know.
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Punkt MC03 is a $699 Privacy-Focused Android Phone, OS Requires a Subscription
Punkt MC03 Launches as a Privacy-Focused Android Alternative—With a Monthly Fee Looking for a smartphone that prioritizes digital detox and data privacy? The Punkt MC03 might catch your eye—but there’s a twist. Priced at $699, this Android-based device runs AphyOS, a minimalist operating system that requires a subscription to use. Announced ahead of CES 2026 and arriving in the U.S. this spring, the MC03 blends solid hardware with a controversial software model aimed squarely at privacy-conscious users tired of Big Tech’s tracking. Credit: Google A Bold Return After Last Year’s Misstep Punkt, the Switzerland-based brand co-founded by design legend Yves Béhar, made waves in 2025 with its first smartphone—but critics called it underpowered and overpriced. The MC03 is the company’s second attempt, and it’s far more competitive on paper. This time, Punkt isn’t just selling hardware; it’s betting on a full-stack philosophy: minimal distractions, maximum privacy, and zero ads. But the subscript…
