This flip phone concept has an E Ink cover display

We’ve been seeing all kinds of concept smartphones in the last couple of years, but nothing like the one we’re here to talk about. This flip phone concept has an E Ink cover display… on the bottom.

This flip phone concept has an E Ink cover display, and it looks quite unique

Yes, you read that right. It not only has an E Ink display, but it has it in the bottom portion of the phone’s body. The designer seemingly placed it there so that it can take full advantage of that portion of the phone, without having to think about the rear cameras.

The device also has flat sides all around. Even though its corners are rounded, it has a boxy feel to it. A display camera hole is included on the main display, and it’s centered. The bezels are quite thin, around the main display.

This concept device is called ‘0/1 Phone’, and it has been designed by Andrea Mangone. He says that this phone, if real, would “help people disconnect from digital distractions and regain control of their lives”.

Using this phone would surely feel different to any other foldable

The designer says that this phone is supposed to cater to both regular users, and minimalists who want to use their phones to the very minimum. When the phone is closed, the layout for minimalists emerges thanks to the E Ink display, when you open it, you get access to a regular UI.

This phone also has two cameras on the back, which are included in a round camera island. You’ll also notice an orange tag on the left side, which complements this white-colored device nicely. That tag comes in other colors too, and it’s actually there not only for design purposes, that’s also where the SIM tray lies. All you have to do is pull on it, no SIM removal tool needed.

The designer also envisioned vegan leather on the upper portion of the phone’s back, around the rear cameras.

This phone will not become a reality, of course, but it’s still nice to see. In fact, it would be interesting to see something similar to it reach the market at some point. It would surely have something different to offer.