Next Gen Linux Phones
Next Gen Linux Phones
Out with the old and in with the new! 2025 will be really hot for mobile Linux.
The New Wave of Linux Phones
2025 marks an exciting year for mobile Linux with several new and updated devices entering the market. The ecosystem is maturing beyond the early pioneer devices.
Devices Covered
FLX1 from FuriLabs
A promising new entry in the Linux phone market from FuriLabs, building on the success of the FLX1s with improved hardware and continued software development.
- Website: https://furilabs.com/shop/flx1/
- Website: https://www.clockworkpi.com/uconsole
- Website: https://liberux.net/
- Website: https://mecha.so/comet
- Website: https://shop.jolla.com/
- Librem 5 from Purism - Privacy-focused pioneer
- PinePhone from Pine64 - Community-driven and affordable
uConsole from Clockwork Pi
A unique modular handheld device that can run Linux. Not a traditional phone form factor, but offers an interesting portable Linux computing option.
Liberux
An interesting project in the Linux phone space, the Nexx device represents another option for those seeking open mobile computing.
Mecha Comet
A new contender in mobile Linux featuring modular design and open hardware principles.
Jolla
Continuing their journey with Sailfish OS, Jolla maintains their presence in the alternative mobile OS space.
Looking Back
The video also acknowledges the devices that paved the way:
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