MiniPhoneX Review: A $99 Three-Inch Android Phone That Lists Only 2G and 3G Networks

Our verdict

Cute, pocketable and, in the US, unlikely to make calls. MiniPhoneX is a purple Android phone with a 3-inch screen, dual SIM, microSD and a headphone jack, styled like a shrunken flagship. As a tiny Wi-Fi gadget it has charm. But its own bullet lists "GSM 2G and W-CDMA 3G compatibility for worldwide use", and US carriers have switched both networks off. The page also gives no Android version, processor, memory or battery, and the charger is $7 extra. MiniPhoneX scores 2.4 out of 10, held back by networks and missing specs.

The short version

• What it is: a 3-inch Android phone with dual SIM and a headphone jack.
• Price: $99 for one on 6 October 2026, with a five-pack for $285 flagged as the best seller.
• Best trait: genuinely tiny and pocketable.
• Biggest drawback: 2G and 3G only, which US carriers no longer run.
• Our score: 2.4 out of 10.

Pros & cons

The pros are about size and a few useful extras. The cons start with networks.

How it works

MiniPhoneX is a full Android phone in a very small body. It runs apps from Google Play, judging by the icons on its screen, and takes two SIM cards and a microSD card. Calls, texts and data go over whichever 2G or 3G networks your carrier still runs; on Wi-Fi, apps work regardless.

1. 01

   Check the networks first

   Step 1: Confirm your carrier still runs 2G or 3G on the bands this phone supports before ordering.

2. 02

   Insert SIM and set up

   Step 2: Fit a SIM and optional microSD card, charge it and sign in to Google Play.

3. 03

   Check the software

   Step 3: Look up the Android version and security patch date in Settings, and test calls away from Wi-Fi.

The page title calls it a "Compact Smartphone", "3-Inch Smartphone", "Android Mini Phone", "Google Play Device" and "Dual-SIM Mobile Phone", under "Compact Powerhouse: A Mini Smartphone That Delivers Big". The six bullets list the 3-inch display, dual camera, HD front camera, dual SIM with microSD, a 3.5mm jack and "GSM 2G and W-CDMA 3G Compatibility for Worldwide Use".

What the page leaves out

Android version, security patches, processor, RAM, storage, battery capacity, camera resolution and exact bands.

The same network problem as MaxPhone

Our MaxPhone review found the same 2G and 3G-only listing on a larger phone from this checkout.

Who it's for

MiniPhoneX only makes sense where 2G or 3G still carries calls, or as a tiny Wi-Fi device. For a card-sized backup phone, our ZenPhone XS review covers another mini handset from this checkout.

• People outside the US where 2G or 3G networks still run
• Anyone wanting a tiny Wi-Fi device for music, radio and messaging
• Collectors of novelty mini phones

Outside the US

Check your carrier still runs 2G or 3G on its bands.

Wi-Fi gadget

Music through the headphone jack, messaging and radio apps at home.

Novelty collectors

A conversation piece more than a daily phone.

Who should skip it

Skip MiniPhoneX if you live in the US, need a dependable emergency phone, or struggle with small screens.

• Anyone in the US, where 2G and 3G networks are gone
• People who need a dependable phone for emergencies
• Anyone who struggles with small screens or keyboards

Will MiniPhoneX work on US networks?

Probably not for calls or mobile data. The FCC says AT&T shut down 3G in February 2022, T-Mobile in July 2022 and Verizon by the end of 2022, and warns older phones may be unable to make calls, including to 911. GSMArena reported T-Mobile's 2G shutdown starting on 9 February 2025, after AT&T, Verizon and Sprint had dropped 2G.

The FCC's warning

The FCC's guide to the 3G network phase-out covers which phones are affected and notes that prepaid brands use the same networks.

What this means for you: a 2G and 3G phone is a Wi-Fi gadget in the US.

2G is gone too

GSMArena's report on T-Mobile's 2G shutdown covers the last major US 2G network.

"For Worldwide Use"

Many countries are retiring 2G and 3G. What to do: check your carrier's network plans and ask the seller for the full band list.

How much does MiniPhoneX cost, and what is in the add-ons?

On 6 October 2026, one MiniPhoneX cost $99, with the five-pack at $285 flagged as the best seller. The checkout offered a protective case for $4, a power adapter for $7, a car charger for $4 and a 3-year warranty for $7. The case image shows a full-size phone, not this mini one.

MiniPhoneX price and bundles

Prices are in US dollars as listed on 6 October 2026. You can check today's packages on the MiniPhoneX order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Case and charger

For $4, "the original protective case", pictured on a full-size phone; for $7, "an original universal USB power brick". A charger you own will work.

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  The $4 protective case add-on image

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  The $7 power adapter add-on image

Who sells it

The order page names G Com Pte Ltd at 137 Market Street in Singapore, with the email support@g63com.com and a phone number. The footer gives the country as Hong Kong. The page code says charges appear on your card statement as panameedia.

Is MiniPhoneX better than MaxPhone, ZenPhone XS or a 4G mini phone?

Not for US buyers. It shares MaxPhone's network problem in a smaller body. Mini 4G phones with LTE and VoLTE calling exist from other sellers and work on current networks; check bands before buying any small phone.

MiniPhoneX vs Xone Phone

Our Xone Phone review covers a phone that at least claims 4G, though with an old Android version.

Where a rival wins

Any phone with 4G and VoLTE that your carrier supports.

Other devices from this checkout

Our ProTabletX review covers a dual-SIM tablet with no band list.

If you live where its networks still run, you can see today's bundles on the MiniPhoneX offer page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Is MiniPhoneX legit, and what should you check before buying?

MiniPhoneX is a real phone from a named seller, and it should arrive if you order. Before buying, get the full band list and Android version in writing, check your carrier, switch from the five-pack and note the card statement name.

Get the bands in writing

What to do: email support@g63com.com for the full band list, Android version, RAM, storage and battery. Keep the reply.

Check the selected bundle

The five-pack for $285 is flagged as the best seller in the page code. What to do: change the order to one phone.

Card statement name and memberships

The charge appears as panameedia. Pages on this checkout have also carried text for a "Gadget Discount Club" membership that is free for 30 days and then billed. What to do: read every checkbox and post-payment page.

Refunds and returns

The page code offers a 30-day guarantee for a full refund or replacement, less shipping and handling. The terms we recorded on 4 October 2026 focus on defective goods, which can be returned within two years once you have a returns number, with return postage at your cost. Test calls on day one.

How to buy MiniPhoneX the smart way

1. Ask support for bands and Android version.
2. Open the MiniPhoneX order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab) and select your country.
3. Change the five-pack to one phone.
4. Skip the case pictured on a different phone; skip the charger if you have one.
5. Note the card statement name, panameedia.

How did we score MiniPhoneX?

MiniPhoneX scores 2.4 out of 10: claim accuracy 0.3, build durability 0.6, price competitiveness 0.4, usability 0.7 and owner satisfaction 0.4, each out of 2. It is tiny and has a headphone jack and dual SIM. The score falls on 2G and 3G-only networks sold as "worldwide", no core specs, a cramped screen and a charger sold separately.

How the score breaks down

We use the five criteria on our how we test page, each out of 2.

What owners say

We found no Trustpilot profile for the gadgetxaura.com store and no retailer reviews for MiniPhoneX by that name. Owners of similar 3-inch Android phones enjoy the novelty and size, and complain about slow performance, short battery life, tiny keyboards and network problems.

What we did, and did not, do

Nobody on our team has used MiniPhoneX. We read the offer page our link opens and its page code on 6 October 2026, along with the FCC's 3G guide, GSMArena's 2G report and the pages that rank for MiniPhoneX. The refund and returns terms are as we recorded them from the site's terms page on 4 October 2026.

How to use MiniPhoneX: first-day checks

Spend day one proving it works where you live. Insert your SIM, turn Wi-Fi off, and make a call, send a text and load a web page. Check the Android version and patch date in Settings and update every app. If calls fail, start a return within 30 days.

1. Test calls off Wi-Fi. Call and text.
2. Check network type. Settings shows 2G, 3G or none.
3. Read the Android version. Settings, About phone.
4. Update apps. Google Play.
5. Add a microSD card. Storage is not stated.
6. Set a screen lock. Protect your accounts.
7. Keep the box. For a possible return.

Typing on a small screen

Use voice typing for longer messages.

Battery

Small phones have small batteries; carry a charger.

What else do people ask about mini smartphones?

Most questions are about WhatsApp, as a kid's phone and as a backup. Messaging works on Wi-Fi if the app supports the Android version, it is a poor first phone in the US, and as a backup it needs networks that still run. Browse our tech gadget reviews for more.

Can I use WhatsApp?

On Wi-Fi, if the app supports its Android version.

Is it a good first phone for a child?

Not in the US, where it may not reach 911.

Can it be a backup phone?

Only where its networks still work.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Not stated; most Android phones do.

Frequently asked questions