Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I dive into the Qin K25—a compact, quirky smartphone that's more of a hybrid between a feature phone and a full smart device. I break down its strengths, performance, and what to expect if you're after something intentionally inconvenient yet functional. I compare it to other small phones like the Jelly Star and Xiaomi F25, giving you my honest thoughts on where it shines and where it might fall short. If you're into digital minimalism or just want to see if small phones are making a comeback, give it a watch!
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Chapters⏲⏲:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Performance & Case
00:46 - Launcher Recommendation
01:12 - App Limitations
01:30 - Jelly Star Comparison
02:14 - Browser Scrolling
03:34 - Who Is It For?
03:53 - Battery Life
04:01 - Camera Quality
04:28 - Software & Messaging
04:59 - Keyboard Issues
05:51 - Headphone Jack Comparison
06:17 - Buying Advice
07:04 - Removing Bloatware
07:26 - Closing Thoughts
08:01 - Final Recommendation
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In this video, I dive into the Qin K25—a compact, quirky smartphone that's more of a hybrid between a feature phone and a full smart device. I break down its strengths, performance, and what to expect if you're after something intentionally inconvenient yet functional. I compare it to other small phones like the Jelly Star and Xiaomi F25, giving you my honest thoughts on where it shines and where it might fall short. If you're into digital minimalism or just want to see if small phones are making a comeback, give it a watch!
Filter Tool: dumbphonefinder.com
Database: airtable.com/shrLQZhajJAT596t4
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCFtVwG0NFd6gT3TXfMCU7oA/join
Chapters⏲⏲:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Performance & Case
00:46 - Launcher Recommendation
01:12 - App Limitations
01:30 - Jelly Star Comparison
02:14 - Browser Scrolling
03:34 - Who Is It For?
03:53 - Battery Life
04:01 - Camera Quality
04:28 - Software & Messaging
04:59 - Keyboard Issues
05:51 - Headphone Jack Comparison
06:17 - Buying Advice
07:04 - Removing Bloatware
07:26 - Closing Thoughts
08:01 - Final Recommendation
Android and iOS Apps 📱📱
Blloc Ratio: blloc.com
Before Launcher: beforelabs.com
ClearSpace: getclearspace.com
Unpluq: unpluq.com
Forest App: forestapp.cc
Brick App: https://getbrick.app/
Resources ✏️✏️
Free Habit Tracker Template: static1.squarespace.com/static/516cbd34e4b0bb1f91d354ed/t/586bcfbe197aeaa9093edb3e/1483460544073/Habit+Tracker.pdf
Habit Calendar: amzn.to/2Lj0eR5
Habit Journal: amzn.to/2STn0CY
Learning a new language 10 Weeks: bit.ly/35QM8zz
Books 📚📚
Low Tech Life: amzn.to/3IFBzE8.
Atomic Habits: amzn.to/2SVHnQ8
The Power of Habit: amzn.to/2yPe3Ut
Essentialism: amzn.to/3bFGZvK
The Shallows: amzn.to/3cJrQuC
Indistractable: amzn.to/3cHFpup
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: amzn.to/35PJIkR
Tech Apps for Habits 📱 📱
Habits with a Game Twist: habitica.com/static/home
Habits with Friends: habitshareapp.com
IOS Streaks App: streaksapp.com
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion about the products talked about.
Jose Briones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
