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product_id: 610426784
title: "MC02 Smartphone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Built-in VPN for Digital Security & Data Privacy Software, 4K Video & 64 MP Camera, 5G & 4G LTE, 128GB, WiFi, Bluetooth - Black"
brand: "punkt."
price: "₨356578"
currency: LKR
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reviews_count: 11
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# 5G & 4G LTE connectivity 64MP + 4K video capture Built-in VPN & privacy-first OS MC02 Smartphone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Built-in VPN for Digital Security & Data Privacy Software, 4K Video & 64 MP Camera, 5G & 4G LTE, 128GB, WiFi, Bluetooth - Black

**Brand:** punkt.
**Price:** ₨356578
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Own your digital life with the Punkt. MC02 — where privacy meets power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MC02 Smartphone - Unlocked Cell Phone with Built-in VPN for Digital Security & Data Privacy Software, 4K Video & 64 MP Camera, 5G & 4G LTE, 128GB, WiFi, Bluetooth - Black by punkt.
- **How much does it cost?** ₨356578 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- punkt. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted punkt. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Visuals:** Capture life’s moments in stunning 64MP photos and cinematic 4K video.
- • **Data & Carbon Ledger:** Real-time insights into app safety and environmental impact—because your phone should be smart and responsible.
- • **Privacy as a Priority:** Your data stays yours—no tracking, no selling, just pure digital sovereignty.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Stay connected with blazing-fast 5G, 4G LTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth (when working).
- • **Intentional Minimalism:** A sleek, distraction-free interface designed for focused productivity and peace of mind.

## Overview

The Punkt. MC02 is an unlocked smartphone engineered for privacy-conscious professionals, featuring a built-in VPN, Apostrophy OS for enhanced data security, a 64MP camera with 4K video, 128GB storage, and 5G connectivity. Designed to minimize data tracking and maximize user control, it offers a unique ecosystem prioritizing digital sovereignty, though some users report software update and Bluetooth reliability issues.

## Description

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Review: Unreliable Updates and Poor Support - I really wanted to like this phone—it has a clean design, focuses on digital minimalism, and initially felt like a solid choice. I purchased it directly from the Punkt Online Store in November 2024, expecting reliability and thoughtful support from a company touting simplicity. But after the manufacturer pushed a software update that broke Bluetooth entirely, things unraveled. This wasn’t a minor bug—it meant I could no longer connect to headphones, my car’s audio system, or other basic accessories. Support acknowledged that the update caused the issue but provided no clear fix or timeline. Making matters worse, Punkt only releases updates every 6–8 months—so I may be left with a crippled device for half a year or longer. Bluetooth isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s a core feature. Losing it severely degrades the phone’s usability, and the lack of urgency from support only compounds the problem. If you rely on Bluetooth or expect prompt issue resolution from your device maker, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
Review: A good thought, but the execution wasn't perfect - I really wanted to give this phone a good rating when I ordered it - I am very privacy-conscious and the idea behind this phone intrigued me. However a few things prevent me from outright recommending this phone. The best summary I can give of the issues with this phone are - it's too expensive for the features it provides. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, which first showed up in Androids back in 2022, and those phones were priced around $300 at the time. This phone isn't slow, but it's not as fast as a $700 phone should be. I could overlook that if the privacy features were really well-executed, but they're not. In order to use most of the privacy features that this device advertises, you'll need to sign up for an Apostrophy services account. This phone includes a "1 year free trial", which allows you access to the "built-in VPN" on this device, as well as a personal mailbox, ending with @aphy.io. After the year free trial is up, this service costs a whopping 15 CHF ($16.50 USD at time of writing) per month!! That's a hard sell, when it hasn't been made clear why this VPN service is any better than the thousands of cheaper VPN providers on the market. I'll also mention that their VPN offers a very paltry three endpoints to choose from, the US, Germany, and Japan. As for the webmail, I don't really want to migrate everything tied to my email over to a service that is new, untested, and expensive. At the end of the day, you're just choosing who to place your trust in, with regards to your data security, and as far as I know, Apostrophy services hasn't been independently audited like a lot of VPN providers have, their webmail portal is just a reskin of an open source webmail app called Roundcube, and they haven't really given me any reasons to trust them over "Big Tech" companies. The idea for this phone may be well-intentioned, but I just wouldn't recommend it as it is today.

## Features

- Unmatched Security: The MC02 isn't just a smartphone; it's your digital guardian. Unlike other smartphones that sell your data, ours protects your privacy. Enjoy an intentional mobile experience where your personal information stays yours—never tracked, sold, or compromised
- Your Digital Sanctuary: An ecosystem of secure communications, access essentials such as Email, Calendar, Contacts, Notes and Storage without advertising-based data infiltration. The built-in VPN allows you to protect your connectivity and privacy, even on public networks
- Intuitive Design: Experience the MC02's seamless blend of sleek design and user-friendly interface, complemented by an IPS display. Capture stunning moments with 64MP/24MP cameras, shoot in 4K video, all while enjoying ample storage with 128GB memory and a long-lasting battery
- Privacy at Your Fingertips: Regain control and true consent of your digital and mobile use, with real-time insights from the groundbreaking Data & Carbon Ledger. Empower yourself with real-time data to view the safety risk and environmental imprint of individual apps
- Apostrophy OS: The MC02 includes a 12-month Apostrophy Services subscription, designed to protect your digital sovereignty beyond a standard OS. Threema comes pre-installed—a Swiss messenger known for rigorous data protection—so you can communicate with added peace of mind from a smartphone that values your privacy as much as you do.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CNTXJ685 |
| Audio Jack | No headphone jack |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Capacity | 5500 Milliamp Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #183,995 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #3,909 in Cell Phones |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars (23) |
| Date First Available | November 22, 2023 |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| GPS | False |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 0.008 ounces |
| Item model number | MC02 |
| Manufacturer | Punkt. |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| OS | Powered by Apostrophy (Based on AOSP 13) |
| Other camera features | Front |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Phone Talk Time | 20 Hours |
| Product Dimensions | 6.53 x 3.06 x 0.43 inches |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 6 GB |
| Scanner Resolution | 1080 x 2400 |
| Special features | Dual SIM |
| Standing screen display size | 6.7 Inches |
| Weight | 0.23 Grams |
| Whats in the box | USB Cable |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Punkt.
- **CPU Model:** Core i5 Family
- **CPU Speed:** 2.4 GHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 GB
- **Model Name:** 7640168889012
- **Operating System:** Powered by Apostrophy (Based on AOSP 13)
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 6 GB
- **Refresh Rate:** 60
- **Resolution:** 1080 x 2400
- **Screen Size:** 6.7 Inches

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Need some help with your device or need to get in touch with Punkt.?**
A: For any technical assistance, questions or information, our Punkt. Customer Support remains at complete disposal.

**Q: What languages does the MC02 support?**
A: "Apostrophy OS currently supports the following languages English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Further languages are available on device, but are not specific to Apostrophy OS)"

**Q: What are the bands supported by the MC02?**
A: "GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 LTE-FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/30/66/71 LTE-TDD: B38/41/42/48 5G sub-6 (NR): n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/28/41/48/66/71/77/78/79"

**Q: How do I manage my subscription after the 1-year free subscription period?**
A: Apostrophy will remind you to connect to your account on the Apostrophy website and enter your payment details. You are not required to provide payment details beforehand.

**Q: What is in the box?**
A: MC02 handset, USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick start guide, SIM tool.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Unreliable Updates and Poor Support
*by F***R on June 25, 2025*

I really wanted to like this phone—it has a clean design, focuses on digital minimalism, and initially felt like a solid choice. I purchased it directly from the Punkt Online Store in November 2024, expecting reliability and thoughtful support from a company touting simplicity. But after the manufacturer pushed a software update that broke Bluetooth entirely, things unraveled. This wasn’t a minor bug—it meant I could no longer connect to headphones, my car’s audio system, or other basic accessories. Support acknowledged that the update caused the issue but provided no clear fix or timeline. Making matters worse, Punkt only releases updates every 6–8 months—so I may be left with a crippled device for half a year or longer. Bluetooth isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s a core feature. Losing it severely degrades the phone’s usability, and the lack of urgency from support only compounds the problem. If you rely on Bluetooth or expect prompt issue resolution from your device maker, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

### ⭐⭐⭐ A good thought, but the execution wasn't perfect
*by H***̠ on May 7, 2024*

I really wanted to give this phone a good rating when I ordered it - I am very privacy-conscious and the idea behind this phone intrigued me. However a few things prevent me from outright recommending this phone. The best summary I can give of the issues with this phone are - it's too expensive for the features it provides. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, which first showed up in Androids back in 2022, and those phones were priced around $300 at the time. This phone isn't slow, but it's not as fast as a $700 phone should be. I could overlook that if the privacy features were really well-executed, but they're not. In order to use most of the privacy features that this device advertises, you'll need to sign up for an Apostrophy services account. This phone includes a "1 year free trial", which allows you access to the "built-in VPN" on this device, as well as a personal mailbox, ending with @aphy.io. After the year free trial is up, this service costs a whopping 15 CHF ($16.50 USD at time of writing) per month!! That's a hard sell, when it hasn't been made clear why this VPN service is any better than the thousands of cheaper VPN providers on the market. I'll also mention that their VPN offers a very paltry three endpoints to choose from, the US, Germany, and Japan. As for the webmail, I don't really want to migrate everything tied to my email over to a service that is new, untested, and expensive. At the end of the day, you're just choosing who to place your trust in, with regards to your data security, and as far as I know, Apostrophy services hasn't been independently audited like a lot of VPN providers have, their webmail portal is just a reskin of an open source webmail app called Roundcube, and they haven't really given me any reasons to trust them over "Big Tech" companies. The idea for this phone may be well-intentioned, but I just wouldn't recommend it as it is today.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ privacy focused but at a premium cost while having average hardware
*by R***3 on May 20, 2024*

If you want phone that is really privacy focused and doesn't have the latest and greatest hardware this is for you. Or if you are at tech person and want to tinker with it. Wont compare to iPhone, most Samsung, or Pixel phones in terms of hardware (camera, videos,etc). Very privacy focused. The Punkt MC02 runs on an operating system called Apostrophy. It’s based on Graphene OS, another privacy-conscious operating software. Apostrophy builds upon the foundation of Graphene OS and adds its own secure apps to the phone, such as contacts, storage, email, files, tasks, and more. It also offers a Digital Nomad VPN app to protect browsing data. The data from all the Apostrophy apps is stored in servers located in Switzerland, no matter where you use the phone. The EU is famous for its strict data protection laws, and that’s why the company insists on banking data on Swiss servers. Monthly subscription after the first year (to keep the privacy features/VPN). So it will be cell phone bill plus the subscription. No eSIM capability. The Google Store/apps are not installed by default. You can install if you want (use the GMS wizard on the phone). Some folks will say having Google Store/apps will risk your privacy. Check out Punkt's website if you want more details. There are also other tech sites that have reviewed the phone (Google for 'Punkt. MC02 reviews')

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*