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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on January 12, 2022, 15:15:20

Title: Benco V80s: Purported high-security device launched without GPS functionality and cameras
Post by: Redaktion on January 12, 2022, 15:15:20
An obscure Chinese smartphone maker has launched a smartphone bereft of camera and GPS called the Benco V80s. Other specs include a UNISOC SC9863A chipset, a 6.5-inch HD+ screen and a 5,000mAh battery. Information about its price and availability is unknown.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Benco-V80s-Purported-high-security-device-launched-without-GPS-functionality-and-cameras.592068.0.html
Title: Re: Benco V80s: Purported high-security device launched without GPS functionality and cameras
Post by: YUKI93 on January 13, 2022, 15:06:56
There is nothing secure if the phone still runs on Google Mobile Services. If they really want to make a secure smartphone, go for deGoogled ROM like GrapheneOS and CalyxOS. Better still, ditch Android altogether and go full-on Linux.