Unplugged UP Phone UP01 Privacy Gray 256GB
Unplugged
45 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Unplugged UP Phone UP01 Privacy Gray 256GB
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The UP Phone is praised for its strong privacy features like the real-time firewall, data-shredding kill switch, and removable storage, giving users peace of mind. Most reviewers found the setup easy and the customer support helpful. However, a critical review calls it overpriced hardware paired with a locked-down, outdated OS and questions the manufacturer's trustworthiness. Overall, the phone appeals strongly to privacy-conscious users but divides opinion on value and openness.
Pros
- Strong privacy and security features
- Real-time firewall blocking trackers
- Easy setup process
- Responsive and helpful customer support
- Expandable storage via SD card
Cons
- Overpriced for the hardware specs
- Outdated and locked-down operating system
- Requires account for basic functions
- Manufacturer trustworthiness questioned
- No alternative OS support currently
Privacy and security 6
Customer support 4
Ease of setup 3
Hardware value 2
Operating system 2
Trustworthiness of manufacturer 2
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Unplugged UP Phone UP01 | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Dimensity 1200 | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Dimensity 1200 | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 3.00★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 18 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 4x★ | 2x |
| Video | 90 fps @ 12 MP, 30 fps @ 12 MP, 360 fps @ HD, 240 fps @ FHD | 4K@60fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,300 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 33W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge, Power Delivery 3.0 | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP53 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Unplugged UP Phone UP01 Privacy Gray 256GB
- Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong camera (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (67th percentile)
- Strong display (65th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.