Niche smartphone manufacturer Unihertz is hyping up its next device while sharing harsh truths about its last one.
Announced and shown at this year’s Mobile World Congress, the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite features a squared 4-inch AMOLED display clocked at 120Hz, which sits above a BlackBerry-inspired keyboard. From a quick hands-on, the build quality and design are much cleaner than the company's prior efforts in the space, like the previous Titan and Titan 2.
The software situation is also firmer, with Unihertz promising the Titan 2 Elite will get five years of operating system and security updates. It will be available in two colours: black and orange.
“Built around a physical keyboard, it is designed for professionals, frequent communicators, and anyone who values tactile input and productivity, or simply loves the satisfying feel of clicky buttons,” the company said.
If you want to know more about the specs and features, you’ll have to wait for the device’s Kickstarter campaign — which is expected to launch later this month.
We’ll have to wait until then for all the details, including the full specs and price. Unfortunately, one thing that’s already become clear is that buying either the older Unihertz Titan 2 or the upcoming Unihertz Titan 2 Elite is going to cost you more in 2026 than it would have in 2025.
In a blog post, Unihertz cited the ongoing chip crisis and said it was currently “finalising the details of the new pricing structure” for the older Titan 2.
“Our previous inventory of memory components has now been fully depleted, and all new Titan 2 units are being produced using memory purchased at these significantly higher prices. While we have successfully absorbed rising costs for as long as possible to maintain stability for our customers, this is no longer sustainable under the current cost structure.”
“This decision was not made lightly. We have always strived to offer the best possible technology at the most honest price, and we remain committed to that principle. However, the magnitude of this global supply chain challenge has made this adjustment unavoidable,” the company said.
Older devices - like the Titan 2 - getting a price increase used to be unheard of, but it looks like new normal for smaller manufacturers amid tariffs and a component crisis.
Disclosure: WhistleOut Australia's coverage of Mobile World Congress 2026 is supported by OPPO.
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Fergus Halliday
Digital Content Editor
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