Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Answers the Communicator Call
Unihertz is gearing up to shake up the keyboard phone market once again with the announcement of the Titan 2 Elite. This new model seems to be a direct pivot from the rugged, wide-bodied design of the original Titan 2 toward a sleeker form facto. While the standard Titan 2 focused on being a "Passport" spiritual successor, the Elite appears to be aiming straight for the recently announced Clicks Communicator.
Design Shifts: Narrower and Sleeker
The most striking change for the Titan 2 Elite is its move toward a narrower width. The current Titan 2 is famously wide at 88.7mm, which can make it a handful for some users. By trimming the sides down to 75mm, Unihertz is making a device that is likely much easier to use with one hand. For comparison, the Communicator is 78mm wide.
The front of the phone is also getting a major facelift. Unlike the standard Titan 2 which features a large top bezel or "forehead" to house its sensors and branding, the Elite features a hole punch selfie camera and a nearly bezel-less top. This design closely mirrors the modern aesthetic of the Clicks Communicator, which uses a more vertical screen ratio and a clean front panel.
Speculating on the "Elite" Hardware
We can look at the existing Titan 2 specs to guess what lies under the hood of the Elite. The standard model is already quite capable for a niche device, featuring:
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G chipset.
Memory and Storage: 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Battery: A 5050mAh cell with 33W fast charging.
Camera: A 50MP main shooter paired with an 8MP telephoto lens.
The "Elite" branding suggests that Unihertz might push these numbers even higher or add premium features. Since the Clicks Communicator is debuting with an AMOLED 120Hz display, Unihertz may need to move away from the Titan 2's LCD panel and basic camera setup to truly compete in this new "luxury" QWERTY segment.
The MWC Debut
Unihertz has shared that the Titan 2 Elite will officially debut at MWC in March. There is currently no word on pricing, but seeing as the standard Titan 2 retails for $399, a premium for the refined design is likely. If you missed my full review of the standard model, you can check that video to see why I am keeping the Titan 2 as my primary "SIM anchor" despite its bulky frame and software quirks. The Elite model could be exactly what keyboard enthusiasts have been waiting for if it can deliver that same utility in a more ergonomic package.