The smartphone market is as vast as the seas navigated by every Viking. Nowadays, we often reach for devices from Asia or American iPhones. It's worth knowing that Polish smartphones are also available for sale. We'll check which phones Manta has launched. Furthermore, we'll see if the Polish myPhone smartphone has anything in common with the iPhone, and whether the GoClever Quantum phone led to the manufacturer's success or bankruptcy.
Manta phones – will we still find them?
Manta entered the market of Polish companies back in the 20th century (1998) – these are very distant times, as, for example, the immortal Nokia 3310 premiered in 2000. Back then, hardly anyone thought that smartphones would revolutionize our daily lives. Mobile devices began flooding the market, and Manta presented its offerings. These were primarily budget models that we could find for a few hundred zlotys.
Currently, Manta phones are mainly found at auctions for used electronics. The manufacturer no longer introduces new models. Competition in the cheap smartphone segment is fierce – primarily companies from Asia add many models to the market every year, and at this point, Manta phones are fading into oblivion.
myPhone, or the Polish (indestructible?) smartphone
It's time for more Polish smartphones, this time from myPhone. However, in terms of performance, design, or camera capabilities, these are not iPhones made in Poland. The offer includes several budget options, but we'll skip them here, as there are many such options on the market.
For a certain group of users, myPhone might be associated with so-called rugged phones. If we're looking for indestructible smartphones (almost indestructible), the myPhone Hammer series might be of interest. Depending on the selected model from the mentioned line, we can expect 5G connectivity, a large 5000 mAh battery, 128 GB of internal storage, or a triple camera.
However, these Polish smartphones are most often chosen for their durability. In the specifications, we can find designations such as: IP69, IK07, or MIL-STD-810G. In practice, a myPhone Blade 5G can survive a fall onto concrete from a height of 1.2 m and immersion in water for up to 30 minutes (to a depth of 1.2 m). The Polish phone will also handle low and high temperatures, according to the manufacturer, from -20 to 55 degrees Celsius. If smartphones existed in the time of Vikings, the Polish myPhone Hammer could have been popular.
Kruger&Matz, what kind of company is it?
Answering quickly and directly – Kruger&Matz is a Polish brand that imports various electronics from Asia into our country, including smartphones. In this case, we have a greater similarity to Manta. The offer of both companies also includes TVs and audio equipment. However, we are interested in phones. So, what is a Kruger&Matz smartphone? Primarily budget-friendly. The offer includes several options for up to a few hundred zlotys, and each will provide us with basic functionality.
GoClever Quantum did not ensure survival
GoClever is another Polish company that began introducing smartphones and other consumer electronics to the Polish market. The flagship phone of this brand is the GoClever Quantum, which was released in several versions. I remember that in 2014, I was tempted by this model during a sale. Ultimately, this Polish phone did not stand the test of time. Just like the entire company, which declared bankruptcy in 2019.
Does a Polish smartphone have a chance to survive?
When it comes to Polish smartphones, their production took place and still takes place in China. In our country, the device only received the appropriate branding and a name. A few years ago, when the market wasn't so crowded with budget options, this could have translated into quite satisfactory sales. Currently, Kruger&Matz, myPhone, or Maxcom (also a Polish phone) smartphones have strong Chinese competitors in the form of Xiaomi, Realme, or POCO. Samsung and Motorola also contribute to the budget segment. This power balance causes Manta phones to disappear from the market, and the GoClever company has completely vanished from it.
However, in the matter of domestic smartphones, the myPhone Hammer line is worth highlighting – it gains its followers thanks to its durability. Ultimately, however, Polish smartphones currently have little chance of breaking any sales records, and it's likely to stay that way. None of the manufacturers have established themselves as top brands. If we're talking about Polish phones, so-called phones for seniors also remain on sale. myPhone and Maxcom, for example, have them in their offers. They are distinguished primarily by a physical numeric keypad. In this case, too, I don't foresee great successes on the market – seniors are increasingly convinced by smartphones with touchscreens and, above all, large screens. After all, they facilitate contact with loved ones.
