AXShield™ - Comparisons

How does it stack up against the others?

In today’s market, it has become fashionable for smartphone companies to claim they protect your privacy, freedom, and liberty—while in reality, most are quietly collecting your data. AXShield™ isn’t about following trends; it’s about genuinely safeguarding these values. While others rely on buzzwords, we’ve designed AXShield™ to truly defend your privacy and freedom, setting a new standard that leaves others far behind. Because we believe everyone deserves this level of protection, we’re also committed to making AXShield™ affordable for everyday people. Just take a look at the comparisons to see the difference for yourself. Smartphone Comparison

Feature / Option AXShield™ Unplugged Phone™ iPhone 15 Pro™ Samsung Galaxy S24™
Cost $599.00 $989.00 $999.00 $799.00 (estimated)
Unlocked Device
Open Source Operating System NOT FULLY1 NO NO
Open Source Secure Messaging App NO NO NO
Open Source Secure Mapping App NO NO NO
Free from Contracts NO NO
Hardened Memory & Sandboxing NOT FULLY2 NO NO
128GB and 256GB ROM Available
Network Security NOT FULLY3 NO NO
Wi-Fi Security
Granular Permissions NOT FULLY4 NO NO
Sensor Privacy NOT FULLY5 NO NO
Free of Default Location Providers NOT FULLY6 NO NO
Free from Google Play or App Store NOT FULLY7 NO NO
Free from Backdoors NOT FULLY8 NO NO
Airplane Mode & GPS Control NOT FULLY9
Secure Mail Included NO NO NO
Encrypted Messaging Included NO
Faraday Sleeve NO NO NO
Location Spoofing Apps NOT FULLY10 NO NO
Pre-paid SIMs, Global Network Use
SeedVault Encrypted Backups NO NO NO
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
AES-256 Encryption
Kyber-1024 Encryption NO NO NO
Anonymous Browsing NO NO
Global Content Access
Secure Public Wi-Fi

Explanations for "Not Fully" Responses:

  1. Open Source Operating System: The Unplugged Phone™ uses a customized version of an open-source operating system, which includes proprietary elements that are not fully open-source. Learn more
  2. Hardened Memory & Sandboxing: The Unplugged Phone™ offers some level of memory hardening and sandboxing, but it does not match the comprehensive implementations found in AXShield™. Learn more
  3. Network Security: The Unplugged Phone™ provides network security, but it may lack the depth of customizable options available in AXShield™. Learn more
  4. Granular Permissions: Permissions on the Unplugged Phone™ are more granular than on most devices, but not as configurable as those on AXShield™. Learn more
  5. Sensor Privacy: The Unplugged Phone™ offers sensor privacy controls, but they are not as extensive as those found in AXShield™. Learn more
  6. Free of Default Location Providers: The Unplugged Phone™ has default location services that may not be easily replaceable or disableable, unlike AXShield™. Learn more
  7. Free from Google Play or App Store: The Unplugged Phone™ may still rely on Google services or similar, even if it offers alternatives. Learn more
  8. Free from Backdoors: While the Unplugged Phone™ is designed with privacy in mind, there is not the same level of assurance regarding the absence of potential backdoors as with AXShield™. Learn more
  9. Airplane Mode & GPS Control: The Unplugged Phone™ provides airplane mode and GPS controls, but they are not as strict or configurable as in AXShield™. Learn more
  10. Location Spoofing Apps: The Unplugged Phone™ supports some location spoofing, but the implementation may not be as robust as the options provided by AXShield™. Learn more