HIROH, powered by Murena at MWC: What the tech press really thinks about the privacy-first smartphone
The HIROH, powered by Murena, is our brand new smartphone – currently in final development and available for pre-order.
With our operating system /e/OS at the software level and two hardware-based kill switches, you can be more confident than ever that your data truly belongs to you.
We went to MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona with the HIROH team to present this brand-new device. This was a great opportunity to make new connections, showcase what we promised, and – last but not least – have a good time.
Because when you know that your product works just as expected, it’s easy to stand at your booth with a smile.
As we can’t wait to get your HIROH devices into your hands, we’re happy to share some great media moments in different languages with you.
Booth 6H20 at MWC was the place to be to discuss the brand new HIROH in a relaxed atmosphere.
A quick glance at the HIROH, powered by Murena
Chris from TotallydubbedHD stopped by our booth to check out the device. In his short video, he highlights the hardware kill switches and the key features of /e/OS, like Advanced Privacy, which protects your data from tracking.
Get a first impression
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David Lumb from CNET dives more into what makes HIROH unique. In his article, he highlights:
“…a new era of devices that put privacy more in the hands of the people using the devices, not the companies harvesting their customers’ information”.
Read about the HIROH on CNET
What do trusted French tech magazines think about the HIROH phone?
At MWC 2026, Les Numériques confirmed the HIROH phone’s hardware standout feature: its kill switches. As Julien Vercoutère noted,
“Une fois sur off, aucune app ne peut les rallumer en douce.”
(Once they’re turned off, no app can secretly turn them back on)
Discover the most secure smartphone at MWC according to les Numériques
Gabriel Manceau from 01Net described the HIROH as…
“… le smartphone “deGooglisé” qui protège vraiment votre vie privée.”
(… the “Google-free” smartphone that truly protects your privacy), highlighting its radical departure from tracking-heavy devices and its potential to redefine user control over personal data.
Learn more about the HIROH and how it protects your data on 01 Net
What German tech experts think about the HIROH, powered by Murena
Jan Johannsen from Galaxus praised the HIROH as…
“Noch hochwertiger als das Punkt oder das Jolla phone”
(Even higher quality than the Punkt or the Jolla phone), positioning it as a premium alternative in the privacy-focused smartphone market.
Read Galaxus’ smartphone comparison in German
The HIROH among MWC highlights on various websites
Different websites and bloggers mentioned the HIROH with /e/OS among the highlights of the event, for example Alex Hernandez from Techaeris:
“Unlike conventional smartphones that rely solely on software permissions, HIROH physically disconnects sensitive components at the circuit level.”
Discover the best of MWC 2026 on Techaeris
And as Kecskés István, Goatmobile says:
“Fizikai kill switch: itt a „kikapcsolva” valóban kikapcsolva“
(Physical kill switch: here, “off” really means off.)
He describes well how we put our promise of data privacy into action with /e/OS:
“Az alkalmazások egy saját App Lounge felületen keresztül érhetők el, és a cél az, hogy a felhasználó csökkentse a digitális lábnyomát anélkül, hogy teljesen le kellene mondania az Android-kompatibilitásról.”
(The apps are accessible through a dedicated App Lounge interface, and the goal is for users to reduce their digital footprint without having to completely give up Android compatibility.)
Learn more about the HIROH on Goatmobile in Hungarian
If you missed the chance to see the HIROH, powered by Murena in person at MWC, we’re here to answer all your questions – or you can explore its standout features and specs directly in our shop.
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