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A tough, Google-free Android phone with a swappable battery? Sign me up!

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German smartphone maker Volla has launched two new mid-range phones that go against the grain. The Volla Phone Plinius and Plinius Plus are built to last, ship without Google, and let you swap the battery yourself. That last part alone makes them stand out from almost every other smartphone on the market.

Both phones share the same core design: a flat frame, slim bezels, and a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits of peak brightness. It even works with wet hands and gloves, which is a nice touch if you spend time outdoors.

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Despite allowing for a user-replaceable battery, the phone features IP68 water and dust resistance .…