Unique rotating smartphone with integrated game controller.

The RS1 stands out with its square design and unique flip-and-rotate mechanism. Photo: Chehonz201/X .

At MWC 2026, iFrog introduced the RS1 smartphone, which boasts a completely different design compared to the rest of the market. The device has a square shape, reminiscent of older GPS devices. The biggest highlight is the rotating or flipping mechanism that reveals the functional components beneath the screen.

The basic RS1 model is equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard. This keyboard allows users to input text quickly, similar to Blackberry phones. This design is aimed at users who prefer the tactile feel of physical keys. However, iFrog didn't stop there, introducing another customizable variant.

Another version of the RS1 allows the keyboard section to be replaced or customized into a game controller. This controller includes D-pad navigation keys and distinctive function buttons. The device immediately attracted significant attention from the handheld and emulator gaming community.

An advertising image of the RS1 on the iFrog homepage. Photo: iFrog.

Despite its impressive concept, the iFrog RS1 has left many skeptical about its practicality. A Gizmodo tech reporter on the scene reported that the company's official website was difficult to access.

Details regarding specifications, processor, and battery capacity remain unknown. Even the company's name is confusing, with both "Frog" and "iFrog" variations appearing in the media.

Netizens have praised the RS1's design as quite "adorable," reminiscent of the golden age of smartphones when manufacturers weren't afraid to experiment with unique and unconventional designs.

The S1 comes in two versions: one with a QWERTY keyboard and one with a game controller. Photo: Chehonz201/X.

Reddit user Key-Brilliant5623 directly compared this device to the legendary Motorola Flipout. The similarities lie in the square design and the distinctive rotating mechanism. Images of the device evoke memories of the golden age of "transformable" phones.

Alert_Dingo_4504 expressed nostalgia for the era before the iPhone. This user shared that they fondly remember the days when phone design was full of creativity. Back then, manufacturers weren't afraid to experiment with strange and unique designs.

However, the lack of shoulder buttons could be a drawback for a professional gaming experience. Users have also expressed concerns about the durability of the swivel mechanism and the long-term software support from a new brand.

Currently, the iFrog RS1 is considered an interesting "phenomenon" at this year's exhibition. The device brings diversity to a market where smartphone designs are becoming increasingly saturated. Consumers are awaiting official information on the price and global release date of this product.

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