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Volla Phone Plinius and Plinius Plus
On sale Import only microG Volla OS Ubuntu Touch iodéOS
Ships with: Volla OS or Ubuntu Touch
Touchscreen · 6.67" · 8 GB RAM · 128 GB · 5,300 mAh · 230 g · 163 × 76 × 10.5 mm
Checked against the makers' own pages · Last reviewed October 15, 2026
The Volla Phone Plinius is a rugged IP68 phone from Volla Systeme in Germany, sold with Volla OS (Android without Google) or Ubuntu Touch (Linux). As of October 15, 2026 the Volla shop lists it at €598, and the Plinius Plus with more memory at €697.99. Volla ships only within the EU, EFTA countries and the UK, and its published LTE band lists leave out bands 4, 12, 13, 66 and 71, so a US buyer has to import it and check carefully with a carrier. [1][2][3]
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Where it is sold and how to get one
Volla sells the Plinius in its online shop. As of October 15, 2026 it lists four versions: Plinius with Volla OS or with Ubuntu Touch at €598, and Plinius Plus with Volla OS or Ubuntu Touch at €697.99. Volla says delivery takes 3 to 10 working days within Germany after payment.
Volla's shop FAQ says it delivers "in all countries of the European Union, the EFTA countries and the United Kingdom." For other countries Volla's general FAQ points to its Indiegogo campaigns and says to email hello@volla.online if your country is not listed; we found no current Indiegogo campaign for the Plinius.
Another seller in Europe is iodé, which sells the Plinius and Plinius Plus with its own iodéOS preinstalled (see our iodéOS page). On October 15, 2026 its listing starts at €603 and says "Shipping starts in November - pre-order now!"
A US buyer would need a delivery address in one of those countries, for example through a package-forwarding service. We found no US retailer or importer listing for the Plinius. Volla's repair partners are in Germany, the EU and Switzerland. [2][4][5]
Specifications
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED, 1080 × 2400, up to 120 Hz, works with wet hands and gloves [1] |
|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4× A78 + 4× A55, up to 2.5 GHz) [1] |
| RAM | 8 GB (Plinius) or 12 GB (Plinius Plus) [1] |
| Storage | 128 GB (Plinius) or 256 GB (Plinius Plus), UFS 2.2; microSD up to 1 TB [1] |
| Battery | 5,300 mAh, user-replaceable [1] |
| Charging | 30 W wired (PD 3.0), 15 W Qi wireless [1] |
| Dimensions | 163 × 76 × 10.5 mm [1] |
| Weight | 230 g [1] |
| Rear camera | 64 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro [1] |
| Front camera | 32 MP [1] |
| 2G/3G bands | GSM B2 / B3 / B5 / B8; UMTS (WCDMA) B1 / B2 / B5 / B8 [1] |
| 4G LTE bands | B1/2/3/5/7/8/9/18/19/20/28/34/38/40/41/42/43 [1] |
| 5G bands | n1/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/77/78 [1] |
| SIM | 1 nano-SIM + 1 active eSIM profile [1] |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC; USB 2.0 [1] |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 [1] |
| Headphone jack | USB-C to audio-jack adapter included in the box [2] |
| Fingerprint / face unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor or facial recognition [1] |
Will it work in the US?
Check with your carrier before buying. Volla's spec page lists these bands:
- 4G LTE: B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B8, B9, B18, B19, B20, B28, B34, B38, B40, B41, B42, B43
- 5G: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
- 3G: B1, B2, B5, B8; 2G: B2, B3, B5, B8
The FAQ on Volla's shop page gives a shorter list for "the Volla Phone" (LTE B1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/41/77/78).
Neither list includes LTE bands 4, 12, 13, 66 or 71 or 5G bands n66 and n71. Compare the list with your carrier's bands in our US carrier bands guide. Volla makes no statement about US carrier certification or VoLTE (voice calls over LTE) on US networks.
The phone takes one nano-SIM plus an eSIM, and Volla says it is not tied to any carrier. [1][2]
Apps and Google
With Volla OS there are no Google apps or Google Play Services. You get apps from the Aurora Store (the Google Play catalog) and F-Droid, and you can switch on microG, which Volla says makes many apps that need Google Play Services work. Volla says Volla OS 15 and newer pass only the first level of Google's Play Integrity check, which some banking and payment apps use.
With Ubuntu Touch the phone runs Linux and Volla says it "is not compatible with Android"; apps come from Ubuntu Touch's own app store. Volla OS includes a multi-boot feature for running Ubuntu Touch from a memory card, which Volla said in April 2026 would arrive by system update. [2][3][4][6]
Software support
Volla says its in-house firmware work ensures "the long-term availability of security and feature updates," but we found no stated number of years of updates for the Plinius. Volla OS updates come through the built-in Updater app. [1][4]
What's different
- Rugged but slim: IP68 water and dust protection, a transparent back cover and screen protector included. - Replaceable battery: Volla says you can swap the 5,300 mAh battery with a standard screwdriver despite the water sealing. - Made in Germany: Volla says the phone is manufactured in Germany. - Two extra buttons you can configure, plus face unlock or an in-display fingerprint sensor. - Plinius Plus: 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and a tougher back with pogo-pin contacts for magnetic accessories. - On-device AI: Volla says its photo enhancement, speech recognition and synthesis run only on the phone. [1][3]
Availability history
Volla began shipping the Plinius to pre-order customers in the week of April 28, 2026, and scheduled the Plinius Plus for mid-June 2026. The Plinius succeeds the Volla Phone X23, which the shop still lists. As of Oct. 15, 2026, Volla's product page still shows "Pre-order now" with "Available: April 2026" (Plinius) and "Available: June 2026" (Plinius Plus), while the Volla shop lists all four versions at their prices with delivery in 3 to 10 working days within Germany. [1][2][3][7]
Questions people ask
How much does the Volla Phone Plinius cost?
As of Oct. 15, 2026 the Volla shop lists €598 for the Plinius and €697.99 for the Plinius Plus, with either Volla OS or Ubuntu Touch. [2]
Can I buy the Volla Phone Plinius in the US?
Not directly. Volla ships to the EU, EFTA countries and the UK. A US buyer would need a forwarding service or contact in Europe, and should check bands with their carrier first. [2]
Sources (7)
- Volla Phone Plinius, Volla Systeme GmbH. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Volla Phone Plinius (Volla Shop), Volla Systeme GmbH. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Shipping of the Volla Phone Plinius has started, Volla Systeme GmbH. Checked October 15, 2026.
- FAQs, Volla Systeme GmbH. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Volla Plinius & Plinius Plus, iodé store listing. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Volla OS, Volla Systeme GmbH. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Volla Mobile Devices, Volla Systeme GmbH. Checked October 15, 2026.