Solana Seeker is here, can the Web3 phone make a comeback this time?

Do you remember the $1000 “brick” from last year's Solana Saga? They only sold 2500 units initially, and it wasn't until the Airdrop that the situation turned around. Now Solana Mobile is back with Seeker—will they learn from their mistakes this time?

Key Figures Overview

Seeker vs Saga Comparison

• Price: $450-500 (Saga $1000) → 55% cheaper
• Reservation volume: 140,000+ orders (only 2,500 units of Saga initially)
• Configuration: 8GB RAM/128GB storage vs Saga's 12GB/512GB
• Screen: 6.36" AMOLED vs Saga 6.67" AMOLED
• Camera: 108+32MP vs Saga 50+12MP

It seems like a downgrade, but the price has been directly cut in half. This logic is very clear — the first generation spent a lot of money and failed to test the waters, while the second generation takes a more affordable route.

Two Core Selling Points

1. SeedVault Wallet

• Built-in self-custody wallet, private keys stored locally
• Fingerprint authentication signature transaction
• Directly manage SOL and other tokens → More secure without relying on third parties.

2. Seeker Genesis Token

• Device-bound SoulBound NFT, non-transferable
• Unlock exclusive dApps, special offers, limited content
• The BON Airdrop of Saga in 2023 is an upgraded version of this logic. → Equivalent to holding a membership card, automatically entering the VIP community

The Real Issue

New Technology's “Newcomer Dilemma”

• Lessons from Saga: Many initial bugs and connectivity issues
• As a second generation, the risks still exist.
• Limited repair points (especially in China, Southeast Asia, etc.)

The Web3 ecosystem is still in its infancy

• Although the Solana ecosystem has over 2500 dApps, there are not many that are truly active and useful.
• Many apps have not fully utilized the hardware potential.
• User experience depends on the performance of the Solana chain itself.

Deeply relies on SOL price

• Genesis Token value, Airdrop收益, dApp experience - all bound to SOL
• The bear market is coming, and these privileges may significantly shrink.

Who should buy?

✅ Act decisively

• Solana fan + sufficient funds on hand
• Web3 Developers (dApp exclusive to Seekers is increasing)
• Early adopters who like to try new things

❌ Wait a little longer

• Beginners with tight funds (waiting for stable version)
• Users in difficult-to-repair areas
• Only those who want to “invest” in Airdrops (too much gambling)

Bottom Line Opinion

Seeker is a reflection of Saga — competing in the market with a lower price, lighter body, and stronger hardware. The 140,000 orders show that there is indeed a market thirst. But don't forget: this is still a “prototype”, and the technical debt and ecological development bottlenecks are still there.

Mid-2025 delivery. Should you take a gamble? It depends on your confidence in the Solana ecosystem and whether you can withstand potential bug issues.