Light Phone 3 First Look

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[@reagantrose]

What do you think? Would you get one of these? You can find more info about the Light Phone at this affiliate link: www.thelightphone.com/products?ref=reaganrose

[@shawnvegavelez121]

I would get one to limit my phone usage to 5he essentials. 8m loving the design.

[@connordevine7133]

My view on the process point: they are building this phone to be the last phone you’ll need. No need for yearly upgrades like all big techs out there. This company will not have the constant yearly revenue of people upgrading there phones year after year. So to me, the higher price point allows them to exists and service this phone further down the road.

[@thirrell]

Great view

[@reagantrose]

This is a great point.

[@legocat0306]

Those complaining about the price being $799, it’s literally just a placeholder. The CEO said he hasn’t came up with a set price yet and he said if it sells well, they’d be able to make it cost less (which guaranteed will happen). Expect the final price to be around $499 or $549.

[@reagantrose]

I hadn’t seen this. Makes sense! I think ~$500 would be the sweet spot if they can make it work.

[@najeefilms]

Omg $500 is better.

[@nonechico]

Light phone IV will be a smartphone...

[@jabi24]

lol 😂

[@francescavideos]

I see first gen iPhone 😆

[@aaronryder4008]

It already kind of is

[@s1096cm2]

Just found this video sorry I’m a rad late to the party. I have had LP2 since September 2022. That is also the day I deleted all social media except for KZbin and it has been great. I don’t even have a smart phone anymore. Since starting this journey I have lost 60lbs, gained lots of healthy mental health. Managed to push bilateral inguinal hernias 😮 with all this free time and should be having surgery soon. And couldn’t be happier in my 16year marriage. Going dumb phone was was the smartest thing I have done on years.

[@go-brogo]

Thanks for making content on this! I've been super interested in it in general, but it's even cooler to have a review from a brother!

[@lilsponge777]

Thanks for the video Reagan. Keen to see how this develops, I'm definitely conscious of my time especially when you don't think you are on it that much and one of your kids says "Dad you're always on your phone". Guess it's just the carrying it around in your pocket issue.

[@maryl.7226]

So expensive for all it doesn’t do.

[@kevinbothwell8425]

For some, a more “limited” phone can lead to a more enriched life in general. For me the cost would be worth a more minimal experience while still feeling like I’m using a premium product that’ll last me a long time.

[@maryl.7226]

Oh I agree 1,000,000%!!! I’m one who would greatly benefit and am a bit desperate to greatly reduce my phone/ipad usage and live with far more focus and less pulls and distractions. Some things, you “can’t put a price on,” but then, at 70 on a fixed income, that $800 “price” is a tangible reality. I’m also trying to figure out how to go without a couple of medical apps (am a caregiver, plus managing my own diabetes with an app-tied CGM), it’s my cycling computer, gps and route creator, etc. Those are fairly essential lifestyle-and-health apps I’ve not figured out how to function without in what seem to me rather indispensable. But agreed - the distractions are a monster battle. The iPad is also very much tied to my work and studies - but a monster always also lurking.

[@haggleman3232]

Maybe they have monthly payments? I mean normal smart phones cost similar, we just have payment plans.

[@Orion33759]

But is it “so expensive” for all the things outside of your phone that you WILL get to do?

[@kevinbothwell8425]

@@Orion33759 the wording of your question has me a little bit confused but I think my answer is yes :)

[@abbaschild2499]

I can see this. An ipad, and/or an ipad mini + Light Phone 3. That's all. That's enough. Great post. Thank you.

[@reagantrose]

Thanks for watching!

[@hdtravel1]

Dump that Apple iPad addiction buddy - get a Daylight DC-1 tablet

[@Jesus2024-ey1kp]

For me it will be iPad and lightphone 3. Perfect.

[@adritrace88]

Price is a joke.

[@rube3k969]

Depends on your perspective. I do understand your point too. I would just say if it changes my life, makes me more present, productive, happier etc then that's money well spent for me.

[@buttercup5470]

Flag ship phones by leading manufactures start at $800 and can go for $1200. No one complains. The incremental “new” features they add to their phones doesn’t justify purchasing their phones. I’m willing to put my money down on the LP 3 it offers a quality tool that won’t soak up my time or sell my data.

[@Seminoso]

​@@buttercup5470so you're not paying more for more feature, but you're paying more for less features?

[@tanichiro]

​​@@buttercup5470still not worth $800, guaranteed it would cost no more than $150/unit to manufacture... the rest is purely marketing... most stuff does NOT cost anywhere near as much as half of the sale price to manufacture you can literally do the exact same thing with most of HMDs budget Nokias for 1/4 or even 1/5th of the price

[@MorganTheGorgon]

@@buttercup5470 People do complain… we complain all the time about phone prices these days. but the latest iPhone for the same price has a better camera, better screen, better software, better chipset, better almost-everything. You don’t need a nearly $1000 (after taxes) dumb phone to curb your screen addiction, dude. Just grab a quality dumb phone for like $75-100 and save the rest, you’ll get the same outcome. Put it towards some college classes or something, you’ll enrich your life way more than you would with this weird, overpriced “rich 20 year old with a screen addiction but doesn’t want to be seen with a dumb phone” device.

[@suboctavebass]

It sounds perfect for what I want from a phone. It doesn't the things that make phones so addictive (color, unnecessary apps, personalization, notifications). I'm definitely going to pre-oder one

[@Jesus2024-ey1kp]

I like the 3, if you are going to carry a tool it might as well be a multi tool. Tools don’t consume time which is why they chose the feature set of this phone. I’m looking forward to going simpler and hopefully there are people in this world that recognize the value in it also so I can talk to them because no one talks when they all have smart phones.

[@karengreenfield5268]

Very tempting. How is the storage for pictures managed? And did you say GPS? Because that’s important. Definitely will be following for more information.

[@texasbtc]

I'm here because of the Apple announcement. Research has begun to leave the smart phones and seems like the Light Phone 3 might be the best solution. Great video.

[@Jesus2024-ey1kp]

That Apple announcement drove me to preorder the 3 for sure.

[@veinnzofficial]

Man the price is just disgusting, they try to sell a potato at caviar price.

[@LiaBSakura]

I'd easily pay $800 if it had all the capabilities necessary to survive like international text/calling app, rideshare option, easier gps, music streaming without having to spend hours looking up each individual song on the website, QR codes and tickets/mobile pay.

[@SpencerScottPugh]

Teehee literally planning a video like this next week 😄

[@reagantrose]

yes! curious to hear your thoughts on it!

[@KentHeckel]

I’m excited about this

[@DheeruMoolya]

It would have been great if they had added at least 1 payment app and maps app. Or NFC as in a higher variant.

[@TheBigNicko]

It does have NFC

[@BrianHallmond]

No maps?!?

[@badhric]

It has maps since Lightphone 2.

[@Xaxaxa43]

A QWERTY keyboard would be cool on these “dumb” phones

[@RemofRenaissance]

I think the issue I have is it is cheaper to trust my ressolve and stay with say an iPhone Mini (12 or 13) without ever going on social media. I back myself to be able to do that and have been. Yes.... Maybe a smaller overall size too.

[@PlxelGuy]

Price is essentially suicide. I understand it's meant to just include the bare basics you need for a device. But Geez 800 is crazy.

[@MattOBrienOfficial]

The ONLY thing I wish the light phone 3 had was Spotify. It’s got a music player but personally I don’t have all my music just sitting on my computer anymore. If they added Spotify so I can plug it in my car and listen to music I’m 1000% sold

[@yonatangreenberg1607]

I have the II and agree that it's solid but the lag on texting is so annoying. Does the III really not have a headphone jack? That would be so annoying if so. Im not super sold on my II but not super into the III either

[@BrianBull]

I really really really hope the bluetooth 5.4 is supported without a headphone jack.

[@BrianHallmond]

Wish it had e-ink some how. Even a reverse screen? Reading kindle would be great. But as long as it has maps and a hot spot I'll be happy.

[@jamesdavis3127]

Just imagine all the people sitting at their desks looking at Tik Tok. The phones cameras are pointed directly at your documents, computer screens, spec sheets and prints. A.I. is devouring the info. This is why I love the Ligthphone 2 since it's so basic.

[@ReaganSchiewe]

Got in on the pre-order at 50% off. Looking forward to it!

[@CD-se5gi]

Preorder price of $399 is nice but final price is too steep. $550 seems more reasonable. Will stick to my light II for now

[@legocat0306]

It will guaranteed be lower once release happens because the CEO said he hasn’t came up with a set final price yet. The $799 is just a placeholder.

[@peliper17]

The camera is a double edged sword... Its GREAT to be able to take photos... but I do not want to be able to see them, on the phone itself. Its addicting too. It would be nice if one need to just transfer them to a pc to see them :)

[@vilcheesey]

i agree on the cost. i wish it was more affordable. and I'm curious about the quality of pictures. my service provider gave me, my wife and her parents Google Pixel 7's for "free," and it's an awesome phone but like you mentioned, the phone addiction is REAL sometimes.

[@BrianHallmond]

It's a great price considering people spend that on Smart phones anyway. This one just doesn't zap your time and attention. Great investment into your self.

[@jon4715]

399 preorders affordable

[@laberbla6466]

I think the lightphone 4 will finally do it for me then... hopefully with a mostly offline and really well working ai assistant, amazing speaker and battery life, while kinda looking like this still. Or maybe this is already the lightphone 3? Cant wait for the first real test.

[@jtcannon2293]

the real question is what colors are the text bubbles?

[@PeterSchott]

I love the idea, but for work I have need for paging and authentication apps. Those look like they wouldn't work on this. (Even for personal, "auth" apps are starting to become more necessary for MFA security.)

[@JayVavo]

My grandma has the same one 😂😂

[@abraham0014]

So, now they’re adding convenient inconveniences like a smart phone where it becomes your much depended on genie. I think with these additions, it becomes an alternate handicap from the “smarter” smart phones….

[@RichardLionheart12]

I use iPod and Dap and I don't have that much distraction for me I love listening to high quality music which no device gives except for DAP.

[@Benjaminnook]

I have no idea if the pricing is so that they are profitable but 799 for that is absurd. The pre order price should be it

[@jon4715]

$599 would make sense and be acceptable for the design and features, i think

[@John-n1b]

@@jon4715I really heavily disagree. The design is not innovative whatsoever, nor the technology. The concept is AMAZING. As far as features and design it’s not top notch, anything over 400 bucks for this is absolutely ridiculous. I’m sure they priced it that way because the market for this is very very small , the industry will never retreat, social media generates billions of dollars.

[@jon4715]

@@John-n1b What other phones have aluminum unibody chassis for $399? OLED display? Most importantly: a company with a history of long-term support? And don’t forget that it’s a lifestyle product…there’s a tax on that naturally.

[@iamkeianaparks]

The only thing keeping me from going full throttle with light Phone is not having access to Uber or Lyft

[@tOnySi]

799 IF U DONT PRE-ORDER. FOR SOMETHING MINIMAL, U HAVETO PAY THAT MUCH. HOLY SHIT. lol HARDPASS. BIG FAN OF MINIMALISISM, but THese companies are forgetting one thing abotu Minimalists, We are CHEAP. We save money. We dont wanna spend money on something like this.

[@procarpenter1788]

Your comment tone is appropriate for the avatar you use. Unhinged.

[@buttercup5470]

I was not pleased with the news coming out from WWC. I am excited and can’t wait for this phone.

[@seanbinpa]

Is there a way to use this as a primary phone, but be able to keep an Android or iPhone and move the SIM card back and forth - effectively one phone number that can be moved between devices - for when you want or need to have the full smartphone experience?

[@reagantrose]

I tried to do this when I had the Light Phone II-my idea was to use that as my primary phone and just have the iPhone for when I traveled, but have the same number. There are some workarounds that kind of worked (try searching Reddit). But, unfortunately, there was nothing I found that didn't end up being a big headache in the end.

[@ripewatermelonlol]

im guessing you could go the esim route

[@Allconsumingfire]

Loved it until the price.

[@rongkimkathar6184]

Light phone would have been better if it was in a blackberry body but without the internet connectivity of course

[@jon4715]

Keyboard would have made this actually a good phone.

[@alexdenton6586]

I’ve preordered it , only 399 until today

[@dvdolima]

July is next month, bud

[@simontsegay7959]

when you get it please do a video review asap if you can

[@exan1mo]

One of the things a lot of people complaining about the price don’t realize is that cheaper phones are subsidized by your data.

[@pattube]

Honestly, and unfortunately, even expensive phones are "subsidized by your data"... 🥴

[@ominaxe]

@@pattube True, but at least I get a sweet chipset and OS with those expensive ones. xD

[@pattube]

@@ominaxe But either way your original complaint (which I agree with) about "subsidized by your data" applies to any of these phones. So it doesn't matter what you get or don't get. Obviously you tend to get more if you pay for more. But the "data" issue is still an issue. You need to get an open source phone to better avoid the data issue, but that has its own issues too.

[@exan1mo]

@@pattube Which app on the Light phone is taking data? Here maps? Directory? It’s still waaaay better than something with a browser or play store.

[@Arlik]

I have also per-ordered, but I am curious how I can sync my contacts (with Google if possible) and light phone said their OS only support English, but can it display/texting more then English?

[@exan1mo]

It can display other languages and you can link your Google contacts through the Light Dashboard.

[@Arlik]

@@exan1mo I have read the light phone pages again, seems it can display languages other than English, but only can input English when launch. It said "however, the keyboard currently only supports "QWERTY", "QWERTZ" & "AZERTY" layouts, including characters like à,á,â,ä etc."

[@ominaxe]

@@Arlik Yes, as far as keyboards, that's all that is available for typing, but it displays multiple languages.

[@buttercup5470]

I have always wanted a light phone. And I really want the 3 when it comes out but does it have what’s app?

[@martijn9567]

No

[@IamProfessorO]

yes

[@steve7814]

The real hustle is buy the pre order and sell it for 599

[@perryhall8899]

Can it provide a wifi hotspot? Would be clutch

[@reagantrose]

It can!

[@carlosespinal17]

I have LP2, holding to it for a few more months waiting for a WhatsApp update. If that doesn't happen it's byebye for me and I'll go somewhere else .

[@bdjnk]

The lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is a deal-breaker for me. Also, I prefer the e-ink display and smaller size. When my LP2 dies I'll probably just buy another LP2, despite the unfortunate delicate plastic construction, tinny speakers, and no camera.

[@JayVavo]

So basically it’s a senior phone 😂😂

[@JHSaxa]

I would order it if it worked on Google Fi!

[@ORIFuture]

If it support an esim card, I will try it out! I don't need it always but need it when I want to get out of the traffical and shitty world.

[@reagantrose]

In the technical details they say it will have both Nano and E-Sim.

[@tsabszy]

the new one, it's a bit bigger... 2034: The Light Phone X = Iphone 1

[@iamkeianaparks]

Did they add Uber or Lyft?

[@somastudy]

I have been using the light phone for almost two years and I was really looking forward to an upgraded model. I'm a little disappointed because they got rid of the eink and they added a camera. I understand that the camera is for functionality and to capture the moment, but it's so easy to get distracted by scrolling through the photo album feature, which I ultimately don't like. The eink created such a mindful experience with the phone. The price is a no go for me - $400 USD is $650 Canadian, which is outrageous. I ended up purchasing the Hisense HiReader Pro which doesn't have a camera, but it's eink with a fast processor and you can delete apps that you don't want to have with you all the time.

[@jaunie8217]

If it's basically smartphone with a minimalist OS UI, why not release and share the OS?

[@rglopezjuarez]

Without Signal and WhatsApp I’m buying it

[@leebeck8184]

Not liking the 5G it's a concern however I do like the "less" features.

[@benhuremmanuel]

are those spurgeon set behind?

[@reagantrose]

yessir! good eye!

[@alaskasdaisies]

i think for the price they think now as Apple or LV. The more it's pricey the more people think it's worth it and want it because it's even more "luxurious". The problem is that Light is not enough popular to do such thing I agree that the price is a bit too much. 300$ was already enough

[@rioshiba]

Light phone, heavy price. :D

[@MrGarryGrey]

The design is awesome. I love small phones. But... I wish it was an Android skin instead of its own OS. This is a dealbreaker. I understand what they're trying to achieve, but it's nearly impossible for them to create all the essential 3rd-party apps and services that you personally might need. I have an hour of screen time on my phone already, I'm not addicted to my phone or anything, but this kind of phone would not allow me to use services that I'm used to (like my favorite podcast app, for example or Spotify, stuff like that). I think smaller screen already limits what it can do for people who need to limits themselves, but I personally just want a smaller phone and I think it looks cute. On the other hand, 1800 mAh battery in Android phone would've been a disaster.

[@surendrapuli2907]

is e ink display still there in light phone 3??

[@cyberpunkdenton9497]

Nope, amoled

[@surendrapuli2907]

@@cyberpunkdenton9497 Thank you, I won't be interested innit then,

[@shawnfreeman3303]

One must balance themselves. A phone that targets distractions is good but one that's not counter productive and lacks tracking investments and money making apps such as emails and workplace groups is useless.

[@Sideways_Singh]

One day when the light phone 7 is out it will finally become the wisephone😂. Why not just buy a wisephone to begin with which is releasing very soon, n has all this stuff, n spotify, google maps, but none of the distracting stuff, n its probably half the price.

[@seraphmcgregor927]

Can i use whatsapp and telegram on it?

[@Rojillos]

Android Auto would be nice to have.

[@xobk]

Compare prices with the Nothing Phone 2a and wtf.

[@thomrhodes]

Really expensive for what it is. Put this in the £200 range and I’d snap one up immediately.

[@balamuruganm2019]

Is it worked in india?

[@DitoAldiSoekarnoPutra]

Nothing works in India

[@kingshukdebnath6848]

LP III will work in India with Airtel, VI and JIO.

[@balamuruganm2019]

@@kingshukdebnath6848 thank 6

[@balamuruganm2019]

@@kingshukdebnath6848 thank you

[@DitoAldiSoekarnoPutra]

Lets keep adding feature to the phone incrementally until it becomes a full fledge smartphone

[@isaacfidler4716]

needs spotify and uber

[@humanrich]

3:55 - what is happening here?

[@reagantrose]

I mistake I didn’t catch til after I published 🤦‍♂️ It was supposed to just highlight some lines in their press release.

[@humanrich]

@@reagantrose lol all good. I was just confused hahaha.

[@pattube]

Retail is $799, and even preorder is $399?! I'd pay maybe $250 at most for a minimalistic iPhone and even that seems like I'd be throwing money away. A ridiculous price point that Apple needs to set much lower.

[@altrogeruvah]

The point of these $50 dumbphones is to buy it once and forget about it. This phone "wants" to be a dumbphone, but it also wants to be thought as the "Apple of dumbphones" (especially with this price tag), which kinda defeats the purpose of buying a dumbphone: this phone injects vapid materialism in a world conceptually antithetical to this very notion.

[@thirrell]

The Apple of dumbphone 😂😂 love it

[@migueltoledo1884]

I wouldn’t mind buying something like that. But I think the price is way too high. Maybe knock $200 off it. I get that they are catering to a niche and need to make a profit but… man.

[@Not_Salman]

Less then 100 dollar makes sense.

[@gelijkjatoch1009]

It misses AI companion.

[@BrianHallmond]

People complaining about price when they spend just as much or more on a phone anyway. The reason people want this phone is for less distractions. That's what they want! This isn't a massive company like Apple with all their dirty shortcuts. This is espe good for people who struggle to get past social media addictions and tactics. The price is fine. Especially when it will improve your focus, presence and mental health. I'm getting this and a minimal phone.

[@MrSilentrage123]

If you think 800 is absurd , here’s some food for thought. Keep a smart phone and lose 2-8 hours of your day on the screen or buy back your time and attention by making this investment? You’re not buying a dumbphone, you’re buying back your time, and that’s invaluable.

[@elemes24]

Who said you can speak truth like this to the masses? Silence him!

[@MorganTheGorgon]

This is such a weak excuse for a phone that’s nearly $1000 after taxes lmao You can buy your time back for $0 with a little self control. And for like $75 on Amazon. 800 IS absurd.

[@rohitparida9905]

Buy an old Nokia feature phone, best dumbphone ever

[@altrogeruvah]

That was a sales pitch with an empty conclusion. You can buy both a dumbphone and your actual time back with the low price of $50. The Light phone costs you $800 + the extra time you need to work to pay for your other addiction of financial irresponsibility. You know what's invaluable? Self control.

[@MrSilentrage123]

​@@MorganTheGorgon That's like telling a kid, "look at the cookie jar but don't go in it." We have been conditioned for the better part of the last 2 decades to be wired to our smart devices. When you remove temptation and replace it, the behavior will naturally subside. It's not about semantics but the principle of the core issue at hand. Also its unrealistic to expect the vast majority of people to purchase a shittier version of something they rely on daily. I can also bet you if you're paying $75 for any phone in this economy you are a getting a premium product of inconvenience. This coming from someone who grew up in a frugal household.

[@EpiTimmy]

Cool concept! Smart phones are becoming a big distraction, and it is sadly affecting especially the Gen Zs. Even the book "the anxious generation" has indicated the rise in depression for young people because of smart phones. Not sure how light phone can compete with the tech industry, but I think it would be a wise purchase for teenagers who want to have a phone.

[@reagantrose]

Completely agree.

[@Adam-franka]

Wont make it

[@Thechosenitalianone]

Just buy a used pixel or iphone and dumb it down. Its not the device causing issues.... Its social media.

[@ahmedtanvir346]

800 dollars is just too much…

[@sevenelly]

For the price? Nope. Pass

[@Daimo83]

$800 bucks is a hilarious price - like don't even bother! The early price is $400 and that's still on the high side but acceptable.

[@cf7792]

Ok expert

[@veinnzofficial]

So for all the one that say "it helps me live a simpler life, it helps me reduce the phone, ipad and other tech usage" BRUHHHH... so you want a simpler life, but you still spend 800$ on a phone that does what a 100$ phone does? Stop yappin and buy a grandma phone if you really want to live a simpler life.

[@Abcdmd1994]

Too costly

[@NOSKIPPIN]

Just delete the apps currently on your phone, taking up all your time.

[@rigz8225]

If only it was that easy ..

[@Shafi.Islam_]

if it had whatsapp 👌

[@kamalkhalil9090]

Does it have WhatsApp?

[@longview3k69]

No

[@notfamous649]

@@longview3k69 nice

[@JoseRodriguez-rl1gf]

People dont like cheap tech....

[@yuri_grillo]

It's so cheaper using your phone less than buy this kind of dumb phone

[@notfamous649]

but its not easy to stop addiction on our smart phone which wants attention so light phone is better

[@TiqaShuib]

Lol just get a Nokia dumb phone with 4G and Volte

[@AR160000]

I’m going to open a store where you bring your iPhone in and we uninstall all the “distracting” apps. Then we install parental controls so you can’t install any new apps. The store keeps the code to unlock the controls but the owner doesn’t know it. I’m going to call it “Phone Daddy”. You’ll get a cheaper and overall better experience than buying this expensive virtue signaling device.

[@thirrell]

😂😂😂😂 love this idea 💡... I'll make a side hustle with this one 😅

[@CarbonHippo]

This phone is a 0/10

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

uninstall the addictive apps on your current phone. congratulations, your ‘problem’ is solved