As the title says, I’m looking to upgrade to a dumb phone. I feel like I get too easily distracted by a smart phone, and I need something that can help mitigate that while still being functional in the modern world.
My research has led me to a few options, but I’m new to this and it can be hard to figure out if they have what I actually need.
I’m looking for a phone with a camera. It needs to be able to send images through text. I also need a 4g connection, GPS, and the ability to use a navigational app. If the only available phones with Maps must have a touchscreen, that is fine, though I would prefer a phone without pretty lights I can touch.
So far, it seems like the Nokia 2780 Flip and the Cat S22 are what I need.
Does anyone have experience with these? Is there a better option that fits my needs?
Check out the Light Phone III. It has everything you requested. I’ve got Light Phone II, and I love it.
It’s interesting for sure, but it doesn’t seem to be out yet. On top of that, the price tag is twice what I paid for my current smartphone.
They seem to design for longevity, but I know phones don’t have to be expensive like that.
Maybe I’m searching for a unicorn here, but do you know any lower price alternatives?
All dumbphones are niche (luxury) devices, usually developed by a small team and manufactured in low-volume batches. Companies like Light are not offsetting development and manufacturing costs by selling you subscription services and serving ads. They’ve got a bona fide incentive to keep you as a customer by providing exceptional hardware and software. But everyone’s definition of what’s worth it varies, so only you can decide ;)
Most lithium will fail after 10 years or so best case. So unless they have replaceable batteries, eventually it will fail.