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However, higher-quality parts mean the price is way higher than previous models.

The screen is a new matte-textured OLED model, swapped in for the e-ink screen of previous Light Phones.

Light Phone III from the back

You use these sensors via a physical two-step shutter button on the side of the phone.

While there is work on more functionality, like Spotify integration, that’s all you get.

There’s also a unique scroll wheel for changing brightness or activating the flashlight.

Light Phone III main menu

A replaceable 1,800 mAh battery is powering everything, with USB-C charging for fully modern convenience.

The display and USB port are easy to switch to.

The battery covers the phone’s main areas, which tend to get damaged through regular use.

Light Phone III using maps

But is it any good?

There are only a couple of reviews of the Light Phone III so far.

David Pierce atThe VergeandJulia Chokkattu of WIREDboth have similar thoughts, though.

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Aside from the obvious expense of the phone, the other major limitation is around updates.

But on paper, this smartly designed phone could be what smartphone users tired of constant distraction are after.

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