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?
Most lithium will fail after 10 years or so best case. So unless they have replaceable batteries, eventually it will fail.
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 ;)