Light, the manufacturer of a minimalist phone designed to help consumers disconnect from smartphone postings and social media will begin its newest model, the Light phone iiiMarch 27th. This version of the device, such as the older one, offers a simple black and white display and essential features such as support for calls, texts, navigation, alarms, hotspots, calendar and much more, including music. However the upgraded device is now transferred with a AMOLED 3,92 -inch display instead of an e-paper screen.
It also adds a camera and a NFC chip for future payment tools.
It was announced for the first time last summer, the Light Phone III improves repair capability, as you can now have access to the battery and replace the display and USB port.
The company said it also tried to improve the usability and performance of the device, making it about the width of most iPhones for easier use.
“In fact it will keep many of the features that people love for the e-in screen. [with it] It feels very different from a glossy smartphone screen, “explained Joe Hollier Joe Hollier when the phone was first introduced.
As before, customers will be able to choose whether they want to use the unlocked device as their main phone or simply as a backup for those times when they want to disconnect without losing access to critical tools to browse modern life.
Light sells its own data plans starting from $ 30 per month for 1 GB of data.
However, Light Phone III upgrades will slightly increase the price point. Instead of $ 299, such as the older E-Ink device, the Light Phone III will be available for $ 599 for a limited period of time.
The price will increase later to $ 799, the site reports.
The full specifications of Light Phone III:
Dimensions: 106mm x 71.5mm x 12mm
Weight: 124G
Network: 5G + 4GLTE
Show: 3.92 “AMOLED (1080 × 1240)
Screen: matte glass
Port: USB-C 2.0
Camera: 12m default image output
(50m rear sensor / 8m front sensor)
SIM: Nano Sim + e-Sim
Memory: 128GB / 6GB of RAM
Battery: 1800 mAh
Sound: 2 mics (noise cancellation), 2 stereo speakers
Features: GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, fingerprints ID
Ingredients: aluminum, glass, recycled plastic Sorplas
Chipset: Qualcomm SM 4450
IP Rating: IP 54
