Would you spend $400 on a phone that doesn't have a camera or features of a smartphone? Yes, you heard me right, i said $400!
The Light Phone 2 is a feature phone made by Brooklyn-based startup Light. The Light phone 2 which is an upgrade from the Light Phone which debuted in 2014, is designed to help users communicate without without distractions and also help them break away from their smartphone dependence.
The capabilities of the phone includes making and receiving calls, sending and receiving text messages, speed dials, shows the time, playlists of musical reproductions and also serve as a navigator.
Smartphone addiction has become a major problem in todays society. People spend countless hours online that would have been used in utilizing something productive. Though there are many benefits of staying connected online but it then becomes a problem when it become an addiction.
Getting rid of our beloved smartphone might be "almost" impossible since it has become part of our day-to-day living. However, there may be a time when you need more focus or minimal communication services and thats when the phone will come handy.
There are Specifications of the Light Phone 2 as seen on the indiegogo website:
Screen: B&W matte
navigation: physical up and down buttons
Dimension: 91mm x 55mm x 6.5-7mm thick
OS: LightOS (Modified Android)
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS
Memory: 1 Gb DDR3 RAM / 8 GB eMMC
Sensor: proximity
Battery: 500mAh
Colour: Black/White
Material: Anodized aluminium
Weight: 80g (estimation)
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8909W
Display: E-ink
Battery: 5 days standby; a few hours talk time
SIM Card: Nao SIM
Connector: USB-C
Language: English
Other: Vibrator, Loudspeaker, Headset jack
The Light Phone 2 is discounted from $400 to $250 which is high considering that a mid-range smartphone can also be gotten for that same amount. However, the price isn't a push back as 10,000 have bought the Light Phone and the company has already reached 50% of its foal for the Light Phone 2.
Shipping for the phone will begin in April 2019.