Light Phone III review: Minimalism stretched to the point of frustration

engadget.comPublished: 5/9/2025

Summary

The Light Phone III, reviewed by its creator, embodies a minimalist design philosophy aimed at simplicity and portability, offering benefits like an improved typing experience for text-based communication while acknowledging limitations such as the lack of autocorrect in casual messaging and the need for additional devices for complex tasks. The author’s reliance on their phone highlights both the potential of such a device and the challenges of fully transitioning away from traditional smartphone functionality, leading to partial adoption rather than complete replacement.