The Light Phone
About the Light Phone
The Light Phone is a minimalist phone designed for intentional use, free from digital distractions. It DOES NOT SUPPORT:
- Social media
- Internet browsing
- News feeds
- Weather app
- Other infinite-scrolling apps
Light Phone II vs. Light Phone III
| Feature | Light Phone II | Light Phone III |
|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5G | × | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calculator | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera | × | ✓ |
| Contact Directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Directions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fingerprint ID | × | ✓ |
| Hotspot Tethering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music Player | ✓ | ✓ |
| Podcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice to Text | ✓ | ✓ |
| NFC | × | ✓ |
| Display | 2.84" E-Ink (B&W) | 3.92" AMOLED, Matte Glass |
| Battery | 950 mAh | 1800 mAh (removable) |
| Water Resistance | IPX3 | IP54 |
| Charging Port | microUSB | USB-C |
| Colors | Black, Light Gray | Black only |
Tools Available
Tools are thoughtfully designed and can be added or removed via the dashboard on a tablet or PC. The dashboard can be managed by Yoder Connections if desired.
- Alarm
- Timer
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Notes / Voice Memos
- Music Player
- Podcasts
- Directions (its own navigation — does not use Google Maps)
- Contact Directory — look up business information and phone numbers
- Voice-to-Text
- Hotspot Tethering
Messaging & Groups
- Supports SMS and MMS Threaded Group Messages
- Set custom group names
- Mute notifications
- Option to disable group messaging in settings
- iPhone Users: Must disable iMessage to receive texts properly (limitation with Apple, not the Light Phone)
Light Phone II — Specs
| Display | 2.84" E-Ink, black and white |
| Dimensions | 95.85 × 55.85 × 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 78 g |
| Battery | 950 mAh · 1–2 days use · up to 7 days standby |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2 · Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n · GPS |
| Audio | Single speaker · mic · 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Water Resistance | IPX3 (splash resistant) |
| OS | LightOS |
| Storage / RAM | 8 GB / 1 GB RAM |
| Charging | microUSB |
| Colors | Black, Light Gray |
Light Phone II — Network & Compatibility
- Unlocked: Works with most carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Light, etc.)
- SIM Type: Requires nano-SIM with active plan
- Network: 4G LTE (LTE FDD + VoLTE) · Bands: B2, B4, B12, B13, B17, B25, B26
- Yoder Blue: Fully compatible (not carrier-certified)
- Yoder Purple: Partially compatible
- Selectel Verizon: Compatible
- Selectel AT&T: Compatible
Light Phone III — What’s New
The Light Phone III is future-proofed to provide meaningful software updates without asking you to upgrade to a new product. It adds a metal frame, USB-C, fingerprint ID, a flashlight, 5G, an NFC chip, and a clickable scroll wheel. Began shipping March 27, 2025 — new orders as of early 2026 are quoting approximately September 2026 ship dates.
- Camera: 50 MP rear sensor (outputs 12 MP by default) · 8 MP front camera · dedicated shutter button
- Audio: Two microphones with noise cancellation · two stereo speakers · large front grilles
- Physical Interface: Physical keypad and scroll wheel
- Display: 3.92" full-color AMOLED with matte glass — displayed in black and white on all apps except Camera and Photos
- Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon — two performance cores at 2.2 GHz and six efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz
- Battery: Removable 1800 mAh (double Light Phone II)
- Connectivity: 5G ready · 128 GB storage · 6 GB RAM · eSIM + nano-SIM
- Security: Fingerprint ID on power button
- Materials: Aluminum frame, Gorilla glass, SORPLAS recycled plastic speaker grilles
- Only available in Black
Light Phone III — Specs
| Display | 3.92" AMOLED, Matte Glass (full color; B&W on most apps) |
| Dimensions | 106 × 71.5 × 12 mm |
| Weight | 124 g |
| Network | 5G + 4G LTE (global single model) |
| Camera | 50 MP rear (12 MP default output) · 8 MP front |
| Storage / RAM | 128 GB / 6 GB RAM |
| Battery | 1800 mAh, removable |
| Charging | USB-C 2.0 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 · NFC · GPS · Wi-Fi |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP54 (dust and splash resistant) |
| Materials | Aluminum frame · Gorilla glass · SORPLAS recycled plastic |
| Security | Fingerprint ID (power button) |
| Colors | Black only |
Light Phone III — 4G LTE & 5G Bands
4G LTE: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B53, B66, B71
5G: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N29, N30, N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N71, N77, N78
Yoder service compatibility:
- Yoder Blue: Fully compatible (not carrier-certified)
- Yoder Purple: Partially compatible
- Selectel Verizon: Not compatible
- Selectel AT&T: Compatible
Returns & Warranty
- Returns are only accepted for manufacturer defects
- No returns accepted for buyer’s remorse or change of interest
- 100% refund available for orders canceled before shipping
Resources
The Light Phone does not ship with a printed or downloadable PDF manual. For setup, tool management, troubleshooting, and the latest device guides, refer to the Light Phone Help Center. The device dashboard (add or remove tools, import contacts, manage the plan) is at dashboard.thelightphone.com.