One other thing to consider is the risk involved in preordering either of these phones. With the Minimal Phone, it's the founders' first ever phone, and so far we've only seen 3D renders and a list of specifications. With Light Phone III, there's videos of prototype devices in action, solid software from the Light Phone II, and a near 10-year track record of the founders continually improving the device and shipping phones. I feel much more confident the Light Phone III will match what the marketing claims.
I think it's a do or die situation for the Minimal Phone. They really need to get the protoype ou and start showing the device off. The Light Phone does have the experience and trust of the consumer market which is hard to compete with.
I held off but once I sat down and compared the specs and really studied the device, I decided the Light Phone III is the device for me. I was going to get the Light Phone 2 but then when they announced the new Light Phone I had to make a choice.
@@_AbuIlyas doing a quick google search came that the minimal is aiming to ship by end of September 2024. Just over a month and a half to wait for it while the light phone is early next year. I hope the minimal phone campaign will deliver but the light phone has more track record at this point as others have said it already. My main gripe with light phone 2 was the microusb as i got interested late. I'm happy that the owners decided to make a Light phone 3 version improved in many ways even though a eink minimal phone sounds really nice. But I would hate to try texting on it, which would make me reach for a secondary device way more often than I would want, so it defeats its purpose for me. That being said, I preordered the light phone 3 to give it a go @ digital detoxing and maybe even making it a daily driver, why not. Well done @LauraMalvoyante for preordering one. You have my subscription now :).
Just preordered a Light Phone 3 yesterday. I have used the Light Phone 2 for a few years and loved it. The only bad thing about the LP2, in my opinion, is the refresh rate and lack of responsiveness of the keys sometimes. I’m very excited to give the LP3 a try!
@@joshheard1981 the refresh rate is probably the main reason for ditching the e-ink. I like e-ink devices but typing on them is a nightmare. Welcome to the LP3 preorder club!
I beg to disagree. Given hardware, Light Phone is better on paper. But I hate the limitations it imposes. I need to have some apps (transit, banking, ID) and want to have others (Spotify). 5g would be nice on Minimal, but I would trade it for Google Play.
Putting my faith in the minimal phone. They have a working engineering prototype now. Definitely expect delays in production, but better to work out most the glitches first. For me, I want to minimize, but I still need access to more apps for banking, paying bills and fitness apps. The lite phone seems awesome, but too limiting for me. And honestly, the retro keyboard sold me. I want to go back to the 90s/2000s 😂
@@richardbenz8861 I get this. I love the keyboard and app access for the Minimal Phone too. Both are good phones for different needs. I would love to have both but I took the risk on Light Phone for this round.
I also am A V.I.P. Individual. I own currently the lp-2 and also have pore ordered the LP-3 For very similar reasons. I appreciate the honesty, and self realization of motive and needs. I too. looked into the company. I have a smart phone That is used as a house phone, but my pl2 goes with me every where. I appreciate the vid. And cheers.
The keyboard is exactly what I been asking for, for years since minimalist phones came out, plus the ability to download mkre apps like utility light control, banking and uber, food delivery which minimal phone has all of it, so I'm rooting for that, they keep delaying it I hope it comes out n we can see some hands on stuff. I even bought a blackberry classic, and now switching to blackberry key2 for access to some useful apps, but the screen is still small enough where I wont get distracted by scrolling on distracting apps.
I ended up prepurchasing the Minimal phone for the full app selection (I use active alert for work), e-ink screen (ending my youtube short doom scroll, and reading on the Kindle app), keyboard (I do wish that it slid under the screen like the Palm Pre), and the headphone jack. Hopefully both phones are excellent, and thank you for your content!
I just preorder the device as well. If you are going to gamble do it with more established company. I hope it helps me reduce my addiction social media.
I have a Light phone 2... It worked so well to help me kick my phone habit that I had forgotten I even owned it until I stumbled upon this video via your MP3 video. I should dig it out of my abandoned tech drawer and see if I can still boot it up. My teen told me I should do a review video... LOL. In short, lets just say I hope they've worked out some of the kinks for the 3rd try;) I have been very tempted to get a cell phone again recently so thanks for reminding me about this! Maybe I won't have to cave into temptation;)
Yes you should do a review! I was going to get the Light Phone 2 but then the Light Phone 3 was announced so I decided to try it. I heard the Light Phone 2 had some issues and I'm sure the 3 will have kinks to work out as well. Thank you for watching my videos!
@@BLERDay_1994 I'm not sure since they haven't demonstrated it. But I am assuming the photos will apear black and white on the device but when you send them to another device they will be in color. This is the case with most e-in devices like the Boox Palma.
I'm going to be buying Boox Palma 2 in conjunction with buying either the Light Phone 2 or 3. I'm waffling a bit, as I would like to have a functional camera, but don't want to buy a digital camera. It would be nice to have something that works overseas on those rare occasions when I travel to Europe, and the Light Phone 2 doesn't have the capability. The thing holding me back is the cost on the Light Phone 3. Oh, and the non e-ink screen. I dunno. Feel like I'm going around and around in circles.
I feel you about the waffling. I am conflicted between the Light Phone 3 and the Mudita Kompakt. Price is the main issue but e-ink is a close second. I need e-ink more and more with my poor vision. The Boox Palma is a great device and I'm sure the Boox Palma 2 will be even better.
Can an e-ink display have a black-background with white text? I've never had an e-ink device, is that something I should be worried about if I prefer white text over black background?
Light3 is a better minimal device all around. Better camera, better screen, better processor, better durability, removal battery and better support. At $399, it’s a steal when compared to minimal.
I really like your delivery style and good attention to detail, covering a lot of facts in every sentence. Another great plus is how easy you are on the eyes. 😉
I want the Light Phone 3, as I LOVE the hardware. The only deal breaker for me is the price. It’s $500, and I don’t have a smart phone addiction so it’s not a necessity 😅
I would wait to order either one of these phones until they are actually shipping units to buyers. Don't risk losing your money on pie in the sky. When these companies actually have phones in boxes sitting on warehouse shelves and real non-biased reviews are out on these phones - hold off buying for now - keep your money in your pocket until real physical units are shipping.
@@hdtravel1 Generally that is good advice with kick-starters since there is a chance of losing money. However, the Light company has been producing minimal phones for a 9 years with two successful built phones. A history of providing support for two phones and seem to be actively listening to customers suggestions. Lastly, they have a working prototype that I have seen during a interview that is very near completion. I would say waiting will cost you at this point in time.
You know, you can get what Light Phone offers from a few WIndows OS Lumia phones with 4", 4.5" and 4.7" screens. They are small, have 4G, no social media works on them anymore, and they still have great cameras even today. For 2024 they are dumb phones.
@@LauraMalvoyante I agree Laura! I’m suppose we don’t have to download those apps. Etc etc.. although they are offering 20% off right . I’d like to see your review of an unboxing video before I buy.
One other thing to consider is the risk involved in preordering either of these phones. With the Minimal Phone, it's the founders' first ever phone, and so far we've only seen 3D renders and a list of specifications. With Light Phone III, there's videos of prototype devices in action, solid software from the Light Phone II, and a near 10-year track record of the founders continually improving the device and shipping phones. I feel much more confident the Light Phone III will match what the marketing claims.
I think it's a do or die situation for the Minimal Phone. They really need to get the protoype ou and start showing the device off. The Light Phone does have the experience and trust of the consumer market which is hard to compete with.
I agree. I don´t know how real is the minimal phone. On the other hand, I trust the light company. I myself have already preordered the LPIII.
I held off but once I sat down and compared the specs and really studied the device, I decided the Light Phone III is the device for me. I was going to get the Light Phone 2 but then when they announced the new Light Phone I had to make a choice.
@@LauraMalvoyanteI’m confused they say shipping end of summer, but there’s still no prototype out for it?
@@_AbuIlyas doing a quick google search came that the minimal is aiming to ship by end of September 2024. Just over a month and a half to wait for it while the light phone is early next year. I hope the minimal phone campaign will deliver but the light phone has more track record at this point as others have said it already.
My main gripe with light phone 2 was the microusb as i got interested late. I'm happy that the owners decided to make a Light phone 3 version improved in many ways even though a eink minimal phone sounds really nice. But I would hate to try texting on it, which would make me reach for a secondary device way more often than I would want, so it defeats its purpose for me.
That being said, I preordered the light phone 3 to give it a go @ digital detoxing and maybe even making it a daily driver, why not.
Well done @LauraMalvoyante for preordering one. You have my subscription now :).
Just preordered a Light Phone 3 yesterday. I have used the Light Phone 2 for a few years and loved it. The only bad thing about the LP2, in my opinion, is the refresh rate and lack of responsiveness of the keys sometimes. I’m very excited to give the LP3 a try!
@@joshheard1981 the refresh rate is probably the main reason for ditching the e-ink. I like e-ink devices but typing on them is a nightmare. Welcome to the LP3 preorder club!
I beg to disagree. Given hardware, Light Phone is better on paper. But I hate the limitations it imposes. I need to have some apps (transit, banking, ID) and want to have others (Spotify). 5g would be nice on Minimal, but I would trade it for Google Play.
Great video, thank you
Putting my faith in the minimal phone. They have a working engineering prototype now. Definitely expect delays in production, but better to work out most the glitches first. For me, I want to minimize, but I still need access to more apps for banking, paying bills and fitness apps. The lite phone seems awesome, but too limiting for me. And honestly, the retro keyboard sold me. I want to go back to the 90s/2000s 😂
@@richardbenz8861 I get this. I love the keyboard and app access for the Minimal Phone too. Both are good phones for different needs. I would love to have both but I took the risk on Light Phone for this round.
I also am A V.I.P. Individual. I own currently the lp-2 and also have pore ordered the LP-3 For very similar reasons. I appreciate the honesty, and self realization of motive and needs. I too. looked into the company. I have a smart phone That is used as a house phone, but my pl2 goes with me every where. I appreciate the vid. And cheers.
The keyboard is exactly what I been asking for, for years since minimalist phones came out, plus the ability to download mkre apps like utility light control, banking and uber, food delivery which minimal phone has all of it, so I'm rooting for that, they keep delaying it I hope it comes out n we can see some hands on stuff. I even bought a blackberry classic, and now switching to blackberry key2 for access to some useful apps, but the screen is still small enough where I wont get distracted by scrolling on distracting apps.
I ended up prepurchasing the Minimal phone for the full app selection (I use active alert for work), e-ink screen (ending my youtube short doom scroll, and reading on the Kindle app), keyboard (I do wish that it slid under the screen like the Palm Pre), and the headphone jack. Hopefully both phones are excellent, and thank you for your content!
I just preorder the device as well. If you are going to gamble do it with more established company. I hope it helps me reduce my addiction social media.
Me too. I really like the design and the simplicity
I have a Light phone 2... It worked so well to help me kick my phone habit that I had forgotten I even owned it until I stumbled upon this video via your MP3 video. I should dig it out of my abandoned tech drawer and see if I can still boot it up. My teen told me I should do a review video... LOL. In short, lets just say I hope they've worked out some of the kinks for the 3rd try;) I have been very tempted to get a cell phone again recently so thanks for reminding me about this! Maybe I won't have to cave into temptation;)
Yes you should do a review! I was going to get the Light Phone 2 but then the Light Phone 3 was announced so I decided to try it. I heard the Light Phone 2 had some issues and I'm sure the 3 will have kinks to work out as well. Thank you for watching my videos!
I agree you ..I preordered the light phone 3
OMG. You're the best. Thank you for making this video; I current have backed both, and I may even keep both. . . . .
Wow you're the first I've seen back both. You will be able to compare them both in-hands!
When taking photos with the LP3, is the photo in color or black and white?
It's in color
@LauraMalvoyante Do you know if its the same for the Minimal phone?
@@BLERDay_1994 I'm not sure since they haven't demonstrated it. But I am assuming the photos will apear black and white on the device but when you send them to another device they will be in color. This is the case with most e-in devices like the Boox Palma.
I really like your channel!
Thank you 😊
I'm going to be buying Boox Palma 2 in conjunction with buying either the Light Phone 2 or 3. I'm waffling a bit, as I would like to have a functional camera, but don't want to buy a digital camera. It would be nice to have something that works overseas on those rare occasions when I travel to Europe, and the Light Phone 2 doesn't have the capability. The thing holding me back is the cost on the Light Phone 3. Oh, and the non e-ink screen. I dunno. Feel like I'm going around and around in circles.
I feel you about the waffling. I am conflicted between the Light Phone 3 and the Mudita Kompakt. Price is the main issue but e-ink is a close second. I need e-ink more and more with my poor vision. The Boox Palma is a great device and I'm sure the Boox Palma 2 will be even better.
Light phone 3 all the way.
Light Phone 3 is in the lead by a long shot
Hopefully you actually receive it - pie in the sky at this point for both of these wacky devices - nothing actually shipping
@@hdtravel1 fingers crossed 🤞
Can an e-ink display have a black-background with white text? I've never had an e-ink device, is that something I should be worried about if I prefer white text over black background?
Yes e-ink can do a black background with white text just fine. It does have the issue of ghosting but a refresh button solves this.
Light3 is a better minimal device all around. Better camera, better screen, better processor, better durability, removal battery and better support. At $399, it’s a steal when compared to minimal.
The price is really a good deal. Once I sat and looked at the specs side by side it was a no brainer.
Minimal phone nice. But with Android. Therefore: big no! Light phone 3: very nice. Significant improvement of LP2. Right one to buy.
I agree. The Minimal Phone is not very minimal. The LP3 is a big jump from LP2 in a good way 👍
I really like your delivery style and good attention to detail, covering a lot of facts in every sentence. Another great plus is how easy you are on the eyes. 😉
Thanks 😊
I want the Light Phone 3, as I LOVE the hardware. The only deal breaker for me is the price. It’s $500, and I don’t have a smart phone addiction so it’s not a necessity 😅
please buy the Light Phone III.
I pre-ordered it 😊
@@LauraMalvoyante yay!!!!!
Love your videos
@@Thmoore18 thank you 😊
Minimal Phone has spotify which could be the killer. The light phone 3 needs spotify. I'm ready to switch today.
@@rickblanchette4483 I don't use Spotify anymore but I know it's a deal breaker for a lot of people.
Light phone ganggggg
Woot woot 🙌
I would wait to order either one of these phones until they are actually shipping units to buyers. Don't risk losing your money on pie in the sky. When these companies actually have phones in boxes sitting on warehouse shelves and real non-biased reviews are out on these phones - hold off buying for now - keep your money in your pocket until real physical units are shipping.
This is always good advice 👍
@@hdtravel1 Generally that is good advice with kick-starters since there is a chance of losing money. However, the Light company has been producing minimal phones for a 9 years with two successful built phones. A history of providing support for two phones and seem to be actively listening to customers suggestions. Lastly, they have a working prototype that I have seen during a interview that is very near completion. I would say waiting will cost you at this point in time.
@@elvinvelez8883 I agree
I’m going minimal phone
Выключи в своем айфоне интернет. И твой телефон станет тупым. Походу анекдоты про американцев реальны😂
You know, you can get what Light Phone offers from a few WIndows OS Lumia phones with 4", 4.5" and 4.7" screens. They are small, have 4G, no social media works on them anymore, and they still have great cameras even today.
For 2024 they are dumb phones.
@@YanniEhm this is a great suggestion. I will look into this 👍
Off Topic Q's....does Whatsapp Web or Telegram Web work on bb10 browser??
I haven't tried telegram but whatsapp web does not work in the BB10 browser.
Basically an Android phone … smh, I’m researching but I need simplicity and detox.
Yes it is an e-ink android phone. Not what I'd consider a minimalist device.
@@LauraMalvoyante
I agree Laura!
I’m suppose we don’t have to download those apps. Etc etc.. although they are offering 20% off right . I’d like to see your review of an unboxing video before I buy.
Did someone say QWERTY? 😧
Idk that the Minimal Phone is real
Minimal iPhone is better, Hace android, whatsapp