In a world of endless notifications and infinite scrolling, the Light Phone III offers a radically different approach: a phone designed to be used as little as possible. Built by Light, a Brooklyn-based company co-founded by artist Joe Hollier and product designer Kaiwei Tang, it's a minimalist device that strips away social media, web browsing, email, and app stores entirely — leaving only intentional tools for everyday life.^1
The Light Phone III features a 3.92-inch black-and-white matte OLED display, a custom operating system called LightOS, and a curated set of optional tools: phone, texting, directions, camera, calendar, podcasts, music, notes, alarm, calculator, and timer. There's no internet browser, no news feeds, no ads. Every tool is designed for quick, purposeful use — then you put the phone down.^2 The device runs on 5G, includes USB-C, fingerprint ID, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 50MP rear camera with a dedicated two-step shutter button inspired by classic point-and-shoot film cameras.^2
Over 100,000 people have "gone light" across the Light Phone's decade-long history, and the movement has only grown stronger.^1 The phone is built to last — with a replaceable battery, repairable screen and USB port, and recycled Sony SORPLAS plastic components — a direct stand against planned obsolescence.^2
Why Christians Love It"My iPhone was becoming a major distraction, so I ditched it back in 2021... my mental health and attention span have improved. I often go for hours without touching my phone or thinking about it." — Shane Lems, Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC)^3
"They said, 'Because you're never on it, you're more fun.' I can only imagine how many 'fun Dad things' I would have missed if it wasn't for this thing."^1
"It's like the fog in my head has finally been cleared out and I'm seeing and enjoying the world anew."^1
Notable- Featured in The New York Times, Wired, TechCrunch, CNET, and reviewed by MKBHD^4^6
- Co-founded by Joe Hollier and Kaiwei Tang, who met at Google's experimental incubator program in 2014^8
- Designed in Brooklyn and Taiwan, manufactured by Foxconn^2
- Featured on NPR's How I Built This with Guy Raz^10
- Partnered with schools like Buxton School for phone-free education initiatives^9
