


And since Light Phone has a 2.8 inch screen, its ghosting and slow refreshes can make texting challenging. If you’ve ever read a Kindle or similar e-reader, you know ghosting can be bothersome when trying to read small letters. Though good for outdoor visibility, its e-ink technology feels “slightly sluggish” according to PC Mag.Īs well, Light Phone’s e-ink screen leaves “ghosting” behind when you change screens. Light Phone II features a matte e-ink screen. "Simplicity and functionality should dance together." The Screens This is where we feel the Light Phone II and Wisephone begin to diverge. Simplicity and functionality should dance together. Yet, we believe a minimalist phone should as easy to text with as it is beautiful to look at. The Light Phone II is “designed to be used as little as possible.” We agree: smartphones shouldn’t rule our lives. However, once we look above the minimalist foundation, there are some key differences between Light Phone II and Wisephone. Now, if you’re looking for an alternative to a busy smartphone, both of these are solid choices. Dedicated tools rather than an entire app store.Monochrome or warm colors rather than hyper-vibrant colors common on iPhone and Android.Most phone companies make incremental changes towards minimalism.īut Wisephone and Light Phone II have taken a different approach by starting with minimalism. We’re excited to see other companies, like Light, taking an interest in digital minimalism. "Family Portal"(beta) dashboard for settings, location, and moreįull parental control and history monitoring Online "Dashboard" for controlling settings Minimalist design with book-inspired colors Here’s a feature-by-feature comparison with additional details following. Though they share some design similarities, the products differ greatly. Both the Light Phone II and the Wisephone are built for minimalism.
