The Light Phone isn't going to replace your iPhone anytime soon. It's not tough enough for every day use — it's literally the size of a credit card, after all — and the novelty of being smartphone-free wears off after a few hours. For people used to being constantly connected, I won't lie to you: It's a hard transition.
Plus, for $150, it's a steep price to pay for such a limited gadget, even one as stylish and cool as this.
But at the risk of sounding cliché, you can't put a price tag on being free of the stress and constant distractions that come along with being on your phone all the time. On my trip to the grocery store, I truly had time to myself for what felt like the first time all weekend. I quickly came to enjoy being physically separated from my phone but not completely cut off from friends and family, most of whom live far away. It was a good compromise.
Even after I was reunited with my smartphone, I realized that using the Light Phone for a short time had made me more mindful of my overall behavior. Now, even when I'm not using the Light Phone, I'm thinking about how frequently I'm on my phone, and whether I actually need to have it out or could just enjoy a few minutes of peace and quiet instead.
And while I haven't been able to "go Light" for more than a few hours at a time, I'm actually looking forward to the day I can go entirely smartphone-free.