Light Phone II (International) vs Light Phone III
Across the networks we track, the Light Phone II (International) is the safer bet on what we can confirm today. The Light Phone III has more question marks, so check your network row before you buy.
| Light Phone II (International) | Light Phone III | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | E-ink | Small touchscreen |
| Software | LightOS | LightOS |
| UK price | About £225 (approximate, converted) | About £670 (approximate, converted) |
| Euro price | About €265 (approximate) | About €800 (approximate) |
| Status | Available | Available |
| 3G bands | not checked | not checked |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 (International model TLP202) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 + 5G |
| 4G Calling | yes | unknown |
| no | no | |
| Maps | yes (directions tool) | yes |
| Hotspot | yes | yes |
| UK | ||
| EE | Doesn't work | Unknown |
| Vodafone UK | Works with caveats | Unknown |
| O2 | Doesn't work | Unknown |
| Three | Works with caveats | Unknown |
| Ireland | ||
| Vodafone | Unknown | Unknown |
| Three | Unknown | Unknown |
| Eir | Unknown | Unknown |
| Germany | ||
| Telekom | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vodafone | Unknown | Unknown |
| O2 (Telefónica) | Unknown | Unknown |
| 1&1 | Unknown | Unknown |
| France | ||
| Orange | Works | Works |
| SFR | Works | Works |
| Bouygues Telecom | Works | Works |
| Free Mobile | Works | Works |
| Spain | ||
| Movistar | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vodafone | Unknown | Unknown |
| Orange / MasOrange | Unknown | Unknown |
| Italy | ||
| TIM | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vodafone (Fastweb + Vodafone) | Unknown | Unknown |
| WindTre | Unknown | Unknown |
| Iliad | Unknown | Unknown |
| Netherlands | ||
| KPN | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vodafone (VodafoneZiggo) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Odido | Unknown | Unknown |
| Portugal | ||
| MEO | Unknown | Unknown |
| NOS | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vodafone Portugal | Unknown | Unknown |
Where to buy
Light Phone II (International)
UK: Light shop (ships to the UK; import VAT may be due)
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Light Phone III
UK: Light shop (pre-order; import VAT may be due)
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