Light Phone III vs Mudita Kompakt (Global)
Across the networks we track, the Mudita Kompakt (Global) 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 III | Mudita Kompakt (Global) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Small touchscreen | E-ink |
| Software | LightOS | MuditaOS K (de-Googled AOSP) |
| UK price | About £670 (approximate, converted) | About £300 (approximate, converted) |
| Euro price | About €800 (approximate) | About €355 (approximate) |
| Status | Available | Available |
| 3G bands | not checked | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 2100 MHz |
| 4G bands | 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 | FDD 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26; TDD 34, 38–41 |
| 4G Calling | unknown | yes |
| no | sideload only | |
| Maps | yes | yes (offline maps) |
| Hotspot | yes | unknown |
| UK | ||
| EE | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Vodafone UK | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| O2 | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Three | Unknown | Unknown |
| Ireland | ||
| Vodafone | Unknown | Works |
| Three | Unknown | Works |
| Eir | Unknown | Works |
| Germany | ||
| Telekom | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Vodafone | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| O2 (Telefónica) | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| 1&1 | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| France | ||
| Orange | Works | Works with caveats |
| SFR | Works | Works with caveats |
| Bouygues Telecom | Works | Works with caveats |
| Free Mobile | Works | Works |
| Spain | ||
| Movistar | Unknown | Works |
| Vodafone | Unknown | Works |
| Orange / MasOrange | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Italy | ||
| TIM | Unknown | Works |
| Vodafone (Fastweb + Vodafone) | Unknown | Works |
| WindTre | Unknown | Works |
| Iliad | Unknown | Works |
| Netherlands | ||
| KPN | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Vodafone (VodafoneZiggo) | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Odido | Unknown | Works with caveats |
| Portugal | ||
| MEO | Unknown | Works |
| NOS | Unknown | Works |
| Vodafone Portugal | Unknown | Works |
Where to buy
Light Phone III
UK: Light shop (pre-order; import VAT may be due)
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Mudita Kompakt (Global)
UK: Mudita shop (Global version for the UK)
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