2024年7月17日 星期三

Light Phone 3

light phone 3
light phone 3

2021 年當我在選購功能型手機時,便注意到 light phone 2 這支使用電子墨水(E-Ink)螢幕的功能型手機,今年六月,這家公司推出了第三代的 light phone。

第三代的 light phone 捨棄了原本的 E-Ink 螢幕,改為 3.92 吋的 AMOLED 螢幕,尺寸為 106mm x 71.5mm x 12mm,重量 124 克。傳輸介面從原本的 micro-usb 升級為 type-c,並在前後各增加一個鏡頭:前 800 萬畫素,後 5,000 萬畫素,容量 128 GB,記憶體 6 GB,電池 1,800 毫安培,而且支援電池的(維修)更換,它還包含 GPS、藍芽 5.0、NFC 及指紋解鎖等功能,並支援 IP54 防水。

當我看見宣傳照時,便愛上了這支功能型手機,特別是它的二階段快門鈕(two-step shutter button)設計,也就是我們過去熟悉的「半按對焦、全按快門」的拍照模式,讓我直呼 light phone 3 是一支「可以打電話的相機。」它的外型設計,讓我想起過去的 iPhone SE,只是更寬、更厚,而 light phone 3 的鏡頭設計,不同於現在的主流「鏡頭島」,它採全平面設計,也就是您可以安穩地將手機放在桌上,不會因為背部的鏡頭而突起。

目前預購要等到 2025 年一月才會出貨,這家公司會針對這支手機開發出什麼樣的軟體,他們還沒有一個清楚的方向,不過看看初始的配備,是相當讓人期待的,不是嗎?

In 2021, when I wondered which feature phone was best for me. I noticed the light phone 2 with a E-Ink screen. In June 2024, this company introduced the third generation.

The Specs of light phone 3:
  • Dimensions: 106 mm x 71.5 mm x 12 mm
  • Weights: 124 g
  • Network: 5G + 4GLTE
  • Display: 3.92'' AMOLED
  • Screen: Matte Glass
  • Port: USB-C 2.0
  • Camera: 50 m rear/ 8 m front
  • SIM: Nano-SIM + E-SIM
  • Memory: 128 GB /6 GB RAM
  • Sounds: 2 mics(noise cancellation), 2 stereo speakers
  • Features: GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Fingerprint ID
  • Material: Aluminum, Glass, Recycled Plastic
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM 4450
  • IP Rating: IP54

When I saw light phone 3, I fell in love with it. Especially its' two-step shutter button which reminds me of the good old "camera" day. Its' body design made me think of the old iPhone, only wider and thicker. Finally, its' repairable battery and sturdy material made this phone quite durable.

It will start to ship in Jan 2025. Even though this company has no idea what kind of features they are going to develop. But with these specs, it is very exciting to see its' future development. Isn't it?