I found some good options to handle sms/texting on my laptop/tablet instead of my phone.

It makes way more sense to have a regular smartphone that's shrunk into the smallest usable form factor. It fits very comfortably and discretely in the hand. I just wish it wasn't so thick, because it does make my wallet a bit bulky.

For screenshots, it's a big advantage to have a button that isn't on the screen. Good for tourist navigation using google maps. Knowing you wouldn't end up on some unintended tiring scenic detour was nice to have.

The journey and time wasted in regards to this phone was an utter waste. It states that the phone is compatible with verizon but it's not as simple as getting your sim card from your old phone and putting it into this phone. The usb-c port has a cheap...  Read More

This one is a fail. Understandably after that issue it was broken. As i exclusively use this for travel the worst thing that could ever happen is this fail in this manner on an airplane.