> I think if you ask 5 people what dumb (enough) phone meant you'd get seven answers.

Yes, but I think anyone interested in this would know what they don't want: TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, or any other app that wants you to spend maximum time in their app.

Unless we're talking about complete purists who basically want a 2003 level phone that only does call/text, there's lots of flexibility.

Someone who wants a less addicting phone but doesn't necessarily require maps is unlikely to not buy because of a maps app. It's not like they'd spend 3 hours a day getting directions.

I honestly don’t think you’d get that much variation. Beyond phone/sms, the list would likely end up with just these:

- decent camera

- messaging apps (WhatsApp/telegram/signal/etc)

- email

- maps

- rideshare (uber/lyft)

- mobile wallet (tap to pay)

People will also demand a browser, but that kind of defeats the purpose. All the apps should be utilities that you can’t spend hours in.

I suspect people would also demand music streaming, but I’m not sure really why you need that.