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I have 2 cell phones. The one I use as a phone is an iPhone XR. The other one is an old 5s that I use as a utility tool, not connected to the cell system. I use it around the shop mostly.
I take sequential photos when I'm taking something apart to help me remember how it goes back together.
When I couldn't get in a position to see the model number on my mower engine. I stuck the 5s down between the engine and the frame a took pictures of it (it took a lot of tries to get a useful photo). At the NAPA store I just showed him the phone picture and told him I needed filters.
A couple of days ago I was mixing fungicide for the orchard. Left my glasses upstairs and couldn't read the mixing directions, but the phone was on the workbench. I took a photo of the mixing ratio, expand it, and I could read it.
It has WiFi and I can use it as a radio.
I can tell it to take voice notes to remind me of something.
I use it as an alarm clock and a timer when I'm out in the field or in the shop.
I think even if I didn't have cell service I would keep a cell phone around. They are just too handy to live without.
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