Overview: Counterpoint recently ordered, tested, and tore down the Purism Liberty Phone to experience the standard of smartphones designed and assembled in the US. The Liberty Phone, which carries a $2,000 price tag, was launched in November 2020 and has evolved primarily through software updates. It should be acknowledged that Purism’s development of its own Linux-based operating system (OS) is impressive and not an easy task. Notably, the company has gone out of its way to source as many components as possible from US-based companies. The report represents our thoughts on the device and the challenges associated with making smartphones in the US.