Contemporary research conceptualizes creativity not as a single faculty, but as a dynamic interaction between two distinct cognitive processes: divergent thinking, which involves the generation of multiple novel possibilities, and convergent thinking, which involves the logical evaluation and selection of the most optimal solution. While the “brain drain” hypothesis suggests that smartphone presence depletes cognitive resources, the “diffuse attention” model proposes that such distractions may facilitate a non-focused state conducive to creative insight. The present research explored the potential moderating role of trait inattention, testing the hypothesis that a lessened degree of attentional control fundamentally changes how smartphone presence influences creative output. To evaluate this interaction, performance was assessed across both divergent and convergent thinking domains using the Alternate Uses Task (AUT) and the Remote Associates Test (RAT). Results revealed a significant effect of phone absence on divergent thinking. However, no significant interaction was found between phone condition and trait inattention. These findings suggest that the influence of smartphones on creativity is not significantly contingent upon baseline inattention levels. The discussion addresses methodological limitations, including linguistic confounds and the psychometric sensitivity of the inattention measures used.