Flip phones are making a comeback, and they’re more innovative and sleeker than ever. From Samsung’s newly revealed Z Flip to the classic Nokia 2720, here are 10 flip phones to watch out for this year.
1. Alcatel Go Flip 3
Specifications:
- With a quad-core processor.
- 2.8″ internal display.
- Expandable memory up to 32GB.
- Battery backup up to 7.9 hrs.
- Comes with Google Assistant.
Affectionately dubbed as the “flip phone you never knew you wanted,” PCMag claims that you won’t find a more user-friendly and intuitive keypad design than the Go Flip 3’s. It’s also one of the few flip phones that sports a 4G LTE connection, so you can use it for apps and mobile browsing.
2. Jitterbug Flip
Specifications:
- 2.0-megapixel camera.
- Brighter screen.
- Powerful speaker.
- 5Star button.
- Magnifier with a flashlight.
This cool sports car flip phone is somewhat of a Hollywood favorite, having been endorsed by the likes of Kim Kardashian. Though popular colors like the bubblegum pink one have long been discontinued, this snazzy phone is still available in black, red, blue, and gold.
3. Sports Car Model F15 Mini Flip Phone
Specifications:
- 0.3MP camera.
- Up to 640 x 480 pixels resolution.
- Features calculator, calendar, camera, recorder, alarm, etc.
This cool sports car flip phone is somewhat of a Hollywood favorite, having been endorsed by the likes of Kim Kardashian. Though popular colors like the bubblegum pink one have long been discontinued, this snazzy phone is still available in black, red, blue, and gold.
4. Kyocera DuraXE Rugged Flip Phone
Specifications:
- 2.6″ QVGA TFT Internal display.
- 5MP camera with video.
- Comes with 8GB ROM/1GB RAM.
- 1500mAh removable (Li-ion) battery.
- Talk Time Up to 9.4 hours.
The very fact that it has both “dura” and “rugged” in its name should be more than enough of a hint as to what this phone is best for. That’s right; Kyocera promises that the phone is shockproof, dustproof, and even waterproof—making it the perfect option to take with you on adventurous travels like hiking.
5. LG B470
Specifications:
- Qualcomm QSC6270E processor.
- With a 1.3MP camera.
- 256MB internal memory.
It may not be as flashy as the previous phones, but the B470 has one of the longest-lasting batteries on the modern cellphone market. It lasts for more than a week without charging.
6. Nokia 2720 Flip
Specifications:
- 2.8” (7.1 cm) QVGA.
- Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform.
- Up to 28 days of standby time.
Nokia was truly iconic back in its heyday, so the market was a bit sad to see it leave when Microsoft bought it in 2013. However, a tech company called HMD has recently been resurrecting some of Nokia’s classics. This includes the 8110 (also known as the “banana phone” from the classic film The Matrix) and now 2720 as part of its flip initiative.
7. Samsung Galaxy Folder 2
Specifications:
- 3.8″Size main display.
- 8.0 MP main camera.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM.
As the phone that bridged the classics (in design) and modernity (in functions), the Galaxy Folder 2 is a must-have for any flip phone lover who doesn’t want any of the dated specs. From its 8MP back camera to its touch screen display, it’s essentially a
