Stay Connected Y2K-Style With The Best Flip Phones (2024)

If you want a smartphone packaged in a flip phone's body, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the best option.

It doesn’t come cheap, but the phone itself is gorgeous. It’s compact, with a slimmer bezel than the Flip3, while still accommodating an impressive 6.7-inch screen. The Galaxy Z Flip4 also has a more powerful 3,700-mAh battery and 25-watt fast-charging than its predecessor.

Special features are pretty nifty, which include the ability to view multiple screens at the same time and to customize the cover screen to your liking with things like your most-used apps and calendar reminders.

The flip phone’s camera is solid, with 12-MP wide and 12-MP ultra-wide lenses and a 10-MP front lens, though these aren’t significantly better than the Flip3’s and are nothing to write home about.

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This flip phone has similar features to the TCL above, with 8 GB of storage, a 2-MP camera, and a 2.8-inch screen. The phone charges via a micro-USB cord.

The LG's exterior is dark metallic gray and its camera lens, battery life indicator, and time are set on a sleek and modern front panel. An SOS key on the back panel is a helpful features incorporated in its design.

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There’s a lot to like about this flip phone, particularly if you’re an existing Verizon customer. It’s perhaps the best option among the carrier’s basic 4G phones as it's exceptionally durable with great call quality and a super-loud speakerphone. It also comes with 16 GB of storage, a 5-MP rear-facing camera, and a USB-C charging port.

The flip phone is rated to military standards—it’s water-resistant and can withstand drops from five feet as well as extreme temperatures. It features a hard plastic casing and shock-absorbing bumpers on four sides. As a result, it’s a bit heavy and clunky.

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This smart and rugged flip phone is designed specifically for construction workers on job sites.

The Cat S22 is armed with a large battery and powerful speakers, built to achieve an IP68 rating. It can survive a six-foot drop on steel and up to 35 minutes in five feet of water, and its rigorously-tested hinge has been upgraded from the previous model.

Other highlights include a 2.8-inch touchscreen that works with wet or gloved fingers, a programmable key with push-to-talk mode, and a 2,000-mAh removable battery. It's also preloaded with Google Assistant and features five- and two-megapixel cameras, plus there's a USB-C port for charging and an included two-year warranty. The caveat is that it comes locked to T-Mobile’s network.

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If you don't want to plunk down a ton of cash for a flip phone, TracFone’s TCL Flip2 is an excellent choice. It features 8 GB of memory, a two-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a decent 2.8-inch screen. Also, TracFone was acquired by Verizon in 2022, so the flip phone is part of the carrier's robust nationwide network.

The TCL Flip2's design won't wow you, but it's attractive enough with a textured metallic gray exterior and rounded edges. Another plus is that the keys are raised and slightly oversized.

For more memory, 128 GB is the largest micro SD memory card the phone accommodates. This phone charges via micro-USB.

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The Jitterbug Flip2 is specifically designed for seniors. With that focus, it features large backlit keys, extra-loud volume, and a magnifier and flashlight for reading printed text. The screen, at 3.4 inches, is also larger than the average flip phone screen.

For an extra fee, you can get two health and safety packages on top of the standard or unlimited talk and text service plans. The basic plan includes direct access to urgent care and automatic notifications sent to family in an emergency, while the premium adds access to on-call nurses.

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If you like the idea of a smart flip phone but aren’t sure if you can quite stomach the Galaxy Z Flip4’s price tag, opt for the Flip3 and save $100. Put the flip phones’ features head-to-head and you won’t see a huge difference.

The Flip3 is a bit larger than the upgrade but the same width and close to the same weight. Also, the camera is virtually the same. The biggest difference is the Flip4’s more powerful battery and fast-charging capabilities.

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