Flip phones have been in fashion ever since they first hit the market. I’m sure a lot of you remember how popular the Moto Razr series was, back in the early 2000s. During that period, most phones were flip phones, and it felt really cool to just flick it open. Indeed, flip phones were a fashion icon right from the beginning. And with this form factor getting back to being cool, we are seeing a lot more options in the market.
Even the rise of full, touch screen devices, couldn’t put them out of business. In fact, with the advent of foldable smartphones, there are very interesting smartphones with flip form factor in the 2022 market.
So, let’s take a look at the best flip phones you can buy in 2022. Most of the phones in the list are targeted at the low-end, budget segment, but if you want something a lot more premium and future-ready, there are a couple of foldable too.
Nokia 2720 V Flip
We decided to start with a Nokia device, a brand that was once the king of the phone market. Last year, the company announced the 4G Nokia 2720 Flip, targeted at flip-phone lovers who don’t want to miss out on the high-speed 4G network. So it comes with popular services like Facebook, Whatsapp, and can even access Google apps like Maps and YouTube.
The phone comes with a 1.3” external screen for time, date, and notifications, while features a slightly larger 2.8” QVGA display for the main content. It also comes with 11 hours of talktime, all thanks to its 1500mAh removable (yes, we said removable) battery. Given its 4G connectivity, note that the phone can also be used as a 4G hotspot for your laptop or tablet.
The Nokia 2720 V Flip brings the right blend of 4G connectivity and flip form factor, making it a good option for those looking for a decent flip phone on a budget.
Alcatel GO Flip V
Here’s another budget flip phone option for you – the Alcatel GO Flip V, that comes with LTE connectivity. The phone looks very similar to budget flip phones in the market and features a small external display and a larger 2.8-inch color display inside. As expected, the display isn’t touchscreen, but the keypad should do a good job for typing in your short mails or messages.
Like the Nokia 2720, the GO Flip V is good for basic tasks like making phone calls, and messages. Note that the phone does have GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, but the use case scenario for these new-age connectivity options would be limited.
That said, if you want a basic phone or a secondary device, the Alcatel GO Flip V can be a good option under $150.
Motorola RAZR 5G
The Razr 5G makes it come back in the form of a foldable. So the phone retains the iconic flip design of the old days but brings in the smarts of a 2022 smartphone. It comes with a relatively large 2.8-inch external screen along with a foldable 6-inch internal display that transforms it into a regular 2022 smartphone.
While the phone is more than a year old, it comes with a pretty decent Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G processor with up to 8GB of RAM. It has all the important features of a new-age smartphone, including a 48MP rear camera, and a fingerprint sensor. Battery life isn’t its best feature, as 2800mAh capacity with 15W is nowhere near the capacities we see on smartphones these days.,
That said, the phone is often available at good discounts and will be a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Z Flip, which we talk about in the next section.
Galaxy Z Flip3
If you are looking for a flip phone that brings the best of both worlds, i.e. the smartphone and the flip phone market, look no further than the Galaxy Z Flip3. Coming in a number of attractive colors, the phone comes with a large 6.7-inch internal display and a 1.9-inch external screen, offering an unfolded form factor very close to today’s smartphones. But there’s more. It also has one of the best processors of 2021, the Snapdragon 888 with up to 8GB of RAM, dual 12MP rear cameras, side-mounted fingerprint, a decent 3300mAh battery with 15W, and finally IPX8 certification.
You really get the best of both worlds with the Galaxy Z Flip3, and if you have the budget upwards of $1000, look no further than this phone in this form factor.
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme
Kyocera is a popular name among rugged phone enthusiasts, but many of you may not know that the company has a rugged flip phone on the market. Given its durability-focused design, you can basically toss it on the ground, wash it with soap, or do whatever you want with the phone and it will still survive. The company notes that the phone is certified for military spec 810G, so it can operate between -4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit and is water, dust, heat, and shock resistant.
On the outside, the phone has a 1-inch display while on the inside, you get a 2.6-inch 320 x 240 pixel display. Note that like other rugged devices, this model also features 4 dedicated programmable hardware buttons on its body. On the software end, it runs on a lite version of Android and only features basic apps like messaging, and mails. It will last you around 8 hours, which isn’t much, but it is not surprising given that flip phones generally have a small battery.
Given its rugged form factor, the phone is more expensive than the Nokia, Alcatel options we mentioned above. But if you want a flip phone that can practically survive anywhere, the Kyocera DuraXV is your best bet.
Nokia 8110 Banana Phone
The Nokia 8110 is not exactly a flip phone, but has a form factor that is nearly as unique as the phones in the list above. What’s more, with KaiOS onboard and 4G connectivity, it is smarter than most flip phones on this list. Did we mention that it runs apps like YouTube, Outlook, Gmail, Google Maps, and even Google Search?
So if you are looking for a phone with a unique form factor, it’s worth considering the Nokia 8110 Banana phone!
So these were the best Flip Phones of 2022. If you think we missed any interesting flip phones from this list, do let us know in the comments down below.
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