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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Along with the Nokia 3.1 Plus, HMD Global also launched its Nokia 8110 4G ‘Banana’ phone in India. The phone was originally unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) at Barcelona earlier this year.

The feature phone is the company’s modern take on its original Nokia 8110 phone that was released in 1996. The original device was the first in the company’s ‘high-end’ 8000-series.

In the new Nokia 8110 4G phone, the company has retained the slider design and the curved body. The only that seems that the company has ditched is the antenna at the top. The slider design on the phone enables “slide to answer” and “slide to cancel” functionality.

As for the specifications, the phone flaunts a 2.4-inch QVGA curved display and is powered by Qualcomm’s 205 dual-core mobile platform. The device packs 512MB of RAM and comes with 4GB of built-in storage, which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

Coming to the software, the phone runs KaiOS — the same software that is present on the Jio Phone. Thanks to the presence of KaiOS, the phone provides access to select bunch of applications, which includes WhatsApp, YouTube, and a few Google apps. The company is also offering its iconic Snake game, albeit in a newly revamped version.

It features a 2-megapixel camera on the back, along with an LED flash. The phone’s connectivity options includes 4G VoLTE with hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, a Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The device also comes with IP52 drip protection. The handset is backed by a 1,500mAh battery which the company claims can deliver up to 9.32 hours of talktime on VoLTE, and 25 days of 4G LTE standby time.

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In India, the Nokia 8110 4G is priced at Rs. 5,999, which roughly converts to $81. It will be available for purchase from 24th October, through online as well as offline stores, in two color options — Banana Yellow and Traditional Black.

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When HMD Global announced the new feature phone Nokia 8110 4G, it did not give any information about its availability in the U.S. market. The company just confirmed that the banana-shaped feature phone will be launched in the European market with a price tag of €89, and it will be available starting from May. According to new rumors, the affordable device will launch in the U.S. as well, but its price tag is not known yet.

From what rumors are suggesting, Nokia 8110 4G will be available starting from Q2, in May or June. The price is rumored to be under $100, so we do not exclude that it may cost $89 just like in Europe. Nokia 8110 4G will be available in two different hues: Yellow which makes it really look like a banana, and Black.

This device does not have Android and it does not have a touchscreen display. But it still supports the 4G connectivity to navigate the internet with blazing speeds by using its 3×4 old school keyboard. Under the hood, it has a dual-core Snapdragon 205 SoC which is perfect for a feature phone, paired with 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 64 GB with a micro SD.

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HMD Global has launched the all new Nokia 8110 4G feature phone. It is a refreshed version of the original Nokia 8110 phone that was launched in 1996. The older handset was seen in “The Matrix” sci-fi action movie in 1999.

Last year, the Finnish firm had launched the new edition of Nokia 3310 feature phone alongside Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in February. Apart from Nokia 8110 4G feature phone, the company has also launched other phones like Nokia 1 Android Go, Nokia 7 Plus Android One, global edition of Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 8 Sirocco.

Nokia 8110 4G Specifications and Features

Nokia 8110 4G is a candy bar feature phone that requires user to flip open the case to answer a phone call or to access the keypad. The bright yellow edition of the Nokia 8110 4G is dubbed as Banana Yellow by the company because of its curved design. The handset can be also availed in Black color.

The Nokia 8110 4G is fueled by Snapdragon 205 dual-core processor that clocks at 1.1 GHz. The SoC is supported by 512 MB of LPDDR3 RAM. It has a native storage of 4 GB. For photography, it includes a 2-megapixel camera. The 1,500mAh battery of the phone delivers a talk time of 9 days and a standby time of 17 hours.

The original phone shown below had a monochrome display, but the refreshed edition has arrived with a 2.4-inch QVGA color display that supports a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. It has the same user interface that is available on the new Nokia 3310. It is not running on Android, but Smart Feature OS that brings Facebook, Twitter, Google Assistant, Google Maps, and iconic Snake game on the phone.

The Nokia 8110 4G supports multiple audio formats such as AAC, AMR, MP3, MIDI and Vorbis. The other features of the phone include micro SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and FM Radio. By enabling 4G wireless hotspot on the phone, users can enjoy high-speed web connectivity through tethering on a laptop or tablet.

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Nokia 8110 4G Pricing and Availability

The re-imagined Nokia 8110 will be available for buying starting from May this year with a price tag of 79 euros. It will be hitting the shelves in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions. As of this writing, HMD Global has not confirmed on the markets that will be receiving it.

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