10 Best Flip Phones in the Market today: Simplicity is Refreshing

Have you ever considered your life without that smartphone of yours? Would be boring right? Indeed, smartphones have become the closest companions for most people. In the United States, a staggering 77% of the population own and use a smartphone. But smartphones can’t offer the simplicity of flip phones. That’s why we’re taking an analytical look at the best flip phones in the market today in 2019.

Considering how helpful and multipurpose your smartphone is, you might wonder why you should get a flip phone. The benefits of getting a flip phone are legion. We’ve highlighted a few:

• With a flip phone, you spend less time looking at Blue Light. See the adverse effects of blue light here.
• You break the addiction. Yes, smartphones are addictive and flip phones can help.
• You seem in charge. A flip phone shows people you’ve mastered the art of keeping technology in check.
• You can switch off but stay connected. With a flip phone, you can remain accessible whenever you decide to switch off from work and the internet.
• Flip phones are mostly affordable.

If you’re thinking of getting a flip phone already, we’ve prepared this helpful guide just for you.

Best Flip Phones in the Market today

Flip Phone	Basic Features	Price
Prime A1	Flip to answer calls, 3G/2G GSM, 2MP Camera, FM radio, Hearing aid compatible, MP3 and SD card support	Check Price
Kyocera DuraXV	2G/3G/4G LTE support, 5MP Camera, Wi-Fi support, Android 5.1 OS	Check Price
Jitterbug Flip	3G support, M4/T4 hearing aid support, 2MP Camera Bluetooth support	Check Price
Samsung Rugby 4	3G/2G GSM, 3MP Camera, Dust and water resistant	Check Price
Jethro SC729	3G/2G support, Bluetooth support, FM radio, 2MP Rear Camera	Check Price
Blu Diva Flex	VGA Camera, SD card support, 2G GSM support, FM radio, MP3 and MP4 player	Check Price
LG Exalt 2	5MP Camera, SD Card support	Check Price
LG A380	1.3 MP Camera, 3G and 2G GSM, SD Card Support	Check Price
LG B470	1.3 MP Camera, 3G connectivity	Check Price
Plum Flipper	2G GSM, FM radio, MP3 player, SD Card Support	Check Price

 

Easyfone Prime A1, Best Flip Phone In The Market

Prime A1 from Easyfone tops our list because of its simplicity and cool features. We also see the price as fair for this beautiful little monster device.

The phone has a 2.4-inch color screen display. It features an MP3 player, FM radio and a 2MP camera. We liked the fact it has M4/T4 hearing aid compatibility which works fine. Besides, it allows you answer calls by simply flipping open the phone which we think is really cool.

Other features you might like on the phone are the beautiful font face, the pretty audible speaker and the soft buttons.

Pros:

• Multiple features
• Impressive design
• Factory unlocked.
• Supports 2G/3G networks

Cons:

• The camera isn’t great. But who cares, it’s a flip phone after all.

Kyocera DuraXV, a 4G flip phone with a touch of smartness

You’ll find it hard to get a flip phone with as many features as the Kyocera DuraXV. But we put it in the second position because we think it’s quite pricey. However, if you consider its capability and rugged design, you may find it worth every dollar.

The phone comes with a 5-megapixel autofocus camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS and is equipped with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage capacity.

Given the device operates on AT&T 4G network with GSM support, we weren’t surprised connectivity wasn’t a problem for the DuraXV.

Pros:

• Powerful battery
• Strong build
• Impressive speaker and call volume

Cons:

• Pricey
• Camera image not so impressive

Jitterbug Flip, classy but simple

For the love of flip phones, Jitterbug Flip is one that that should meet all your demands. It did for us.

The phone has a sleek shape with a prominent red skin that makes it looks quite classy. You’re sure to like the big buttons which make the phone easy to use.

The device features a 3.2-inch display. It has a flashlight. A 2-megapixel camera. Working loudspeaker and supports 3G network.

The phone doesn’t come with an SD slot or internet capability, but these are no deal-breaker for a simple flip phone

Pros:

• Portable and simple
• Affordable
• Durable
• Flawless display and audible sound

Cons:

• No SD card slot
• No internet access;

Samsung Rugby 4, rugged and efficient

Samsung’s Rugby 4 is indeed a rock among flip phones. The device features a 2.4-inch display, a 3.15 MP camera, MP3 player and pretty loud speakers. It’s the only water resistant phone on our list.

A cool feature we found is that the phone allows you to restrict incoming calls to phone numbers not stored on your SIM card. We must add that the sound quality from its speakers is pretty loud.

Pros:

• The toughest flip phone we reviewed
• Long-lasting battery
• Can restrict unwanted calls better than most smartphones.

Cons:

• Doubles as the most expensive phone we reviewed
• The rugged design might be a turn off for some

Jethro SC729, sleek phone with powerful battery

Jethro SC729 will meet most people’s demand for an easy to use flip phone with long-lasting battery. You’re allowed to forget about charging it for a couple of days and still have a few bars of talk-time.

The device uses a 2.4-inch display. It comes with a 2MP rear camera, built-in FM radio and hearing aid compatibility.

Pros:

• Powerful battery
• Sleek build

Cons:

• No SD card support
• Low memory

Blu Diva Flex, the most affordable flip phone

The Blu Diva flip is a dual SIM flip phone with large buttons and a 1.8-inch display.

The phone’s speakers can get quite loud which is great because the phone supports both MP3 and MP4. It has a battery life of about six hours talk time. You could also listen to your favorite radio station with this smallish device.

We weren’t happy the device only supports 2G SIM cards but that shouldn’t be a deal-breaker.

Pros:

• Packed with interesting features
• The most affordable flip phone we reviewed
• Portable
• Strong battery life

Cons:

• Doesn’t support 3G SIMs
• The VGA camera isn’t so great

LG Exalt 2 (VN370), forget your smartphone

The LG Exalt 2 is a flip phone with enough features to make you forget your smartphone for a minute. With a three-inch multicolor display, this device almost passes for a smartphone until you look closer.

The Exalt 2 comes with a 5-megapixel camera which is a massive upgrade on Exalt (I) VN360. The phone has an SD card slot, expandable to 32GB. We had no problem with the battery life either.

Pros:

• Impressive display
• M4/T4 hearing aid support
• Quite affordable
• Sleek design

Cons:

• Low internal memory, but 256MB should be enough for you

LG A380, black, beautiful, simple

You will admire the LG A380 because of its sleek build and shiny black case.

The phone has a 2.4-inch screen like most flip phones but features a multicolor display and a 1.3-megapixel camera. If you want an affordable flip phone with the ability to access the internet, LG A380 has you covered with its 3G and 2G GSM network support.

It has good audio quality so you can play MP3 songs with the device. The phone supports up to 32 GB SD Card. But the device slows down if you insert an SD card with that much data. Otherwise, it’s a great flip phone.

Pros:

• Flashy for a flip phone
• Beautiful design
• Internet support
• Rugged

Cons:

• Pictures taken are mostly blurred. But we wouldn’t expect more from a 1.3MP camera.

LG B470, simple and affordable flip phone

The B470 is another great option for simplicity on the market today. The phone can fit into any pocket and just about checks all the boxes for a flip phone.

The device features a 2.2-inch display. It has a 1.3-megapixel camera and supports 3G connectivity.

The only notable drawback is that the device doesn’t support SD card.

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Good speakers and sound quality
• Far from fragile

Cons:

• Doesn’t support SD card
• LG could’ve done better for the battery

Plum Flipper, effortless dialling and display

This beautiful device makes typing and dialling as effortless as possible. The phone features a 2.4-inch display and supports FM radio. You can add and play MP3 songs with the device. It has an SD card slot with a capacity of 16GB.

In terms of functionality, the Plum Flipper supports 2G GSM and connects well with T-Mobile, AT&T and MetroPCS. The speaker sounds pretty loud for a phone its size. There’s no muffled sound problem with the earpiece either. We think it’s quite affordable.

You might fall for the Plum Flipper gold color. It’s one cool piece.

Pros:

• Stylish design
• Easy to use
• Good speakers
• Good price

Cons:

• A little fragile

FAQs on flip phones

Are these flip phone unlocked?

Our list only features phones that are unlocked. You can double-check to be sure.

What is an unlocked phone?

With an unlocked phone, you can use any carrier or plan you wish. There’s no restrictions or bottleneck. Simply insert your SIM and enjoy.

Final thoughts

Flip phones are a great escape from a world saturated with smartphones. The simplicity and portability they offer aren’t rivalled by other mobile devices.

The best flip phones in the market appeal to individuals with varying needs. We’ve discussed them. If you’re looking at getting something affordable, rugged, portable, or a phone with lasting battery, there’s something here for you.

Use our comment section to tell us what you think about this list. Have you used any flip phone on here? Which would you go for?