The 9 Best Flip Phones of 2023

This is one of the best, most modern flip phones you can buy. It has a 2.8-inch display, a quad-core processor, and built-in GPS. Its outer display lets you get a glimpse of your incoming calls and messages. Additionally, the battery gets an impressive 16 days of standby time.

A 2MP camera is capable of capturing video in HD, and because the phone has 4G, you can still send videos to your friends without the slow speeds of past-generation 2G or 3G networks. Shoppers rave about how simple it is to use, the phone's crystal clear audio quality, and its wide app selection, which includes Google Maps.

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The GO FLIP V is one of the newest flip phones on the market. Unfortunately, at the time of publishing, it is a Verizon Wireless exclusive — meaning you can't use it with any other providers. Its 2MP camera is capable of capturing 720p HD videos. The phone is also equipped with 8GB of storage, which should be plenty for most users.

If you want to store more photos, videos, or music, it offers a MicroSD card slot. It's also one of the few flip phones that can create a Wi-Fi hotspot, since it supports 4G speeds. It even has GPS and a web browser.

If you're looking for the most rugged flip phone, look no further than this model from Kyocera. It's compatible with more carriers than the similar Plum RAM 8, and provides an overall better user experience.

The DuraXE (available on AT&T), the DuraXV Extreme (on Verizon), and DuraXPT (on Sprint) are waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof.

The phone's dual front-facing speakers give loud and clear sound, and the device is equipped with a microSD card slot for storing all of your favorite songs. Additionally, its integrated camera is capable of shooting 5MP stills.

You'll get 9 hours of talk time and 16 days of standby time with this tough phone. If you opt for the Verizon variant, you'll get 16GB of internal storage, which is plenty for all of your photos. Verizon also sells a variant without a camera.

The CAT S22 is an outstanding flip phone that sports an incredibly rugged build. It's an ideal phone for blue-collar workers, drop-prone users, or just folks who want a durable device. That's because the phone has an IP68 and MIL-SPEC 810H rating, so it can be dropped, dunked, and washed.

CAT says it tested the hinge more than 150,000 times, and is so confident about the device's durability that it backs it with a 2-year warranty. The CAT S22 is powered by Android Go. It has a speedy Qualcomm quad-core processor and 16GB of storage that can be expanded upon via an onboard microSD card slot. You can expect 12 hours of talk time before its battery will need recharging.

Who says a flip phone has to be a dumb phone? This modern-day option packs key Google apps, including YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Search. It's also equipped with the Google Assistant, meaning that you can make calls, send texts, or open apps using just your voice.

It features a 2MP camera, a long-lasting battery, and 4GB of storage space. If you need more space for photos or music, you'll be glad to know that the phone is packed with a microSD card slot.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is one of the few foldable smartphones that's available for purchase. Unlike the majority of other folding phones, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is completely water-resistant. It also sports a matte finish that's less prone to fingerprints than its predecessor.

The device runs one of the latest versions of Android and packs Qualcomm's most powerful processor, so it’s compatible with the majority of apps. The phone has a unique feature that lets users split the app’s interface and separate its controls into the bottom half of the display. This feature comes in handy for Zoom calls, taking selfies, or watching videos.

Samsung offers the Galaxy Z Flip4 in several colors: Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue, and a Bespoke Edition.

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This reasonably priced flip phone is ideal for kids or senior citizens since it's one of the few that has an SOS button that lets you easily and immediately contact up to five people.

The Easyfone's 2.4-inch display is bright and easy to read, and the dial pad features large, illuminated buttons. The phone's internal memory only offers enough storage space for your contacts and a few photos. Fortunately, it has a memory-card slot for storing additional photos.

It even supports Bluetooth, so you can use it with a headset, wireless headphones, or your vehicle's sound system. This option comes with a convenient cradle charger, too. Lastly, it's worth mentioning that the phone is compatible with MetroPCS, T-Mobile, Tello, RedPocket (AT&T), but not Verizon.

This option for ZTE sports a sleek and compact design that'll easily slip into your pocket. This modern flip phone is one of the few models that support 4G LTE networks. The 3-inch screen is ideal for reading texts and looking at photos.

Though the 2MP camera isn't the greatest, there's fortunately no need to worry about storage space — the Cymbal has 650 MB of internal storage and a microSD card slot. This device has Bluetooth and an FM radio, which come in handy for listening to music or taking calls with your wireless headphones.

Also available at Verizon

Another rugged option worth considering, the SONIM XP3 is as tough as it is convenient. It's the only pick on our list that doubles as a two-way radio.

It's backed by an impressive 3-year warranty, supports LTE speeds, and has a loud 100 dB speaker. Although it packs 8GB of storage space, it also comes equipped with a memory card slot for storing photos and music.