Do Old Flip Phones Still Work

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Nothing has been making a bigger comeback than some good old-fashioned nostalgia, and technology is no exception. Sure, smartphones are great, but today's biggest tech manufacturers have also brought back the flip phone — and they're better than ever. Whether you already have a smartphone and just want to go back to the good ol' flip phone days, or you just prefer the durability, simplicity, and affordability that flip phones offer, we're here to help you pick the best one. We've researched and compared every flip phone available on the market today and narrowed down the best of the best picks below.

Best Flip Phones of 2021

Best Overall: Tracfone Alcatel MyFlip 4G Prepaid Flip Phone
Best Unlocked Flip Phone: Nokia 2720 Flip Phone
Best Foldable Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Best for Music Lovers: ZTE Cymbal Z-320 Flip Phone
Best Basic Phone: LG B470 Flip Phone
Simple and Reliable: Schok Classic Flip Phone
Best for Seniors and Kids: Easyfone Prime A1 3G Unlocked Senior Flip Phone
The Pick With Google Maps: Alcatel GO FLIP (Unlocked)
Most Durable: Kyocera DuraXE LTE
Best Verizon Flip Phone: Alcatel GO FLIP V

How We Chose

Unfortunately, flip phones are harder to come by these days, since most manufacturers are no longer producing them. We selected plenty of models that offer strong battery life and necessary features like a memory card slot and Bluetooth. We also made sure to pick flip phones that are easy to use and will work with your existing network carrier. Some of our recommended picks even are equipped with built-in voice assistants, GPS, and MP3 players to make them feel more modern. And since flip phones vary greatly in price, we included options for all budgets.

If you're seeking simplicity, craving a dose of nostalgia, or just want a break from your smartphone, these are the best flip phones you can buy today.

Best Overall

Tracfone Alcatel MyFlip 4G Prepaid Flip Phone

Alcatel amazon.com

$42.99

Also available on AT&T , Simple Mobile , T-Mobile , Walmart, or Unlocked

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 at 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 LTE, you can still send video to your friends without the slow speeds of a past-generation 2G or 3G network.

Pro tip: If you don't mind buying a refurbished phone, you can get the prepaid TracFone MyFlip for just $10 on Amazon!

More: Affordable Smartphones Worth Buying Today

Best Unlocked Flip Phone

Nokia 2720 Flip Phone

Also available on Verizon

The Nokia 2720 has a lot going for it. It's simple to use, is stylish, and delivers a long-lasting battery of around three weeks. The flip phone packs a bright 2.8-inch internal display and a loudspeaker, so you won't have any issues hearing calls, either. On the outside of the device, you'll find a monochrome 1.3-inch display for screening incoming calls or getting a quick glance at messages (without opening the phone).

The flip phone works with 4G networks, which is a huge plus because many major carriers are in the process of phasing out their 3G networks. So, you can ensure you can use this device for years to come. Not only that, it's one of the few flip phones that works with Wi-Fi and packs apps including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Google Maps. And since it's unlocked, you can use it on any network.

Best Foldable Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Samsung amazon.com

$999.99

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is one of the few foldable smartphones that's available for purchase. Unlike the majority of other folding phones, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is completely water-resistant. It's also made from much more durable scratch-resistant glass 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 Flip3 in several colors: phantom black, cream, lavender, green, gray, pink, and white. The last three options are exclusive to Samsung's online store.

Best for Music Lovers

ZTE Cymbal Z-320 Flip Phone

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 Exalt has 4GB 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.

Best Basic Phone

LG B470 Flip Phone

If you're looking for a no-frills, bare-bones flip phone, the LG B470 is a great choice. It works with AT&T, but not Verizon. It has a 1.3MP camera and built-in Bluetooth, and it can play MP3s. Its outer display is black and white, which helps extend its already impressive weeklong battery life.

Plus, it allows you to easily read texts without requiring you to open the phone.

It's worth mentioning that AT&T will phase out its 3G network (which this device connects to) in 2022.

Simple and Reliable

Schok Classic Flip Phone

This modern-day flip phone is equipped with a larger, sharper, and brighter 3.2-inch display that looks much better than the competition. It has a good 8MP rear camera with flash and is powered by a speedy and reliable quad-core processor.

Its 1,680 mAh battery should give you a full day of use before you'll need to recharge the flip phone with the included USB-C cable. The device is completely waterproof and has a microSD card slot to expand its 8GB of storage.

Best for Seniors and Kids

Easyfone Prime A1 3G Unlocked Senior Flip Phone

Easyfone amazon.com

$64.99

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

The phone is compatible with AT&T, Tracfone, MetroPCS, Cricket, and T-Mobile, but not Verizon. As with the LG B470, keep in mind that AT&T will phase out its 3G network (which this device connects to) in 2022.

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 but 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, which is also available in black, comes with a convenient cradle charger.

The Pick With Google Maps

Alcatel GO FLIP (Unlocked)

Alcatel amazon.com

$99.00

Also available at AT&T, Cricket, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and as refurbished.

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

The flip phone 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 it is packed with a microSD card slot.

Most Durable

Kyocera DuraXE LTE

Kyocera amazon.com

$239.99

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 flip phone 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 get 16GB of internal storage — plenty for all of your photos. Verizon also sells a variant without a camera.

Best Verizon Flip Phone

Alcatel GO FLIP V

Alcatel amazon.com

$99.99

Also available at Verizon and as refurbished at Amazon

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, plus the phone is 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, both a rarity among flip phones.

The Pick With GPS

NUU F4L Flip Phone

Also available at B&H Photo Video

If you're looking for a no-frills flip phone that's unlocked, the NUU F4L is a great choice. It works with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. It has a 2.0MP camera, built-in Bluetooth, a headphone jack, and it can play MP3s. It's also one of the few flip phones that have GPS support for helpful turn-by-turn navigation.

The outer display provides helpful information like the time and allows you to easily read texts without requiring you to open the phone. This device includes 4GB of built-in storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB via its integrated microSD card slot.

An Easy-to-Use AT&T Phone

AT&T Z222 Prepaid Flip Phone

Buyers in search of a reliable and affordable prepaid flip phone should consider this option from ZTE. It offers built-in Bluetooth, so you can easily pair it with your favorite wireless headphones.

Although the flip phone is incompatible with Verizon, it will work with AT&T, but likely only until February 2022 since AT&T plans to phase out its 3G network. It features a speakerphone and a built-in camera.

Easy-to-Read Numbers

GreatCall Lively Flip

Jitterbug amazon.com

$44.99

The Lively Flip, which is only compatible with the GreatCall network, is the ideal flip phone for senior citizens. In addition to sporting a big keypad for easy dialing, its menus have bold, large, bright text that's easy to read. There's a large earpiece that keeps conversations loud and easy to hear, it works with hearing aids, and it has an emergency button to get help 24/7.

Other features include a camera, a flashlight, and enough memory to store more than 1,000 contact entries.

Extra Loud Speakers

SONIM XP3 Flip Phone

Sonim walmart.com

Also available at AT&T

Another rugged flip phone worth considering, the SONIM XP3, is as tough as it is convenient. It's the only flip phone 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 comes equipped with a memory card slot for storing photos and music.

Brandon Carte Technology Editor Brandon Carte has been the technology editor at BestProducts.com since 2017, where he's been covering the latest gadgets and scouring the internet for the greatest deals; His tech reporting has been featured on TopTenReviews.com and USA Today.

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