Flip Phone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 168 Reddit reviews across 21 subreddits and 66 posts to rank the best Flip Phone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/dumbphones, r/flipphones, r/NoContract, r/IndiaTech, r/verizon. Top-rated brands include Nokia (3.9/5), Kyocera (4.6/5), TCL (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews168
Subreddits21
Posts66
Brands53
Products76
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#1
Nokia
3.9
(23)
"Get her the og NOKIA 3310."
"I've had it for close to a year now and works great."
"Nokia 2780."
"Nokia 2660 should work for you."
"Nokia 2780"
"KaiOS phones still exist. Readily available. And cheaper. Nokia 2780 can accept micro SD cards and has 4G signal bands."
"Nokia 6400 4g (Amazon)"
"This deal after applying WELCOME30 code at checkout is 2 flip phones for about $30."
"The Nokia 2780 will work, it has VoLTE that's needed to work on Mint."
"The best ones are the Nokia 2780 and 6300 4G."
#2
Kyocera
4.6
(19)
"My main phone is now the Kyocera KY-42C and I made a 60 sec vid about it."
"Kyocera hands down."
"Kyocera DuraXA Equip is by far the best one available."
"I love the Kyocera KY-42C aka Digno 4."
"Doesn't get any better than the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme."
"I love the Kyocera KY-42C aka Digno 4."
"I love the Kyocera KY-42C aka Digno 4."
"Kyocera DuraXV series"
"Go Kyocera."
"It's definitely a large and chunky phone, but this model is one of the best quality flip models that functions in the US."
#3
TCL
4.1
(19)
"TCL Flip 3 is awesome. I love that lil phone."
"The TCL Flip 3 is a cheaper flip but is the best of Verizon's $80 flip phones by a lot."
"TCL Flip 2 on Tracfone is my recommendation. I've dropped it, kicked it, slid it, etc too many times and it's completely fine."
"Another great choice is the TCL flip 2, (which is only $20 and feels much higher quality than the vortex)"
"I found the TCL Flip 2 to be the most intuitive to use."
"Sonim or TCL Filp 2."
"I ended up getting my teen a tracfone flip phone from TCL."
"TCL flip pro!"
"Most people prefer TCL due to its larger numbers."
"I would strongly recommend finding a last gen TCL Flip 2."
#4
CAT
3.6
(14)
"I absolutely love it."
"Its a really great value for the price as well."
"The Cat S22 Flip runs Android 11 Go and can get everything you need on it."
"Cat s22."
"CAT S22 Flip."
"CAT flip"
"The CAT S22 can be an option."
"I like this phone because I can still have apps like whatsapp, uber, outlook, and maps."
"I usually suggest looking into the CAT s22 for questions like this."
"A Cats22 would be cheap it's definitely durable."
#5
Samsung
3.5
(13)
"My social media use has dropped by ninety percent and doomscrolling does not exist."
"Not old old, but I know samsung flip does."
"You should probably looking for some old android like the galaxy folder2"
"Or maybe galaxy w2019."
"I bought it for 53k from there UAE for my uncle. Totally worth it for the price."
"Well flip 6 is gonna be a good upgrade. Upgraded battery, better processor, 50mp camera and new hinge and screen."
"Using Flip 3 since 3 years, the only issue is the scratch guard comes off."
"I've heard good things about the Samsung Folder 2, so that might be an option to look into."
"Get him a Samsung and toss Easy Mode onto it."
"What about the Samsung folder 2?"
#6
Motorola
3.6
(8)
"Mera moto razr mast chal Raha hai.."
"Motorola chocolate I think it was called. I luv’d it."
"Motorola Razr 50 Ultra."
"The razr 50 ultra has been out for a while now and it's a really solid device."
"Get a razr, it was popular in high school back in the days."
"I was looking to buy Samsung flip phone because of the fascination of the model, but I have heard more negative than positive reviews."
"I agree with you my wife unfortunately bought the Motorola flip phone and the screen has crack in 3 months."
"I agree with you my wife unfortunately bought the Motorola flip phone and the screen has crack in 3 months."
#7
Sonim
4.0
(6)
"It is a very good flip phone."
"Sonim and Kyocera flips are your best choice."
"Sonim or TCL Filp 2."
"Suggestion for a flip phone: sonim xp3, or xp3 plus."
"I'm pretty happy with the Sonim XP3 Plus."
"I've not seen many flip phones sold at AT&T recently other than the Sonim XP3 plus and XP5 plus."
#8
Schok
3.8
(4)
"The Schok Classic runs off of a modified Android 8 Go that can do everything you mentioned."
"Schok Classic for me."
"Schok Classic - You can use their 'Lock Control 2.0' feature to lock out with your own private, (6 digit minimum code) anything/everything."
"Unlocked flip phones such as Schok Classic"
#9
Sunbeam
4.7
(3)
"The Sunbeam F1 is my go to."
"Sunbeam F1...best flip phone."
"Sunbeam flip phone! I have one and like it!"
#10
Mive
4.0
(3)
"Mive style folder or freetel mode 1 retro 2."
"Look into the Mive Style Folder."
"It is pretty similar to the Samsung Folder 2 but it operates on android 12 with a touch screen."
#11
Barbie
4.0
(3)
"Barbie phone is good as others suggested."
"I have the barbie flip phone, it calls, texts and has a radio."
"Barbie phone is good enough"
#12
Alcatel
4.0
(3)
"But the Go Flip 3 was unlocked from day one."
"Alcatel GoFlip 4044"
"The Flip Pro says Verizon when it’s first turned on."
#13
Flip Phone
3.7
(3)
"I need an unlocked flip phone for my 68 year old husband who is hard of hearing and has bad eyesight. Any suggestions on a VERY easy phone for him?"
"Honestly, flip phones are still very functional as a phone."
"My colleague has this samsung flip phone and uske screen pe dents and iss se bhi worst middle line hai, apna seedha phone he theek hai ya vo motorola ka OG flip!"
#14
Japanese
5.0
(2)
"Japanese flip phones are the best."
"Maybe take a look at the japanese keitais?? those are siper cool"
#15
Mode
4.0
(2)
"Mode 1 retro 2 is the only choice than."
"Mode 1 retro 2."
#16
ALT MIVE Style Folder
4.0
(2)
"I would recommend the ALT MIVE Style Folder."
"Alt Mive Style Folder."
#17
LG
4.0
(2)
"There also lg x100s."
"The cutest phone alive ngl but as it's sold on a global market as 'unlocked' I should hope it would work in a majority of places!"
#18
Jitterbug
4.0
(2)
"Jitterbug has a flip phone made for seniors. Loud, easy to use."
"Jitterbug is designed for older people."
#19
Easyfone
4.0
(2)
"Amazon sells a large-button flip phone made for seniors."
"Here is the link：[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MLNYW6M](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MLNYW6M)"
#20
Tracfone
4.0
(2)
"I suggest the tracfone flips any of them unlocked should work on verizon."
"I think the my flip 2 from tracphone with the $99/yr plan."
#21
Gratina
5.0
(1)
"Get a gratina, im eyeing one bcs its cute and supports android apps!!!"
#22
Xiaomi
5.0
(1)
"Long story short - go with Xiaomi. Compared to it, Cat S22 barely works."
#23
T-Mobile
5.0
(1)
"Or the T-Mobile sidekick."
#24
Digno
5.0
(1)
"Im a digno keitai guy, ditched a sunbeam orchid for it."
#25
Cingular
5.0
(1)
"I'd say get the Cingular Flex 2 from Walmart."
#26
Sunbeam Wireless
4.0
(1)
"The sunbeam wireless might be a good option."
#27
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme
4.0
(1)
"I would definitely recommend you look into Kyocera phones, specifically the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+"
#28
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2
4.0
(1)
"I personally have a galaxy folder 2 and keep an iPhone 7 in my backpack as backup."
#29
Cat S22 Flip
4.0
(1)
"Cat s22 flip"
#30
Mode 1 Retro 2
4.0
(1)
"Mode 1 retro 2. He has Android 13 and compatibility with the moderns apps."
#31
Gabb Phone
4.0
(1)
"You can get a Gabb phone, it's like a smart phone but pretty limited on what it can do."
#32
Blackberry Phone
4.0
(1)
"I saw a tiktok of someone using a classic blackberry phone and it could use spotify!"
#33
Tracfone Orbic Journey V Flip
4.0
(1)
"This is legit though: https://www.hsn.com/products/orbic-journey-v-flip-tracfone-bundle-w1200-mintextdata3/20815575"
#34
Tracfone Flip Phone
4.0
(1)
"They have a Tracfone flip phone with the year service for $60.59, so $30.59."
#35
Tiq
4.0
(1)
"The new Tiq mini m5 is about to come out its an upgraded version of the Qin you could buy it on eBay now"
#36
Japanese Keitai
4.0
(1)
"You have more choices such as the Japanese keitai flips because Optimum uses the T-Mobile network."
#37
Razr
4.0
(1)
"Razr — it’s $2.00 a month."
#38
SHARP
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the 902kc and SH-02J."
#39
Orbic
4.0
(1)
"Tracfone has a 2 pack of Orbic Journey V that should come delivered unlocked."
#40
F1 Pro
4.0
(1)
"I have the F1 Pro Aspen, and I love it."
#41
Emporia
4.0
(1)
"It's a pretty good android flip phone with internet access."
#42
NUU
4.0
(1)
"Don't forget to check out the NUU F4L flip phone on our shop page."
#43
AT&T
4.0
(1)
"Flip Phone: AT&T Cingular Flex 2, 4GB, Classic Navy, Prepaid Phone."
#44
BLU
4.0
(1)
"BLU makes lots of nice "feature phones"."
#45
Boost Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Boost Mobile Q1w Schok Flip, 8 GB, Prepaid Phone."
#46
Freetel
4.0
(1)
"You could consider a Freetel Mode 1 Retro 2, which runs android 13 so no app compatibility problems"
#47
Sharp
4.0
(1)
"Personally I love how Sharp 601sh Aquos looks."
#48
Samsung Galaxy Flip 4
3.0
(1)
"I will agree with the specs part, I own a flip 4 and the specs are not at par with the price."
#49
Samsung Galaxy Flip
3.0
(1)
"I use a samsung fold 5 as my secondary phone and it's definitely a good experience to use that."
#50
Qin F21 Pro
3.0
(1)
"Qin F21 Pro."
#51
Japanese Flip Phone
3.0
(1)
"Mby a japanese flip phone could be good, you can have music and pictures."
#52
Coolpad
3.0
(1)
"They have a couple of Coolpad flip phones"
#53
Samsung Galaxy Fold and Flip Series
2.0
(1)
"Samsung's Fold and Flip series are the worst set of phones they've ever made."
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