The best flip phones in 2024

A range of the top three flip phones.
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Nostalgic tech is back, and the Y2K flip phone trend has gone full circle. These Clamshell-style folding phones were popular in the early 2000s, and have been adapted to the modern age with newer models from Samsung and Motorola boasting super AMOLED displays and 4K video capabilities. 

But the more basic and affordable flip phone models out there continue to be the top mobile of choice for those who don't enjoy the latest feature-packed flagship camera phones, or need to disappear off the social media grid for a while. 

We've ranked the very best flip phones you can get right now, based on factors like design, features, connectivity, and value for money – relying on our own experiences with these devices, plus customer reviews. If you're after a foldable phone rather than a flip, see our guide to the best folding phones.

The best flip phones available now

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How should I choose the best flip phone

If you're buying a new flip phone, you need to ask yourself a few key things.

Firstly, exactly how feature-packed do you want it to be? You could buy an older flip phone for cheap, but newer ones come with useful services like WhatsApp, cameras and cool games that older ones do.

Secondly, what balance between durability and fashion do you want the phone to make? Some devices aren't quite lookers, but can be durable to survive plenty of drops.

Price is another important factor too - obviously, the more you spend, the more you get, but some people might be happy getting the cheapest device they can in order to save cash.

Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer. An avid music photographer and previous staff writer for Digital Camera World, Beth has a keen eye for content and knows just how to create it. Her background working as a tester for CeX has provided extensive knowledge surrounding the latest tech and gaming trends, and she studied Music Journalism too, so you'll probably find her at a gig. Basically, she's a total nerd with a Snorlax tattoo and a Master's degree in Photography, forever wishing she was Peter Parker. 

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