Nokia, Commodore, Light and Sonim are rolling out flip phones aimed at buyers seeking simpler devices rather than full-featured smartphones.
The push is tied to rising retro-tech demand, especially among younger users looking to cut constant connectivity, doomscrolling and broader dependence on social apps.
Nokia’s 2720 Flip keeps some modern functions—dual screens, physical buttons and limited app access—while Commodore’s Callback allows WhatsApp and Telegram but blocks social media and web browsing.
Light’s Flip similarly skips internet and social apps while adding navigation, weather and music, and Sonim’s XP3plus targets workers with a rugged, waterproof design and a camera-free option.