8 Best Flip Phones Available in The World Right Now (2024)

Flip phones experienced widespread popularity in the early 2000s, and they are making a significant resurgence, driven by brands such as Samsung, Motorola, and Oppo. Although modern flip phones have been available for several years, they saw notable advancements in 2024. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Motorola Razr Plus feature larger screens than their earlier models, enhancing their functionality when closed. Oppo’s Find N3 Flip also introduces an extra camera and various other enhancements.

Despite being pricier and typically more delicate than conventional smartphones, flip phones offer unique advantages that standard devices do not. They are more compact, allowing for easier pocket storage, and are simpler to operate with one hand when folded. Furthermore, their ability to be propped up at a halfway angle facilitates hands-free photography or screen viewing. Their distinctive design also sets them apart from other smartphones in the market.

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1. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 (review) clamshell foldable in 2024. It is sleeker than its predecessor and comes with cool updates like upgraded cameras, a brighter display, a bigger battery, improved cooling, and Galaxy AI features. It sports a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen inside and is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. There is a 50MP+12MP camera setup at the back and a 4000mAh battery under the hood with 25W charging. It weighs 187 grams and is IPX8-rated. It is priced at Rs 1,09,999 in India.

2. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

The successor to the Moto Razr 40 Ultra was launched in July this year. The Moto Razr 50 Ultra is Motorola’s latest clamshell flip phone that brings some notable upgrades like a new chipset, cameras, and more. It weighs 189 grams and is made of aluminum with a stainless steel hinge. The flip phone is IPX8 rated and sports a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED Panel with 165Hz refresh rate. The cover display is 4 inches large and also supports a 165Hz refresh rate. It runs Android 14 and is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. The flip phone features a 50MP main and a 50MP telephoto lens at the back and a 32MP camera at the front. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery with 45W charging speed. It is available in India for Rs. 99,999.

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3. Motorola Razr 50

Launched globally Moto Razr 50 is a toned-down version of Moto Razr 50 Ultra. There is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display inside and a 3.2-inch HD AMOLED panel outside.  It packs a 3700mAh battery under the hood. It runs Android 14 with Moto’s Hello UI overlay. Moto has also introduced some AI features like Magic Canvas, AI Photo Enhancement, and more. It sports a 50MP main camera with OIS along with a 50MP telephoto lens. At the front is a 32MP selfie camera.

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4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in 2023. It got upgrades in the form of display, chipset, and cameras as compared to its predecessor. Samsung offered an IPX8 rating for the flip phone and used an Armor Aluminium Frame to strengthen its build. There is a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display inside and a 3.4-inch diagonal cover display on the outside. It runs One UI 5.1.1 and is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. There is a 12MP primary camera at the back along with a wide-angle lens to compliment it. Under the hood is a 3700mAh battery and it weighs 187 grams. It is priced at Rs. 99,999 in India.

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5. Oppo Find N3 Flip

Oppo Find N3 Flip is one of the first flip phones that featured a telephoto camera for portraits, landscapes, and objects. Oppo has partnered with Hasselblad for cameras and equipped the flip phone with an aircraft-grade steel hinge for durability. It is powered by Dimensity 9200 chipset and features a 3.26-inch cover display. Inside there is a 6.8-inch main AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It draws juice from a 4300mAh battery and is 7.8mm when unfolded. It is priced at Rs. 74,999 in the country.

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6. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

Motorola launched the Razr 40 series in 2023 which aimed to offer a foldable smartphone experience to the user at a more affordable price point. The Razr 40 Ultra is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and sports a large 3.6-inch cover display. Inside it has a 6.9-inch main screen that is an AMOLED display as well. The smartphone is IP52-rated and packs a 4220mAh battery. The device flaunts a 64MP dual camera setup along with a 32MP selfie camera and runs Android 13 out of the box. It is available for Rs. 69,999.

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7. Motorola Razr 40

The Moto Razr 40 is a toned-down variant of the Moto Razr 40 Ultra. It is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset and features a 4200mAh battery under the hood. There is a 1.5-inch cover display on the outside and a 6.9-inch FHD AMOLED screen on the inside, both having a 144Hz refresh rate. It is IP52-rated and is powered by a 4200mAh powerhouse. It is merely 7.4mm when unfolded. It costs Rs. 44,999 in India.

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8. Tecno Phantom V Flip

Tecno Phantom V Flip is a sleek smartphone that unfolds. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It comes with HiOS 13.5 on top of Android 13 out of the box and packs a 4000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging. There is a 6.9-inch inner AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.32-inch cover panel on the outside. In terms of the camera, there is a 64MP main and a 13MP ultrawide angle sensor at the back. It is priced at Rs. 54,999.

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