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Light Flip

Light's take on a flip phone, with T9 and a real hinge. Ships 2027.

Pre-order Cold turkey devices

$299 plus from $39/mo on a Light plan (optional)

$299 unlocked, or from $39/mo on a Light service plan

  • TypeFlip
  • SoftwareCustom minimal OS
  • Screen2.8" OLED
  • Network4G / 5G
  • Introduced 2026

Software and apps

Operating system
LightOS (custom)
App store
No app store
Web browser
No
WhatsApp
No
Spotify
No
RCS messaging
Unknown

Hardware

Form factor
Flip (clamshell)
Screen
2.8" OLED 480x640, matte finish, not a touchscreen; no usable outer screen
Camera
Yes
Battery
1,800 mAh user-replaceable
USB-C
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Water and dust
IP54
Weight
160 g

Connectivity

Network
4G / 5G5G + 4G LTE
VoLTE
Unknown
SIM
Physical SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Bands
4G/5G: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B53, B66, B71, N1, N2 ... (Light's spec page list, truncated in the source I read)
Carriers
Sold unlocked for 'any compatible carrier'; Light plan optional

Where to get one

Regions
United States

Notes

MediaTek MT8873, 6GB/128GB. 1800mAh removable with common tools. IP54. 50MP sensor, 12MP output, LED flash. T9 predictive text, voice-to-text, audio messaging, hotspot, 9 speed dials. Developer program open for community tools. Six colours. 110x58x19mm folded, 160g. NFC listed in features.

Sources

Last checked 2026-09-15.Photo: Light Phone Inc..

Maker's site