Flip phones and basic phones
Checked against the makers' own pages · Last reviewed October 15, 2026
Flip phones and other basic phones are not all as simple, or as Google-free, as they look. The TCL Flip 3 and TCL Flip Pro sold by Verizon run KaiOS, a light system, and TCL lists Google apps such as Google Maps on both. Sonim's rugged XP3plus 5G runs Sonim's own system based on AOSP (Android without Google apps). Kyocera's rugged flips run Kyocera's own system and the Jitterbug Flip3 runs Lively's own system, with built-in apps only and no app store listed, so you can't install apps. The Sunbeam F1 Pro runs Sunbeam's own BasicOS. The table lists every flip and basic phone we track, with price, carrier and Google status. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
27 phones in this list. Filter the whole database by price, US availability and Google support.
| Phone | Price | Status | US | Carriers | Google apps | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BQ 2410L Tank Power 4GBQ (New Line LLC, Moscow) · Russia2.4" · 48 MB RAM · 128 MB · 4,000 mAh · 218 g | 3,990 ₽ on BQ's official store (Oct. 15, 2026) | On sale | No | No US carrier | n/a | Basic feature-phone software |
| BQ 2412 Shell DuoBQ (New Line LLC, Moscow) · Russia2.4" · 800 mAh · 95 g | 3,290 ₽ on BQ's product page (Oct. 15, 2026) | On sale | No | No US carrier | n/a | Basic feature-phone software |
| Jitterbug Flip3Lively · United States3.2" · 3 GB RAM · 64 GB · 3,000 mAh | $59.99 on sale (regular $79.99) + Lively plan | On sale | Yes | Lively only🔒 Lively | None | Lively's own system |
| Kyocera DIGNO Keitai 4Kyocera · Japan3.4" · 1 GB RAM · 8 GB · 1,500 mAh · 125 g | ¥36,000 device price at Y!mobile (Oct. 2026) | On sale | Import | No US carrier | None | Kyocera feature-phone software (no Google Play) |
| Kyocera DIGNO Keitai KY-42CKyocera · Japan3.4" · 1 GB RAM · 8 GB · 1,500 mAh · 125 g | ¥45,430 at docomo (Oct. 2026) | On sale | Import | No US carrier | None | Kyocera feature-phone software (no Google apps or app store) |
| Kyocera DuraXA EquipKyocera · Japan2.6" · 2 GB RAM · 16 GB · 1,770 mAh · 193 g | $215.99 list (Kyocera store) | On sale | Yes | AT&TT-Mobile | None | Kyocera's own system (no Google apps or app store) |
| Masstel Fami 8 4GMasstel (Masscom Vietnam) · Vietnam1.77" · 128 MB RAM · 48 MB · 1,400 mAh · 92 g | 650,000 ₫ on Masstel's store (Oct. 15, 2026) | On sale | No | No US carrier | n/a | Basic feature-phone software (Masstel lists no operating system) |
| Masstel Izi T9 4GMasstel (Masscom Vietnam) · Vietnam2.4" · 3,000 mAh | 650,000 ₫ on Masstel's store (Oct. 15, 2026) | On sale | No | Bands not published | n/a | Basic feature-phone software |
| Nokia 105 4G (2024)HMD (Nokia brand) · Finland64 MB RAM · 128 MB · 1,450 mAh · 92.99 g | HMD 105 4G: £39.99 (UK), ₹2,599 (India) | On sale | Import | No US carrier | n/a | Series 30+ |
| Nokia 110 4G (2024)HMD (Nokia brand) · Finland2" · 64 MB RAM · 128 MB · 1,000 mAh | $50.98 on Amazon US (international version) | On sale | Import | No US carrier | n/a | Series 30+ |
| Nokia 3210 4G (2024)HMD (Nokia brand) · Finland2.4" · 64 MB RAM · 128 MB · 1,450 mAh | ₹4,499 (HMD India) | On sale | Import | No US carrier | n/a | Series 30+ |
| Nokia 6310 (2024)HMD (Nokia brand) · Finland2.8" · 8 MB RAM · 16 MB · 1,450 mAh | ₹3,839 at HMD India | On sale | No | No US carrier | n/a | Series 30+ |
| Qin F22 ProDuoqin · China3.54" · 4 GB RAM · 64 GB · 2,150 mAh · 116 g | ¥899 (Duoqin China store) | On sale | Import | No US carrier | None | Android 12 (Duoqin) |
| Sharp AQUOS Keitai 4Sharp · Japan3.4" · 1 GB RAM · 8 GB · 1,680 mAh · 121 g | ¥32,400 at SoftBank (Oct. 2026) | On sale | No | No US carrier | None | Sharp feature-phone software (no Google Play) |
| Sonim XP3plus 5GSonim · United States2.95" · 4 GB RAM · 32 GB · 3,000 mAh · 245 g | $259.99 (Verizon Business) to $374.99 (AT&T) | On sale | Yes | VerizonAT&TT-Mobile🔒 AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon | None | Sonim OS (based on AOSP 14) |
| Sunbeam F1 ProSunbeam Wireless · United States2.8" · 3 GB RAM · 32 GB · 2,200 mAh · 187 g | $359 to $389 (Sunbeam shop) | On sale | Yes | VerizonAT&TT-Mobile | None | BasicOS |
| TCL Flip 3TCL · China3.2" · 1 GB RAM · 16 GB · 1,850 mAh · 143.5 g | $99.99 (Verizon) | On sale | Yes | VerizonAT&T bandsT-Mobile bands🔒 Verizon, Tracfone and Straight Talk | Yes | KaiOS |
| TCL FLIP 4 5GTCL · China3.2" · 2 GB RAM · 32 GB · 3,000 mAh · 130 g | $119.99 (T-Mobile full price) | On sale | Yes | AT&T bandsT-Mobile🔒 T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile | Yes | KaiOS 4.0 |
| TCL Flip ProTCL · China2.8" · 512 MB RAM · 4 GB · 1,850 mAh · 133 g | $79.99 (Verizon) | On sale | Yes | VerizonAT&T bandsT-Mobile bands🔒 Verizon | Yes | KaiOS 3.0 |
| Welio WKey T100Welio Mobile Turkey · Turkey1.8" · 32 MB RAM · 32 MB · 1,050 mAh · 82 g | ₺2,799 on Welio's store (Oct. 15, 2026 | On sale | No | No US carrier | n/a | Proprietary feature-phone software ("Özel") |
| Welio T310 4GWelio Mobile Turkey · Turkey2.4" · 64 MB RAM · 128 MB · 1,450 mAh | ₺4,999 on Welio's store (Oct. 15, 2026 | Out of stock | No | AT&T bandsT-Mobile bands | n/a | Basic feature-phone software |
| Alcatel Go Flip 4TCL (Alcatel brand) · China2.8" · 512 MB RAM · 4 GB · 1,850 mAh · 133 g | No current new price | Discontinued | Yes | AT&T bandsT-Mobile🔒 T-Mobile and Metro | Yes | KaiOS 3.0 |
| Cat B40Bullitt Mobile (Cat phones, under Caterpillar license) · United Kingdom2.4" · 1,800 mAh · 157 g | No new stock | Discontinued | No | No US carrier | n/a | Proprietary feature-phone OS |
| Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+Kyocera · Japan2.6" · 2 GB RAM · 16 GB · 1,770 mAh · 193 g | Was $250 (Verizon retail) | Discontinued | Yes | VerizonAT&T bandsT-Mobile bands🔒 Verizon | None | Kyocera's own system (no Google apps or app store) |
| Nokia 2780 FlipHMD · Finland2.7" · 512 MB RAM · 4 GB · 1,450 mAh · 131 g | Was $89.99 at HMD (2025) | Discontinued | Yes | VerizonAT&T bandsT-Mobile bands | Yes | KaiOS 3.1 |
| Nokia 8210 4GHMD (Nokia brand) · Finland2.8" · 48 MB RAM · 128 MB · 1,450 mAh · 107 g | Last listed ₹3,999 at HMD India (out of stock) | Discontinued | No | No US carrier | n/a | Series 30+ |
| Qin F21 ProDuoqin · China2.8" · 3 GB RAM · 32 GB · 2,120 mAh · 100 g | $119.99 (3 GB / 32 GB) at a third-party global store | Discontinued | Import | No US carrier | None | Android 11 (Duoqin) |
On this page
Which carriers sell flip phones
What we found on carrier and maker pages on Oct. 15, 2026:
| Seller | Flip phones | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | TCL Flip 3, TCL Flip Pro (Voice & Text Only) | $99.99; $79.99 |
| Verizon Business | Sonim XP3plus 5G With Camera (rugged) | $259.99 |
| AT&T | Sonim XP3plus 5G (rugged) | $374.99 |
| T-Mobile / Metro | Sonim links T-Mobile for the XP3plus 5G; Metro's phone list shows the TCL FLIP 4 | not read |
| Lively | Jitterbug Flip3, Lively service only | $59.99 on sale + plan |
| Unlocked | Sunbeam F1 Pro (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) | $359 to $389 |
Several well-known flips have left carrier shelves: Verizon says the unlocked Nokia 2780 Flip and the consumer Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+ are "no longer available," and the T-Mobile and Metro links on Alcatel's page for the Alcatel Go Flip 4 no longer show it. [1][2][5][8][9][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
KaiOS, AOSP and makers' own systems
- KaiOS (TCL Flip 3, TCL Flip Pro, TCL FLIP 4 5G): a system built for keypad phones. Apps come from the KaiStore, not Google Play. TCL lists KaiOS 3.0 on the Flip Pro and "Kai OS 4.0" on the new FLIP 4 5G.
- AOSP-based (Sonim XP3plus 5G): Sonim builds its own system from AOSP, the open-source part of Android, and lists "Sonim Proprietary OS based on AOSP 14," with its SonimWare device-management software preloaded.
- Kyocera's own system (Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+, Kyocera DuraXA Equip): built-in apps only. Kyocera lists no Google apps or app store, so you can't add apps.
- Lively's own system (Jitterbug Flip3): Lively's user guide shows only Lively's own apps, such as Phone, Text Messages, Camera and Weather, and no app store.
- Sunbeam's own system (Sunbeam F1 Pro): Sunbeam's BasicOS, with no web browser or app store.
Kyocera's and Lively's systems are built on Android (Kyocera lists "AOSP (Proprietary)," Lively "Android 16 Go"), but you can't install apps on them. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][18][19][20][21]
Google apps on flip phones
A flip phone isn't automatically Google-free. KaiOS says its KaiStore comes preinstalled outside India with "over 700 apps, including Facebook, Google Maps, and the Google Assistant," and that KaiOS users have access to Google Maps, Google Search and YouTube. TCL's Flip 3 manual shows home-screen shortcuts to YouTube and Google Maps, and TCL says the Flip Pro comes with Google Search and Google Maps preloaded.
On the other side, Sonim lists no Google apps on its AOSP-based XP3plus 5G, Kyocera lists none on its rugged flips, Lively's Flip3 guide lists none, and Sunbeam includes only Google's Waze app, on four of its 13 F1 Pro models. Check the "Google" column in the table for each phone. [3][4][5][6][7][8][10][21][22][23]
3G is gone: why your flip phone needs 4G VoLTE
The FCC says carriers shut down their 3G networks in 2022 (AT&T from February 2022, T-Mobile's 3G UMTS network as of July 1, 2022, and Verizon's by Dec. 31, 2022, as the carriers announced). That cut off 3G phones and "certain older 4G mobile phones that do not support Voice over LTE (VoLTE or HD Voice)," including for 911 calls.
So an old flip phone from a drawer may not work at all. When you buy a flip phone, look for 4G LTE with VoLTE (often listed as HD Voice) or 5G. For example, TCL lists VoLTE and HD Voice on the Flip 3 and Flip Pro, and Sonim lists VoNR (voice over 5G) on the XP3plus 5G. [4][5][18][24]
Questions people ask
Which flip phones does Verizon sell?
On Oct. 15, 2026, Verizon listed the TCL Flip 3 at $99.99 and the TCL FLIP Pro Voice & Text Only at $79.99, and Verizon Business listed the rugged Sonim XP3plus 5G With Camera at $259.99. Verizon's consumer pages for the Nokia 2780 Flip (unlocked) and Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+ say they are no longer available. [1][2][11][15][16]
Which flip phones does AT&T sell?
AT&T sells the rugged Sonim XP3plus 5G at $374.99 as of Oct. 15, 2026. Sunbeam also lists AT&T as a compatible carrier for its unlocked F1 Pro. [8][12]
Do flip phones have Google?
Some do. TCL lists Google Maps on its KaiOS flips, the TCL Flip 3 and Flip Pro. Sonim and Kyocera list no Google apps on their rugged flips, and Sunbeam includes only Google's Waze app on four F1 Pro models. [3][4][5][6][7][8][21]
Can I buy an unlocked flip phone?
Yes. Sunbeam sells its F1 Pro unlocked and lists Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile as compatible. Sunbeam doesn't sell phone service, so you bring your own plan. [8][25]
Will my old 3G flip phone still work?
Probably not. The FCC says US carriers finished shutting down 3G in 2022, which affects 3G phones and older 4G phones without VoLTE. [24]
Sources (25)
- TCL FLIP 3, Verizon. Checked October 15, 2026.
- TCL FLIP Pro Voice & Text Flip Phone, Verizon. Checked October 15, 2026.
- TCL FLIP 3 User Manual (T435WS, English), TCL North America. Checked October 15, 2026.
- TCL FLIP PRO, TCL North America. Checked October 15, 2026.
- XP3plus 5G, Sonim Technologies. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Ultra-Rugged DuraXV Extreme+ Flip Phone (archived copy, Wayback Machine, Dec. 8, 2025), Kyocera. Checked October 15, 2026.
- DuraXA Equip User Guide, Kyocera International. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Sunbeam Wireless F1 Pro spec sheet 2026 (PDF), Sunbeam Wireless. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Jitterbug Flip3 64GB Flip Phone for Seniors, Lively. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Jitterbug Flip3 User Guide (PDF), Lively. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Sonim XP3plus 5G With Camera, Verizon. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Sonim XP3plus 5G, AT&T. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Prepaid Phones: No Contract, Pay As You Go, Metro by T-Mobile. Checked October 15, 2026.
- F1 Pro Phones and Accessories, Sunbeam Wireless. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Nokia 2780 Flip Unlocked, Verizon. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+, Verizon. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Alcatel GO FLIP 4, TCL Communication (Alcatel US). Checked October 15, 2026.
- FLIP 3, TCL North America. Checked October 15, 2026.
- FLIP 4 5G, TCL North America. Checked October 15, 2026.
- DuraXA Equip Flip Phone | Kyocera Mobile, Kyocera International. Checked October 15, 2026.
- F1 Pro Juniper - Rugged Dumbphone with Email, Hotspot, and Waze, Sunbeam Wireless. Checked October 15, 2026.
- The difference between the KaiStore and the JioStore, KaiOS Technologies. Checked October 15, 2026.
- The Google Assistant commands, KaiOS Technologies. Checked October 15, 2026.
- Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service, Federal Communications Commission. Checked October 15, 2026.
- F1 Pro Rugged Dumbphone, Sunbeam Wireless. Checked October 15, 2026.