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Light made a flip phone — it's colorful and it's cheap
Light co-founder Kaiwei Tang helped create the Motorola Razr, and he's as surprised as anyone that over 20 years later, the flip phone is relevant again.
TL;DR
- Light is introducing the Light Flip, a new flip phone model.
- The design is influenced by Gen Z users who like flip phones but dislike their build quality.
- It offers the same Light Phone OS experience as their touchscreen devices, focusing on essential tools like alarm, calculator, and calendar.
- The Light Flip is priced at $299, making it Light's most affordable device, achieved by omitting a touchscreen, NFC reader, and selfie camera.
- The phone is made of plastic and will be available in multiple colors, including black, red, yellow, pink, navy blue, and light gray.
- Light is also exploring financing options, including a $39/month two-year contract with Noble Mobile.
- Features include a 2.8-inch OLED screen, no external screen, 5G and 4G LTE connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth, USB-C charging, eSIM/Nano SIM support, and a 12-megapixel rear camera.
- The expected shipping date is April 2027, with a 'Flip Your Life' program to help users adjust to life without a smartphone.
- The company aims to provide an optimistic alternative to Big Tech and help users reclaim their time.