Light made a flip phone — it's colorful and it's cheap

Light is releasing the Light Flip, an affordable flip phone inspired by young users who appreciate the form factor but dislike the build quality of current options. The device offers the same minimalist Light Phone OS experience without a touchscreen, aiming to provide a tactile alternative. It will ship in April 2027 with a community-building program to support users transitioning away from smartphones.

• 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.
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