Looking for a new phone that won't wipe out your bank account? Whether you're looking for a basic smartphone or a retro flip phone, these are the top models we've tested for under $300.

If you’re shopping for a flip phone in 2026, you’ll find yourself pulled in two opposite directions. On one side, there are rugged, durable models built for reliability and simplicity. On the other, ...

TCL has launched a new flip phone, its first with 5G. The TCL FLIP 4 5G is now available from Metro by T-Mobile. 5G in basic/flip phones is a new trend for 2025. Sonim recently launched the XP3plus 5G ...

TCL has launched a new flip phone, its first with 5G. The TCL FLIP 4 5G is now available from Metro by T-Mobile. 5G in basic/flip phones is a new trend for 2025. Sonim recently launched the XP3plus 5G ...

Generation Z is increasingly abandoning smartphones in favor of basic flip phones as young people embrace “dopamine diets” to combat digital addiction and constant connectivity. Here’s what you need ...

Over the past five years, every list of the best folding phones has had a plethora of book-style ones, most of which follow the same form factor and overall design concept. There’s a big ...

While foldable-style phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are my preference, it seems that flip-style phones are likely to be the bigger sellers, largely thanks to the ...