I get it why foldable phones are a thing, it’s like having a normal size phone and a small tablet in one and it’s easier to work on fodable devices than regular phones. But why are flip phones a thing?
I get it why foldable phones are a thing, it’s like having a normal size phone and a small tablet in one and it’s easier to work on fodable devices than regular phones. But why are flip phones a thing?
Thanks, but I think all the points you’ve mentioned apply to the bigger foldables too (except for the smaller size).
Most people just need a phone, not a tablet. And also flipping a phone open is very fun
Objective answer: Flip phones tend to have better durrability, since they’re not 90% screen. If you don’t really need a mobile computer and just need calling, texting, and the occasional google, that you know won’t fail you for a while, flip phones are a solid option.
Personal opinion/rant: Some flip phones are (or, were) just cool as hell. I used to have a japanese flip phone that was fully water/dust proof, built with a 3D 2k display, 2k back camera with 3d photo/video capability, had a radio antenna/tv tuner, and a mobile wallet (the last 2 features I couldn’t actually use because they were designed to work in japan). Want to know when that phone was released? 2011. You could hardly find any smartphones that were even water/dustproof back then. We’ve only (relatively) recently gotten digital wallets from google/apple pay, and I’ve never seen a phone with 3d capabilities since. I am pissed off to this day that the Keitai market died pretty much immediately after that. So much personality gone for boring, standard brick-looking-ass phones.