Light Flip launches as colorful flip phone with 5G, USB-C, and OLED for $299

Over time, additional apps can be released thanks to a developer kit. The Light Flip is equipped with a 5G modem and a USB-C port, but otherwise relies on relatively simple hardware. The Light Flip features a 50-megapixel camera, though it only saves 12-MP photos, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, a 1,800-mAh battery that can be replaced by the user, a nano-SIM, and an eSIM, as well as a MediaTek MT8873, which features four ARM Cortex-A78 performance cores and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. It also comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash storage.

Pricing and availability

The Light Flip is now available for pre-order for $299 in the manufacturer’s online store, delivery of the first orders is expected to begin in April 2027. Light Phone also ships internationally, but notes that the listed price does not include shipping costs, import sales tax, or customs duties. The phone is available in six colors, including light gray, yellow, pink, red, blue, and black.