The Dumbphone Finder

The CAT S22 Flip is a true dumbphone darling. With full support for Android apps, you can customize this device to suit your needs perfectly. Despite the apps, the small screen and form factor tends to help people disconnect from their phones and use it less, without having to go back to the Stone Age.

» Specs:

• CPU: Snapdragon 215
• RAM: 2048 MB
• Storage: 16 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 2000mAh (removable)
• Operating System: Android 11.0 (Go)
• USB Connection: USB-C

» Features:

• Hardware: Camera (5 MP), Selfie Camera, Microsd Card, Gps + maps, Water Resistant
• Connectivity: 4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.2)
• Apps: Full Android Store, Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Google Maps
• Released: Sep 2021 (3 years ago)

The Light Phone II is an interesting blend of old and new. The black & white display keeps the phone simple, and it's complimented by Light OS, a custom bare-bones operating system.

» Specs:

• CPU: Snapdragon 210
• RAM: 1024 MB
• Storage: 8 GB
• Battery: 950mAh (non-removable)
• Operating System: Light OS
• USB Connection: Micro USB

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Gps + maps
• Connectivity: 4g, Bluetooth (4.2), Wifi, Wifi Hotspot
• Apps: Alarms, Calculator, Music, Podcasts, Notes, Calendar, Directions
• Released: Dec 2022 (2 years ago)

The newer, much pricier Light Phone 3 includes a new 50MP camera and shutter button, alongside upgraded storage, internals, and 5g support. If you can stomach the price, this looks set to be an excellent modern dumbphone without many of the typical compromises.

» Specs:

• CPU: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450)
• RAM: 6144 MB
• Storage: 128 GB
• Battery: 1800mAh (removable)
• Operating System: Light OS
• USB Connection: USB-C

» Features:

• Hardware: Camera (50 MP), Selfie Camera, Gps + maps, Wheel, Shutter Button
• Connectivity: 5g, 4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.0), Nfc
• Apps: Alarms, Calculator, Music, Podcasts, Notes, Calendar, Directions
• Released: Jan 2025 (-1 years ago)

The Nokia 105 4g is Nokia's most entry-level phone — it's stripped back to the bare basics, lacking even a camera, making it a great backup phone or spare. For a few dollars more though, the Nokia 110 4g is likely a better choice.

» Specs:

• CPU: Unisoc T107
• RAM: 48 MB
• Storage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 1020mAh (removable)
• Operating System: S30+
• USB Connection: Micro USB

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Dual Sim, Microsd Card
• Connectivity: 4g
• Apps: Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
• Released: Jul 2021 (3 years ago)

The Nokia 110 4g is an extremely budget phone from Nokia, featuring the bare essentials. It does include a low-resolution camera on the back of the phone, however it's too low-quality to do much with.

» Specs:

• CPU: Unisoc T107
• RAM: 64 MB
• Storage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 1450mAh (removable)
• Operating System: S30+
• USB Connection: Micro USB

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Dual Sim, Camera (0.1 MP), Microsd Card
• Connectivity: 4g, Bluetooth (5.0)
• Apps: Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
• Released: Jun 2023 (1 years ago)

The Nokia 235 is part of Nokia's newer line of S30+ based devices — this means it doesn't support smart apps, and just includes the basics like calls, texts, and MP3 player and FM radio. It does have a 2.0 MP camera though which is quite high-resolution compared to other budget dumb phones.

» Specs:

• CPU: Unisoc T107
• RAM: 64 MB
• Storage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 1450mAh (removable)
• Operating System: S30+
• USB Connection: USB-C

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Dual Sim, Camera (2.0 MP), Microsd Card, Gps + maps
• Connectivity: 4g, Bluetooth (5.0)
• Apps: Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
• Released: Apr 2024 (0 years ago)

The Nokia 2780 Flip is a callback to old-school Nokia flip phones, and includes a 5MP camera (quite high-res for a dumbphone) alongside smart apps thanks to KaiOS.

» Specs:

• CPU: Snapdragon 215
• RAM: 512 MB
• Storage: 4 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 1450mAh (removable)
• Operating System: KaiOS
• USB Connection: USB-C

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Camera (5.0 MP), Microsd Card, Gps + maps, Emergency Button
• Connectivity: 4g, Bluetooth (4.2)
• Apps: Mp3 Player, Fm Radio, Facebook, Youtube, Google Maps
• Released: Nov 2022 (2 years ago)

A modern rendition of another classic, and like other S30+ based Nokia devices, it only includes the basics (no smart apps). Only available internationally (not in the US).

» Specs:

• CPU: Unisoc T107
• RAM: 64 MB
• Storage: 0.1 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 1450mAh (removable)
• Operating System: S30+
• USB Connection: USB-C

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Camera (2.0 MP), Microsd Card
• Connectivity: 4g, Bluetooth (5.0)
• Apps: Mp3 Player, Fm Radio
• Released: May 2024 (0 years ago)

A classic device revamped with 4g, smart apps and a modern display. Comes pre-installed with smart apps like Youtube, WhatsApp, Maps and Facebook which unfortunately require rooting the device to uninstall.

» Specs:

• CPU: Snapdragon 210
• RAM: 512 MB
• Storage: 4 GB (plus MicroSD)
• Battery: 1500mAh (removable)
• Operating System: KaiOS
• USB Connection: Micro USB

» Features:

• Hardware: Headphone Jack, Camera (0.3 MP), Microsd Card, Gps + maps
• Connectivity: 4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.0)
• Apps: Facebook, Youtube, Google Maps
• Released: Jan 2021 (3 years ago)

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The second rendition of a premium dumb phone from Punkt, a Czech-based technology company. It's a highly-tactile device and includes bonus features like Signal integration and WIFI tethering.

» Specs:

• CPU: Snapdragon 210
• RAM: 2048 MB
• Storage: 16 GB
• Battery: 1280mAh (non-removable)
• Operating System: Apostrophy
• USB Connection: USB-C

» Features:

• Hardware: Gps + maps
• Connectivity: 4g, Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, Bluetooth (4.2)
• Apps: Notes, Clock, Calculator
• Released: Jan 2021 (3 years ago)