A growing number of college students are trading in their smartphones for what’s now considered trendy hardware: flip phones.

Best flip phone for kids: Nokia 2780 Flip. ... In which case, consider going somewhat old school with the Nokia 2780, a flip phone with some necessary modern updates.

The TCL Flip 3 is a great voice phone with a removable battery, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB-C charging port. It also features a 2MP camera, which is useful in a pinch.

What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones 03:58. ... A growing number of experts are sounding the alarm about increased screen time and the effect it has on kids and teens.

For starters, the app’s “Dumb Phone” mode essentially turns an iPhone into a classic flip phone, as it only lets kids access the Phone, FaceTime, and Messages apps.