TCL unveils Flip 4 5G - a classic clamshell with 5G for $79

By: Nastya Bobkova | 25.05.2025, 03:28

TCL has launched its new Flip 4 5G push-button phone in the US. The new product is already available on T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile networks for $79.99.

Here's What We Know

The Flip 4 5G has a 1.77-inch external display for notifications and a 3.2-inch internal screen. The device has a large physical keyboard with tactile feedback and separate shortcut keys. For comfortable communication, two microphones with noise cancellation and HD Voice support have been added.

TCL Flip 4 5G. Illustration: TCL

The phone runs on KaiOS 4.0 and is equipped with a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip. It has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (23.9GB available), which can be expanded via microSD card. Applications include Google Maps, YouTube, a browser, and mail.

The main camera is 5 megapixels with video recording support. The Flip 4 5G also offers an MP3/FLAC player, FM radio, calculator and notes.

TCL Flip 4 5G push-button clamshell phone. Illustration: TCL

The phone supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, hotspot function, and is equipped with USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The 3000 mAh battery provides up to 40 hours of talk time and over two days of battery life, with a full charge in less than 2 hours.

TCL is targeting the Flip 4 5G at seniors, teenagers and users who want minimalism without losing connectivity to modern networks.

The company also introduced the C6K, C6KS and P series TVs in India, and the 85-inch Google TV Q5K with 4K QLED and Dolby Vision for $749 in the US.

Source: TCL