Flip phones are back, but in super premium grade

Flip or folding phones, popular in the early 2000s, are making a comeback. However, this time, these retro-looking phones come in the superpremium category, with brand new operating systems and compete with the very best of technology and design in the segment.

Earlier this week, Motorola created a splash in the niche segment by launching its iconic Razr flip phone in a new avatar in select markets.

Just days after the launch, reports emerged that Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, known for making budget smartphones, is working on a foldable phone. The first look of the Xiaomi foldable phone, which has Razr’s clamshell design, emerged through the company’s patent filing.