The "dumb phones" often don't have access to popular social media sites like Instagram and TikTok.
Here are 6 of the most popular dumb phone brands that Gen Z is purchasing.
Gen Z has sparked a resurgence of "dumb phones" in an effort to disconnect from social media and step away from the generation's chronically online persona.Teenagers and twenty-somethings say they're looking for less in a device to avoid distractions and take more breaks from their screens.
The rise of dumb phones comes in part thanks to movements like the Luddite Club, a group of New York City teenagers who swore off smartphones in 2022.A young woman uses a smartphone.
Here are some of the pared-down phones they're buying.A woman holds up the StarTAC mobile phone (left), and a Motorola phone from its "Slim Line."
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Nokia 2780
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Cost: $90
Capabilities: 4G LTE, 5-megapixel rear-camera with flash and video capabilities, FM radio and an audio jack for headphones
AT&T Cingular Flex
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Cost: $40
Capabilities: 4G LTE, Bluetooth and WiFi support, 2-megapixel rear-camera with LED flash, four gigabytes of memory, microSD port for more storage
Punkt MP02
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Cost: $399
Capabilities: Downloadable privacy feature for encrypted calling, internet access via WiFi tethering with tablets or laptops
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+
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Cost: $250
Capabilities: "Virtually indestructible," waterproof, 5-megapixel rear-camera with LED flash, customizable menu, multiple battery modes to help conserve energy and monitor use, pre-installed SIM card
TCL Classic
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Cost: $75
Capabilities: Battery that can last up to 16 days from a single charge, 4G, Bluetooth and WiFi, hotspot for up to 10 other devices, 2-megapixel rear-camera without flash
Alcatel SMARTFLIP
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Cost: $60
Capabilities: 4G LTE, hearing aid compatibility, battery supports up to six hours of talk time, microSD port for more storage, 2-megapixel camera without flash
