Light Diversifies Into the Minimalist Flip Phone Market with $299 Hardware Expansion

By Amanda Silberling · TechCrunch · 2026-07-21

Light Diversifies Into the Minimalist Flip Phone Market with $299 Hardware Expansion

According to TechCrunch, hardware startup Light is launching a plastic flip phone aimed at younger users seeking a break from high-end smartphones. The device, dubbed the Light Flip, swaps the premium materials and touch screens found on earlier models for a physical T9 keyboard

According to TechCrunch, hardware startup Light is launching a plastic flip phone aimed at younger users seeking a break from high-end smartphones. The device, dubbed the Light Flip, swaps the premium materials and touch screens found on earlier models for a physical T9 keyboard