See the 6 most popular 'dumb phones' Gen Z is copping in a rejection of smartphone culture

Jordan Hart
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Gen Zers have never known life before the internet, but some are trying to go back to a time without smartphones and Instagram posts.Erik Von Weber/Getty Images

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.

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Teenagers and twenty-somethings say they're looking for less in a device to avoid distractions and take more breaks from their screens.Denkou Images/Getty Images

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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.

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Here are some of the pared-down phones they're buying.

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A woman holds up the StarTAC mobile phone (left), and a Motorola phone from its "Slim Line."Reuters

Nokia 2780

Nokia 2780 Flip
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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

AT&T Cingular Flex 4G LTE Flip Phone
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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

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+

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

TCL CLASSIC flip phone
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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

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

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