Yes! I've been a flip-phone lover as well until my local ISP abandoned the 3G network I was using.
My priority was size and weight.
From my research, I discovered that the Apple iPhone 16 was the smallest and the lowest weight of all cellphones which offer data (flip-phones have no data, only talk and text).
The great thing about the iPhone 16 (base model) is that the screen is highly resistant to scratching, which means you DO NOT require a padded case OR a screen protector! Their new screen surface is their latest upgrade which is used on the iPhone 17 as well.
Anything better than the iPhone 16 (16 Pro, etc) comes with added weight and slightly larger size. The iPhone 16 is the closest to the SE that you'll get.
@swirlie I’d NEVER waste money on another iPhone! They lost me with the last update. It’s going to have to be an android, and the padded case is a definite must have
@sgoodroe In that case, EVERYTHING on your wish list is not obtainable. This is because all other options including android, come with a larger screen and a heavier weight, plus you'll need the extra weight and inconvenience of a padded case which is NOT required for an iPhone 16.
I fear you might struggle to find one that fits all your specifications!
Waterproof to >10 feet, though? Impact resistant to >20 feet? Where do you intend using it?
(I tried a smart-phone for a while. Hopeless: bulky, heavy, far too much pointless software, and so difficult to use I missed calls, lost messages and could not reply to others. It also cost far more for the contract than my actual use. Eventually I sold it and bought a basic 'phone on which speech calls are the primary function, on PAYG. My Internet access is all via a PC on a broadband service, as I need such a PC for my purposes anyway.)
