The worlds first flip phone was the Motorola MicroTAC 9800X launched in 1989. It's a design that is still seen today on millions of mobile phones around the world. The phones and batteries may have got smaller and more powerful, but the basic design is still there. The early phones were all analogue, and had the small LED display that is sought after by collectors. The later phones had the modern LCD display and some of them were digital and can still be used today. One of the best features of these phones is the antenna, which pulls up from the top of the phone. The antenna is just a piece of plastic and has no affect on reception. The phones antenna is internal, but it was felt that customers would want to see an external antenna, so one was added! On the 9800X the microphone was built into the flip part of the phone, but on all other models, it was in the body of the phone and the grooves cut into the flip are just for show.

For an excellent history of the MicroTAC see Wikipedia

The digital MicroTACs here work on GSM900. To see which networks these will work with see GSM Availability

The basic design was used in many different types of phones, branded with many different names. Some of those phones didn't have the flip, some did. Scroll down the page to see the current stock. 

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International 8700

 
 
 
 
Motorola International 8700 made in 1998. Model No - SWF3052C. Serial No - A632YQ1F2W.

Phone with battery attached measures 14cm high x 5.5cm wide x 2.5cm deep. Antenna is 8cm long. Weight of package is 620g.

This phone is new in the box and still has the protective film on the screen and badge on the front. We charged the battery and tested the phone by making and receiving a call on it and making and receiving a text. The battery held plenty of charge and everything worked like new. The rapid charger plugs into the base of the phone. The user manual has been opened, but is in excellent condition. 

The phone uses a large SIM card, so we have included a SIM card adaptor in order that the phone can be used with a modern small SIM. The SIM card pushes into a slot in the base of the phone. This phone will work on any GSM900 network, which is still supplied in the UK by O2 and Vodafone. For all other countries see here GSM Availability

The box has some wear and the cardboard insert is damaged. The box that the charger is in is also worn. 

Package comprises of the box, with insert, phone, battery, charger with a UK 3-pin plug, user manual and SIM card adaptor.

This phone is guaranteed to work for 30 days from delivery. Please see The Smallprint for full details.

Price is £129 including delivery to anywhere in the world by registered post. 

International 7500

 
 
 
 
 
Motorola International 7500 made in 1996. Model No - SUF1989G. Serial No - 0922WN4GHJ.

Phone with battery attached measures 15.5cm high x 5.5cm wide x 4cm deep. Antenna is 12.5cm long. Weight of package is 1.15kg.

The phone is in good used condition, with some light scratches on the front. We charged the battery and tested the phone by making and receiving a call on it and receiving a text. This phone can receive, but not send texts. Everything worked perfectly. The texts scrolls across the screen, like all texts should! The battery is a brand new, non-original one, and holds lots of charge.

The phone uses a large SIM card, so we have included a SIM card adaptor in order that the phone can be used with a modern small SIM. The SIM card pushes into a slot in the base of the phone. This phone will work on any GSM900 system, which is still supplied in the UK by O2 and Vodafone. For all other countries see here GSM Availability

The battery and non-original adaptor are both brand new. The charging stand is in very good condition. The user manual is worn, with some staining and some writing on the inside cover. The box is worn and has sticky tape on the sides. The serial number on the box is different from the serial number on the phone. 

Package comprises of the box, with inserts, phone, non-original new battery, charging stand, non-original new adaptor with a UK 3-pin plug, user manual and SIM card adaptor.

This phone is guaranteed to work for 30 days from delivery. Please see The Smallprint for full details.

Price is £79 including delivery to anywhere in the world by registered post.

International 5200

 
 
 
 
 
Motorola International 5200 made in 1995. Model No - SLF1554L. Serial No - 0922VU06ZM.

Phone with battery attached measures 15.5cm high x 5.5cm wide x 4cm deep. Antenna is 12.5cm long. Weight of package is 1.6kg.

This original UK phone is in very good used condition, with some minor wear and tear. We charged the battery and tested the phone by making and receiving a call on it and receiving a text. This phone can receive, but not send texts. Everything worked perfectly. The texts scrolls across the screen, like all texts should! The battery is in very good condition and holds lots of charge.

The phone uses a large SIM card, so we have included a SIM card adaptor in order that the phone can be used with a modern small SIM. The SIM card pushes into a slot in the base of the phone. This phone will work on any GSM900 system, which is still supplied in the UK by O2 and Vodafone. For all other countries see here GSM Availability

The charging stand and adaptor are in very good condition. The user manual is in very good condition and is a rare English version. The box has some wear. 

Package comprises of the box, with inserts, phone, battery, charging stand, adaptor with a UK 3-pin plug, user manual in English, some original paperwork and SIM card adaptor.

This phone is guaranteed to work for 30 days from delivery. Please see The Smallprint for full details.

Price is £99 including delivery to anywhere in the world by registered post.

MicroTAC 650e 

 
 
  
Motorola MicroTAC 650e made in 1998. Model No - SWF2141C. Serial No - FC50A2CCZUJ.

Phone with battery attached in 15.5cm high x 6cm wide x 3cm deep. Antenna is 13cm long. Weight of package is 0.8kg.

This MicroTAC was one of the last ever produced The series had started in 1989 with the 9800x and the last MicroTACs rolled off the production line in 1998. This model was made for the US market and is analogue.

This is a new in the box analogue phone in perfect condition, with the plastic film still on the screen. The box has some storage marks, had been taped shut and has a tear in it, but everything else is as new. Package comprises of box with insert, phone, battery, charger with a US type plug and user manual.

The phone powers up and is guaranteed for 30 days subject to terms and conditions. See The Smallprint for details.

Price is £59 including delivery to anywhere in the world by registered post.