NEW CAT S22 AT&T Unlocked Rugged Touch Screen - 16GB Android Flip Phone - 4G LTE

got this phone as a way to step back from my iPhone 12 and break free from the global smartphone addiction. I wanted to switch to either the Light Phone 2 or the Minimal Phone, but they were both on pre-order, so I found this awesome deal for under $70. I’m not really a fan of the built-in T-Mobile apps since I use Mint, and I wasn’t too keen on the Google apps either, at first. Coming from an iPhone, everything else feels pretty foreign to me. The number of messenger apps on the Play Store is just nuts—there are so many that look alike! I don’t get how people find that better unless you’re really into tech; it just feels like a drain on your time and energy to figure it all out. Once I got into the phone, I turned off all the non-essential apps like maps and Chrome. I downloaded Google Messenger and Google Contacts, which was cool because I can tweak my contacts and organize them from either my phone or computer. Now I’m rocking this old-school rugged flip phone from around 2001. I can go all weekend without charging it, and folks over 40 always seem super curious about it. Their top question? “Do you have to use T-9 or re-learn it? I couldn’t handle that!” But nah, it's still a touchscreen with Android, and the text-to-speech feature is pretty handy. If you want to use it like a smartphone, Google Assistant’s there too, but it doesn’t make it so easy that you end up mindlessly scrolling at dinner or while watching TV. I’m still planning on getting a Minimal Phone for that Blackberry vibe with an e-ink screen, but this phone is perfect for anyone wanting a tough device to use while stepping away from the madness of Silicon Valley.

C B. 5/5 December 12, 2025

CAT S22 AT&T Unlocked Rugged Touch Screen - 16GB Android Flip Phone - 4G LTE

What I love: -My brain is quieter. Truly. Moving to this simpler phone has made a noticeable difference in my mental clarity and overall peace. No more being sucked into social media. No more wasted hours scrolling. -It does what I need. I can text (I use a different keyboard with swype + voice input), call, listen to audiobooks, check maps, and run a few key apps. -Great speakers. Calls are clear, and I can play music or audiobooks and hear them just fine. -Good battery life. A full charge lasts a day or two, and I love that the battery is removable — I brought a spare on a camping trip and just swapped it out. -Strong service. I get the same level of signal and reception as my husband’s high-end smartphone. -The flip phone vibe is fun. Honestly, people think I’m some kind of secret agent when I snap it shut. That alone adds a little joy to the day.

C B. 4/5 December 12, 2025

CAT S22 AT&T Unlocked Rugged Touch Screen - 16GB Android Flip Phone - 4G LTE

I've own a few alleged "rugged" flip phones and this one outshines them all. From the moment you unbox it, you'll be struck by its heft. I've read review about people "downgrading" from smart phones so as to use their phones less with this product. I am just the opposite and just about anything you can do on a smart phone you can do on this phone, as well. The internet is a breeze on this phone, but of course the screen is smaller. I've also had it slide completely off a forklift and it didn't suffer even a scratch when it hit the cement. It comes with a lot of bells and whistles and is water-proof. I also keep it in low power mode (which doesn't affect performance) and it will last a day or more (depending on usage). It is also equipped with wifi and thus when using THAT, you aren't using your own data or minutes . A great little workhorse that has excellent sound and extensively VERY fast internet speed. I love this phone.

B T. 5/5 December 12, 2025

CAT S22 AT&T Unlocked Rugged Touch Screen - 16GB Android Flip Phone - 4G LTE