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Jitterbug Flip2 16GB Cell Phone for SeniorsPhones · Senior phonesJitterbug Flip2 16GB Cell Phone for Seniors
BrandLively
Card updated2026-10-25
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Jitterbug Flip2 16GB Cell Phone for Seniors

The short answerAn easy-to-use flip phone for seniors with big buttons and a dedicated Urgent Response button. The US page says this model is no longer available and points to the Flip3.

USUS price (pre-tax)$39.99Best Buy · Checked 11-04 08:19
CNChina priceNot sold in China
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US & China prices

PriceStoreAmountConvertedChecked
US, before taxBest Buy$39.99≈ ¥267Checked 11-05 21:072026-11-05 21:07 Beijing time · checked against the store pageBuy
US, before taxBest Buy$39.99≈ ¥267Checked 11-04 08:192026-11-04 08:19 Beijing time · checked against the store pageBuy
US, with sales tax (est.)California base rate 7.25%, local tax extra$39.99 × (1 + 7.25%) = $42.89$42.89≈ ¥286
Carried into China, with import dutyDuty-free up to ¥5,000 carried in; a single item over that is taxed in full at 13%$42.89 × 6.6723 (11-04) = ¥286; + duty ¥0 = ¥286¥286≈ $43
Shipped to China, with import dutyShipped goods get no allowance; taxed at 13%$42.89 × 6.6723 (11-04) = ¥286; + duty ¥37 = ¥323¥323≈ $48
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Store pages have the final say on price · Conversions use the ECB reference rate on the day each price was checked (no rate on weekends / holidays → the latest earlier day): 11-04 1 USD = 6.6723 CNY · US, before tax = pre-tax · Customs may use its own valuation table — customs has the final say.

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What differs between versions

ItemChina modelUS model
China vs US versionNo official China page foundUS page (no longer available)
SIMNo official China saleLively Nano SIM pre-installed; a Lively plan is required at activation and the device cannot be used with other carriers
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Price history

USNow (pre-tax)$39.9930-day avg$39.1990-day low$31.99
$40$32$40
10-2511-05
US (pre-tax)

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Who it’s for / pitfalls

Good for

  • Seniors who want big buttons, a big screen and one-touch help

Not for

  • People who want a smartphone

Known pitfalls

  • The US page says this model is no longer available; it points to the Flip3
  • Service plans are chosen during activation
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Key specs

Display
3.2-inch
Rear camera
8MP with LED flash
Urgent Response
One-touch emergency help, 24/7
Built-in tools
Reading magnifier, LED flashlight, loud speaker
Battery
Long-lasting rechargeable battery; Lively does not publish a capacity or hour rating on the product page
Network
4G LTE and Bluetooth
Keypad / flip
Flip phone with large backlit keypad and big buttons
Emergency call
Dedicated Urgent Response button, one-touch access to certified agents, 24/7
Hearing-aid compatibility
M4/T4 hearing-aid compatibility rating
SIM
Lively Nano SIM card pre-installed
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True cost calculator

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State
Getting it to China
Category (sets the duty rate)
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¥
CNY / USD
With sales tax
$42.89
In CNY
¥286
Import duty
¥0
US model, landed
¥286
vs Chinese model
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State base rate only — local tax is extra. Duty uses the ¥5,000 carry-in allowance as an estimate; customs has the final say. Reference rate from the ECB.

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