{"id":15462,"date":"2026-06-24T12:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/commodore-heard-you-callback-8020-flip-phone-100-off-for-pre-orders\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:09:21","slug":"commodore-heard-you-callback-8020-flip-phone-100-off-for-pre-orders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/commodore-heard-you-callback-8020-flip-phone-100-off-for-pre-orders\/","title":{"rendered":"Commodore heard you: Callback 8020 flip phone $100 off for pre-orders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-need-to-know-3\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"elk-b780d03e-7f71-4a1a-a02a-ec2e5a2e4b86\">\n<li>Commodore is moving forward after its first Callback 8020 to address a major consumer problem: its price.<\/li>\n<li>The company says it has managed to drop the price of the phone by $100 in time for orders to start on June 30.<\/li>\n<li>Commodore has had to deal with a few issues across resources, RAM, and privacy, but says it will introduce &#8220;bundled pricing&#8221; and options at launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr id=\"elk-13635124-59c6-4a64-8e60-4450bbefc165\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-b7d2b1d8-22ed-467e-930a-e909f3e0816c\">Commodore&#8217;s Callback 8020 had been popular since its debut, but the problem wasn&#8217;t the call. It was a price. The company is coming forward to fix that.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, the Callback 8020 wowed consumers with its Y2K aesthetic, bringing back the classic answerphone style. However, the device was launched at a high price: $500. Today (June 24), Commodore reached out in a press release, saying it will drop the price of the Callback 8020 by $100, meaning the &#8220;BASIC Beige, ProtoPET White, SX Silver, and translucent blue Starlight Edition&#8221; will now start at $399.<\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-b7d2b1d8-22ed-467e-930a-e909f3e0816c-2\">Commodore International&#8217;s CEO and president, Peri Fractic, commented on the community&#8217;s reception, saying, &#8220;The global response to the Commodore Callback has been an incredible support for our vision. Along with that excitement, many of you have told us you want an accessible entry point. We&#8217;re listening.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;DN0T9lx0&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;E6aJDdVBhQOK9yUjR2XHDAjmCkFhHLh1aRCd14ObqmgK6fel&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos Appearing<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The company says that this past week was full of communication between it and its partners to fix this clear issue of prices. However, this was not cut and dry. Commodore says it should have identified key areas that contributed to the phone&#8217;s high prices: privacy, the current global RAM crisis, and utilities. While the Callback 8020 is $100 off, Commodore says this is due to the introduction of &#8220;bundled pricing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to add custom designed Hi-Def IEM earphones, you will have that option. Additionally, Commodore will offer the option to add &#8220;premium memory.&#8221; Both of these options will be available at checkout when pre-orders open on June 30. This date is important, as buyers looking for a pre-order date can save an additional $50, which means the price will be $349.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            You might like it<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Register for the launch day code to qualify for this extra cash discount.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wake-up-it-s-almost-2000-3\">Wake up, it&#8217;s almost 2000<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-26a71473-a8f7-49de-a475-7db937926628\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2880px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:75.00%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Commodore Callback 8020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YWrxQo7LNLEEj4p5EjoViV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Commodore)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-521c024e-6afb-4772-86de-57b37baca560\">Commodore&#8217;s Callback 8020 debuted last week. The company wanted to solve a few problems with technology today. A flip phone cuts through the scrolling dooms, so you won&#8217;t be jumping on Twitter (X) all day, and you won&#8217;t get lost in Instagram Reels. In addition, the phone does not work on Google. Don&#8217;t worry, Commodore&#8217;s Sailfish OS can run 99% of Android apps. You&#8217;ll still have access to WhatsApp, Signal, Spotify, iMessage, and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrk5tTUkKgkmFqt6sYiKWX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrk5tTUkKgkmFqt6sYiKWX slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted friend in the Android world<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The company&#8217;s patent blocked internet browsers alongside social media apps. Commodore has also redesigned the alerts in its dome-shaped LED notification system to help reduce daily distractions.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-47730680-b79c-432b-925b-4a7a1fdc202c\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"android-central-s-take-3\">Android Central Take<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2f9914fb-fe14-4fc0-874c-fa8ed690f149\">There&#8217;s a nostalgia itch I scratch for Commodore&#8217;s Callback 8020. Other than that, the phone looks pretty cool. Mobile privacy technology is a breath of fresh air, but it also tries to help limit the exposure of the user&#8217;s phone. Some of us may need that. Technical cleansing, if you will.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What you need to know Commodore is moving forward after its first Callback 8020 to address a major consumer problem: its price. The company says it has managed to drop the price of the phone by $100 in time for orders to start on June 30. 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