Flipper Devices, the company behind the widely popular Flipper Zero, has unveiled its latest project: the Flipper One. Unlike its predecessor, which focused on radio frequency protocols like RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth, the Flipper One is designed as a high-performance, Linux-based networking tool. While the Flipper Zero has seen massive commercial success with over a million units sold, the Flipper One aims to serve a different purpose, functioning as a portable Linux PC and advanced networking hub.

The hardware specifications for the Flipper One are robust, featuring an eight-core RK3576 processor paired with 8GB of RAM, a Mali-G52 GPU, and an NPU capable of running local AI models. To ensure the device remains functional even when the primary Linux system is powered down, it incorporates a secondary Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller to manage the display, inputs, and power subsystems. Connectivity is a primary focus, with the device offering dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6E support, and an M.2 slot that allows for the addition of 5G modems, SSDs, or specialized hardware like SDR modules.

In an effort to streamline the user experience, Flipper Devices is developing a custom operating system, Flipper OS, which aims to simplify the process of managing software configurations and factory resets. This system is intended to allow users to switch between different project profiles without the need to re-flash SD cards. Additionally, the company is working on a new interface called FlipCTL to facilitate navigation on the device’s small screen.

While the project is currently in the development phase, Flipper Devices is actively inviting the open-source community to contribute to the software ecosystem. The company has collaborated with Collabora to ensure mainline Linux Kernel support for the device’s primary chip. Although a final release date and full feature set are still being finalized, the company anticipates a base price point under $350, excluding cellular modules.