Flipper One Unveiled: A Pocket-Sized Linux Computer & Networking Tool

The Successor to Flipper Zero Makes Its Debut The developers behind the wireless hacking tool Flipper Zero have announced its next-generation model, Flipper One.

This announcement comes approximately six years after the debut of Flipper Zero. The new model has evolved from being merely a networking tool into a fully functional Linux computer housed in a pocket-sized device. However, Flipper One is not simply a replacement for Flipper Zero. The developers have indicated that they will continue to sell the Zero, describing it as “a pocket-sized microcontroller tool that integrates NFC, RFID, Sub-1GHz wireless, infrared, and hardware interfaces, providing protocol-level access to physical systems for a wide range of developers.” Meanwhile, the One sacrifices some of its wireless capabilities but gains significantly enhanced networking functionality and computing power.

Hardware Specifications: A High-Performance Machine That Fits in Your Pocket Flipper One is slightly larger than its predecessor, Flipper Zero.

Measuring 155 x 67 x 40 mm compared to the Zero’s 100 x 40 x 25 mm, it is noticeably thicker—a result of substantial hardware upgrades. The device is powered by the Rockchip RK2576 processor, which boasts four high-performance Arm Cortex-A72 cores and four energy-efficient Cortex-A53 cores. It also features Mali-G52 MC3 graphics and an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 6 TOPS of INT8 AI performance. It comes equipped with 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage, with additional expansion available via a microSD card slot. These specifications make Flipper One a compact yet powerful Linux computer. The device features a monochrome orange-and-black display with a resolution of 256 x 144 pixels, and the user interface is button-based. As such, it is not suited for operating standard desktop Linux distributions designed for mouse or touchscreen input. Instead, it will run a custom operating system tailored for the device.

Expandability and Networking Features One of Flipper One’s standout features is its extensive expandability and networking interfaces.

The device is equipped with two Ethernet ports, enabling direct connections to wired network environments. It also includes an M.2 slot, which can be used to add 4G LTE or 5G modems for mobile communication. If wireless functionalities like NFC or RFID are required, users can add a software-defined radio (SDR) module to the M.2 slot to enable these features. Additionally, Flipper One supports modular hardware expansions through PCIe, SATA, and USB 3.0 interfaces, allowing users to combine peripherals and added functionalities based on their specific needs. This makes it well-suited for applications such as network testing, security research, and embedded system development.

Software: Debian-Based Flipper OS To maximize its hardware capabilities, Flipper One comes pre-installed with a custom operating system called “Flipper OS.” Built on a Debian base, this OS leverages the open-source software ecosystem.

The user interface, named “FlipCTL,” is a menu-driven custom UI optimized for devices with small screens, such as routers, servers, or single-board computers. One noteworthy feature is the support for “profiles.” This allows users to create and switch between complete system snapshots preloaded with different packages and configurations. For instance, users can set up separate profiles for network monitoring and embedded system development, switching between them as needed. Cloning profiles to make modifications while preserving the original snapshot is also possible.

Developer Community and Future Plans The developers have not yet disclosed the price or specific release date for Flipper One.

However, to accelerate development and build an ecosystem, they have already launched a developer portal. In the future, they plan to conduct a crowdfunding campaign, seeking community support to bring the product to market. Given the popularity of Flipper Zero among hackers, makers, and security researchers, Flipper One is expected to appeal to an even broader range of technologists. Its ability to provide a high-performance Linux environment in a pocket-sized form factor opens up new possibilities for mobile development, field network diagnostics, educational purposes, and more. The commitment to open source remains strong, with many software components planned for release as open source. This allows users to customize the OS and tools while enabling the community to lead functional enhancements.

Conclusion: The Future of Pocket-Sized Tools Flipper One is not just an evolution of networking tools—it is a new category of device that combines a fully functional Linux computer with advanced expandability, all in a pocket-sized form factor.

Building on the market for pocket-sized hacking tools pioneered by Flipper Zero, Flipper One takes the concept further with enhanced performance and versatility. While pricing and release dates remain undecided, the launch of the developer portal marks the first step toward realization. The response from the tech community and the success of the crowdfunding campaign will determine the fate of this intriguing device.