Motorola, Sprint and Boost Mobile have teamed up to announce the upcoming availability of Motorola Stature i9, the thinnest flip phone in the Nextel Direct Connect portfolio. Motorola Stature i9 will be available from Boost by the end of February with Sprint getting the device shortly thereafter. The Motorola Stature i9 is just 15mm, featuring a 3.1 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, external keys, integrated GPS, bluetooth and memory card slot.

“With its advanced feature set and a style that requires a double take, Motorola Stature i9 represents a significant milestone in our iDEN history,” said Rick Gadd, vice president, Motorola Mobile Devices. “In addition, offering this device to consumers in both a post-paid option with Sprint and pre-paid option with Boost Mobile shows the continued consumer demand for iDEN products and our ongoing commitment to the technology.”

Motorola Stature i9 will be available through all Sprint Nextel channels at a price of $199.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. It will be available through Boost Mobile distribution channels at a price of $299.99 with no contract, credit check or activation fees.