HMD has announced a USA version of the pink Barbie phone. The Barbie phone itself is a version of the Nokia 2660 Flip that has been modified with a bright pink design and a new user interface that includes custom Barbie icons, wallpapers and ringtones.
The HMD Barbie flip phone USA version is different from the regular version in a marked number of ways, including operating system, processor, RAM, storage, camera, and wireless connectivity. It appears to be more of a modified Nokia 2780 Flip than a customised variant of the Nokia 2660.
The HMD Barbie flip phone runs KaiOS, a relatively new mobile operating system for smart feature phones. You can read up some more about the story of KaiOS.
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Specs
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 MHz.
- 4G mobile network bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71
- 5G mobile network bands: No
- SIM Card Type: Single Nano SIM Card
- Dimensions: 7.96 x 2.28 x 0.45 inches
- Weight: 131 g
- OS: KaiOS 3.1
- Cover Display: 1.77 inches
- Display: 2.7 inches, 240 x 320 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate
- Build: Plastic
- Chipset: Qualcomm 215
- CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- RAM Memory: 512 MB
- Extended RAM: No
- ROM/Storage Memory: 4GB
- Micro SD: 32 GB
- Camera: 5MP
- Sensors: No.
- Facial Recognition: No.
- Infrared Port: Yes
- USB: USB Type C
- Programmable Key: No.
- Loudspeaker: Mono
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes.
- Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
- NFC: No.
- GPS: GPS, AGPS
- Battery: Non-Removable 1450mAh
- Charging Speed: 5W charging
- Wireless Charging: No
Availability
HMD Barbie Flip Phone USA version will go on sale from October 1, 2024, but pre-orders kick-off on September 23.
Price
The HMD Barbie flip phone has a $129 price tag in the United States. Once on sale, look for it on Amazon, at BestBuy, and other retailers.
Buyer’s Guide Verdict
There is a renaissance of flip phones on North America, and especially in the United States, as more and more individuals choose to get away from the distractive nature of smartphones. The HMD Barbie flip phone is clearly targeted at that segment of the US mobile market.
Its bright pink colour aside, it is a familiar phone that is a part of a growing number of remakes. For example, it is similar to the Boring Phone, another modification of the Nokia 2600 flip. While the Boring Phone strips off all excitement, the HMD Barbie flip phone tries to infuse some spark and style into your life.
If you want a flip phone with sparkling character, you can’t go wrong with the HMD Barbie flip phone. Plus, the price is easy on the pocket.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions.
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