HMD Barbie | Flip | Unlocked | KaiOS | Power Pink | US Version

This phone is now my daily use phone. It replaced my Samsung Galaxy S24. I only had eSim in my S24 though T-Mobile, so I went into the store to get a physical Sim card, which they installed for me. I turned on the phone and made a call and it worked perfectly, loud and clear! I forgot how much I had missed the shape of flip phones while I am on a call. They just make sense ergonomically. The phone itself is great. Startup is cute, it says "Hi Barbie" at the loadup screen. It's pretty customizable. I set up my speed dial contacts, set up a quick call contact (my husband) for the action button below the volume bar, and I ordered an SD card to add music. On KaiOS, there is an app store. PodLP is available to listen to podcasts. I subscribed to a few of my favorites already. Then you can access FM radio via wired headphones, which will be good for the gym if I get bored of my own music. The grip is good in the hands. Of course, it will take getting used to, since we are all predisposed to heavy rectangles. This is lightweight and beautiful. It did slip out of my hands at one point when I was being careless, and (just like in the old Nokia days) the back fell off and battery fell out. The thing is, I prefer that to a massive glass shatter on a 1200 dollar phone. It comes with 3 cases for the back. The cases feel slippery and plasticky, but durable. I feel that the phone is well protected. The battery lasts all day no problem, even though I have been tinkering around on it downloading apps and playing games (new phones always get a lot of attention in their first few weeks am I right?) but it holds up! I could see it easily lasting closer to 3 or 4 days if I don't do all that. I will very likely come and update this review after a month or so of use. I put some stickers on the mirror side of the phone. I made sure that they didn't block the time and notification display. I also added the little beaded strap and swirly back case. It's definitely eye-catching! You know, it's interesting enough to see someone unironically using a flip phone these days, so one this adorable is bound to get comments. My husband called while I was checking out at Trader Joe's and the cashier said "IS THAT A FLIP PHONE?!" She was so excited to see it and when I told her it was actually Barbie themed she was very interested. So many questions like "How do you not have a smart phone, isn't it so hard?" etc. I did grow up in the 80's and 90's so it wasn't a difficult adjustment since I already know how to type, navigate, and speed dial on these phones. But it is freeing to go to the park with my daughter and really experience the moments. Not get a notification for TikTok or YT or a facebook comment and feel that urge to check it. Once you check that notification, you're bound to check something else, and so on and so on... until all your kid knows is you've got your face stuck to your phone again while she plays alone. Not anymore. Come on, Barbie. Let's go party! Lets get back to a basic phone with perks like Google Maps and Podcasts, and say no to constant social media and content connection. We aren't built for that! Side note, I also got a cute little screen free camera (won't say the brand here but it's to SNAP photos at CAMP let's just say.) Between the screen free camera and the flip phone I am LOVING life. And actually living it.

Works great! I love having a flip phone again. And it actually gets better signal than my brick phone in certain locations. I recommend this for my fellow fossil phone enthusiasts and for beginner phones for pre-teens. You can turn off the extra functions which allow it to access the internet. Simple and effective. Text is not too difficult. I probably would get the base model next time instead of the Barbie extras. It's cute, but a little over the top for my taste. Still, no one mistakenly picks up my phone thinking it's theirs! Price is good. Product is good. I've dropped it a bunch and it's still good. I do recommend purchasing a screen protector for the front mirror.

Cute little phone and perfect for getting "unplugged" from my smartphone. It's compact, cute, and functional. It has little games like gems or snake which are fun to pass time but aren't so addicting that you waste a lot of time on them. It also has a headphone jack and space for a SIM card, so I just bought some MP3's of songs I liked and imported them so I had a little something to listen to. Texting is a pain, but the predictive texting isn't too bad. Overall it was a good value for the $100 that I paid for it and it did help me to unplug for the amount of time I used it. I did eventually switch back to my smartphone, but it's good for smaller spurts of time to get you out of the habit of constantly checking your phone. Would recommend.

I bought the HMD Barbie Phone mostly for fun—and it absolutely delivers! It’s cute, quirky, and does the basics well enough. The “Hi, Barbie!” startup greeting always brings a smile. The pink mirror finish feels magical, and the included charms, lanyard, stickers, and extra backplates make the unboxing feel like opening a jewelry box . ** What I Love:** Stylish design & charming extras: Barbie-themed packaging, glittery stickers, and a mirror-front finish—totally Instagram-worthy . Solid for everyday basics: Simple calling and texting work great. Audio is clear, and the interface feels intuitive enough for what it is . Long battery life & USB‑C: Battery lasts several days if you're not browsing often. And yes, the charging cable is pink—adorable detail . ** Things to Be Aware Of:** Camera ≠ smartphone quality: The camera is very low resolution—more for novelty than real use. Selfies are best taken with the timer using the mirror lid . Typing is old-school T9: Texting takes patience—entering passwords or long messages via the numeric keypad can be tedious . Usability quirks: The browser and calendar can be glitchy and slow. Plus, the mirror cover smudges easily if you’re not careful . Camera and display are basic: Expect a simple, low-res screen and performance that aligns with a nostalgic feature phone, not a modern device . (DoNot work with boost mobile) (YESS straight talk, Verizon T-Mobile)

Just opened Better. Than expected 2 extra cover and many more. G. Colour is nice. FM radio with out head phone works Like it.

If youre a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, this phone is for you. The box, and everything in it is aesthetically gorgeous. The charging cord is the cutest pink cport. And the phone itself is functional, fun and comes with a cuteee bracelet and 2 cases. Get the phone bestie

Sehr Retro 👍🏻 alles funktioniert und macht Spaß

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I am in love with this phone. Takes me back to being a child again. Does what it says it does. Gives you a break from this AI world. Way better than expected. All the accessories are so cute!