- HMD Global launches Barbie-themed flip phone, revamping the Nokia 2660 Flip.
- The phone features a pink design, Barbie-themed UI, and special accessories.
- Priced at $129/€129/£99, it’s available globally with a US release expected in October.
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, just created a splash in the headlines with a Barbie phone, a flip phone-themed Barbie that is going to be a big charm for all those who love Barbie dolls.
This unique device has finally hit the global market after several months of waiting. The striking pink-colored phone, along with a few special Barbie-themed features, puts it far ahead of just a communication gadget but an accessory to carry with style.
HMD Unveils the Barbie Phone: A Stylish Tribute to an Icon
Basically, the Barbie phone is a reimagined Nokia 2660 Flip-unit model, given an entire facelift to meet the established Barbie brand.
The phone is smothered in a bright pink hue, commanding instant attention upon sight and making it distinctive from other devices in the market. Further turning the phone from a gadget into a fashion statement that fans will be able to carry everywhere they go, making a statement.
HMD Global hasn’t stopped at just the color. This Barbie phone is fully packed with a variety of Barbie-themed accessories, such as changeable back covers, a chic beaded phone strap, and cute attachable phone charms.
It features a removable 1,450mAh battery, too, providing dependability equivalent to a classic Nokia phone but with a fresh twist.
Specs and Features
Don’t let the playful design of the phone fool you-it’s full of useful features. The main screen on the Barbie phone is 2.8 inches, while the cover screen is 1.77 inches-perfect for quickly seeing who’s calling when you’re on the move.
It’s powered by a chipset from Unisoc, the T107, which gets 64MB of RAM and 128MB of internal storage. Those sound like very modest specs, but the storage is expandable to 32GB with a microSD card.
The phone has a single VGA camera for those snap-happy simpletons. It also provides Bluetooth 5 connectivity, a headphone jack, and a USB-C port for the easy delivery of charge and data transfer.
A Barbie Experience, Inside and Out
The Barbie phone isn’t all about looks; HMD Global has customized the software for this Barbie experience. By region, it’ll either run on the S30+ operating system or Stateside KaiOS; either of those variants is pretty smooth and easy to use.
The user interface is plastered with Barbie-themed icons, wallpapers, and ringtones, so using the phone feels like an occasion. But besides the seriously cool looks, there are several well-thought-out inclusions in the phone that are supposed to help with wellness.
It comes with a Barbie Meditation app and self-care reminders that pop up to get you to take a few minutes for yourself throughout the day. These little flourishes make the phone more than just a gadget—it’s a tool for a balanced lifestyle.
Availability and Pricing
The Barbie phone is reasonably priced at $129/€129/£99 and should be pretty easy for almost anyone wanting to add a little Barbie magic into their daily routine.
Currently, it’s available to buy in most countries, but the US version won’t arrive until October. Because this is a limited edition, it could well become a Barbie collector’s item.
