Pink and lots of gimmicks: the Barbie Phone is here

HMD already revealed six months ago that a Barbie Phone was coming. Now the manufacturer has unveiled it with numerous extras. These can be found - sometimes hidden - on the device or in the scope of delivery. The flip phone can be used to make calls, but there is no social media.

Missed call from Ken

Instead, a missed call from Ken appears immediately after switching on. You can then choose who should be saved as Ken on your Barbie Phone. Visually, the software comes completely in the pink world of Barbie.

Another adaptation can be found in "Snake", the snake eats watermelons on Malibu Beach. Other Easter Eggs - hidden functions - can be unlocked using codes and you can find important dates from Barbie's history in the calendar.

If you're thinking: "Snake belongs on Nokia phones, doesn't it?", let me tell you that HMD also produces the feature phones for Nokia. That's why the Barbie Phone - like the Boring Phone - also basically just a customised Nokia 2660 Flip. Among other things, with a back that functions as a mirror.

More gimmicks are included with the Barbie Phone. In the pack you will find a lanyard, two cases, pendants, stickers and Gem Stones to stick on.

Feature phonesAvailability unknown

EUR119,–

HMD Barbie Phone

2.80", 128 MB, 0.30 Mpx, 4G

1

Feature phonesAvailability unknown

EUR119,–

HMD Barbie Phone

2.80", 128 MB, 0.30 Mpx, 4G

1

The technical data at a glance:

• Display: 2.8 inch inside and 1.77 inch outside
• Camera: VGA (0.3 megapixel)
• Battery: 1450 mAh, replaceable, 9 hours talk time
• Operating system: S30+
• Connections: Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5 mm, LTE
• Memory: 64 MB RAM, 128 MB + microSD card for data