HMD To Launch Barbie Flip Phone on August 28: Teaser Shows First Look

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On 31 Jul 2024

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Finnish brand HMD (Owner of Nokia in India) is on a roll these days. After launching HMD Skyline and HMD Crest Smartphone Series, the company has announced the third launch which will be different from the other two launches. HMD will launch the Barbie Flip phone next month. HMD Barbie Flip phone will go official on the 28th of August in global markets. HMD Barbie comes in an iconic pink color scheme inspired by Barbie dolls. The brand announced its association with toy maker Mattel during the MWC in February, and the Barbie-themed phone is a result of this partnership. HMD Barbie Flip Phone was supposed to launch in July but was delayed due to some reasons.

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HMD Barbie Flip Phone: Launch Details

HMD Barbie phone will launch on 28^th August and the brand has shared a poster on the microblogging platform, X which reveals the phone’s pink color that matches with Barbie branding. Those interested can sign up to get the latest notifications about the device on HMD’s official website.

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HMD Barbie Flip Phone: Details

HMD Barbie Flip Phone is expected to run S30+ or KaiOS and is said to be a traditional feature flip device and not a modern smartphone with access to social media apps. This falls in line with HMD’s digital detox trend. The teaser image shows not much on the outside of the device. It might have a display inside and a keypad at the bottom.

The other specs of the device will surface online as the launch date gets closer. Also, it isn’t clear if the Barbie Flip phone will come to India or not but since HMD has been selling Nokia devices in the country and plans to bring new phones as well, the Barbie Flip phone might just arrive in India as well.

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In India, brands like Motorola, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and more have already launched flip phones, but all those are flip smartphones. Barbie HMD Flip phone will most likely focus on budget-conscious consumers.

Apart from the Barbie Flip Phone, HMD recently launched the Crest Series of smartphones in India. HMD Crest and HMD Crest MAX debuted in India with features apt for budget smartphone users. These phones also come with a self-repairability feature.

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Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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