HMD Barbie Phone is here for them fashionistas! 💅

August 29, 2024

Barbie is one of the largest IPs and even got a film last year grossing nearly 1.5 billion USD at the box office. Now Mattel Inc. (creator/owner of the Barbie brand) is partnering with HMD to create a phone. In this article, we will be discussing the HMD Barbie Phone, the beauty of it, and its price in Nepal.

HMD Barbie Phone Overview

A little bit of sparkle

First things first, it wouldn’t be a cool collaboration with a dazzle of its own. So, the HMD Barbie Phone is bundled with some cool accessories. It comes with two back covers for more flair, a beaded lanyard with attachable charms, and some stickers and gems. Furthermore, you also get a USB-A to USB-C cable and a cleaning cloth, both of which are pink.

It doesn’t stop there though. Even the removable battery of the HMD Barbie Phone is pink! The phone’s UI is customised as well, with Barbie-themed icons, wallpapers, and ringtones. The iconic Snake game has been converted to Malibu Snake. Moreover, HMD has apparently managed to hide in some other easter eggs. This phone is all about self-care too, which is why there are no social media apps here. In addition to that, it offers digital balance tips and Barbie meditation. Lastly, the phone comes inside a pink jewellery box.

Now for the phone itself

While all the Barbie-themed nitty-gritty is cool and fun, the hardware of the phone is equally important. And about that, the HMD Barbie Phone is pretty much the same as the Nokia 2660 Flip. Also, there are two different variations of the phone, depending on the market. Let’s discuss…

Design and Display

Regarding the design, the HMD Barbie Phone definitely looks like the part with the Power Pink colour and flip phone form factor. It has the “Barbie” branding on pretty much all sides. There is a little gap on the hinge for the lanyard to go in. Likewise, the front panel of the phone is pretty much a mirror with a silver coating.

Underneath the reflective layer sits a secondary display. Yes, it is a dual-display phone just like the modern-day flip phones. However, it is just a 1.77-inch unit with QQVGA (160 x 120 pixels) resolution. It is not a touch panel, so obviously it has limited functionality. Inside, lies a little larger i.e. 2.8-inch display with QVGA (320x 240 pixels) resolution.

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Performance

For the international audience, the HMD Barbie Phone comes with the UNISOC T107 processor under its helm. It is paired with 64MB RAM and 128MB internal storage combo. The phone boots on S30+ OS and comes with a measly 0.3MP camera. Likewise, there is no mention of navigation or WiFi support on the global version. It has dual SIM 4G support and Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity though.

Meanwhile, the American consumers get Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset. It is a quad-core silicon with 28nm fabrication while the UNISOC offering is a single-core 22nm unit. Additionally, the RAM and storage size on the American variant of the HMD Barbie Phone is larger at 512MB and 4GB respectively. It boots on KaiOS 3.1 and has a bigger 5MP snapper. It also supports WiFi and navigation. However, the US variant only fits a single SIM and gets an older version of Bluetooth.

Both phones get a 1,450mAh battery and expandable storage support of up to 32GB via MicroSD card.

HMD Barbie Phone Specifications

Design: Flip phone
Dimensions:
- Unfolded:
  International: 201.00 mm x 55.10 mm x 10.90 mm
  US: 202.00 mm x 57.90 mm x 11.70 mm
- Folded:
  International: 108.40 mm x 55.10 mm x 18.90 mm
  US: 113.80 mm x 57.90 mm x 19.80 mm
Weight: 123.50 grams (International), 140 grams (US)
Display: 2.8 inches (Inner), 1.77 inches (Cover)
Resolution: QVGA (Inner), QQVGA (Cover)
Chipset: Single-core 22nm UNISOC T107 (International), Quad-core 28nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (US)
RAM: 64MB (International), 512MB (US)
ROM: 128MB (International), 4GB (US) + 32GB expandable with MicroSD card
OS: S30+ (International), KaiOS 3.1 (US) with Barbie theme
Camera: 0.3MP (International), 5MP (US)
Navigation: GPS, AGPS (US only)
Battery: 1,450 mAh removable
Connectivity: Dual SIM (International), 4G, WiFi 2.4GHz (US only), Bluetooth v5.0 (International), Bluetooth v4.2 (US), USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Colour Options: Power Pink

HMD Barbie Phone Price in Nepal and Availability

This Mattel x HMD collaboration was announced on 28 August 2024 and is available for purchase at EUR 129 or GBP 99. In the meantime, the American audience will only receive their orders sometime in October for USD 129. If this phone arrives here, we expect the HMD Barbie Phone price in Nepal to be NPR 20,999.