The HMD Barbie Phone has officially been launched in India. This feature phone features a flip design and is equipped with a 2.8-inch inner display. Additionally, it boasts a 1.77-inch QQVGA outer screen that also functions as a mirror. The device is available in a single vibrant pink color and comes housed in a jewellery box-like case that includes a matching pink charging case, pink battery, and various accessories such as additional back covers, stickers, lanyards, and charms. The Barbie Phone was first introduced in select global markets in August 2024, priced at $129 (approximately Rs. 10,800) in the United States.
Pricing and Availability of HMD Barbie Phone in India
The HMD Barbie Phone is priced at Rs. 7,999 in India, as confirmed by an X post from the company. It is currently available for purchase through the HMD India website. The phone is offered in a singular Power Pink color.
The phone is delivered in a jewellery box-styled case that features a pink USB Type-C cable, two additional Barbie-themed back covers, gem stickers, beaded lanyards, and various other charms.
Features and Specifications of HMD Barbie Phone
The HMD Barbie Phone is designed with a 2.8-inch QVGA inner screen and a 1.77-inch QQVGA cover display that also serves as a mirror. It operates on a Unisoc T107 SoC, accompanied by 64MB of RAM and 128MB of storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card.
This Barbie-themed flip phone runs on the S30+ operating system, enhanced by a custom Barbie-themed user interface. It includes Barbie-themed easter eggs and a beach-themed Malibu Snake game. The keypad is adorned in a shade of Barbie pink, featuring hidden motifs of palm trees, hearts, and flamingos that illuminate in the dark. Upon powering on, users are greeted with a “Hi Barbie” sound tone.
The device houses a removable 1,450mAh battery that also comes in pink. Connectivity options include support for 4G, Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C. Photography is managed by a 0.3-megapixel rear camera with an accompanying LED flash. When closed, the phone measures 108.4 x 55.1 x 18.9mm and weighs 123.5 grams.
