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HMD confirmed the existence of a Barbie-themed phone at the MWC event in February. 5x2t5y

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 31 July 2024 11:43 IST

HMD's Barbie Flip Phone Confirmed to Launch on August 28

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HMD Barbie flip is expected to run on run either S30+ or KaiOS

Highlights

HMD has exclusively sold phones under the Nokia brand name
HMD Barbie flip phone's full design and internal hardware are under wraps
HMD made new product announcements both in India and global markets

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announced plans to launch a Barbie-themed phone in partnership with toy maker Mattel at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February this year. The handset was earlier expected to go official in July.

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HMD Barbie flip phone will be launched on August 28. The brand has shared a poster on the X, revealing the smartphone's pink colour matching with the Barbie branding. The pricing and features weren't announced for the Barbie phone but interested s can now sign up to get latest notifications about the phone on HMD's website.

Hi Barbie! 💓

Coming 28 August 👀. Be the First to Get It! 🎉

Sign up now: https://t.co/XKep2MvuKO pic.twitter.com/Zp0XedBXwC
— HMD (@HMDdevices) July 29, 2024

HMD, which exclusively sold phones under the Nokia brand name, had disclosed plans to release a Barbie-branded flip phone during MWC 2024 in February. It was earlier expected to go on sale in July. The company has ed hands with Mattel for the flip phone.

The HMD Barbie flip is expected to run on either S30+ or KaiOS. It is anticipated to be a traditional feature flip phone rather than a smartphone with access to social media apps following HMD's digital-detox trend.

Aside from the Barbie phone, HMD made a few product announcements recently. The HMD Crest and Crest Max 5G debuted last week unveiled in Europe earlier this month.

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Further reading: HMD Barbie Flip Specifications

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