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TCL Flip

TCL Flip

Brand: TCL
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 2.8" Inch
  • Camera: 2MP (480p)
  • RAM: 512MB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 215
  • Battery: 1850mAh
  • Launch Date: 2024
  • Storage: 4GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
  • OS: KaiOS 3.0
  • Body: 133g, 19.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - 4056W
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - 4056S
4G bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 - 4056W
2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 66 - 4056S
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2024
Status Available. Released 2024

Body

Dimensions 107.3 x 55.6 x 19.9 mm (4.22 x 2.19 x 0.78 in)
Weight 133 g (4.69 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM

Display

Type TFT LCD
Size 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~40.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
External display: 1.44", TFT-TN LCD

Platform

OS KaiOS 3.0
Chipset Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 308

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 2 MP
Video 480p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera NO

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C

Features

Battery

Type 1850 mAh
Charging 5W wired

Misc

Colors Midnight Blue, Dark Gray, Slate Gray
Models 4056W, 4056S
SAR 0.78 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Price About 80 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

4.7
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 2 / 10
  • Auto Focus 2 / 10
  • Image Quality 3 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 4 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 4 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 3 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Very affordable pricing makes it an accessible basic phone.
  2. Supports 4G LTE and 5G connectivity for modern network compatibility.
  3. Features a classic, nostalgic clam-shell design that is easy to hold.
  4. Provides very clear and loud call quality.
  5. Long battery life ensures it lasts through the day on a single charge.
  6. Includes Wi-Fi support for internet browsing and Wi-Fi calling.
  7. Equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio.
  8. Features a dedicated, clickable, and easy-to-read keypad.
  9. Includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  10. Compact and lightweight, making it highly portable.

CONS

  1. The 5MP camera provides poor photo and video quality.
  2. The KaiOS operating system can be clunky and unintuitive to navigate.
  3. Extremely limited third-party app selection compared to smartphones.
  4. The keypad makes typing messages tedious, even with predictive text.
  5. No IP rating for dust or water resistance, making it fragile near liquids.
  6. The outer screen attracts fingerprints and smudges easily.
  7. The battery is embedded in newer models, preventing quick replacements.
  8. Group messaging is slow and often unreliable.
  9. The internal screen can be difficult to see under direct sunlight.
  10. Limited availability, often locked to specific carriers like T-Mobile or Verizon.

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