Yesterday, HMD introduced the Barbie telephone – a personalized variant of the Nokia 2660 Flip with shiny pink design and a brand new theme. We already knew the worldwide model that’s already on sale runs a special OS in comparison with the US, which is coming in October, but it surely turns on the market are extra modifications in there.
The modifications embody extra RAM and storage, higher digicam, a home chipset and even Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) connectivity.
The US model of HMD Barbie comes with Qualcomm 215 chip working KaiOS 3.1 on prime, as a substitute of the Shanghai-made Unisoc chip with the fundamental S30+ working system. It can function 512 MB RAM and 4 GB storage, a major improve over the 64/128 MB on the worldwide model. Each have the identical microSD help although – 32 GB.
One other main change is the digicam on the duvet – the US model has a 5 MP sensor, as a substitute of a primary VGA one. Battery capability is identical, and the general screens and footprint are additionally the identical. This implies HMD dressed the Nokia 2780 Flip in Barbie colours, as a substitute of going for the 2660.
Connectivity choices are additionally barely totally different because of the chipset change. The US model has Bluetooth 4.2, as a substitute of Bluetooth 5.0, but it surely has Wi-Fi help and GPS/AGPS – each missing on the worldwide variant. There may be additionally slight distinction in mobile bands.
The US model additionally has a tiny grasp holder on the flip bar, however each telephones include additional covers, lanyard, attachable charms within the retail field. Additionally, Individuals are getting a USB-C charger within the field, which is absent from the World model, however some markets would possibly nonetheless get an adapter.
HMD Barbie prices £99 in the UK and €129 in Continental Europe. The American model prices $129, which is cheaper than the opposite variations. Clients in the USA can begin inserting pre-orders on September 23, and the product will formally launch on October 1.
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