HMD Barbie Phone
A pink flip phone with a mirror and a themed interface, popular as a first phone.
Does it work on my network?
| Network | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Telstra | Works |
| Optus | Not confirmed |
| Vodafone | Not confirmed |
| ALDI Mobile (Telstra) | Not confirmed |
| amaysim (Optus) | Not confirmed |
| Belong (Telstra) | Not confirmed |
| Boost Mobile (Telstra) | Not confirmed |
| Coles Mobile (Optus) | Not confirmed |
| Everyday Mobile (Woolworths) (Telstra) | Not confirmed |
| Exetel (Telstra) | Not confirmed |
| felix (Vodafone) | Not confirmed |
| iiNet Mobile (Vodafone) | Not confirmed |
| Kogan Mobile (Vodafone) | Not confirmed |
| Lebara (Vodafone) | Not confirmed |
| Moose Mobile (Vodafone) | Not confirmed |
| TPG Mobile (Vodafone) | Not confirmed |
Where to buy
- Telstra $198.72 checked 16 Oct 2026 · Only on a Telstra plan: $5.52 a month over 36 months, plus the plan
Features
| No | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | No |
| Maps | No |
| Web browser | No |
| No | |
| Picture messages (MMS) | Not confirmed |
| Music player | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Not confirmed |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes |
| Emergency button | Yes |
| Camera | 0.3 MP |
Specs
| Style | Flip |
|---|---|
| Software | Series 30+ |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours of talk (maker's figure) |
| Battery capacity | 1450 mAh |
| Screen | 2.8" |
| Weight | 124 g |
| 2G | Yes |
| 4G bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41 |
| 4G calling (VoLTE) | Yes |
| Model number (Australia) | TA-1681 |
Sources
- HMD UK spec page: single band list (not regional), 123.5 g, USB-C, BT 5.0, MP3 needs microSD
- HMD UK shop GBP 59.99; page shows conflicting 'In stock' and 'Currently out of stock' notes
- Buy page lists Vodafone and Very as retailers
- whatsapp: HMD UK: 'No distracting apps here'; S30+ cannot install apps
- maps: HMD user guide contents list no such app; S30+ cannot install apps (medium confidence: guide contents proved not exhaustive, e.g. MP3 player has no section)
- browser: HMD user guide contents list no such app; S30+ cannot install apps (medium confidence: guide contents proved not exhaustive, e.g. MP3 player has no section)
- email: HMD user guide contents list no such app; S30+ cannot install apps (medium confidence: guide contents proved not exhaustive, e.g. MP3 player has no section)
- emergency_button: Parts list item 16: 'SOS call key' (TA-1681)
- hotspot: HMD UK spec page Connectivity lists only Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C; no Wi-Fi/WLAN at all, so no Wi-Fi hotspot
- battery_life: Talk time up to 9 hours (in the lab environment); Talk time (Dual SIM, 4G), up to: 9 hrs
- AU version. HMD AU spec
- AU version. Telstra Upfront plan listing for HMD Barbie Phone
- AU version. HMD AU user guide - model TA-1681
- AU version. volte: Derived: Telstra sells it on plan; Telstra states devices must support VoLTE emergency calling to use its network and 'VoLTE compatible phones ... sold by Telstra after January 2019 do not need any action' (https://www.telstra.com.au/support/mobiles-devices/enable-volte-mobile-phone). HMD pages/guides don't say VoLTE.
Still being verified: dual sim, stock at HMD shop, uk model number, volte (HMD doesn't state it; UK distributor titles say '4G, VoLTE' but couldn't be fetched; not listed by Three, Tesco, Vodafone or giffgaff as of 2026-10-15).
Last reviewed 15 October 2026.