TCL Flip 4 Launch: A new stylish feature phone, giving a tough competition to Nokia 2660 Flip
Even in the age of smartphones, there are many people who want the comfort of a basic phone – no more distractions, no unnecessary apps. For such users, TCL has launched its new flip phone – TCL Flip 4, which directly competes with Nokia’s popular 2660 Flip phone. With an affordable price, long battery life and KaiOS 4.0, this phone is perfect for those who are looking for a temporary replacement for their smartphone.
Smart features with KaiOS 4.0
TCL Flip 4 runs on KaiOS 4.0, in which you will get web browser and support for many third-party apps. This means that despite being basic, this phone also offers smart functionalities. KaiOS 4.0 supports many apps from Google – such as email app, web browsing, and many other essential tools. But one disappointment is that WhatsApp no longer works on KaiOS, which can be a big problem for many users.
Power-Packed Hardware
This phone has been given Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s processor, which also has an integrated 5G modem. Having 5G in this category of phone is a big thing. This device comes with 1GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which you can also expand via microSD card.
Long Battery Life – 15 Days Standby
The biggest highlight of TCL Flip 4 is its 3,000mAh battery, which according to the company can give up to 15 days of standby time. If you use the phone actively, the battery will last up to 52 hours, and if you just make calls, you get 40 hours of talk time. Charging is also easy, as it has a USB Type-C port, which fully charges the phone in just 2 hours.
Display and Design
This phone is quite stylish for Flip design lovers. When closed, it has a 1.77-inch TN panel, in which you can see incoming calls and messages. When you open the phone, you get a 3.2-inch main display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and brightness up to 400 nits. This brightness can be considered quite decent in this display size.
Camera and Entertainment
TCL Flip 4 has a 5MP rear camera which can record 720p videos @30fps. This camera is enough for basic photography and video recording. For entertainment, it also has an MP3 player and you can enjoy music with both wired and Bluetooth headphones.
Price and Availability
The price of TCL Flip 4 in the US has been set at $79.99, which is around ₹6,600 in Indian currency. Till now the company has not announced the price or launch date for any other region, but there can be demand for it in the Indian market as well, especially for those people who want to buy a basic phone for seniors or as a second phone.
Conclusion:
TCL Flip 4 is such a feature phone that despite being basic, offers smart features. With KaiOS 4.0, long battery life, 5G support, and a stylish flip design, this phone is ideal for people who want a distraction-free life or are looking for a phone just for calling/messaging purposes. It emerges as a strong competitor for the Nokia 2660 Flip.
Now it remains to be seen when TCL launches this phone in markets like India, where the demand for budget phones has always been high.