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Color
Storage
8 GB
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If you're looking for a basic, simple phone experience, turn to the Orbic Journey™ V. It's well-spaced keys and 2 large screens make it easy to view notifications and access your must-have features. Stay powered up with a long-lasting 1400 mAh battery. And enjoy clearer calls with fewer hiccups and reduced background noise. Verizon is your destination for the hottest phones like the Orbic Journey V, all on the nation's most awarded network.
All specsReviews
1.9
1.9 out of 5 rating
299 reviews
10% of reviewers recommend this product.
Worst phone
1 out of 5 rating
Jess . 1 month ago
This is the worst phone I have ever had. Everything about it is extremely buggy. It frequently loses its connection to its SIM card without warning, making it completely useless. When this happens, I have to restart it multiple times to get it working again. Navigating the contacts list, writing text messages, and viewing call history are all very difficult. It doesn't even allow you to silence/ignore unwanted incoming calls. If I receive a call during a meeting, I just have to sit on it until it shuts up. Terrible!
Orbic Product Team - 1 month ago
Hi Jess - thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. It's crucial that we hear your feedback, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have. Please let us know the best way to contact you or write us directly at info@orbic.us to help with a solution. Best regards, O.
It actually works, but is not a great phone.
2 out of 5 rating
Orbic User . 3 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I got one of these Orbic Journey V phones for free (the price and the discount were the same) as part of the TracFone acquisition by Verizon back in 2022. The phone reminds me of the older Motorola V3xx, but the software design is much(!) less polished and quite buggy. I've used it for two years as a back-up phone and audio streaming receiver and it works possibly well for both roles as I use it. Even though by most standards this isn't a very good phone, it's been quite good for me the way I use it.
The Good:
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The phone actually works quite reliably for phone calls and simple messaging. This is a fantastic back-up phone with excellent battery life on standby and about four to five hours talk time - the specs say seven hours, maybe under ideal conditions that don't happen in the real world, expect about four hours). It reliably sends and receive text messages, including internet links, but can't send or receive photos or other media in the text message. It's like texting was 20 years ago. It plays YouTube videos, including full screen. The audio "Media Player" app plays MP3 media superbly and can organize the audio files by artist and one can create and run playlists. It can also play MP3s in random order ("shuffling"). The "Media Player" also can benefit from additional audio effects like reverb and an equalizer (which like everything else is quirky and underfeatured, but does work). The phone comes with a single 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera, which is very similar to cameras 20 to 25 years ago. While most modern users may be disappointed with it, those who want the photographic character (lack of color accuracy and definition) of the old cameras will be extremely pleased (which includes me -- I've got modern cameras on the main phones, but if I want an "old fashioned" cell phone photo, the Orbic is absolutely excellent for this, and why this feature is in this "Good" and "Interesting" sections of my review here). Also, unlike the modern cameras and like the old cameras, the Orbic's camera can see infrared light. The "Contacts", "Messages" and "Notifications" functions work minimally, but reliably.
Also, the Orbic Journey V is what in 2022 and 2024 would be called a "dumb phone". They're actually much smarter and much better featured than the actual real "dumb phones" of 30 to 40 years ago, but this is not a smartphone. That also means it's not constantly hyperactively updating itself with software and messages. If you're not doing very much, it's not doing very much either. This greatly helps battery life. Also, the only "social media" is text messaging, just like 20 to 25 years ago.
Also, the phone has GPS receiver functions, which work with the phone's E911 functions. When calling 911, and if requested by a website (with the user's approval) the phone can relay its actual geolocation to 911 if it can "see" the sky.
The Interesting:
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While the pre-installed utility and application software is minimal and quirky/buggy (like what you'd see in the Motorola V3 20 years ago but with more bugs, the V3 series had much more solid software than the Orbic J5), they are usable in a minimal way. There are no apps available and apps cannot be added, so the functions that come with the phone are all it's going to have. The calendar and calculator work well but very minimally. The browser is actually useful for some things and seems to run a subset of modern HTML5, and in many cases it can play videos, including YouTube videos (which it does quite well on it's little screen). It also does quite well with audio streams The camera is 2 megapixels, but acts like cameras from 20 years ago with fuzziness and washed out colors and artifacting. This also has advantages if these are effects you want -- I like it because it is an "old" camera in ways modern cameras can't replicate. Also, being an "old" camera, it can see infrared light, very useful when testing infrared remotes). Sometimes, if the camera function is enabled, one can close the clamshell and the camera's view will sometimes display on the outside small screen (but this function isn't reliable -- sometimes it does display, sometimes it doesn't). Also, the software is underfeatured. One can easily and reliably add wallpaper to the main screen, but can't add any wallpaper to the small outside display -- it is always bright white. Also the brightness cannot be adjusted, with the unintended bonus it makes a nice little night light or kinda-sorta flashlight at night.
Also, the phone has GPS receiver functions, which work with the phone's E911 functions and websites (with the user's approval). However, you as a user are not allowed direct access to the phone's GPS functions -- the phone can tell 911 and a website it's actual geolocation, but won't ever tell you as the user with the apps available.
The Bad:
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The case is made from a soft matte black plastic that scratches easily. It you use the phone the way normal flip phones are normally used in the real world, the case will likely quickly get scuffed and scratched up. It's not a physically durable phone -- it will break if carried, banged around, and flipped open and closed in typical tool-like real-world use.
The app software seems to be written by people who don't speak English as a first language and aren't conscientious about the software design and development. While using it numerous glitches can occur (like auto-switching between the internal speaker and the headphones -- it's sometimes laggy and occasionally doesn't happen on the plug-in event. Also, one cancel button is captioned "Cancle", and sometimes when running a stream it will stop the stream and go to sleep even though it's plugged into main power and the clamshell is open. Other times it may stop the stream and present a dialog asking the user if the website's request for the phone's location should be allowed. One minor annoyance is when changing the volume, it will bring up very large dialogs, then another dialog indicating the volume has been set. It doesn't need to make such a big visual production about adjusting the volume. Also, in some cases there is more than one volume control, the Media Player volume and master volume, Occasionally this can get confusing why the "Media Player" volume is set to maximum yet there's no audio (because the master volume is set to zero).
Also, the main lithium battery will unrecoverably swell after about 18 months to two years, and if allowed to remain in the phone will deform the internal electronics and keypad upward. Also as the battery continues to swell, the case back won't pop off but will become increasingly difficult to open/remove. Likely if allowed to remain in the phone the swelling battery may mechanically break the internal electronic assemblies.
Conclusion:
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I like this phone a lot for what I use it for (a back up phone and audio streamer into a speaker), I use it a lot for this and in those roles it works very well. However, it's not for everyone. Also it is comparatively buggy, underfeatured, and fragile in hard real-world use. It is what it is.
Orbic Product Team - 3 months ago
Hello Orbic User,Thank you so much for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review! Feedback like yours is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our future products. We're glad to hear from you and appreciate your time.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Best regards,
The Orbic Team
*Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
slide 1 of 4, Quick and convenient.
Clear calls.
Let yourself be heard. The Orbic Journey V reduces distracting background noise for crisper, clearer conversations regardless of your surroundings.
Quick and convenient.
Navigating your phone doesn’t need to be difficult. A large keypad and simple controls make it easy to access the Orbic Journey V’s voice, text and data features.
More power.
Reliability matters. Count on a long-lasting 1400 mAh battery for up to 7 hours of talk time or 10 days of standby time on a single charge.*
Big screen.
Get a quick view of your text messages, caller ID and other notifications on a 1.77-inch external display. Then switch to a 2.8-inch QVGA internal display ideal for navigating menus and jumping between apps.
Clear calls.
Let yourself be heard. The Orbic Journey V reduces distracting background noise for crisper, clearer conversations regardless of your surroundings.
Quick and convenient.
Navigating your phone doesn’t need to be difficult. A large keypad and simple controls make it easy to access the Orbic Journey V’s voice, text and data features.
Design
Depth
.71 in.
Width
2.17 in.
Weight
4.20 oz.
Height
4.13 in
Accessibility
Auditory
Hearing Aid Support, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications
Mobility / Cognitive
Switch Access
Hearing Aid Compatibility
M3/T4
Visual
Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack
Battery
Standby Time
9.7 days
Usage Time
7 hr
Network
SAR
0.7W/kg
Camera
Camera
2 MP
Performance
Storage
1GB RAM+ 8GB ROM
Processor
MSM8909, Quad-cores with 1.1G Hz
Display
Screen
2.8” TFT QVGA Resolution / PPI: (320*240), 142.8PPI
SKU#
SKU#
ORB2210LBVZ
What's in the box
- Orbic Journey V
- Pre-installed SIM Card 4FF
- 1400mAh Li-ion battery, removable
- Wall Adapter/USB Cable/USB Connector: 5V,700mA/USB cable/Micro USB
- Quick Reference Guide
- Important Consumer Safety Information
- Product Safety and Warranty Brochure
*Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
Orbic Journey V Reviews
1.9
1.9 out of 5 rating
299 reviews
10% of reviewers recommend this product.
Worst phone
1 out of 5 rating
Jess . 1 month ago
This is the worst phone I have ever had. Everything about it is extremely buggy. It frequently loses its connection to its SIM card without warning, making it completely useless. When this happens, I have to restart it multiple times to get it working again. Navigating the contacts list, writing text messages, and viewing call history are all very difficult. It doesn't even allow you to silence/ignore unwanted incoming calls. If I receive a call during a meeting, I just have to sit on it until it shuts up. Terrible!
Orbic Product Team - 1 month ago
Hi Jess - thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. It's crucial that we hear your feedback, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have. Please let us know the best way to contact you or write us directly at info@orbic.us to help with a solution. Best regards, O.
It actually works, but is not a great phone.
2 out of 5 rating
Orbic User . 3 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I got one of these Orbic Journey V phones for free (the price and the discount were the same) as part of the TracFone acquisition by Verizon back in 2022. The phone reminds me of the older Motorola V3xx, but the software design is much(!) less polished and quite buggy. I've used it for two years as a back-up phone and audio streaming receiver and it works possibly well for both roles as I use it. Even though by most standards this isn't a very good phone, it's been quite good for me the way I use it.
The Good:
---------
The phone actually works quite reliably for phone calls and simple messaging. This is a fantastic back-up phone with excellent battery life on standby and about four to five hours talk time - the specs say seven hours, maybe under ideal conditions that don't happen in the real world, expect about four hours). It reliably sends and receive text messages, including internet links, but can't send or receive photos or other media in the text message. It's like texting was 20 years ago. It plays YouTube videos, including full screen. The audio "Media Player" app plays MP3 media superbly and can organize the audio files by artist and one can create and run playlists. It can also play MP3s in random order ("shuffling"). The "Media Player" also can benefit from additional audio effects like reverb and an equalizer (which like everything else is quirky and underfeatured, but does work). The phone comes with a single 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera, which is very similar to cameras 20 to 25 years ago. While most modern users may be disappointed with it, those who want the photographic character (lack of color accuracy and definition) of the old cameras will be extremely pleased (which includes me -- I've got modern cameras on the main phones, but if I want an "old fashioned" cell phone photo, the Orbic is absolutely excellent for this, and why this feature is in this "Good" and "Interesting" sections of my review here). Also, unlike the modern cameras and like the old cameras, the Orbic's camera can see infrared light. The "Contacts", "Messages" and "Notifications" functions work minimally, but reliably.
Also, the Orbic Journey V is what in 2022 and 2024 would be called a "dumb phone". They're actually much smarter and much better featured than the actual real "dumb phones" of 30 to 40 years ago, but this is not a smartphone. That also means it's not constantly hyperactively updating itself with software and messages. If you're not doing very much, it's not doing very much either. This greatly helps battery life. Also, the only "social media" is text messaging, just like 20 to 25 years ago.
Also, the phone has GPS receiver functions, which work with the phone's E911 functions. When calling 911, and if requested by a website (with the user's approval) the phone can relay its actual geolocation to 911 if it can "see" the sky.
The Interesting:
----------------
While the pre-installed utility and application software is minimal and quirky/buggy (like what you'd see in the Motorola V3 20 years ago but with more bugs, the V3 series had much more solid software than the Orbic J5), they are usable in a minimal way. There are no apps available and apps cannot be added, so the functions that come with the phone are all it's going to have. The calendar and calculator work well but very minimally. The browser is actually useful for some things and seems to run a subset of modern HTML5, and in many cases it can play videos, including YouTube videos (which it does quite well on it's little screen). It also does quite well with audio streams The camera is 2 megapixels, but acts like cameras from 20 years ago with fuzziness and washed out colors and artifacting. This also has advantages if these are effects you want -- I like it because it is an "old" camera in ways modern cameras can't replicate. Also, being an "old" camera, it can see infrared light, very useful when testing infrared remotes). Sometimes, if the camera function is enabled, one can close the clamshell and the camera's view will sometimes display on the outside small screen (but this function isn't reliable -- sometimes it does display, sometimes it doesn't). Also, the software is underfeatured. One can easily and reliably add wallpaper to the main screen, but can't add any wallpaper to the small outside display -- it is always bright white. Also the brightness cannot be adjusted, with the unintended bonus it makes a nice little night light or kinda-sorta flashlight at night.
Also, the phone has GPS receiver functions, which work with the phone's E911 functions and websites (with the user's approval). However, you as a user are not allowed direct access to the phone's GPS functions -- the phone can tell 911 and a website it's actual geolocation, but won't ever tell you as the user with the apps available.
The Bad:
--------
The case is made from a soft matte black plastic that scratches easily. It you use the phone the way normal flip phones are normally used in the real world, the case will likely quickly get scuffed and scratched up. It's not a physically durable phone -- it will break if carried, banged around, and flipped open and closed in typical tool-like real-world use.
The app software seems to be written by people who don't speak English as a first language and aren't conscientious about the software design and development. While using it numerous glitches can occur (like auto-switching between the internal speaker and the headphones -- it's sometimes laggy and occasionally doesn't happen on the plug-in event. Also, one cancel button is captioned "Cancle", and sometimes when running a stream it will stop the stream and go to sleep even though it's plugged into main power and the clamshell is open. Other times it may stop the stream and present a dialog asking the user if the website's request for the phone's location should be allowed. One minor annoyance is when changing the volume, it will bring up very large dialogs, then another dialog indicating the volume has been set. It doesn't need to make such a big visual production about adjusting the volume. Also, in some cases there is more than one volume control, the Media Player volume and master volume, Occasionally this can get confusing why the "Media Player" volume is set to maximum yet there's no audio (because the master volume is set to zero).
Also, the main lithium battery will unrecoverably swell after about 18 months to two years, and if allowed to remain in the phone will deform the internal electronics and keypad upward. Also as the battery continues to swell, the case back won't pop off but will become increasingly difficult to open/remove. Likely if allowed to remain in the phone the swelling battery may mechanically break the internal electronic assemblies.
Conclusion:
-----------
I like this phone a lot for what I use it for (a back up phone and audio streamer into a speaker), I use it a lot for this and in those roles it works very well. However, it's not for everyone. Also it is comparatively buggy, underfeatured, and fragile in hard real-world use. It is what it is.
Orbic Product Team - 3 months ago
Hello Orbic User,Thank you so much for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review! Feedback like yours is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our future products. We're glad to hear from you and appreciate your time.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Best regards,
The Orbic Team
worst phone ever had!
1 out of 5 rating
Nunya . 5 months ago
This is the worst phone I personally bought. It did not come with any type of good operation instructions. Most of the operating applicatons, I had to learn on my own. The price of this phone compared to its functional reliability, is the worst Price I've paid for a phone. The phone is way! overpriced! for such a useless phone!
Orbic Product Team - 4 months ago
Hello Nunya, we appreciate your feedback and value the opportunity to address your concerns. Our aim is to continuously improve our products and provide the best possible user experience. We encourage you to reach out to us sending an email to info@orbic.us or calling directly to our customer service agents at 1-877-872-4555.
Do not buy.
1 out of 5 rating
Beulah . 5 months ago
Phone failed after 9 months and neither Orbic, Verizon or the store where it was bought will honor the 1 year warranty.
Its a basic phone but great at what its phone
4 out of 5 rating
Aircrafty1 . 9 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I have owned an Orbic journey v ever since they came available at Verizon. No problems with at all. Even got so wet inside screen disappeared turned white. After about a day it came back to life i have dropped it too and it still worked. I am pleased with it, it texts and messages and has a camera, that is all I use it for. And it works!!! Works for me.Took a picture with it once sent to a person with a iphone they couldn't believe how fast they received it. Don't know if that was because of my phone but anyway, just wanted to say it works for me and wanted to have a positive review about this phone that so many don't like.
Junk phone
1 out of 5 rating
Carol . 10 months ago
Never ever buy this junk. Worthless crap. Then had to buy a more expensive phone was out the money I paid for it and the 35. charge then had to pay that charge again with the new phone. I am so disappointed with Verizon.
Average
3 out of 5 rating
DebShir . 10 months ago
It’s an average flip phone
Orbic Product Team - 10 months ago
Hello DebShir - we would like to express our gratitude for your feedback and value the opportunity to address your concerns, which we take very seriously. Our ultimate goal is to continually enhance our mobile connected solutions and deliver the optimal user experience. If you have further questions, please reach out to our customer service team at info@orbic.us. Have a great day!
Crappy phone
1 out of 5 rating
Jade486 . 11 months ago
The pressure it requires to push the buttons are not the same some need a firm press others sensitive and easily gets pushed twice by accident. Quality of phone is like cheep junk. Battery doesn’t hold charge all day even if not used. Only keep it because it’s the only flip available. Blind person. Sound quality is poor. Drops calls.
Can and string would be better!
1 out of 5 rating
FedUp . 1 year ago
So far this is the worst phone verison has ever substituted. The LG they replaced is like an I Phone next to this orbic v.
Stinky
1 out of 5 rating
Beans . 1 year ago
Battery got big and broke everything in it
Orbic Journey V FAQs
Call filter capable . Sep 20, 2024
Can this phone download the call filter app ?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months
Yes, you can download the Call Filter app on the Verizon Journey V phone. More information here: https://www.verizon.com/basic-phones/orbic-journey-v/ ~Maria
John . Jul 9, 2024
When I speak on phone, the person cannot hear me. What do I do?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months
vzw.com/contactus -Melissa
May 14, 2024
When I make a call my phone makes a beep and shuts off. How do I fix this?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months
For assistance with troubleshooting your device issue when making calls, please contact us: https://www.verizon.com/support/contact-us/ -Joseph
Sandy . Apr 30, 2024
Where can I get a manual for my Orbic Journey V phone
Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months
The Orbic Journey V user guide can be found here: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/Catalog%20Assets/Devices/orbic/orbic-journey/orbic-journey-rc2200l-ug.pdf
Apr 20, 2024
can the journey V support email
Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months
No support for email. ~Peter
Orbic . Apr 10, 2024
Is there a way to turn off messaging without blocking phone numbers?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support8 months
vzw.com/contactus -Melissa
Call waiting . Mar 14, 2024
How do you answer call waiting?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support9 months
Please see the link below for the steps to answer a call while currently on another call. https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-200964/ -Natasha
Robin . Feb 29, 2024
How do you delete all calls on an orbic flip phone
Answer from Verizon Customer Support9 months
Robin, please see the link below for the steps to delete contacts in the Orbic Journey V. https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-225485/ -Natasha
Paul . Feb 4, 2024
Is it unlocked?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support10 months
Devices purchased from Verizon are locked for 60 days from the date of purchase. This policy applies to new and existing customers, postpaid and prepaid plans and customers porting their service to another carrier. You can find more information here: https://www.verizon.com/support/device-locking-faqs/#differnce -Andi
Mary . Jan 2, 2024
can the internet be removed or shut off on the Journey V?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 months
You can pause the internet using Verizon Smart Family, however, the feature does require a smartphone: https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/add-ons/safety/verizon-smart-family/ The Journey V would not qualify as a smartphone.