Enjoy a clear connection with the FLIP 3, which comes with all the apps and services you need. When you have 4G LTE connectivity and HD voice, you can hear without straining and stay in touch almost anywhere. With two screens, you can quickly check for messages or notifications and see who is calling. An 1850mAh battery that has a long life keeps you going all day and on new adventures.
All specsReviews
3.7
3.7 out of 5 rating
235 reviews
63% of reviewers recommend this product.
Simple Old Scho
5 out of 5 rating
Old Soul . 15 days ago
Simple phone, clear sound and easy to use. Definitely take you back in time, but possibly a better time!
In comparison to my previous generation of TCL flip phone.
3 out of 5 rating
Damocles . 19 days ago
I am thankful to still be able to obtain a flip phone; however, it seems like this version has changes that are meant to drive people away from using it. As a long time flip phone user, I can say this version is less practical than it's predecessors. I have tried to think of it as learning new ways of doing things, though that's hard to tell yourself when the changes all take extra steps and time every day. Particular issues that bother me every week, if not every day are:
1) Texting is more difficult now due to having to fumble through trying to have proper capitalization. For some reason, the short cuts to capitalize and switch between all caps (ABC) and caps/lowercase (Abc) are separated by the numbers setting (123). This makes capitalizing within sentences more tedious. They used to be next to each other, plus there was a key to shortcut to capitalization.
2) You cannot forward texts from others to someone else. For example, I can't forward a text from my child's coach to my spouse. That leads to having to remember to communicate in a way that takes longer with my spouse.
3) For some reason, when I try to start a text, it is set to the numbers (123) setting first for input of who to message to. I don't usually type in numbers to text someone! I want to not have to always toggle to letters (Abc) to start a text.
4) It is hard to hold a lot of names/phone numbers in my contacts. If I'm in the middle of scrolling contacts and then try to type the first few letters of a name, it doesn't pull up the name unless I scroll alllll the way back to the top.
5) It is extra steps to add a second phone number. I had to re-enter a lot of my contact list's details from a spreadsheet I had made after "everything transferred" to this generation of TCL flip phone. I believe this is because the new version was not synced to receive input from the old version.
Again, these changes make using the new version more tedious and time consuming. I don't care about the new games, etc....I just want to be able to communicate. The new emojis and better photo quality are nice features, though I would rather have better design for ease of communication. I think that's the most basic reason people carry a mobile phone, so I wish that were prioritized in design.
I'm giving this an overall 3 stars because I'm glad to be able to get a flip phone again, and I was able to change some annoying sounds in their settings. Overall though, there is daily tedium that I haven't had for the last 15 years. I know there are people going from smart phones to flip phones for the first time ever, and unfortunately they can't enjoy the ease of use that I once so appreciated, such as being able to text without looking. I would have recommended the previous version in the past, though I now wonder if there are better programmed/designed flip phones out there that offer communication with more ease and freedom.
- Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
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Effortless hearing.
Enjoy an effortless connection with and go hands-free with a powerful speaker or connect your favorite pair of wired or Bluetooth headphones. Equipped with noise-canceling dual-microphones, experience crystal clear calls and HD Voice functionality on a reliable 4G LTE connection.
Convenience display.
Bright Dual displays make it easy to read and stay connected with what matters. The external 1.77" display gives you a preview of who's calling with discreet alerts and notifications while the internal 3.2" display allows you to adjust the font and brightness to your exact liking.
Big keys, easy navigation.
With large printed, easy-to-read keys and a simple yet friendly user interface, users will navigate menus and send messages easily and quickly. Intuitive keys and shortcuts are there to help you quickly access your favorite contacts, emails, or notifications, letting you spend more time on important items and less time searching through.
Simply productive.
The TCL FLIP 3 has you covered with the essentials in a simple-to-navigate menu. Quickly access your preferred email client like Gmail or Outlook with a shortcut on the navigation pad and stay productive with the web browser. You can also enjoy your favorite tunes with the included music player or plan your schedule with the built-in calendar.
Performance you can depend on.
Spend more time enjoying life and less time tethered to an outlet with the TCL FLIP 3. The long-lasting battery keeps you powered for up to 10.5 hours of talk time and for more than 17 days1 of standby time while the quad-core processor delivers a smooth user experience across the board.
Effortless hearing.
Enjoy an effortless connection with and go hands-free with a powerful speaker or connect your favorite pair of wired or Bluetooth headphones. Equipped with noise-canceling dual-microphones, experience crystal clear calls and HD Voice functionality on a reliable 4G LTE connection.
Convenience display.
Bright Dual displays make it easy to read and stay connected with what matters. The external 1.77" display gives you a preview of who's calling with discreet alerts and notifications while the internal 3.2" display allows you to adjust the font and brightness to your exact liking.
Design
Aspect Ratio
Main display: 4:3 Sub-Display: 5:4
Depth
0.78 inch
Width
2.34 inch
Length
4.22 inch
Height
7.99 inch
Charging Port
USB Type C
Colors
Stone Gray
ECO-Certifications
UL 110/RoHS/WEEE/CP65
Weight
5.06 oz
Notable Materials
Flip
Accessibility
Auditory
Mono audio, Sound balance, RTT, Keypad Vibration
Voice Assistant
Yes
Mobility/Cognitive
RTT, Alert/Alarm
Hearing Aid Compatibility
PASS
Visual
Large text/Captions, Build-in text-to-speech
Network
4G
2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66, 25, 26, 41, 71
FCC ID
2ACCJH178
Wi-fi
802.11b/g/n
Global & Roaming Network
GSM Quad Band UMTS B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
SAR
Head: 1.36 W/kg | Body: 0.94 W/kg
World Device
Y
Battery
Standby Time
Up to 17 days
mAh (per hour)
1850 mAh (Removable)
Usage Time
Up to 10.5 hrs. (4G)
Camera
Rear Camera
5 MP
Video
480p @ 30fps capture 720p @ 30fps playback
Performance
Hotspot
Yes, Up to 10 devices
Bluetooth
Yes, Bluetooth 4.2
Processor
Qualcomm QM215, up to 1.3 GHz quad-core
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 512GB
Security
PIN code
Memory/Storage
1GB RAM / 16GB ROM
OS
Kai OS
Display
Screen
3.2" main display + 1.77" sub-display
Refresh Rate
60Hz
SKU#
SKU#
TCL-T435S
What's in the box
- Quick Start Guide
- Wall Charger (5V1A)
- USB-C Cable
- 1850mAh Battery
- Safety & Regulatory Information (PSI) Guide
- Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
TCL FLIP 3 Reviews
3.7
3.7 out of 5 rating
235 reviews
63% of reviewers recommend this product.
Simple Old Scho
5 out of 5 rating
Old Soul . 15 days ago
Simple phone, clear sound and easy to use. Definitely take you back in time, but possibly a better time!
In comparison to my previous generation of TCL flip phone.
3 out of 5 rating
Damocles . 19 days ago
I am thankful to still be able to obtain a flip phone; however, it seems like this version has changes that are meant to drive people away from using it. As a long time flip phone user, I can say this version is less practical than it's predecessors. I have tried to think of it as learning new ways of doing things, though that's hard to tell yourself when the changes all take extra steps and time every day. Particular issues that bother me every week, if not every day are:
1) Texting is more difficult now due to having to fumble through trying to have proper capitalization. For some reason, the short cuts to capitalize and switch between all caps (ABC) and caps/lowercase (Abc) are separated by the numbers setting (123). This makes capitalizing within sentences more tedious. They used to be next to each other, plus there was a key to shortcut to capitalization.
2) You cannot forward texts from others to someone else. For example, I can't forward a text from my child's coach to my spouse. That leads to having to remember to communicate in a way that takes longer with my spouse.
3) For some reason, when I try to start a text, it is set to the numbers (123) setting first for input of who to message to. I don't usually type in numbers to text someone! I want to not have to always toggle to letters (Abc) to start a text.
4) It is hard to hold a lot of names/phone numbers in my contacts. If I'm in the middle of scrolling contacts and then try to type the first few letters of a name, it doesn't pull up the name unless I scroll alllll the way back to the top.
5) It is extra steps to add a second phone number. I had to re-enter a lot of my contact list's details from a spreadsheet I had made after "everything transferred" to this generation of TCL flip phone. I believe this is because the new version was not synced to receive input from the old version.
Again, these changes make using the new version more tedious and time consuming. I don't care about the new games, etc....I just want to be able to communicate. The new emojis and better photo quality are nice features, though I would rather have better design for ease of communication. I think that's the most basic reason people carry a mobile phone, so I wish that were prioritized in design.
I'm giving this an overall 3 stars because I'm glad to be able to get a flip phone again, and I was able to change some annoying sounds in their settings. Overall though, there is daily tedium that I haven't had for the last 15 years. I know there are people going from smart phones to flip phones for the first time ever, and unfortunately they can't enjoy the ease of use that I once so appreciated, such as being able to text without looking. I would have recommended the previous version in the past, though I now wonder if there are better programmed/designed flip phones out there that offer communication with more ease and freedom.
Lefsa Lover
5 out of 5 rating
19 days ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
Very convenient for my purpose
flip phone
3 out of 5 rating
PGunning . 22 days ago
Phone works well and is reasonably simple for an old person, but still can't quite figure out some of its features; e.g. I don't want to and don't text and eliminating unwanted voice mails is a burdensome. Neither need nor want the camera feature nor do I want to receive "reminders" or notes from Verizon.
Reasonably decent flip phone
4 out of 5 rating
MrsS . 1 month ago
I am that odd Millennial who refuses to get a smartphone. But I still text! I need a dumbphone that is adequate for more than making a 911 call should I find I've fallen and I can't get up, you know? After the absolutely horrible "upgrade" flip phone that Verizon provided when my reliable older 3G one was made obsolete, I was not hopeful that it was even possible to get a Verizon dumbphone that was not junk. However, this one is far superior to my previous junk phone (which ended up shattered into two pieces from a minor drop).
Foremost, the predictive texting (including speed of entry it can keep up with) is pretty adequate. There are some frustrating points: It still does not automatically predict that pronoun "I" and it is hard to capitalize words that it does not assume need capitalization. Also, I have yet to find a way to keep it set to predictive T9 texting, but aside from these nuisances, I already find I am back to texting much quicker, as I used to with my older flip-phone. Punctuation menu alone is a hundred times easier to navigate than on my previous phone. Group texting has its frustrating quirks, but those of us who are in the Never-Smartphone crowd expect to put up with some such inconveniences.
Other weird quirks: You cannot set a silent (vibrate only) alarm on this phone. You cannot change ringer volume with the phone closed. And the installed ringtones are all pretty dumb. Still, no dealbreakers. This is a way, way better phone overall than the other Verizon option at the same price point (which truly deserves all the 1-star ratings).
There are a bunch of extra apps and features installed, but it is easy to avoid using them if you don't want them. For instance, I've found the weather app mildly useful, but I'm not really tempted to go Youtube surfing on the tiny screen. It's nice to know that in an emergency I can set up a hotspot or use Google maps to navigate, but they're inconvenient enough on a flip phone that I'm going to use the phone mostly for calls and texts. Which is what I want!
Look for the other lengthy review which mentions lots of details (like not being able to adjust the ringtone volume without opening the phone, or that the outside buttons depress a bit too easily). That reviewer was spot-on in all assessments and helped me decide it was worth trying this phone when I had to make a quick replacement choice.
Unhappy customer
1 out of 5 rating
1 month ago
Only bought phone cause I had to get my iPhone fixed and I needed a phone to use for work calls ,and it’s trash over priced for a flip phone
Good for privacy
4 out of 5 rating
HJRT . 1 month ago
I prefer a flip phone for the privacy it gives over that not afforded by flat cell phone. The Flip3 is slightly larger and a bit heavier than the one I replaced, however it is still easy to use and conveniently small enough to slip into the zippered pocket of my coat. Quality seems good (I have had it for only 2 weeks.) and function keys are conveniently and intuitively located.
Basic phone
5 out of 5 rating
Dave . 2 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I wanted a phone with no bells and whistles. This is exactly what I wanted.
Good transition from prior flip-phone.
5 out of 5 rating
Jean . 2 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
The operations of the new phone were enough similar to my old phone that I didn't have much difficulty transitioning to it.
Not what I wanted.
1 out of 5 rating
2 months ago
I tried to purchase a simple phone without texting and this is what you sold me.
TCL FLIP 3 FAQs
Amelia . Jan 5, 2026
Does this phone have an esim?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support18 hours
No. This device uses a physical SIM card and doesn't support the eSIM feature. -Sean
TCL flip . Dec 27, 2025
How to remove the battery from the phone
Answer from Verizon Customer Support9 days
Here are the steps on how to remove and insert the battery on the TCL Flip 3: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-307478/ -Joseph
Isaac . Dec 25, 2025
Does it have a camera?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 days
Yes, the TCL Flip 3 does have a camera, specifically a 5MP rear camera that can also record video. -Red
Patrick Telfor . Dec 21, 2025
does this phone have text
Answer from Verizon Customer Support15 days
Yes.
Felipe . Dec 14, 2025
Can this phone do WiFi calling?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support22 days
Yes -Jaquetta
Dave . Dec 13, 2025
Does this phone have voice comand
Answer from Verizon Customer Support23 days
Yes, this device has a Voice Assistant. -Kristen
Flip 3 . Dec 8, 2025
Does it cone with the charger?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support29 days
This device does come with a wall charger and USB-C cable. -Meg
Fred . Nov 29, 2025
How do I access my voice mail?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month
From the main screen, press the. OK button. . Utilize the 5-way navigation pad to highlight and the OK button to select. Select. Contacts. . Select. Voice Mail. . Press the. OK button. to call. -Cait
Fred . Nov 29, 2025
Is there a manual?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month
You can access the manual here: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/tcl-flip-3-um-en -Cait
Is there gps or map . Nov 28, 2025
Maps? GPS?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month
This device does not have maps/gps -Anthony