TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid

Color

Stone Gray

Storage

16 GB

Overview

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.

Reviews

3.7

250 reviews

63% of reviewers recommend this product.

not what I asked for

Casey . 17 days ago

I asked for a phone that had ONLY text and calls, NO internet. This phone does more. I also suspect it isn't tracking things properly like my data??? My idea was a phone for a kid that ONLY does talk and text. Does that exist? maybe a slide phone with a keyboard top make texting easier??? Just saying because you asked.

Easy to use

Susan . 25 days ago

This phone was relatively easy to use. I am 79 and I wanted a no frills phone.

Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.

Specs

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

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

Yes. Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.

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

Kai OS

Display

Screen

3.2" main display + 1.77" sub-display

Refresh Rate

60Hz

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.

Reviews

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid Reviews

3.7

250 reviews

63% of reviewers recommend this product.

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not what I asked for

Casey . 17 days ago

Easy to use

Susan . 25 days ago

This phone was relatively easy to use. I am 79 and I wanted a no frills phone.

need bigger numbers and letters

steve . 2 months ago

this was for my mother she doesn't like very much the numers are to small the contact button to small to see

Simple Old Scho

Old Soul . 2 months 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.

Damocles . 2 months 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

2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Very convenient for my purpose

flip phone

PGunning . 3 months 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

MrsS . 3 months 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

3 months 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

HJRT . 4 months 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.

FAQs

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid FAQs

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TCL flip 3 . Mar 8, 2026

Took my TCL 1 to Verizon to upgrade. Rep tried transferring al items onto new phone. However, no photos and no texts would carry over. So now I have to stay with my old phone. How could these things not transfer?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 days

Please contact support at 1-800-922-0204 -Jaquetta

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Feb 28, 2026

Battery life

Answer from Verizon Customer Support14 days

Listed under specs: Battery Standby Time Up to 17 days Usage Time Up to 10.5 hrs. (4G) -Melissa

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Beach Bum 72 . Feb 24, 2026

Where is the audio port on this phone

Answer from Verizon Customer Support19 days

The audio port for the TCL FLIP 3 is located on the side of the device. -Necia

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Wendy . Feb 20, 2026

Where is the speaker on this phone

Answer from Verizon Customer Support23 days

The speakers are located above the screen when unfolded, and an additional one on rear housing, positioned at the top when the back cover is installed. -Anthony

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Question . Feb 15, 2026

Can you order an Uber on this phone

Answer from Verizon Customer Support28 days

The TCL FLIP 3 has a limited list of apps available. Please reach out to TCL for a list of apps available. You can reach them by calling (877) 300-8837. ~Jesse

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Delete apps . Feb 13, 2026

How do I delete apps from the phone?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

To delete apps on a TCL FLIP 3, open the app menu, highlight the app, press the Options menu button, and select "Uninstall". If "Uninstall" is not available, select "Disable" to hide pre-installed apps.

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Charles . Feb 10, 2026

I have an existing iPhone with an eSIM. How to I transfer service to the physical SIM in this phone?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Please contact us for support: https://www.verizon.com/digital/nsa/nos/ui/ngd/contactus - Kristen

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dakota . Feb 6, 2026

can it zoom a web stie

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Based on the device's design, the TCL Flip 3 does not have a native "pinch-to-zoom" or dedicated web browser magnifying feature to enlarge website layouts, as it is a feature-phone running KaiOS, optimized for basic browsing. While it features a web browser, navigation is limited to d-pad controls, making text enlargement generally unavailable. https://www.verizon.com/basic-phones/tcl-flip-3/ -Natasha

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Kevin . Feb 5, 2026

What is the band forTCL Flip 3

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

https://us.tcl.com/products/flip-3?srsltid=AfmBOorQW7QBsTdTV6mSpb5y5KQJi4IjMxnVchmr3Bof2zU9U2ugepXs -Cryssie

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Maureen . Feb 3, 2026

Does it perform voice to text?

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid

Reviews

3.7

not what I asked for

Easy to use

Effortless hearing.

Convenience display.

Big keys, easy navigation.

Simply productive.

Performance you can depend on.

Effortless hearing.

Convenience display.

Design

Accessibility

Network

Battery

Camera

Performance

Display

SKU#

What's in the box

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid Reviews

3.7

not what I asked for

Easy to use

need bigger numbers and letters

Simple Old Scho

In comparison to my previous generation of TCL flip phone.

Lefsa Lover

flip phone

Reasonably decent flip phone

Unhappy customer

Good for privacy

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid FAQs