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

3.8

325 reviews

63% of reviewers recommend this product.

Easy to operate.

14 days ago

Product is meeting my expectations.

The phone has some good features and some not so good features.

My nickname is Dex . 15 days ago

The battery is not this phone's strength. It can loose 25% to 30% of its charge overnight or from a phone call. I wouldn't use this phone for email or internet because the battery is inadequate. The phone has excellent clarity and good connectivity. The display is somewhat weak and it has average responsiveness. Some of its features are strange, especially when trying to compose a text.

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

3.8

325 reviews

63% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Easy to operate.

14 days ago

Product is meeting my expectations.

The phone has some good features and some not so good features.

My nickname is Dex . 15 days ago

Jojo . 26 days ago

Overall works well. Due to software unable to change text alert for more then a beep. Tried different methods but don’t have ability to change.

sweatdrenched . 1 month ago

Pretty poor quality. Buttons double press often, very slow, screen stopped functioning after ~8 months.

Not near what the Kyocera was

1 month ago

Hard to operate, texting and letter number capital to small case. Camera is of poor quality. Not very work tough. Pretty flimsy, got to pamper it.

Inefficient Phone

NotMe . 1 month ago

The bare bones of this phone is senseless. Sure it has google maps, but you have to advance it yourself.

Good replacement phone

2 months ago

I like this phone so far but dealer and I can ot get it to do backup. It shows scheduled to run but it does not and then shows no backup.

Works great

Nancy . 2 months ago

Happy to have a new phone and learning how it works.

Easy Transition From Previous Phone

Jennifer . 3 months ago

Great phone! I purchased this phone for my 74 year old Dad who does not want a "smart phone". His previous phone was a Kyocera DuraXV and it stopped holding a charge after 10 years of use. Yes, this phone DOES have an SD card slot in it so I was able to transfer his contacts and photos over to this new phone very easily via the SD card from his previous phone. My Dad loves the weather app feature on this phone and it was easy to add the cities he likes to follow. It has a single button on the front that does two things. If you press and hold it for a few seconds, it will turn on the camera flash so you can use it as a light. If you press the button 3 times, it will call a special contact you have assigned to the "Quick Call" feature. You don't even have to open the phone as it will use the speakerphone to make this call. We both thought this was very cool and my Dad uses it to call my Mom when he is in the grocery store looking for things. Considering my Dad is not very tech savvy, I did the complete phone setup for him but he is easily picking up how to use it. The phone is thin without feeling fragile. The calls are clear, the buttons are easy to read, and the screen text can be enlarged. It can browse the web and it has a YouTube app. Service depends on your location in relation to the cell towers, but his town gets decent service. It does not come with a physical user manual. My Dad is old school and wanted one so I found it online and printed it off for him. Durability stands to be tested as he hasn't had the phone for very long. I did buy him an American flag phone case that has a textured surface for better grip.

why i lke my flip 3

Chris . 4 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

it is simple. it takes calls and that is what i want. it does messaging which i am not interested in, it is compact and that is what i want. i like my DUMB phone, i don't want or need a smart phone

FAQs

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid FAQs

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Sim Card . Nov 3, 2026

Does this phone come with a sim card? And does it need a 4g sim card or will it work with a 5g sim card?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 days

The TCL Flip 3 generally comes with a pre-installed nano SIM card when purchased from a carrier. -Deb

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TCL 3 . Oct 31, 2026

Does it take a sim card

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 days

https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-307479/ ~Jorge

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Coleen . Oct 25, 2026

Just bought for my husband and the charging cable that came with purchase is extremely short. We are both elderly and not the most tech savvy. What specific longer cable can I purchase so he can charge in his usual spot, and where to purchase it

Answer from Verizon Customer Support8 days

The TCL FLIP uses a USB-C charging cable. A 2m cable such as this: https://www.verizon.com/products/belkin-boostcharge-usb-c-to-usb-c-cable-2m/?skuid=sku6032500 will be longer than the cable provided with the phone. -Lauren

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Kathy . Oct 23, 2026

does this phone have voice to text

Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 days

Yes the TCL Flip model supports voice-to-text functionality. -Cynthia

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None . Oct 23, 2026

Is there alarm clock

Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 days

Yes, the TCL FLIP 3 includes a built-in alarm clock app along with a timer and stopwatch. -Necia

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turn on . Oct 15, 2026

How do I turn the phone on after the battery died and it is now fully charged?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support21 days

Press and hold the Power button (usually the End/Power key or side button) for about 3 seconds until the phone vibrates or the screen lights up.

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Junior . Oct 8, 2026

Does this phone support Life 360 or does it have tracking of some sort?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support27 days

https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053708235159-Life360-Compatible-Devices-and-Device-OS-Requirements -Cryssie

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tcl flip 3 . Oct 6, 2026

will this pair with a 2025 gmc canyon

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Yes, it will pair with a standard Bluetooth connection. -Jazzy

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Marsha Slagell . Oct 2, 2026

How do I change the picture that shows on the front of my flip phone?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

You can change the wallpaper on your device using the instructions on this link: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-307506/ ~Peter

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Mary . Oct 2, 2026

Weather app not working

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

For general support for your phone, reach our troubleshooting at www.verizon.com/contactus. -James

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TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid

Reviews

3.8

Easy to operate.

The phone has some good features and some not so good features.

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

3.8

Easy to operate.

The phone has some good features and some not so good features.

Not near what the Kyocera was

Inefficient Phone

Good replacement phone

Works great

Easy Transition From Previous Phone

why i lke my flip 3

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