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

286 reviews

66% of reviewers recommend this product.

Easy Transition From Previous Phone

Jennifer . 5 days 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 . 13 days 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

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

286 reviews

66% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Easy Transition From Previous Phone

Jennifer . 5 days ago

why i lke my flip 3

Chris . 13 days 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

New TCL flip phone.

18 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

New TCL FLIP PHONE seems to have a lot more to it than my 4 year old flip phone. The only down side was someone sold my phone number to telemarketer bombarding me with calls so, I've had to keep it turned off.

Total Junk

Bob 1945 . 1 month ago

These phones are total junk. My second one just bit the dust. I have purchased 2 and they lasted less than 3 months each.

The misery of having to replace a broken phone

cignay . 1 month ago

Finally worked out the problem with the credit card charges. The statements could have been handled with all the information on charges in one place and with the explanation why it appeared to me that Verizon had changed the payment method. I think that everything could have been avoided with some thought as to how long the account has been open with direct payments and then, maybe, this misunderstanding could have been avoided. I surely wish I could have avoided buying this phone altogether but the old one was broken. And, I don't like this change where I have to repeat everything agin!

BEST FLIP PHONE EVER . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

EXCELLENT---VERY DURABLE AND EASY TO USE

Cheap is Correct

izofbluntx . 3 months ago

This phone is a piece of junk

Easy transition from my earlier pocket phone.

Tennessee Rick . 3 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Convenient pocket size without annoying internet screens.

not what I asked for

Casey . 4 months 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 . 4 months ago

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

FAQs

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid FAQs

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Mike B . Jul 11, 2026

Does this phone have voicemail capabilities?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 days

Every modern smartphone supported by Verizon includes voicemail capabilities. You can access your voicemail in two main ways: using traditional dial-in (*86) or via the built-in Visual Voicemail app

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Dave . Jul 4, 2026

Does it have a flash light

Answer from Verizon Customer Support11 days

Yes -Kaye

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tcl flip 3 . Jul 3, 2026

will this phone work international

Answer from Verizon Customer Support12 days

No, the TCL Flip 3 is not compatible with international travel. -Joseph

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Bill . Jul 1, 2026

how do I start a new paragraph in a text message?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support13 days

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

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dmac . Jun 29, 2026

need to download the user manual for the tcl 3 flip phone

Answer from Verizon Customer Support16 days

You can find the user guide using the link below https://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/5306/direct/1747688401256/VZW%20TCL%20FLIP%203_TCL-T435V%20EN%20UM_20240625%5B32%5D.pdf -Anthony

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Kevin trahan . Jun 29, 2026

When typing a text message, do you have to use T9?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support16 days

This device supports T9 as well has has predictive text options. -Katie

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Kenneth . Jun 26, 2026

Does TCL 3 support voicemail

Answer from MVP Sales & Marketing17 days

Please make your way to the TCL website and go to there custoer service and they will be able to answer your more in detail questions. Best regards,

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Angela . Jun 23, 2026

Does flip 3 have a camera?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support22 days

Yes, it includes a 5 Megapixel rear-facing camera. -Josh

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Nate . Jun 22, 2026

Does it have bluetooth?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support23 days

Yes, the TCL Flip3 does support Bluetooth Wireless. -Joseph

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Susie . Jun 21, 2026

Can I keep my VOIP landline phone number?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support24 days

Yes. ~Brian

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TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid

Reviews

3.8

Easy Transition From Previous Phone

why i lke my flip 3

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 Transition From Previous Phone

why i lke my flip 3

New TCL flip phone.

Total Junk

The misery of having to replace a broken phone

Cheap is Correct

Easy transition from my earlier pocket phone.

not what I asked for

Easy to use

TCL FLIP 3 Prepaid FAQs