TCL Flip 3
The TCL Flip 3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2024).
2024 · Entry-level · KaiOS 3.1ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 107.2 x 59.4 x 19.8 mm (4.22 x 2.34 x 0.78 in)
ChipsetQualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 143.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,850 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
125 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,850 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
143.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
107.2 x 59.4 x 19.8 mm (4.22 x 2.34 x 0.78 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the TCL Flip 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the TCL Flip 3 does not have NFC.
No, the TCL Flip 3 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 5W (5W wired).
Yes, the TCL Flip 3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The TCL Flip 3 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the TCL Flip 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The TCL Flip 3 uses USB Type-C.
The TCL Flip 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The TCL Flip 3 has 4.2, A2DP.
