U+1F4DE • Objects
Telephone Receiver Emoji
Meaning
The handset of a traditional telephone, with speaker and microphone. Generally depicted in black at a 45° angle.
Like ☎️ Telephone, used for various content concerning literal and figurative phone-calling. Also used as an icon before a phone number.
Microsoft’s design is red, as is Huawei's. An early Google design was yellow.
Early designs for the telephone receiver emoji from au by KDDI resembled a mobile phone, and vice versa, before having their codepoints swapped in later releases.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F4DE |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | telephone receiver |
| Shortcode | :telephone-receiver: |
| Category | Objects |
| Subcategory | phone |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 📞 Telephone Receiver emoji mean?
The handset of a traditional telephone, with speaker and microphone. Generally depicted in black at a 45° angle. Like ☎️ Telephone, used for various content concerning literal and figurative phone-calling. Also used as an icon before a phone number. Microsoft’s design is red, as is Huawei's. An early Google design was yellow. Early designs for the telephone receiver emoji from au by KDDI resembled a mobile phone, and vice versa, before having their codepoints swapped in later releases.
How do I copy the 📞 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (📞) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Telephone Receiver?
The Unicode for the Telephone Receiver emoji is U+1F4DE.
On which platforms can I use the 📞 emoji?
You can use the Telephone Receiver emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Telephone Receiver Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 📞"
"I'm so relieved 📞"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 📞"
Comments: "This is literally me 📞"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 📞"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
📞💦 (emphasized relief)
📞😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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