Polaroid Hi-Print 2x3 Pocket Photo Printer

Last updated: 5 October 2026

What the Polaroid Hi-Print is

This is a dye-sublimation printer, which Polaroid calls dye diffusion thermal transfer. The paper passes through four times to lay down the colour, so there is no ink to refill.

Each print is 54mm by 86mm, roughly the size of a bank card. The back peels off, so you can stick the photo in a notebook, on a laptop or on the fridge.

What it does

• Prints from your phone: pair it over Bluetooth, pick a photo in the Hi-Print app and print.
• Edits before printing: the app adds frames, templates and memes to your shots.
• Runs on a battery: one charge gives up to 20 prints, and a full charge takes under an hour over USB-C.
• Fits in a bag: it weighs 255g without a cartridge, so it travels well.

Key facts

• Price: £89.99 from Polaroid, £87.99 for white on Amazon UK on 5 October 2026
• Colours: white and black
• Print size: 54mm x 86mm, sticky-backed
• Size: 149.8mm x 79.5mm x 26.9mm
• Connection: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and 5.0
• Phones: iOS 16 or newer, Android 7 or newer
• Paper: Hi-Print 2x3 cartridges, £15.99 for 20 sheets from Polaroid
• Materials: the shell is made from 30% recycled material

Who it suits

• Journal and scrapbook fans: the sticky back means no glue or photo corners.
• Travellers: it charges over USB-C and fits in a coat pocket.
• Teenagers and students: prints for a bedroom wall or a dorm noticeboard cost well under £1 each.

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The limits

The paper is the running cost. A single 20-sheet pack works out at about 80p a print. Even the five-pack deal, at £13 a pack, still costs 65p a print.

It only takes Hi-Print 2x3 cartridges, so you cannot shop around for cheaper paper.

Neither a cartridge nor a USB-C cable comes in the box. Budget for a pack of paper on top of the printer.

The prints are small. If you want frame-sized photos, a home printer or an online lab will suit you better.

Where to buy the Polaroid Hi-Print in the UK

Amazon UK sells the white model, sold and dispatched by Amazon, at £87.99 on 5 October 2026. Polaroid's price is £89.99, and the full specification is on the Polaroid UK product page, where you can also buy the paper.

Hi-Print on Amazon UK

FAQs

How much does the Polaroid Hi-Print cost in the UK?

£89.99 from Polaroid, and £87.99 for the white model on Amazon UK, checked on 5 October 2026.

How much does each print cost?

Polaroid sells 20 sheets for £15.99, which is about 80p a print. Buying five packs brings it down to £13 a pack, or 65p a print.

How is the Hi-Print different from the Polaroid Lab?

The Polaroid Lab exposes phone photos onto Polaroid i-Type and 600 instant film, so you get a classic Polaroid print. The Hi-Print prints smaller, sticky-backed photos on paper cartridges instead, and costs less per print.

Does it work with Android?

Yes. The Hi-Print app works on Android 7 or newer and on iOS 16 or newer.

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