Before there was Android, Nokia features phones were the you’re not cool if you don’t have one thing. Remember when the trend was to change the color of the backlight? picture messages? how about composing your own ringtone? Oh, and did I forget to mention flip phones?
Well, HMD Global is bringing in old school back at this year’s IFA, and has unveiled three new Nokia feature phones which aren’t just built well, but are more functional than ever.
Nokia 110
Despite all the technology that we have right now, there are people who actually prefer a more simple device to communicate. Something that has long battery life, and simply fits perfectly in their pocket.
More than a phone, the Nokia 110 comes in three colors, and is also a music player that supports up to a 32GB microSD card. It has an FM radio, your favorite game, Snake, can be used as a torch, a rear camera that lets you capture important moments, and a removable 800mAh battery can deliver up to 14 hours of talk time in a single charge.
Specifications
| Display | 1.77″ QVGA |
| RAM | 4MB |
| Storage | 4MB (Supports up to a 32GB MicroSD Card) |
| Camera | qVGA |
| OS | Nokia Series 30+ |
| Battery | 800mAh (Removable) |
| Other Features | FM Radio |
| Music Player | |
| Games | |
| LED Torchlight | |
| Colors | Ocean Blue |
| Pink | |
| Black |
Nokia 2720 Flip
The Nokia 2720 Flip is a simple but reliable device that has two displays. The external screen lets you see notifications or who’s calling. To hang up, simply flip the phone closed. It comes with Google Assistant, which in a touch of a button, lets you perform a number of tasks using your voice.
Want to check out the latest in Facebook, no problem. The 2720 Flip has the Facebook and WhatsApp, essentials for keeping you connected. It also has 4G capabilities and can be used as an Internet hotspot.
The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 205, and runs on KaiOS. It has 4GB of storage and supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Its 1500mAh battery is also removable.
Specifications
| Display | 2.8″ QVGA + 1.3″ 240×240 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 205 |
| RAM | 512MB |
| Storage | 4GB (Supports up to a 32GB MicroSD Card) |
| Camera | 2MP + Flash |
| OS | KaiOS |
| Battery | 1,500mAh (Removable) |
| Other Features | LTE Cat 4 |
| VoLTE Support | |
| Bluetooth 4 | |
| LED Flashlight | |
| Emergency Button | |
| Google Assistant | |
| Facebook and WhatsApp Preloaded | |
| WiFi WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Colors | Black |
| Grey |
Nokia 800 Tough
When you’re out there on an extreme adventure, climbing mountains, walking through rugged terrain, you’ll need a device that can withstand harsh conditions.
The Nokia 800 Tough, as its name implies, is built for absolute durability and can resist accidental drops, dust and even extreme temperatures. Thanks to its IP68 rating, you can have it submerged in water with a depth of up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. It’s also MIL-STD-810G certified, which means the device has endured military-grade durability tests.
The Nokia 800 Tough has a 2.4″ QVGA display, and packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 with support for up to a 32GB capacity microSD card. It has a 2MP camera, a long-lasting 2100mAh battery that delivers up to an astonishing 43 days of standby time. Like the 2720 Flip, it has 4G connectivity, and also runs on Kai OS, with WhatsApp and Facebook pre-loaded.
Specifications
| Display | 2.4″ QVGA |
| Processor | Snapdragon 205 |
| RAM | 512MB |
| Storage | 4GB (Supports up to a 32GB MicroSD Card) |
| Camera | 2MP + Flash |
| OS | KaiOS |
| Battery | 2,100mAh |
| Other Features | LTE Cat 4 |
| VoLTE Support | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| LED Flashlight | |
| IP68 Rating (Waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) | |
| MIL-STD-810G Compliant | |
| Anti-Slip Grip | |
| Google Assistant | |
| Facebook and WhatsApp Preloaded | |
| WiFi WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Colors | Black Steel |
| Desert Sand |
Pricing and Availability
| Availability | SRP | |
| Nokia 110 | September | USD 20 |
| Nokia 2720 Flip | September | EUR 89 |
| Nokia 800 Tough | October | EUR 109 |
Here’s a bit of good news, both the Nokia 110 and 2720 Flip are coming to the Philippine market.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
