HMD, the Finnish company that owns the Nokia brand, has quietly launched three new feature phones – the Nokia 6310 (2024), Nokia 5310 (2024), and Nokia 230 (2024). Despite HMD’s adoption of a multi-brand strategy for its smartphones, the company is sticking with the Nokia name for its feature phone lineup. All three are also limited to 2G. HMD is yet to reveal the pricing for the three devices.
Nokia 6310 (2024)
Nokia 6310 (2024) is similar to the 6310 from 2021 but now has a 1,450 mAh battery and a USB-C port. The rest of the specs is the same. There’s a VGA camera with a flash at the back, a 2.8″ LCD, a dual-SIM slot with stand-by capabilities for both cards and a microSD card slot.
Nokia 5310 (2024)
The 5310 (2024) is taller and wider, making room for the bigger 1,450 mAh battery. It houses the UNISOC 6531F, while the bigger footprint also brings in a bigger 2.8″ LCD.
The 5310 name is all about music. Here, the play buttons are on the phone’s right side, while the volume keys are on the left. You also get a USB-C port at the bottom, 8/16 MB memory, a microSD card slot, dual speakers, and FM radio.
Nokia 230 (2024)
This Nokia 230 received the same treatment as its other two siblings — same design but a new battery. The footprint is the same as the phone released in 2015, so you still get a 2.8″ TFT with 65K colors. It has a 2MP camera with an LED flash combo on the front and back panels.
The major difference is the 1,450 mAh battery and the USB-C port. Bluetooth 5.0 is enabled by the UNISOC 6531F chipset, while other features such as a 3.5 mm audio jack and 8/16 MB are unchanged.
FAQ
Q: What are key differences between the Nokia 6310, 5310, and 230 2024 models compared to their previous versions?
A: The key differences include:
- Larger 1,450 mAh batteries and USB-C charging ports across all three models
- Updated chipsets, with the 5310 and 230 moving to a Unisoc 6531F processor
- Slightly larger 2.8-inch display sizes on the 5310 and 230
- Other minor design tweaks while maintaining the classic looks
Q: Will these new Nokia feature phones support 3G or 4G networks?
A: No, the article states that all three phones are limited to 2G networks only and will not work on 3G or newer cellular standards. This is likely a cost-saving measure, as 2G networks are still widely available in many parts of the world.
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.
