Today’s Nokia IFA 2019 event wasn’t only about smartphones. HMD Global also announced three new feature phones – the Nokia 2720 Flip which is a modern version of the 2009 Nokia 2720 Fold, the Nokia 800 Tough which is a rugged phone in all the ways a phone can be, and the Nokia 110 which build upon the features of the Nokia 105.
Nokia 2720 Flip
Ever since HMD Global took over the Nokia brand, it has made it a tradition to breathe new life into old Nokia phones, at least the features ones. In its first year, it announced the Nokia 3310 which comes in 2G, 3G, and 4G variants. Last year, it announced the Nokia 8810 4G and today, it has brought back a new version of the Nokia 2720.
The Nokia 2720 Flip might as well be the classiest feature phone when it goes on sale. Just like the name says, the phone has a flip/clamshell design. There is one screen on the outside – a 1.3-inch 240 x 240 display – which will display caller ID, the clock and date, or even news alert. On the inside is a 2.8-inch QVGA display.
The phone’s keypad features big buttons that make it easier to type and dial numbers. It also supports a large font to make it easier to read messages. The phone runs KaiOS and comes with the Google Assistant. So you can simply call up the assistant and ask it about the weather, carry out a search or dial or text a contact.
[envira-gallery id=”274589″]The Nokia 2720 Flip has an emergency call button (doubles as Google Assistant button) which when pushed will send an SMS and call five pre-configured contacts in the address book one at a time over loudspeaker until it connects to one of them. There is also ICE which helps emergency responders access to important info such as medical details of the owner of the phone.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 205 processor. It has 512MB of RAM and 4GB of built-in storage which can be expanded up to an additional 32GB via a MicroSD card slot. It has a 2MP rear camera with an LED flash. The Nokia 2720 has an audio jack and is also compatible with hearing aids.
It comes in single SIM and dual-SIM variants and both versions use a Nano-SIM. The phone packs a 1500mAh battery which can last up to 28 days in standby and provide up to 6.6 hours of talk time on 4G. The Nokia 2720 Flip comes bundled with WhatsApp and Facebook. It can also serve as a hotspot, allowing you to share internet access to other devices.
The phone is priced at €89 and will be available next week in gray and black.
Nokia 800 Tough
The Nokia 800 Tough is HMD Global’s first rugged phone and it is a feature phone with 4G. The phone is designed to withstand the toughest conditions. It has an IP68 rating which makes it waterproof (up to 30 minutes in waters 1.5m deep). It is also dustproof and sandproof and will survive accidental drops from heights up to 1.8m. HMD Global says it will even survive a fall on concrete. The phone is also MIL-STD-810G compliant and will survive at temperatures between -20°C and 55°C. It also has a dedicated 198 lumens flashlight at the top.
[envira-gallery id=”274597″]The Nokia 800 Tough has a 2.4-inch QVGA screen with a keypad with large rubberized buttons and a speaker at the top and bottom. It has a non-slip frame and a safety loop at the bottom for a wrist strap or lanyard and you can see screws around the body of the phone.
There is a Snapdragon 205 processor inside the phone along with 512MB of RAM 4GB of storage. It has a hybrid dual SIM slot for two nano-SIMs or one SIM and a MicroSD card (32GB Max.). There is a 2MP camera on the back of the phone with an LED flash.
The Nokia 800 Tough runs KaiOS and comes with Facebook, Whatsapp, and the Google Assistant. It has a 2100mAH battery that boasts 43.7 days on standby and will provide up to 9.4 hours of 4G talk time. There is a MicroUSB port at the bottom for charging. It also has GPS+GLONASS, WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.1
The phone is priced at €110 and will be available in October in Black Steel and Desert Sand.
Nokia 110
The Nokia 110 is being marketed as a phone that doubles as an MP3 player. It comes in a curvy and sturdy polycarbonate body available in three colors. There is a 1.77” QQVGA display with an alphanumeric keyboard underneath.
The phone has 4MB of RAM and 4MB of storage. There is a MicroSD card slot (32GB Max.) for more storage which you can load up with audio files. It also has a QVGA camera, FM radio, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Nokia 110 comes in single SIM and dual SIM variants and packs an 800mAh battery with a standby time of 18.5 days and u to 14 hours of talk time. It can also provide up to 18 hours of FM radio playback. The popular Snake game is preloaded in addition to four try-and-buy games including Doodle Jump.
[envira-gallery id=”274603″]The phone is priced at just $20 making it the cheapest Nokia phone announced at IFA 2019. It will be available next week in pink, black, and ocean blue.
