Earlier today (24th December 2019), Nokia 2720 and Nokia 800 were officially revealed by the company. The former is a nostalgic flip phone while the latter is a rugged device built for harsh environments.
Nokia 800
Nokia 800 is built with tough usage in harsh environments in mind. The device as passed military-grade MIL-STD-810G standard so it can be assumed it won’t be nearly as susceptible to daily wear and tear as an average mobile. The handset also supports IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating and can be submerged in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for about 30 minutes.
The mobile features a rugged body design and aesthetic that are mainly to protect it from an accidental drop from over 1.8 meters directly on to concrete. Additionally, since it has passed US military-grade electronic equipment tests, Nokia 800 can withstand extreme temperatures from a range of -20 to even 55 degree Celsius. This is also supplemented by the device being covered with a special rubber from all sides and corners and deep keystrokes.
Nokia 800 supports 4G networks of China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom. It supports VoLTE high definition voice call functions and WiFi hotspot features as well. The device will also have an app store and will receive OTA updates after its actual launch. For photography, the handset arrives with a 2 megapixel camera alongside an LED flash.
Nokia 2720
Nokia 2720 is a dual screen flip phone that is a new age version of devices from back in the feature phone days. It arrives with a 2.8 inch QVGA display which is the main display, while the secondary screen is a small 1.3 inch display on the outside. The handset features a T9 physical keyboard and supports GPS and GLONASS, includes Google Maps and also provides Kai App Store.
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For connectivity, the Nokia 2720 supports WiFi and LTE connections, which even can be shared via WiFi hotspot. The device is available in two variants which is a single SIM version and a dual SIM version. It is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera with a flash. It is offered with 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded through a microSD card. Notably, it also support the 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth 4.0.
Price and Availability
The rugged Nokia 800 is officially priced at 899 Yuan or roughly 128 US Dollars while the Nokia 2720 flip phone is offered for 599 Yuan or about 85 US Dollars. Both smartphones will be officially available for purchase from 30th December 2019. Notably, unlike the former, the latter arrives in multiple color options as well.
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