Smart dumb phones continue to gain traction in 2025 as reliable, compact, and distraction-free alternatives to smartphones. These devices offer core connectivity features like 4G, app support, and long battery life, while maintaining traditional form factors and simplified user experiences. From rugged designs to touchscreen hybrids, here are the top smart feature phones currently available.

HMD Touch 4G

HMD Global has launched the HMD Touch 4G, a compact touch-only device that reimagines the concept of feature phones without a keypad. The phone features a 3.2-inch QVGA display, a Unisoc T127 processor, and 64MB of RAM with 128MB of expandable storage.

It runs on RTOS Touch and supports dual nano SIM cards. HMD has added a 2MP rear camera with flash, a 0.3MP front camera for video calls, and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality. The phone also comes with cloud-based services such as weather, news, and cricket updates, while the Express Chat app enables messaging and video calls with Android and iOS users.

The Touch 4G features a Quick-Call button that lets users record and send voice messages. It packs a 1950mAh battery, charges via USB Type-C, and offers up to 30 hours of battery life. The HMD Touch 4G is priced at Rs. 3,999 ($45) and is available in Cyan and Dark Blue.

Nokia 800 Tough

HMD also sells the Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged feature phone built for extreme environments. The phone carries an IP68 rating and MIL-STD-810G certification, making it resistant to water, dust, drops, and harsh temperatures.

It runs on KaiOS, powered by a Qualcomm 205 platform, and supports apps such as Google Maps, Facebook, and YouTube. The device features a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, a 2MP camera with LED flash, and a removable 2100mAh battery.

For connectivity, the phone includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and micro-USB charging. The Nokia 800 Tough also supports Wi-Fi hotspot sharing. HMD claims a standby time of up to 43 days on a single SIM.

JioPhone Prima 2

If you are from India, then you can get the JioPhone Prima 2, which runs on KaiOS 2.5.3. The phone features a 2.4-inch curved QVGA display, a Qualcomm chipset, and 512MB of RAM with 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB.

It supports 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, and offers UPI payments through JioPay. The device comes preloaded with apps like YouTube, Facebook, JioTV, JioCinema, JioSaavn, and Google Assistant. It includes both rear and front cameras for video calls, along with a 2000mAh battery.

The JioPhone Prima 2 is priced at Rs. 2,799 ($32) and is available in Luxe Blue through Amazon, JioMart, and other retail outlets.

TCL Flip 4 5G

TCL launched the Flip 4 5G in the United States earlier this year. The device features a classic clamshell design with a 1.77-inch external screen and a 3.2-inch internal LCD display. It runs KaiOS 4.0 and uses a Snapdragon 4s Gen2 processor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

The Flip 4 5G includes a 5MP rear camera, a 3000mAh battery with USB Type-C charging, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HD Voice, dual-mic noise cancellation, and full 5G connectivity.

TCL has priced the Flip 4 5G at $79.99, available through T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile.

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Late last month, we got the news that HMD Global has extended its licensing deal with Nokia. And now, the first result of that renewed partnership might be around the corner, in the form of a new rugged keypad phone.

According to a reliable HMD and Nokia tipster on X, the company is working on a second-generation Nokia 800 Tough. The original model debuted back in 2019 and, as the name suggests, it was built with durability in mind. 

Minimal changes on the cards

Its successor is reportedly on the way after six long years, though the changes it may bring appear to be minimal. The leak suggests that the new version will swap the aging microUSB port for USB-C and run KaiOS 3.1 instead of KaiOS 2.5.2.

The tipster also shared a render of the upcoming phone, and it looks almost identical to its predecessor. The back has a single rear camera flanked by an LED flash on one side and a speaker grille on the other.

Given the device’s lineage, it’s also safe to expect IP68 water and dust resistance along with MIL-STD-810G durability certification, just like the first-gen model.

For reference, the original Nokia 800 Tough featured a 2.4-inch TFT display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 205 chipset, 512MB of RAM, and a 2MP rear camera. It also included Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and a 2,100mAh battery.

If this leak holds up, the Nokia 800 Tough (2nd Gen) looks more like a light refresh than a full redesign. 

There’s no word yet on pricing or availability, but given that the 2019 model launched at €110, it wouldn’t be surprising if the new one lands in a similar range.

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Earlier this month, we had reported on an announcement that stated the release of the Nokia 2720 flip phone and Nokia 800 Tough mobile phones in China. Now, the company has officially launched both devices in the country.

Nokia 2720

Nokia 2720 is a classic flip phone with a retro clamshell design philosophy. One of its key highlighting features is its dual displays on the handset. Its primary screen is a 2.8 inch QVGA display while the secondary screen is a small 1.3 inch display on the outside. The latter is useful in notifying users about incoming and also view messages.

It is equipped with KaiOS 2.5.2 operating system alongside a 2 megapixel camera, a T9 physical keyboard and is powered by a 1,500mAh battery. According to official reports, the Nokia 2720 can last up to 28 days in a single full charge. Notably, it also supports GPS and GLONASS, includes Google Maps and also provides Kai App Store.

Nokia 800

The Nokia 800 is a Tough rugged mobile phone which is built for use in harsh environments. It features IP68 dust and waterproofing and is capable of being submerged in water for up to thirty minutes in a depth of about 1.5 meters. The device can even handle a fall from 1.8 metres on a solid concrete floor without breaking.

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Since it is rated for harsh environments, the Nokia 800 is operable in temperatures of about -22 degree Celsius and up to 55 degree Celsius. The handset also supports 4G networking and its battery can last for almost 43 days on a single full charge. For photography, it even has a 2 megapixel camera with a single LED flash.

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 are officially available for purchase as of today (30th December 2019). Notably, unlike the former, the latter arrives in multiple color options as well that include red, black and gray.

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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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Nokia’s rebirth technically happened in China, after HMD Global released its first Android smartphone, the Nokia 6, first in the Chinese market in 2017. China has got a pretty good Nokia lineup, including models like the Nokia 9 Pureview, Nokia 7 Plus, and the Nokia X7. Even feature phones like Nokia 8110 4G and Nokia 3310 4G have been launched in the Chinese market. Now, the company is launching a couple more feature phones in the region, the Nokia 2720 Flip and the Nokia 800 Tough.

HMD Global has officially teased the arrival of the Nokia 2720 Flip and 800 Tough via its official Weibo page. The company will announce the devices on December 16 at 10 AM in the Chinese market. We have already spotted the product pages for both the devices on the official Nokia website in China but it is yet to be updated with details like pricing and availability.

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We knew Nokia 2720 Flip was heading to China after it cleared the TENAA certification a few days back. The phone passed the certification under the model number Nokia TA-1170 and came with the same specs and design as the international version. This included a 2.8-inch 320 x 240-pixel internal display, a 1.3-inch 240 x 240-pixel external display, 512MB RAM, 4GB of ROM, a 2MP camera at the back, and a 1500mAh removable battery. The phone will support 4G LTE and Wi-Fi.

TENAA further reveals that the Nokia 2720 Flip will run on KaiOS 2.5.2, however, you won’t likely have pre-installed apps like Whatsapp or Facebook, unlike the international variant. Both, the 2720 Flip and Nokia 800 Tough were announced at IFA 2019 with KaiOS and Google Assistant on board. The 2720 Flip got a really gorgeous RED color variant a couple of weeks back.

The Nokia 2720 Flip was announced at €89 in Europe while the Nokia 800 Tough retailed at €110. So, expect both these models to be priced below 900 yuan when it launches in China next week.

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The Nokia 800 Tough is one of three non-smartphones that HMD Global announced at its IFA launch event in September. The other two are the Nokia 2720 Flip and the Nokia 110. The Nokia 800 Tough went on sale last month in Europe for €119/£109.99. New info reveals the phone will now be making its way to India.

Indian retailer, Sangeetha Mobiles, has revealed the Nokia 800 Tough is coming soon which means you will be able to purchase the rugged phone on their online store very soon.

There is no specific date yet but it most likely will be not too far off. When its European price is converted to INR, it gives you about INR 9390, which is pretty expensive for a feature phone. However, you will be hard-pressed to find a smartphone at that price range with some of the features of the KaiOS-powered Nokia 800 Tough.

The device has MIL-STD-810G compliance and will survive drops from a height up to 1.8 meters tall. It will even survive a fall on concrete. The Nokia 800 Tough also has an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating and will work under extreme temperatures. It also has a 198 lumens flashlight at the top.

The Nokia 800 Tough packs a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, is powered by a Snapdragon 205 processor and has 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. There is a 2MP camera with flash on the rear and you get a hybrid dual SIM tray. Its 2100mAh battery will last more than 40 days on standby and more than 9 hours of talk time on 4G. There is also GPS, Bluetooth 4.1, and WiFi.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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