The nostalgic Nokia 3310 is back. Under its new owner HMD, the mobile device will have the same dimensions as the old but with features that will excite users. It packs the classic Snake game, robotic ringtones and the indestructible built.
The Nokia 3310 still has its plastic shell and physical buttons. But the overall hardware and software are upgraded to fit the basic needs of today's generation. It has smoother curved lines. The phone comes in orange, yellow, gray or blue. There is an addition of a 2-megapixel camera on the rear as well. The device is comfortable to hold if compared to a number of touchscreen devices on the market.
It also comes with a colored screen. The new Nokia 3310 also has a headphone jack, microSD storage, micro-USB charging and Bluetooth. However, the Wi-Fi and GPS feature is not included in it. It can be bought for more than $50.
The phone is an ideal option for children's use. It has a 2.5G internet, photos, and Snake. Of course, the basic call and text feature will do the necessities a phone should have in the first place. It's inability to use an app store is quite advantageous since you don't need to immerse yourself on social media if you're out on vacation relaxing away from the stresses of the world. Nokia 3310's battery can last for a month on standby mode.
The phone is simply a stunt to make use of nostalgia to buy the phones. But it could work after all since given its low price and added features, curiosity and memories can make its sales run high. Once users of Nokia 3310 could find this one as a collectible value. HMD announced that the phone will be released by the second quarter of 2017. The best thing is it will have a global distribution.