Remember your favourite phone from back in the day? Well, it’s going on sale again soon! The fantastic, and incredibly popular Nokia 3310 is going on sale in Europe from next week after the Finnish smartphone brand made a surprise, and exciting comeback. The grand comeback included the launch of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and the new Nokia 6 phone, not to mention the thrilling delivery of the iconic Nokia 3310. However, the global release of the new phones was pushed back to the second quarter of 2017.
Numerous rumours emerged online which claimed that the phone would be available to purchase at the end of May, however, that may be changing now.
The Arrival of the Nokia 3310
The iconic Nokia 3310 has been listed across numerous European eCommerce websites. To the surprise of shoppers, these listings show a very different price tag to what the device was planned to be launched for. For instance, HMD global announced at the MWC 2017 that the phone’s price would be 49 euros, but the listed price today is somewhat higher.
Within Austria, the phone has been listed for a price of 59 euros, and it will be sold from the 28th of April. However, some sites are currently listing the device for only 53 euros, to attract buyers. In fact, some retailers have even begun listing the phone at the base price.
In Germany, the 3310 is listed at a price of 58 euros, and customers can choose to purchase it from the 28th of April. What’s more, a number of Swedish retailers have announced the delivery of a 3G version of the feature phone, which should sell for around 98 euros. That’s a pretty big price tag for a phone that has a lot of limitations, and so far, there’s no official announcement regarding the release of a 3G variant.
The differences in prices outlined above could be prompted by a number of reasons. For example, the taxes issued by the German government are quite different to other countries.
For now, the Indian pricing for the new phone is completely unknown, and the delivery or availability date remains a mystery. Speculations have suggested that the Nokia 3310 will be sold ahead of the other Nokia phones reaching the market by the end of April, but there’s no solid information on the facts.
About the New Nokia 3310
In Nokia’s own words: “The new Nokia 3310 takes the iconic silhouette of the original and reimagines it for 2017. The custom designed user interface brings a fresh look to a classic, whilst the 2.4” polarized and curved screen window makes for better readability in sunlight.”
Claiming battery standby of up to a month and giving users the chance to play the (reimagined) classic Snake again, what more could the buyer seeking a low-tech ‘beach/holiday/travelling phone’, want? Lighter, thinner and with a 2 megapixel camera missing from the original, the new Nokia 3310 will be available in a choice of four striking colours, soon!
The Rumours Regarding Nokia
In connection with the availability of the new Nokia phones, various rumours have emerged. For instance, some people believe that HMD is looking for ways to sell the phones in India alongside upcoming Nokia releases such as the Nokia 7, the Nokia 8, and the impending flagship Nokia 9. Both the 7 and 8 variants are said to feature Snapdragon 660 and dual rear cameras. There’s also a chance that the phone will feature Snapdragon 626 SoC. Additionally, the flagship Nokia 9 will also arrive with dual rear cameras, and Snapdragon 835 SoC, as well as a 3,800mAh battery and iris scanner. These new devices are said to be ready for launch in mid-June.
