Nokia’s birthday takes place in May and this time the company has plans to make the celebration even more special. The company, which was once among the top players in the market, still has fans eagerly awaiting their new phones. Though the company now under HMD Global focuses on smartphones, they still launch feature phones once in a while. This strategy has helped Nokia retain its loyal fanbase. Now as we approach the birthday of Nokia, HMD Global, the parent company behind Nokia announced a new feature phone. This might be the iconic Nokia 3210 phone, let’s check out the details below.
HMD Global posted on their official X (formally Twitter) announcing an “icon” coming this May. Moreover, the post also has an 8-bit version image of a feature phone. It is clear that the phone sports a vibrant yellow color. Additionally, a web page has been created that showcases a heavily blurred image of the upcoming feature phone.
An icon returns this May. #Nokiaphones
Be first to hear more: https://t.co/2P7IwyjzpA pic.twitter.com/lIRBu9YF7v
— HMD (@HMDdevices) March 18, 2024
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Which iconic Nokia’s feature phone is returning in May?
The Tweet mentions that this will be an “icon” returning, and the first thought when it comes to your mind is that it’s probably the Nokia 3310. This is undoubtedly an iconic feature phone which has a massive fan base due to its high durability.
However, as we dig deeper into the image, we can see certain things. For example, the 8-bit version of the phone shows a single camera with an LED light underneath it. In contrast, the Nokia 3310 2017 model had the LED flash positioned beside the camera rather than below it. The company could change the LED light placement and give it a new touch, but it is also possible that we may get another phone instead of the Nokia 3310 in May.
The Tweet was published on 18th March, which is the birthday of the Nokia 3210, another iconic phone. Also, the image published on the Tweet shows a birthday balloon with it. Since it was the birthday of the Nokia 3210 on 18th March, this is a big hint that indeed we may get the Nokia 3210 2024 model. Moreover, this is one of the phones that was not resurrected by HMD Global while we already saw the Nokia 3210 receiving a revival in 2017. With that in mind, the true identity of the phone making a comeback will be unveiled in May.
