Nokia 3310 with 3G connectivity, improved UI launched: Specifications, features

After having launched the new version of the classic Nokia 3310 earlier this year, HMD Global today introduced a new variant that comes with 3G support. Here are full specifications and features of the phone.

The new Nokia 3310 comes with 3G support. (HMD Global)

HMD Global on Thursday launched a new variant of its Nokia 3310 redux feature phone. The new version is called Nokia 3310 3G and as the name suggests, it comes with support for 3G connectivity. The company says the new variant comes with an improved user interface (UI) and in two new colour options - Azure and Charcoal hues.

The Nokia 3310 3G is priced at EUR 69, which is ₹5,300 approximately. The phone will be available from mid-October. The company has not yet announced details about the India availability and pricing. The Nokia 3310 redux is currently available in the Indian market for ₹3,310.

"Our reimagining of the Nokia 3310 has been a global and cultural phenomenon. In a world dominated by smartphones, the mix of nostalgia and a beautiful phone that just keeps going has captured people's imagination. Our fans around the world have been asking for this iconic phone to support 3G. Fans asked, we listened, and today welcome the Nokia 3310 3G," said Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global.

HMD Global claims the new Nokia 3310 3G delivers up to 6.5 hours of talk time and 27 days of standby time.

Nokia 3310 3G Specifications, features

The Nokia 3310 3G retains the candy bar form factor and features the alpha numeric keypad. It has a 2.4-inch screen with a polarised layer that enables better readability in sunlight. The phone comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It has 64MB of built-in storage and supports additional storage up to 32GB via a microSD card.

The phone is powered by a 1,200mAh battery. The Nokia 3310 3G will be available in single SIM and dual-SIM versions.

Other key features of the phone include 3G for calling and texting, microUSB, Bluetooth 2.1, FM Radio and MP3 player for music.