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The Nostalgia of Nokia 3310

While the world is currently cruising with countless sophisticated phones, it can possibly forget the emergence and history of Nokia 3310, onetime most reliable and rugged cell phone in the market.

The Nokia 3310 refers to an iconic, durable GSM mobile phone released by Nokia in 2000, known for its longevity and cult status, which was later re-imagined and relaunched in 2017 with a new design and modern features like an updated UI, 2.4-inch screen, and optional dual-SIM functionality.

The original 3310 sold over 126 million units and is one of the most recognizable phones in history, while the newer 3310 (2017) offers a refreshed design, improved readability in sunlight, FM radio, and MP3 player, all available at reasonable prices in the Nigerian market.

The Original Nokia 3310 (2000)

Legacy:
An immensely popular and iconic mobile phone, famous for its exceptional durability and long-lasting battery life. Sales:
Over 126 million units were sold worldwide, making it one of the most successful phones ever.

Features:
A GSM mobile phone, it was a predecessor to more modern phones by offering calling and text capabilities.

The Nokia 3310 (2017)

Modernization:
A modern revival of the classic, keeping the recognizable silhouette but with contemporary updates.

Display:
Features a 2.4-inch curved display with a polarized layer for better readability in bright sunlight.

User Interface:
A new user interface with a fresh look compared to the original model.

Connectivity:
Available in single and dual SIM variants, with 2G connectivity for calls and texts, as well as Bluetooth and FM radio.

Media:
Includes an MP3 player for music and a microSD card slot to expand its 16MB of internal storage.

Battery:
Offers excellent battery life, with up to 22 hours of talk time.

Colours:
Comes in a range of stylish colors including Red, Yellow, Dark Blue, and Grey.

Fred Nwaozor, popularly known as TheMediaAmbassador, is a Nigerian tech expert, author, creative & content writer, media strategist, policy analyst, blogger, public speaker and rights activist. The renowned columnist regularly writes for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and is the Founder & Convener of Right Thinkers Movement (RITMO), Nigeria. He's a chartered industrial physicist, engineer and IT personnel. As a media guru, he enjoys an active presence in all media segments - including electronic, print & digital - since two decades ago till date. As a full-time researcher and educator, he's a regular contributor and peer reviewer for various internationally-noted engineering journals. As Telecommunications and Automation engineer, his research interest mainly lies in System Modelling, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart city, Cybersecurity, Wireless networks, and Machine Learning (ML).