The Nokia 8110 was quite a surprise announcement at MWC this year and it was the second retro phone to be brought to us by HMD Global and Nokia last year being the 3310 which has several iterations now due to its popularity. Dubbed as the banana phone many tech fans welcomed the move though some say it was another marketing trick by HMD Global and Nokia as they did before with the 3310 but the general public beg to differ on that and sales of the 3310 have been good and proven popular.
The 8810 reboot with 4G which will be in the region of €79 and is to hit the shelves later this year and at that price be it a nostalgic purchase or buying the phone to use as a main device it is cost-effective given its more a feature phone and not a fully fledged smart phone with its striking looks coming in Black and Yellow and there was a hint of a Blue version it surely will sell on its own merits.
I spoke to Kamali Melbourne at TRTWORLD about the Nokia 8810 and what I think of the device and what is happening. Watch their news bulletin or you can Skip to 10.25 for my discussion on the Nokia 8810. Watch out for more soon..
There was no shortage of handsets announced today at MWC 18 but for those who where expecting more such as many leaks suggested like the Nokia 8 pro and Nokia 10 will feel left out and perhaps will learn a lesson today,dont believe everything you read. Moving on though we did get 5 new handsets including a revived Nokia 8110 which looks really cool.
There is phones for evey pocket now from Nokia and HMD Global and a really strong partnership with Google and all devices from the Nokia 3 up will get Android ONE. Also there was talk about their partnership with ZEISS optics which is now on several devices and they also promised to improve their technology even more only 7 months after teaming back up with Nokia..
First up is the 8810 with 4G – €79 ships in May.
This device will start shipping in May at an average cost of 79 euros and I really like this one,dubbed the banana phone from its days of old it will come packed with features and include a WiFi hotspot Google Maps and Assistant and of course all your social media apps,the device comes in two colours Black and Yellow..
The Nokia 1 – with xpress on covers launches in April retail price 85 dollars in key markets.
Nokia 1 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), optimized so you can use apps faster, without annoying lags. Plus, the pre-loaded apps are designed to use less storage space and data, so you’ll be able to do more and fit more photos and apps on your phone.
Inherently colored two-tone polycarbonate shell
5 MP rear camera with LED flash
2 MP front camera
4.5” FWVGA IPS display
Secure and up-to-date Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
The NOKIA 6 2018 – ZIESS OPTICS, Bothie,wireless charging and face unlock and launches April 2018 for estimated €279
The new Nokia 6 comes fully equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and 4 GB of RAM. This means you’ll spend less time waiting for your apps to load and more time enjoying them with your friends.
Outside
Series 6000 aluminum unibody
16 MP PDAF rear camera with ZEISS optics
8 MP front camera
5.5” IPS full-HD display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Inside
Secure and up-to-date Android Oreo with regular updates
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 mobile platform
High-fidelity spatial audio recording
3 GB of fast, LPDDR 4 RAM
Plenty of space with 32 GB mass storage¹ and MicroSD card slot² (support up to 128 GB)
The Nokia 7 plus. – Launches in April for €399..ZEISS OPTICS 12 AND 13 MP. 6 Layers of ceraminc feel paint and anodized twice.
Machined from a solid block of 6000 series aluminium, Nokia 7 plus is a phone that can take what life throws at you and look good while doing it. Its subtle curves and ceramic-feel coating bring the best of both worlds: a great grip and a clean look.
Outside
Series 6000 aluminum unibody
12MP wide-angle ZEISS camera, 13MP telephoto ZEISS camera
16 MP front camera with ZEISS optics
6″ 18:9 IPS LCD full HD+ display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Inside
Secure and up-to-date Android Oreo
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform
Nokia spatial audio recording
4 GB of fast, LPDDR 4 RAM
64 GB mass storage and MicroSD card slot (support up to 256 GB)
If you are looking for a good mobile phone at a bargain price eir are now selling the Nokia 5 for just €129.99 online. eir currently sell the Nokia 3 for €99 and the average price for the Nokia 5 is around 150 -160 euro and more sim free pushing it to aroundt the €200 mark, eir have knocked off €40 of their retail price which is a good steal considering the Nokia 3 price, Argos sell the Nokia 3 for €119 sim free in one colour only.
Inside
Clean and clutter-free Android Nougat with regular updates
Latest generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 processor designed for excellent battery life and improved graphics
NFC for easy sharing of your content
A MicroSD card slot with support up to 128 GB
16 GB storage for all your stuff
Outside
Seamless metal body that fits perfectly in your hand
Convenient fingerprint sensor
Bright fully-laminated and polarized 5.2” HD display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass
13 MP autofocus camera on the back, 8 MP camera on the front
Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants
The much anticipated budget phone from Nokia the Nokia 2 is now officially on sale in Ireland online with Virgin Mobile, The device sports a massive 4100 mAh battery which is plenty for any user today and will easily see you through one day of heavy usage and two days general use depending on the user. The Nokia 2 also has a large screen at 5 inches and will be a great contenter now in the market and not forgetting the quick updates that Nokia and HMD now deliver on their handsets. The Nokia 2 is said to officially launch Feb 26th.
Full specs of the device are listed below.. We also checked that it is in stock with an Agent. The handset will also be available on pre-pay for €109 from the 26th of Feb or you can purchase sim free for €99 direct from Nokia.
Outside
A precision-machined aluminum frame
Bright HD LTPS screen with low power consumption
Corning Gorilla Glass display
Sculpted polycarbonate back
8 MP autofocus rear camera and 5 MP front camera
Inside
Clean and clutter-free Android Nougat with regular updates, featuring Doze mode for prolonged battery life
Trusted Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer and e-compass
8 GB storage, plus a MicroSD card slot
Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants ( Not in Ireland in retail)
Only in 2016 Nokia purchased Withings and now its up for review which some might find either too soon or perhaps a good idea. I own a few of their products myself and use them daily and it would be sad to see them go but business is business.
From what I have seen the Withings Brand was not widely available here and when it changed the Nokia branded health prodcuts did not replace them anywhere,Some pharmacies sold withings scales and again they where not replaced but it is good as a BRAND to see the NOKIA name on shelves in stores so people are aware.
One avenue that could have worked which was seen in the UK was to bundle products with the purchase of a Nokia 8 and they could continue to do so in the future but that remains to be seen and only time will tell. Currently on offer with the Nokia 8 now here is a free printer from another company with Vodafone and if you buy direct you could get the ZEISS VR ONE headset which is also a nice piece of kit we recently reviewed.
In the short press release Nokia said…
Nokia today announces that it has initiated a review of strategic options for its Digital Health business, which is part of Nokia Technologies. Digital Health’s business portfolio includes consumer and enterprise products, and it manufactures and sells an ecosystem of hybrid smart watches, scales and digital health devices to consumers and enterprise partners.
The strategic review of the Digital Health business may or may not result in any transaction or other changes. Any further announcements about the Digital Health business will be made if and when appropriate. The Patent Business, Brand Partnerships and Technology Licensing units in Nokia Technologies are not in the scope of this review.
The Nokia Steel HR is a really nice watch and comes now in a really nice Rose Gold or Silver finish options also with a Black or White face, Both are really nice and they stand out, If you have not thought of something nice to buy for your partner this could be for you and you also get to bag a free premium leather wristband.
You can also personalise your watch with a Silver or Rose Gold finish and then select a face colour so you have options and you are not limited to choice..There is a nice range of straps in available to pick from and some really make a difference. This deal runs until the 14th Feb so check it out.. See HERE for more.
If you own the Nokia 8 get checking now, And also this is coming much earlier than previous updates which we have seen which tend to rollout near the end of the month so this is good to see. The Update is not particularly large either coming in at 97.3 MB. There is no more info at hand regarding whats in the update but just the January Patch,but check your device now and see if you can avail of it.
The Nokia 8 flagship has recently got some poor reports of its camera prowess from DxOMark which got mixed results from the public and my take on it from using the device in the real world is that it takes brilliant photos and I dont use it in confined spaces like labs to carry out tests, tests we have seen before which have been rediculed giving statements to phones at launch events before its been even used in the public or real world tests but that is an arguement for another day and I call bulshit on their test result, it takes great pictures and here is just one below to prove and you can read a take on this report from our good friends over at NokiaMob.
Polaroid is making a comeback this year and make no mistake you will see many folk sporting their portable printers or similar gadjets this year and I can see myself being one of them for sure.
Vodafone are now giving a FREE polaroid ZIP INSTANT printer when you buy the Nokia 8 which is available until Jan 31st 2016, here you can read the FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS which are simple and straight forward.
The deal is available online and instore so you have options to choose from which is good and its not limited to online only. Our review of the Nokia 8 will be up in the coming days but in short its a great phone for the money and you cant go wrong. If this deal suits your needs you can head HERE to check it out.. Also Nokia have an offer too with a free ZEISS VR ONE headset. We will be talking about that some more soon.
There is a few discounts now avaialable from Nokia health if you are looking to get a proper tech scales and only yesterday there was a discount on the entry level model which can be bought for a very cheap price, See more on that HERE
The Nokia Body+ smart scale,has now now 20% off until Jan 20th which gives you some time to think.
Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale
– Full body composition analysis: Monitors weight (kg, lb., st lb.), body fat & water percentage, plus muscle & bone mass
– Automatic synchronization: Data from every weigh-in appears in the Nokia Health Mate app automatically via Wi-Fi
– Nutrition tracking: Set a weight goal and manage your daily calorie budget
– Daily weather forecast: Step on your scale to enjoy a localized weather report
– Multi-user friendly: Recognizes up to 8 users with independent sync
