Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 02-03-2018

HMD, makers of Nokia-branded phones, is bringing the Nokia 8110 back to life as a retro classic.

Made famous by the Matrix, the 8810 4G affectionately called the “banana phone” with its distinct shape, was a cutting-edge piece of tech when it was released back in 1996.

The Verge report that while the Nokia 8110 which runs on the Smart Feature OS is a basic feature phone, you’re not going to get access to the Android apps found on other Nokia Android smartphones.

However, HMD is creating an app store for the device, which will include Facebook so there’s a chance other third parties might create their own apps for this.

Unlike the 3310, the 8110 will ship with LTE support across Europe, with dual-SIM versions available too.

The 8110 features a 2.4-inch QVGA display and a 2-megapixel camera at the rear.

Inside, you’ll find a Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform processor, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of storage.

The notorious Snake Game has also been revamped and it has an impressive 25 days of battery standby.

Available in ‘banana yellow’ or black, the Nokia 8110 is set for release in May, costing £69.

No indication has been provided as to when or if it will be available in South Africa.

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