Nokia - iconic 8110 'banana phone'

[Lmws214]

Nokia brings back iconic 8110 'banana phone'

 

Feb 26, 2018

 

BARCELONA/HELSINKI - Seeking to capitalise on their comeback over the past year, the makers of Nokia phones are expanding to include a premium Android smartphone, their first, and a remake of one of its biggest hits of the 1990s, the 8110 "slider" phone.

 

Set up by ex- Nokia executives who have licensed the famous brand, HMD Global - as the year-old company is known - has focused on mid-priced Androids and even sub-$100-priced phones since entering the smartphone market.

Chief Executive Florian Seiche said HMD has sold around 30 million phones after introducing 11 new phone models over the past year. On Sunday, it announced two new models, plus refreshed versions of three phones first offered last year.

"We feel great about the momentum we had in 2017 and that gives us the confidence to double down in 2018," Seiche told reporters at a briefing in London ahead of the product launch.

Mobile phone market tracker Counterpoint Research said Nokia phones surged during 2017 to become the world's No. 1 seller of low-cost feature phones and No. 11 in smartphones after only entering the market last year. On a combined basis, Nokia now ranks as the No. 6 mobile phone seller, Counterpoint calculates.

HMD's strategy is to use distribution partnerships with 600 top mobile operators and retailers in selected markets around the world to offer reliable, affordable products with the latest innovations, plus monthly Google security updates on all phones.

Europe remains the biggest region for Nokia phones sales, Seiche said; India, Russia and Indonesia are its biggest country markets.

The Nokia 8 is the company's flagship phone, priced at 749 euros (S$1,215) and designed to compete with Samsung's and Huawei's premium models. A new, 4G-ready version of Nokia's 8110 is priced at 79 euros.

Nokia 8 is available in April, the revamped 8110 in May. The 1990s throwback model comes in two colour choices, classic black or banana yellow, a play on how its keyboard slid out, inspiring the nickname "banana phone".

Nokia Corp, once the world's dominant phone maker, sold its handset business to Microsoft in 2014 and is now focused on telecom network equipment.

HMD took over the Nokia feature phone business from Microsoft in 2016 and struck a deal with Nokia Oyj to use the brand on smartphones.

 

 

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[Soya]

Jonathan Ive could learn from nokia n stop copying his own designs for 10 blardy years. Same old same old

[13177]

I think button phone even it support 4G network, dont think many people would be interested to buy la. Nowadays people got too used to touch screen phone.

[Pocus]

I think button phone even it support 4G network, dont think many people would be interested to buy la. Nowadays people got too used to touch screen phone.

I see a market for elder folks who still can't use touchscreens.

 

Yes there is such group and i persenoally knew one, press app instead of opening the app the icon was either moved or shaking.

 

Use button better

[DACH]

If less than SGD100, I may buy one for the sake of nostalgia. 

[Kangadrool]

I am looking forward to the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Hopefully, no DSG issues.

[Davidklt]

Last time one would end the call by pushing the flap from below...very satki...hahaha

[DACH]

I am looking forward to the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Hopefully, no DSG issues.

I'm quite disappointed with the Nokia 8 Sirocco specs.   

[13177]

I see a market for elder folks who still can't use touchscreens.

 

Yes there is such group and i persenoally knew one, press app instead of opening the app the icon was either moved or shaking.

 

Use button better

But i see many elder folks nowadays also learn how to use a touchscreen phone le.

[Evillusion]

I dont mind pressing buttons again! Can surf mcf i happy oredy..... Handphone is making us stop using our memorisation skills. I can still remember my childhood friends landline numbers.....but none of the current batch of friends and close colleagues.

[Kopites]

I see a market for elder folks who still can't use touchscreens.

 

Yes there is such group and i persenoally knew one, press app instead of opening the app the icon was either moved or shaking.

 

Use button better

Don't say old men lah. I might get one if really launch in Singapore and support 4g.

 

Imagine so cool to slide the phone down with one hand.

 

Just don't get yellow colour.

[Kangadrool]

I am more disappointed with the (high) price.

 

SD835 on pure Android phone should be good enough.

 

More importantly, hardware must integrate well with software. Hopefully, their Cow Zais cam performance issue (software not optimised) on Nokia 8 is solved then.

 

 

I'm quite disappointed with the Nokia 8 Sirocco specs.   

 

[Kopites]

I dont mind pressing buttons again! Can surf mcf i happy oredy..... Handphone is making us stop using our memorisation skills. I can still remember my childhood friends landline numbers.....but none of the current batch of friends and close colleagues.

Nod..nod..

 

I don't remember my MIL phone number! Who can remember? Honest..i give you praise every day.

[13177]

Nod..nod..

 

I don't remember my MIL phone number! Who can remember? Honest..i give you praise every day.

Ya, who would remember MIL phone number lo? 

[Evillusion]

Nod..nod..

 

I don't remember my MIL phone number! Who can remember? Honest..i give you praise every day.

that 1 i oso dont and wont.....unless she has millions and millions for me....

[Kopites]

that 1 i oso dont and wont.....unless she has millions and millions for me....ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£.

if mil looks like Hsu Chi?ð²ð²ð²

I don't like shu qi.

 

I prefer Serena wee before she do her time in the cell.

[Evillusion]

I don't like shu qi.

 

I prefer Serena wee before she do her time in the cell.

thats kinda kinky......doing her in the cell.... Edited February 26, 2018 by Eviilusion

[Mercury1]

I have the original one in my desk drawer lol, unusable now