You guys, remember the Nokia 3210? That indestructible brick of a phone we all had back in the day? Yeah, well, get ready for a nostalgia overload because it’s coming back! I saw the news about HMD bringing back a classic Nokia, and the rumors are swirling that it’s the 3210. Honestly, I kind of freaked out. I mean, this was THE phone of my childhood. Snake, anyone? Hours spent customizing those monophonic ringtones? The pure, unadulterated joy of dropping it and knowing it would survive? Good times.
From what I’ve read, the new 3210 is going to have some modern upgrades – a camera (whoa!), a bigger screen, and even 4G support. They’re even keeping those awesome blue and yellow colors, which is a serious blast from the past. Part of me is a little worried they might mess with the classic design too much. I mean, the 3210 was iconic for a reason. But if HMD can keep the soul of the original while giving it a 2024 makeover, I think this could be amazing.
The price is supposed to be around 89 Euros, which isn’t bad at all. I’m definitely tempted to get one just for the nostalgia factor. Imagine pulling this bad boy out in a meeting? Talk about a conversation starter! Plus, let’s be real, having a phone that can probably survive a nuclear apocalypse is always a good thing.
May 8th is the rumored release date, so I guess we’ll find out soon enough. Until then, I’ll be busy digging through my old drawers trying to find my original 3210. Maybe I can even challenge someone to a game of Snake on the new one!