Remember that indestructible Nokia 3210 we all had back in the day? The one that could survive a nuclear apocalypse? Well, it’s back! HMD, the company that now makes Nokia phones, decided to give us all a blast from the past and re-released this iconic phone with a few modern twists. And let me tell you, people are going crazy for it!
They’re calling it the Nokia 3210 4G, and it’s basically the same brick phone we know and love, just with a bigger screen, a longer-lasting battery, and yes, 4G connectivity! They even kept the classic Snake game! Remember wasting hours trying to beat your high score? I know I do. It feels like just yesterday I was huddled in the corner of my room, meticulously maneuvering that pixelated snake around the screen.
The crazy part is, this thing is selling like hotcakes! Nokia’s official store on JD.com, which is like the Chinese Amazon, completely sold out of all three colors – black, blue, and gold! People are flooding Nokia’s social media begging them to restock. Some are even asking for other classic Nokia models to be resurrected. Can you imagine a 4G version of the Nokia 5300? That would be epic!
What blows my mind is that this phone is actually selling for 379 Yuan, which is about 55 US dollars. That’s incredibly affordable, even compared to some of the cheapest smartphones out there. I think this just goes to show that there’s still a place in the world for simple, durable, and affordable phones. And honestly, who doesn’t love a good dose of nostalgia?
I haven’t managed to get my hands on one yet because they sold out so fast. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they restock soon. I’d love to experience that satisfying click of the buttons and the iconic Nokia ringtone again. It’s a piece of my childhood I wouldn’t mind revisiting. Plus, imagine the look on people’s faces when you whip out this bad boy instead of the latest iPhone! Talk about a conversation starter!
This whole thing just makes me smile. It’s like a little piece of the past coming back to life. In a world dominated by sleek smartphones with a million features, it’s refreshing to see that there’s still a demand for something as simple and iconic as the Nokia 3210. Kudos to HMD for bringing back this legend. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go try my luck at snagging one of these before they’re gone again!