Nokia 3310 (2017)

On 14 February 2017, it was reported that a modernised version of the 3310 would be unveiled at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona by HMD Global, a Finnish manufacturer with rights to market phones under the Nokia brand, with the price point of 59 euros.{{Cite web |last=Blass |first=Evan |date=13 February 2017 |title=HMD Global will launch the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 at MWC, plus a 3310 homage |url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/02/13/hmd-global-will-launch-the-nokia-3-5-and-6-at-mwc-plus-a-3310-homage/ |access-date=2017-02-15 |website=VentureBeat}}{{Cite news |last=Haynes |first=Gavin |date=15 February 2017 |title=Greater privacy and Snake II: could the Nokia 3310 be making a comeback? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2017/feb/15/nokia-3310-back-snake-retro-basic-mobile |access-date=2024-05-09 |newspaper=The Guardian |issn=0261-3077}} On 26 February 2017, the modernised version of the 3310 was relaunched at a price of €49.{{cite web |last=Kelion |first=Leo |date=26 February 2017 |title=Nokia 3310 mobile phone resurrected at MWC 2017 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39095127 |access-date=2017-03-13 |website=BBC |publisher=}}

The initial 3310 release only came with support for 2G networks,{{Cite news |last=Jager |first=Chris |date=27 February 2017 |title=The Nokia 3310 Is Back (With Snake): But When Is It Coming To Australia? |url=https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/02/the-nokia-3310-is-back-will-it-come-to-australia/ |access-date=2017-03-13 |website=Lifehacker Australia}} which led to criticism especially as a number of countries, including the United States,{{Cite web |title=AT&T 2G network shutdown |url=https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1084805 |access-date=2017-11-07 |work=AT&T}} Australia and Singapore{{Cite web |title=Goodbye 2G |url=http://info.singtel.com/personal/goodbye2g?dispatcher=302 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808195917/http://info.singtel.com/personal/goodbye2g?dispatcher=302 |archive-date=2017-08-08 |access-date=2017-03-05 |work=Singtel}} were in the process of phasing out their 2G networks; an improved variant of the phone with support for 3G networks was later announced by HMD, released on 29 October 2017.{{cite web |author=Vasile |first=Cosmin |date=28 September 2017 |title=Nokia 3310 3G officially introduced, coming to the US and other territories from mid-October |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/Nokia-3310-3G-officially-introduced-coming-to-the-US-and-other-territories-from-mid-October_id98441 |access-date=2024-05-09 |work=PhoneArena}}

The 3310 has functions like an FM radio, the Opera Mini web browser, a voice recorder, and a 2-megapixel camera with flash for photos and video recording. The flash LED doubles as a flashlight. Certain models have Bluetooth 3.0 and a Dual-SIM tray.{{Cite web |title=Nokia 3310 (2017) - Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3310_(2017)-8597.php |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=GSMArena.com}} The display has a polarized layer for outdoor use.{{clarify|date=February 2025}}

The original Snake game has been replaced by Gameloft's Snake Xenzia with updated modes and graphics. It is also possible to sideload Java-based applications using the .jad and .jar format. Available apps are browsers, games, internet radios, etc.

The design of the phone heavily mimics its predecessor both in design and form factor. It comes in two glossy colors, red and yellow, as well as two matte colors similar to the original Nokia 3310: dark blue and grey.

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The 3G model has many improvements and changes apart from the 3G radio. The internal storage has been increased from 16 MB{{cite web |title=Nokia 3310 - The icon is back! |url=https://www.hmd.com/en_int/nokia-3310/specs |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=HMD Global}} to 128 MB, and there are some cosmetic changes, including a new silver keypad.{{cite web |last=O'Brien |first=Jim |date=28 September 2017 |title=The Nokia 3310 3G is official. #Nokia3310 #HMDGlobal |url=https://techbuzzireland.com/2017/09/28/the-nokia-3310-3g-is-official-nokia3310-hmdglobal/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=techbuzzireland.com}} It comes in four new colors: yellow, "warm" red, azure and charcoal, all matte.{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Aaaron |date=29 September 2017 |title=Nokia 3310 3G fixes one of its biggest flaws: Here's the UK release date, price, features |url=https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/859793/New-Nokia-3310-2017-3G-Release-Date-Price-UK |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Daily Express}} The phone's size has slightly increased (by 13.29%) to ergonomically make typing on the keypad easier. The 3G radio has reduced battery talk time, but slightly increased standby time.{{cite web |last=Lomas |first=Natasha |date=28 September 2017 |title=HMD's revived Nokia 3310 classic mobile gets 3G |url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/hmds-revived-nokia-3310-classic-mobile-gets-3g/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TechCrunch}} All 3310 3G versions support Bluetooth 2.1.{{cite web |date=2 October 2017 |title=#Nokia 3310 3G passes Bluetooth SIG (TA-1006/1022/1036) |url=https://nokiamob.net/2017/10/02/nokia-3310-3g-passes-bluetooth-sig-ta-100610221036/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Nokiamob.net}}

The 3310 3G also runs a Java-based operating system that HMD calls "Smart Feature OS" (based on Mocor RTOS). Its appearance is similar to the Series 30+ as on the 2G version, but has a new customizable interface.{{cite web |last=Chenze |first=Emmanuel |date=28 September 2017 |title=The iconic Nokia 3310 now comes with 3G network capability |url=https://androidkenya.com/2017/09/nokia-3310-2017-3g-model-launched/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Android Kenya}} However, only sim-slot 1 is 3G compatible, the slot 2 is still only 2G capable.

In 2019, HMD released the newer revision of Nokia 3310 3G, which run Series 30+ based on Mocor RTOS instead of Smart Feature OS, without J2ME games and apps support.{{Cite web |title=Differences between Smart Feature OS and Series 30+ in Nokia 3310 3G |url=https://imgur.com/a/LhanPyY |website=Imgur}}

A 4G version was released in late January 2018 in China in partnership with China Mobile. It runs AliOS, an incompatible fork of AOSP (Android), and can create WiFi hotspots using the LTE data connection. Internal storage has been increased to 512 MB, and 64 GB memory cards are now supported.{{cite web |last=Bonov |first=Peter |date=30 January 2018 |title=Nokia 3310 4G can make an LTE-powered Wi-Fi hotspot |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3310_4g_can_make_lte_powered_wifi_hotspot-news-29380.php |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=GSMArena.com}}{{cite web |date=30 January 2018 |title=A new version of the Nokia 3310 with 4G is on its way (Update: Coming to China in February) |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-3310-4g-826192/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Android Authority}}

HMD announced on 2 July 2017 that the 3310 received great demand and was as a result sold out in many markets.{{cite web |last=Mishra |first=Nayan |date=2 June 2017 |title=HMD: Nokia 3310 (2017) enjoying great demand globally. Sold out in many markets |url=https://nokiapoweruser.com/hmd-nokia-3310-2017-enjoying-great-demand-globally-sold-many-markets/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Nokiapoweruser}}

UK retailer Carphone Warehouse said on 7 March 2017 that demand was "astonishing".{{cite web |last=McGoogan |first=Cara |date=7 March 2017 |title=Nokia 3310 demand 'astonishing', says Carphone Warehouse |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/03/07/nokia-3310-demand-astonishing-says-carphone-warehouse/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=The Telegraph |via=}}

The new 3310 received mixed reviews. CNET praised the phone's battery life, price, and durability,{{cite web |last=Lanxon |first=Andrew |date=3 June 2017 |title=Nokia 3310 review: 6 reasons you'll love the Nokia 3310 |url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/nokia-3310-review/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=CNET}} but TechRadar and The Guardian said the device lacks much of the utility to which modern users have become accustomed.{{cite web |last=Peckham |first=James |date=17 July 2017 |title=New Nokia 3310 (2017) review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/new-nokia-3310-2017-review/2 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=TechRadar}}{{cite web |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |date=19 May 2017 |title=Nokia 3310 review: blast from the past, sore thumbs and all |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/may/19/nokia-3310-review-snake-t9-texts-sleek-design-camera |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=The Guardian}}

One consensus among most reviewers was the nostalgia of playing the iconic Snake game.

Some counterfeit versions of the phone have been produced due to the model's popularity.{{cite web |last=Rasheed |first=Rehan |date=16 June 2017 |title=Before you end up with a Fake Nokia 3310, Check This |url=https://techprolonged.com/2017/06/identify-fake-nokia-3310-vs-original/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Tech Prolonged}}{{cite web |date=10 April 2017 |title=Fake #Nokia 3310 (2017) spotted in the wild. Don't fall for it… |url=https://nokiamob.net/2017/04/10/fake-nokia-3310-2017-spotted-in-the-wild-dont-fall-for-it/ |access-date=2019-05-03 |website=Nokiamob.net}}{{cite web |last=Andrews |first=Rob |date=12 October 2017 |title=Hundreds of fake Nokia 3310 phones seized in trading standards raids |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/hundreds-fake-nokia-3310-phones-617822 |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Stoke on Trent Live}}

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