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The indestructible Nokia 3310 was launched 20 years ago today: Here's looking back at the phone

Nokia launched the Nokia 3310 20 years back on September 1, 2020. Nokia launched an upgraded version of the phone in 2017. As the phone turns 20, we take a look at the iconic Nokia 3310. 

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| Updated on: Sep 01 2020, 20:01 IST
Nokia is known for its icon feature phones such as the Nokia 1100, Nokia 1200, Nokia 3100 and Nokia 6600 among others.
Nokia is known for its icon feature phones such as the Nokia 1100, Nokia 1200, Nokia 3100 and Nokia 6600 among others. (Wikipedia)
1/8 Nokia is known for its icon feature phones such as the Nokia 1100, Nokia 1200, Nokia 3100 and Nokia 6600 among others. (Wikipedia)
One of its iconic and most popular phones of all times is the Nokia 3310.
One of its iconic and most popular phones of all times is the Nokia 3310. (Amazon)
2/8 One of its iconic and most popular phones of all times is the Nokia 3310. (Amazon)
The Nokia 3310 was launched 20 years ago on September 1, 2000, and it sold more than 126 million units globally.
The Nokia 3310 was launched 20 years ago on September 1, 2000, and it sold more than 126 million units globally. (Amazon)
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3/8 The Nokia 3310 was launched 20 years ago on September 1, 2000, and it sold more than 126 million units globally. (Amazon)
The Nokia 3310 featured a 84×48 pixel monochrome display and it had Nokia's proprietary Series 20 operating system in its core.
The Nokia 3310 featured a 84×48 pixel monochrome display and it had Nokia's proprietary Series 20 operating system in its core. (Wikipedia)
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4/8 The Nokia 3310 featured a 84×48 pixel monochrome display and it had Nokia's proprietary Series 20 operating system in its core. (Wikipedia)
It had a Chat feature that allowed users to send a long message that was three times the size of a standard SMS. It enabled users to send a single message that was 459 characters long.
It had a Chat feature that allowed users to send a long message that was three times the size of a standard SMS. It enabled users to send a single message that was 459 characters long. (Wikipedia)
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5/8 It had a Chat feature that allowed users to send a long message that was three times the size of a standard SMS. It enabled users to send a single message that was 459 characters long. (Wikipedia)
It had a bunch of utilities such as calculator, Nokia network monitor, stopwatch and a reminder function that were unique to the phone. It had four games Pairs II, Space Impact, Bantumi and the hugely popular Snake II.
It had a bunch of utilities such as calculator, Nokia network monitor, stopwatch and a reminder function that were unique to the phone. It had four games Pairs II, Space Impact, Bantumi and the hugely popular Snake II. (Wikipedia)
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6/8 It had a bunch of utilities such as calculator, Nokia network monitor, stopwatch and a reminder function that were unique to the phone. It had four games Pairs II, Space Impact, Bantumi and the hugely popular Snake II. (Wikipedia)
Nokia launched an upgraded version of the Nokia 3310 in 2017 with the same name. It features a bigger 2.4-inch display, upgraded Snake game and a 2-megapixel camera at the back.
Nokia launched an upgraded version of the Nokia 3310 in 2017 with the same name. It features a bigger 2.4-inch display, upgraded Snake game and a 2-megapixel camera at the back. (Nokia)
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7/8 Nokia launched an upgraded version of the Nokia 3310 in 2017 with the same name. It features a bigger 2.4-inch display, upgraded Snake game and a 2-megapixel camera at the back. (Nokia)
The Nokia 3310 (2017) It is available in Orange, Yellow, Black and Grey colour variants internationally.
The Nokia 3310 (2017) It is available in Orange, Yellow, Black and Grey colour variants internationally. (Nokia)
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8/8 The Nokia 3310 (2017) It is available in Orange, Yellow, Black and Grey colour variants internationally. (Nokia)
First Published Date: 01 Sep, 20:01 IST
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