Nokia 3310 (2017) review

The new Nokia 3310 is quite a great phone, but for everyone else who looks at the bigger picture, it's a model that should have been created with the focus on what made the original sibling great.

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The Nokia 3310 3G looks and feels like a 2005-era phone, which doesn't take advantage of 2017's voice technologies.

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The rebooted Nokia 3310 is a lot like an off-grid tiny house. Sure, it's a nice fantasy to strip away all the stressful complexities of modern life and go back to basics, but if you actually followed through with it you'd probably realize how much you miss those things.

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A great phone for what a phone was always meant to be. A way to talk to people, anywhere, any time, without having to worry about charging it every night.

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At the end of the day, the Nokia 3310 is a play for nostalgia, and how much you care will depend on how much affection you have for the old Nokia bricks. It’s not going to replace your smartphone - and it doesn’t want to - but it could be a cheap supplement (although the SIM size is annoying). And yeah, you could already buy another feature phone for cheaper, but between the epic battery life and the sheer Nokia factor (and Snake!) we know where our loyalties lie.

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There’s definitely a market for the 3310 – just look at the hype it whipped up when it was announced. And nostalgic phone fans are sure to love the retro design, updated Snake and traditional keypad.

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The Nokia 3310 is good at everything that it does, despite its limited feature set. That said, it can't replace your primary smartphone. If you need a secondary backup phone or want something that'll always make you feel nostalgic, go for the 'new' Nokia 3310.

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HMD's attempt to revive the Nokia 3310 falls short of the mark with less-than-stellar performance at a relatively high price. Dual-SIM support, expandable storage, and in-built camera are the device's saving graces, making it a great travel companion.

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The Nokia 3310 is selling like hot cakes. However, there is nothing of its 17-year-old predecessor left in this device. The sales are completely due to marketing and nostalgia, in our opinion. If you want a solid feature phone, HMD Global has produced far better options in the same price range, such as the Nokia 230, for example, which retails in Europe for $75, give or take.

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Should you buy the Nokia 3310, for a bit of retro fun and nostalgic joy? Well, that depends if you've got £50 sat in your pocket and nothing better to do with it. There's a reason these phones aren't seen any more in the UK, and that's because they're obsolete.

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