HMD is still making old-school Nokia feature phones – well, not old-school ones with 4G and YouTube. This is the third device to bear the Nokia 220 name and unlike the 2019 model, it actually looks like a Nokia original.
The Nokia 220 4G (2024) has a large display for a phone of this type, a 2.8″ LCD. This is useful for the cloud apps features – these include full access to YouTube, even YouTube Shorts. Other cloud apps bring news, weather and more to the phone.
Other entertainment options include Snake (of course), as well as an MP3 player (you’ll need a microSD card) and an FM radio. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, so any wired headphones work.
You can also go wireless, as the Nokia 220 supports Bluetooth headphones and speakers. Other connectivity includes LTE along with two SIM cards.
The 1,450mAh battery promises to last several days on a single charge and charging is done via a USB-C cable. The battery is removable, so you can always carry a spare battery too, something that hasn’t been possible with smartphones for years.
Nokia 220 4G (2024)
The 220 is very similar to the Nokia 235 4G (2024), except for one thing – it doesn’t have a camera. Perhaps this isn’t a huge loss, as the 235 has a 2MP sensor, but still, the price difference between the two isn’t huge. Also, there’s an LED at the back that can be used as a flashlight.
The Nokia 220 4G (2024) is available in India starting today with an MSRP of ₹4,500, but if you visit the online store, you will see a price of ₹3,250. It is available in two colours: Peach and Black.
Nokia 220 4G (2024) Colours: Peach • Black
Speaking of the Nokia 235 4G (2024), it is now available in India as well (it was first launched in Europe in April). It is basically the same phone, except for the 2MP camera we mentioned. It has an MSRP of ₹5,000, but it is currently priced at ₹3,750 (₹500 more than the camera-less 220).
Nokia 235 4G (2024) Colours: Blue • Purple • Black
Note: According to the specifications, Cloud Apps services are not available in Europe and China, which is something to keep in mind when the 220 becomes available in those markets. This is already the case for the 235.