I think nokia should start bringing back its qwerty phones. With KaiOS I think they'll pack lots of features in simple and small devices. Which is a nice selling point.
@@AlejandroP1980s kaios werent supposed to use touch in ordder to save batt on screen. Prob use the old e72 trackpad be great or use moto old bakctrack pads
@@xxxkunti Get a 3mp cam on a candybar and all spec like this one on a 50-60 bucks and its good enough. This is for those dumphone lover not a power user type
It's to save the ✨ENVIRONMENT✨ since they stopped including charger, global warming have stopped completely and the earth started rotating in the opposite direction 🤩
I’ve owned this for over a month, and the only disappointing thing is the Bluetooth feature does not connect to any Bluetooth headphones, which seems ridiculous in this day and age. It could have done with a Wi-Fi antenna too to ensure that the operating system, which is much better than the previous one, has the ability to download updates and improve the overall reliability and operability of this handset. S30+ is exactly as the producer of this video say it is, quick and easier to text.
@@RYN988 I just tried to connect to a pair of AKG in ear buds and it would not activate the sound from this device. It does however show it as paired correctly. I think this is disappointing given other manufacturers like Apple and Android based devices do not have this problem.
I have Sony wireless speaker and Samsung Buds pro and they worked, but the connectivity is way too poor, like the Bluetooth gets disconnected even 3mtrs. away without any obstacles between the devices.
It's been 2 days since I got mine. I can say that aesthetically it's so good though buttons are really big (it's really for seniors). I have some few comments on its softwares. Message folder don't have segregation on Inbox, Outbox and Draft. It has only "Conversation" mode. Time, which is one of the essential feature of a phone, are only found in Home, it is not shown in the upper corner of the screen. It's very inconvenient to go "Home" just to check the time (when Nokia can actually put mini digi time on the upper corner since it is very spacious). I thought i was really upgrading my basic phone (I was Samsung B350e user). They only upgrade they (Nokia) give is their 4G tech and wireless FM radio. I hope they update the software sooner or else I have to buy another one. i give them like 6/10.
4g is good but 1500mah prob wont do 3 day on it. Esp on an island country like mine.we dont get 2-3g anymore so 4g is muat but we used higher freq so it drains a lot on batt then on eu and us 4g freq
Hi...i just have a question for you and would be very thankful of you answered. Does your phone's top screen wobble a bit when the flap is closed. Is there a play to the flap sideways ? My phone's flip moves side ways just a little towards the bottom. Does your phone have the same issue. Please do reply. Thankyou
@@paragnikam6845 what do you mean by wobble? Like the screen (as in the other side) moves a lil bit when flipping? I don't have that kind of issue if that's what you mean.
Thankyou so much for clarification of my question. It had been 2 days since i bought my piece and i was wondering if it was faulty. Amd now i know it is. I better return it and get a new one. Thankyou so much for your help.
@@paragnikam6845 You should return it if that's the case. It might get you in trouble in few months. Most of the flip phone's problem is their flex connector. I had one in my flip phone (Nokia's old 6101).
I like how even cheaper devices get extras like a earphones, while a much much MUCH more expensive phone like the XR20 doesnt even have a charging brick in the box
Hello. Thank you for the wonderful video. I'm a Japanese author! Due to my smartphone addiction, I started using a dumbphone for my mental health. I've written a book and videos about my experience. I found your video very interesting. I think digital detox is necessary worldwide. I've heard that dumbphones are experiencing a resurgence overseas, so I'm hopeful. I hope there will be more simple phones like this!
If you're a person who likes to go on trips disconnected from today's tech, then this is for you. Just carry a good mirrorless cam with you to capture the memories.
Love it, bring this back! You can use your apps/computer while home. Calls and texts will bring back human communication. Perfect phone for kids who do NOT need social media for health reasons. ❤❤❤
Recently got this phone for myself for just the battery backup and 4G VoLTE, although I'm not the tageted customer 😂. Anyway here's my take on this phone Pros: 1. awesome battery backup 2. Big display 3. Big keypad 4. Good speaker quality (both loudspeaker and earpiece) 5. Excellent network reception Cons. 1. Bad display quality like it's came from early 2000s 2. Should have given Wi-Fi 3. Dated S30+ UI (again straight from early 2000s) 4. Still MicroUSB. 5. Still 0.3MP camera HMD could have provided with 2MP atleast 5. The flash/torch is worthless. 6. The browser is from 2010 most websites won't work.
HEY NOKIA! WE NEED SMARTPHONES WITHOUT ANDROID AND SOCIAL MEDIA ! I still hope that Nokia will monetize and develop its Symbian system and provide it with powerful and essential applications such as maps and instant messaging. I also still wish Nokia would improve the quality of its cameras. Nokia already has excellent cameras on its Android phones, but the competition in the Android market is fierce.. I think that Nokia has a great opportunity to create a new market for consumers who want to use “hybrid” phones, i.e. a mix between smartphones and traditional Symbian phones . I think there are many, including myself, who want to have powerful and smart phones but without the ability to install social media apps so that they can get away from these apps now and then without giving up other useful apps like maps and advanced camera.
5:49 Honestly it's kind of wild that the feature phone market is growing. Back in 2013 it seemed like everyone were sure budget smartphones were eventually going to kill the segment. I wish Nokia mobile success as they are leading in this space unlike in the smartphone arena.
When I think of how badly some people are affected by smartphones (mental health, anxiety, fomo, etc) I can kind of make sense of why some people are going back to the basics. And I'm 100% sure someone using this would be far more socially engaged in their surroundings and enjoying the moment than most of us with our heads buried in our phones endlessly scrolling through social media..
@@SirFaceFone well, it still has a huge market especially for boomer and early milenial generation who prefer feature phone than smartphone because its simplicity or for nostalgia.
@@cakapcakep241 That's true, although it seems to be gaining some traction across different generations as well. Will be interesting to see if the momentum keeps going in the next few years.
This phone was expected to be better or predecessor to Nokia 2720. But it is far behind. Few features like VoIP calling through WhatsApp, Wifi hotspot, GPS (maps), email sync is a must in even a feature phone. Being 4G means an OK enough browser would be available.
It isn't a successor to the 2720 in my opinion, just a different option. I don't want to see a successor to that phone but it seems like KaiOS is slowly dying, the latest version doesn't even have WhatsApp..
people want this phone because it doesn't have all those distractions like a modern smartphone. if you want smartphone functionality, buy a smartphone...
Some missing features compare to 210: - Not able to see total contacts you have on sim/phone. - Not able to turn off sim1/sim2 - No rington selection for each sim. - Unable to block spam sms with no number
Still waiting for this to come back in stock! Gonna get one for myself and one for my dad who loves flip phones! Thankfully it has Volte support. KAI OS would have been nice for some basic apps, but it is what it is.
@@antichristenigma Dude I'm checking every few hours, it's not there. Maybe based on region. Btw, I'm actually Assamese. We do share a lot of last names 😊.
My first ever mobile phone was a Nokia 3210. Will never forget those days playing snake, but nothing will take me away from my red magic gaming phones now.
I was really looking forward to this video :) Now Nokia should start working on adding new features to S30+, such as WiFi, hotspot, few animations, and an App Store
I was interested to use this as my replacement of my feature phone the 2013 nokia asha but damn why the specs is lower than my 2013 phone. But feature phones is definitely more long lasting than smartphones especially during natural disaster when there are times it took days to get electricity.
How about battle of all Nokia Flip phones? 😄 (Grandpa S60 vs current S30+) - form factor - hardware design & ergonomics - performance, camera & features - and since they're all dumb at this point in time, who is more logical to use as a spare phone in 2022?
IMO It depends on where you live. Some countries have shutdown or are in the process of shutting down their 2G and 3G networks, and even the last Symbian S60 phones only support up to 3G, so you can't use those smartphones for calling/texting.
This bring back my childhood memories , my grandpa and grandma including my mom and dad used to use these type of phone but now they all switched to smartphone
@@abhijitnair08 I thought HMD wanted to hold their independence from Google's finger on simple platform and relives old OS stock. I wish HMD utilize S60... (sigh) they just forget how *powerful* S60 is...
@@abhijitnair08 it's quite laggy. I have an Alcatel flip phone with the kaios operating system on it. It's a pretty layout though and has an app store and some pre-installed Google apps.
I've got the Nokia 3210 4G as it has the same features with USB-C. Got rid of my smartphone (does need some prep), bought a separate Tom Tom for navigation and use my laptop for emails and banking. Much better, less pings throughout the day allowing you better focus on important tasks.
Type-c is neither too much to ask for nor too expensive to offer and given how every company is claiming to be ‘environment-friendly’ I feel Nokia should have given type-c instead of micro usb
@Fifty Dinar do you have any source for this claim? I've had issues with Micro USB becoming unstable, but Type C has been rock solid for me. Also, as far as I know, the connectors for type C are rated for about double the insertions compared to Micro USB.
Let me be really honest to those who find feature phones funny or lame. We get it that such feature phones doesn't suit many individuals like hardcore smartphone users because many are so used to smartphone but is it worth it spending alot of money for buying a new smartphone were it's performance gets affected due to so many apps and the battery for smart phones get eaten up due to smartphone OS, apps, 4g, phonecalls and web browsing on a smartphone. Nowadays I'm using my smartphone only for emails, maps if required and important contacts while the older feature phone I using it only phone calls and SMS. Therefore don't judge just by looking at a feature phone, a feature phones has lots of advantages.
These phones are aimed at the older market anyway. Not me, but people over 70 who haven't managed to get to grips with smartphones; or for those who don't want to (yes, there are lots of people from that generation who refuse to use a smartphone). Phone manufacturers have realised this, and instead of pushing smartphones on them, have brought out 'retro' flip phones from the 00's back again to cater for them and their needs. The Boomer generation for whom these retro flip phones are aimed at are a very stubborn generation! But smartphones frighten them, they find all the swiping and ability to quickly change screens confusing, and many don't trust them. This is also the generation that mainly avoid using online banking....as again, they don't trust it. So for any twenty-something complaining that these phones are 'rubbish' or old school - they're not aimed at you, but those who are 70+.
@@robtyman4281 what I'm trying to tell is that there are others who just make unnecessary complain that feature phones sucks. I've used so many feature phones in 2000s and even now I'm using a feature phone for calls and SMS while smart phone only for emails, social media etc. What Nokia is doing now is a fantastic work by releasing these feature phones and hopefully the communicator will get a good remake.
@@robtyman4281 I understand what you're getting at, but it's best not to generalize. I detect maybe just a bit of ageism in your comment. Both of my parents (age 83) have embraced smartphone usage. My mother is even comfortable using Zelle to reimburse my siblings and me for purchases we make for her as her mobility is now limited. There are many reasons why a person might prefer a feature phone, age is not the only one.
It's really an expensive phone for the features it offers, a shop nearby priced it at $100 and when I asked them why they said it's because this phone isn't widely available yet. My Nokia 215 4G even has BT 5.0 and mostly similar specs but it's very affordable compared to this phone. But anyway great unboxing and hopefully the price goes down eventually.
Its a big no if you are buying this phone for your Old People who are not good with tech, The best feature of this phone is that it has big buttons, big screen, high sound (all ideal for old people), but the major design flaw is in the volume up and down button the side, the phone easily gets into silent mode or 0 sound by accidentally clicking the volume down button. (which will happen a lot with this design)
Brother, I just Nokia 2660 in flip. Over all I'm damn happy with the device. I wish to highlight few areas of improvement that HMD can do. 1. Ability to install .jar or .jad softwares 2. Stop putting opera mini please. Rather they can put other browsers which can play podcast or may be Spotify if HMD can't provide Spotify/podcast app. 3. Weather app. Am I expecting a rocket science from our beloved Nokia? I don't think so.
The design looks really good and I wanted to buy it. I had a flip phone way back and I loved it. But , i was expecting this to be better. The cons are disappointing. And the price is too high for what it offers. Maybe I’ll wait till the price adjusts because right now it’s 2x the price of their other basic phones that perform similarly and it just doesn’t seem worth it.
This is so much weaker than the 2760 flip I have. I kind of expected it to be the same as the 2760. The only takeaway from this one is that it's capable of SD card expansion, and it's dual SIM as well. Oh, and that it's kaiOS-less, too. Other than that, I'm not too thrilled.
Had a Nokia flip for years - brilliant. Am not tech savvy but upgraded to the 2660 - haven’t used it - didn’t understand anything on this video -need to go step by step- now have no phone at all-very disappointing that Nokia can’t put out a more detailed and understandable video for the elderly. !!
@Karlijn I like the nostalgia aesthetic of this phone. So it would be great if they had this legacy phone with modern fratures instead of having a legacy phone with outdated features. You know what I mean?
For me personally - 2660 flip is a step down in design, compared to 2720 flip. I really hope Nokia will bring back 2720 flip especially the white with black screen on the back.
I like the flip phones for the size and easy to keep in your pocket do you think Nokia will have one that has a GPS with volume that you can use in your car for driving I have the Nokia 2720 but I have a smart phone but it is bulky to carry Thanks for the information you give on Nokia phones hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks for review, this phone is good for third world countries but even then there are used smart phones you can buy for same price then. I just don’t think this phone is usable with todays available technologies just because camera sucks and text messaging is challenging. I mean 20 years ago it was ok phone but not today sorry. I have iPhone 13 pro max and I know not many can afford it but there are so many good options from Android like Poco, Xiomi or even cheap Samsungs A line that can be a great option today.
Hi Yuri, this isn't a phone trying to be a smartphone equivalent or replacement. It's for someone who wants a way to communicate with people but without all the smartphone distractions, as an example. So yeah, you can buy some basic smartphones for the same price, but this is another option
I think nokia should start bringing back its qwerty phones. With KaiOS I think they'll pack lots of features in simple and small devices. Which is a nice selling point.
I would love to see a new and simple QWERTY device with KaiOS
@@AbdullaZaki battery mAh and touchscreen maps
@@AbdullaZaki is this charger desktop available
@@AbdullaZaki a big frame like 8820 and a kaios will do.but the app store is still lagging.
@@AlejandroP1980s kaios werent supposed to use touch in ordder to save batt on screen.
Prob use the old e72 trackpad be great or use moto old bakctrack pads
When a $70 phone has a charger but a >$1000 one doesn't...
Nah fam, i prefer redmi 9 second for 80$ than this anyday
💀💀💀💀💀frr
@@xxxkunti Get a 3mp cam on a candybar and all spec like this one on a 50-60 bucks and its good enough.
This is for those dumphone lover not a power user type
@@xxxkunti agree 👍🏻
It's to save the ✨ENVIRONMENT✨
since they stopped including charger, global warming have stopped completely and the earth started rotating in the opposite direction 🤩
I had this cuz I wanted to stop my Tik Tok addiction and TRUSTT it’s sooo good
perfcet
Are u still using the Nokia? I’m thinking of purchasing one, with the main objective of stopping my TikTok addiction too😭
@@zar1naaa274 i am still but imma get my iPhone back on the 16th lol, cuz no more skl for me
@@zar1naaa274 has a decent call quality and u can play crossy road 🤷♀️🤷♀️ ive became a pro already
Give us an update.. How's your detox journey going on. Are you back to your old smartphone
Man, if this had Spotify and Hotspot functionality I'd buy this without hesitation.
that I was looking for. A simply phone but entertaining and functional.
2720 flip did have hotspot functionality, although Spotify is still not available
All I need for surviving in this world is music and calling
Well, the idea of a minimalist phone is that you don't have features like spotify.
Does it not have any music apps ?
Just got mine. Bye bye iPhone
Luckyyy, I'm saving up to get one for my birthday, I'm almost at its pricee!
Wtf
@@NasrineSaalah lol
@@Dorothi1267did the same, best move I ever made
Are you back now?
My Nokia 2660 flip is coming.
I checked it out from an online store here in the Philippines. I'm so excited!
How's it now??
Enjoying the use or it's not so user-friendly??
Nokia: Let's go back to what a handheld phone as a handheld phone and focus the user to the most important thing, basic communication.
I’ve owned this for over a month, and the only disappointing thing is the Bluetooth feature does not connect to any Bluetooth headphones, which seems ridiculous in this day and age. It could have done with a Wi-Fi antenna too to ensure that the operating system, which is much better than the previous one, has the ability to download updates and improve the overall reliability and operability of this handset. S30+ is exactly as the producer of this video say it is, quick and easier to text.
it can't connect to a bluetooth speaker for phone calls?
@@RYN988 I just tried to connect to a pair of AKG in ear buds and it would not activate the sound from this device. It does however show it as paired correctly. I think this is disappointing given other manufacturers like Apple and Android based devices do not have this problem.
I have Sony wireless speaker and Samsung Buds pro and they worked, but the connectivity is way too poor, like the Bluetooth gets disconnected even 3mtrs. away without any obstacles between the devices.
@@Eric76 thank you. I was planning on getting this phone and hooking it up to a bluetooth speaker for phone calls.
@@KMon1111IND does the bluetooth work with phone calls?
It's been 2 days since I got mine. I can say that aesthetically it's so good though buttons are really big (it's really for seniors). I have some few comments on its softwares. Message folder don't have segregation on Inbox, Outbox and Draft. It has only "Conversation" mode. Time, which is one of the essential feature of a phone, are only found in Home, it is not shown in the upper corner of the screen. It's very inconvenient to go "Home" just to check the time (when Nokia can actually put mini digi time on the upper corner since it is very spacious). I thought i was really upgrading my basic phone (I was Samsung B350e user). They only upgrade they (Nokia) give is their 4G tech and wireless FM radio. I hope they update the software sooner or else I have to buy another one. i give them like 6/10.
4g is good but 1500mah prob wont do 3 day on it. Esp on an island country like mine.we dont get 2-3g anymore so 4g is muat but we used higher freq so it drains a lot on batt then on eu and us 4g freq
Hi...i just have a question for you and would be very thankful of you answered. Does your phone's top screen wobble a bit when the flap is closed. Is there a play to the flap sideways ? My phone's flip moves side ways just a little towards the bottom. Does your phone have the same issue. Please do reply. Thankyou
@@paragnikam6845 what do you mean by wobble? Like the screen (as in the other side) moves a lil bit when flipping? I don't have that kind of issue if that's what you mean.
Thankyou so much for clarification of my question. It had been 2 days since i bought my piece and i was wondering if it was faulty. Amd now i know it is. I better return it and get a new one. Thankyou so much for your help.
@@paragnikam6845 You should return it if that's the case. It might get you in trouble in few months. Most of the flip phone's problem is their flex connector. I had one in my flip phone (Nokia's old 6101).
Wow nokia is getting better in term of design lately. Hopefully they will bring back nokia lumia design to life.
this format is really nice and crisp.. and btw thanks for reviewing.. I've been asking for it for a long time
I like how even cheaper devices get extras like a earphones, while a much much MUCH more expensive phone like the XR20 doesnt even have a charging brick in the box
I think nokia brings back the old memories. With our late father/grand father. I miss my dad so much. 😭😭😭
Hello.
Thank you for the wonderful video.
I'm a Japanese author!
Due to my smartphone addiction, I started using a dumbphone for my mental health.
I've written a book and videos about my experience.
I found your video very interesting.
I think digital detox is necessary worldwide.
I've heard that dumbphones are experiencing a resurgence overseas, so I'm hopeful.
I hope there will be more simple phones like this!
If you're a person who likes to go on trips disconnected from today's tech, then this is for you. Just carry a good mirrorless cam with you to capture the memories.
Fuji 👍🏻
Love it, bring this back! You can use your apps/computer while home. Calls and texts will bring back human communication. Perfect phone for kids who do NOT need social media for health reasons. ❤❤❤
Recently got this phone for myself for just the battery backup and 4G VoLTE, although I'm not the tageted customer 😂. Anyway here's my take on this phone
Pros: 1. awesome battery backup
2. Big display
3. Big keypad
4. Good speaker quality (both loudspeaker and earpiece)
5. Excellent network reception
Cons. 1. Bad display quality like it's came from early 2000s
2. Should have given Wi-Fi
3. Dated S30+ UI (again straight from early 2000s)
4. Still MicroUSB.
5. Still 0.3MP camera HMD could have provided with 2MP atleast
5. The flash/torch is worthless.
6. The browser is from 2010 most websites won't work.
Can you install Java apps on it?
Does it work on jio network?
Nicely summed up
@@manik_abdallah You can't install anything.
@@CometFire2010 Any 4G network in India will work if you buy in India.
Damn that camera will be 90’s Aesthetic fever.
HEY NOKIA! WE NEED SMARTPHONES WITHOUT ANDROID AND SOCIAL MEDIA !
I still hope that Nokia will monetize and develop its Symbian system and provide it with powerful and essential applications such as maps and instant messaging. I also still wish Nokia would improve the quality of its cameras. Nokia already has excellent cameras on its Android phones, but the competition in the Android market is fierce.. I think that Nokia has a great opportunity to create a new market for consumers who want to use “hybrid” phones, i.e. a mix between smartphones and traditional Symbian phones . I think there are many, including myself, who want to have powerful and smart phones but without the ability to install social media apps so that they can get away from these apps now and then without giving up other useful apps like maps and advanced camera.
Love this format! Fast moving - and answered all of the questions I had quickly and succinctly! Cheers from Australia!
Now after watching this review, I would love to see the comparison of Nokia 2720 flip vs Nokia 2660. Great video, as always! ❤
Omg it's a swiftie. Hey bestie
omg broke swifties gang 👋
I'm surprised s30+ doesn't have at least a basic email client. S40 did for years
You're surprise to see that let me tell you the browser is probably from 2010 as most websites don't work.
@@KMon1111IND Good morning sir
@@KMon1111IND Kine bekar taka noshto. Amar kache 6310 pore ache dhulo pore gache kono kajer na
5:49 Honestly it's kind of wild that the feature phone market is growing. Back in 2013 it seemed like everyone were sure budget smartphones were eventually going to kill the segment. I wish Nokia mobile success as they are leading in this space unlike in the smartphone arena.
When I think of how badly some people are affected by smartphones (mental health, anxiety, fomo, etc) I can kind of make sense of why some people are going back to the basics. And I'm 100% sure someone using this would be far more socially engaged in their surroundings and enjoying the moment than most of us with our heads buried in our phones endlessly scrolling through social media..
@@AbdullaZaki You nailed it. This is partly why I bought a Nokia Lumia 1020 in 2022. It functions as my 'detox' phone lol
@@SirFaceFone very cool detox phone I must say haha
@@SirFaceFone well, it still has a huge market especially for boomer and early milenial generation who prefer feature phone than smartphone because its simplicity or for nostalgia.
@@cakapcakep241 That's true, although it seems to be gaining some traction across different generations as well. Will be interesting to see if the momentum keeps going in the next few years.
This phone was expected to be better or predecessor to Nokia 2720. But it is far behind. Few features like VoIP calling through WhatsApp, Wifi hotspot, GPS (maps), email sync is a must in even a feature phone. Being 4G means an OK enough browser would be available.
It isn't a successor to the 2720 in my opinion, just a different option. I don't want to see a successor to that phone but it seems like KaiOS is slowly dying, the latest version doesn't even have WhatsApp..
When all those were onboard on the late s40+ lol and we hang on to this sjeleton s30 os
So u guys sayin is im lucky to have my 2720 with emails and whatsapp calls on it 😳
2720 is not a good phone. My dad has it and it often freezes for no reason at all
people want this phone because it doesn't have all those distractions like a modern smartphone. if you want smartphone functionality, buy a smartphone...
If this has Spotify I would buy it in a heartbeat
are there phones like this that actually have spotify? i'd love to have one but spotify is the only app i actually need hahah
Samsung folder 2
@@kateellareyesthat’s still a smartphone. I want a basic non smart flip phone that can have Spotify on it
I like the new format for these feature phones. Old format was good for the more in depth look at smartphones
Some missing features compare to 210:
- Not able to see total contacts you have on sim/phone.
- Not able to turn off sim1/sim2
- No rington selection for each sim.
- Unable to block spam sms with no number
Life so much better when Nokia still at the top of market shares
Still waiting for this to come back in stock! Gonna get one for myself and one for my dad who loves flip phones! Thankfully it has Volte support.
KAI OS would have been nice for some basic apps, but it is what it is.
Nokia website e ache stock e check kor
@@antichristenigma Dude I'm checking every few hours, it's not there. Maybe based on region.
Btw, I'm actually Assamese. We do share a lot of last names 😊.
Great video, you touch on the important areas that others miss. I really wanted to know about the loudspeaker volume. Keep up the good work!
If you're tired of all the bs of the social media this is perfect phone
00:42 Calm down, the phone is not going to run away.
Such a nice looking folding phone
My first ever mobile phone was a Nokia 3210. Will never forget those days playing snake, but nothing will take me away from my red magic gaming phones now.
Thank you for categorizing the video based Q&A. Please add it to the video chapters.
Form factor looks nice because when it's close, it looks like a regular old smartphone. The large display also looks nice like a regular smartphone.
I’ve got the 2660 in black and mine came as bundle with the cradle included.
Great review that has all the details about the phone
This kind of feature phone is perfect for my parents who believe technology advancements (internet) led to more people being scammed in today's world.
I like this new Q&A format. 👍🏻
I was really looking forward to this video :)
Now Nokia should start working on adding new features to S30+, such as WiFi, hotspot, few animations, and an App Store
agree sadly they think as "company" and as long as they keep earning money from this , they never gonna hear the customer ...
yis wifi hotspot would be great but sadly no keypad phone has that
@@iriankohl7759 they just revamped s30... we might be able to see such features in future nokia devices :)
Increase memory, improve the operating system. Nfc
@@bq68972 hotspot is a bad idea as it will kill the battery faster than 4g, WiFi on the other hand is not that battery guzzling
The return of crazy unit
I was interested to use this as my replacement of my feature phone the 2013 nokia asha but damn why the specs is lower than my 2013 phone. But feature phones is definitely more long lasting than smartphones especially during natural disaster when there are times it took days to get electricity.
Was eagerly waiting for this from u... Recently bought it....
How are you finding it?
How about battle of all Nokia Flip phones? 😄
(Grandpa S60 vs current S30+)
- form factor
- hardware design & ergonomics
- performance, camera & features
- and since they're all dumb at this point in time, who is more logical to use as a spare phone in 2022?
IMO It depends on where you live. Some countries have shutdown or are in the process of shutting down their 2G and 3G networks, and even the last Symbian S60 phones only support up to 3G, so you can't use those smartphones for calling/texting.
This bring back my childhood memories , my grandpa and grandma including my mom and dad used to use these type of phone but now they all switched to smartphone
Abdulla, do you think Kai OS is being abandoned by HMD since we see more S30+ platform to be seen in latest lineup?
Ive heard KaiOS is really laggy and has a lot of bugs
@@abhijitnair08 I thought HMD wanted to hold their independence from Google's finger on simple platform and relives old OS stock. I wish HMD utilize S60... (sigh) they just forget how *powerful* S60 is...
@@erick-gd7wo I wonder if nokia/HMD still has the rights and code to S40 and symbian+S60 or if that went with Microsoft.
@@s8wc3 hmmm interesting question. Too bad we'll never know
@@abhijitnair08 it's quite laggy. I have an Alcatel flip phone with the kaios operating system on it. It's a pretty layout though and has an app store and some pre-installed Google apps.
I've got the Nokia 3210 4G as it has the same features with USB-C. Got rid of my smartphone (does need some prep), bought a separate Tom Tom for navigation and use my laptop for emails and banking. Much better, less pings throughout the day allowing you better focus on important tasks.
Type-c is neither too much to ask for nor too expensive to offer and given how every company is claiming to be ‘environment-friendly’ I feel Nokia should have given type-c instead of micro usb
Very true
@Fifty Dinar do you have any source for this claim? I've had issues with Micro USB becoming unstable, but Type C has been rock solid for me. Also, as far as I know, the connectors for type C are rated for about double the insertions compared to Micro USB.
for people who just want a phone this is a great one .Working on a building site its easy to protect ,it will do me .
Let me be really honest to those who find feature phones funny or lame. We get it that such feature phones doesn't suit many individuals like hardcore smartphone users because many are so used to smartphone but is it worth it spending alot of money for buying a new smartphone were it's performance gets affected due to so many apps and the battery for smart phones get eaten up due to smartphone OS, apps, 4g, phonecalls and web browsing on a smartphone. Nowadays I'm using my smartphone only for emails, maps if required and important contacts while the older feature phone I using it only phone calls and SMS. Therefore don't judge just by looking at a feature phone, a feature phones has lots of advantages.
These phones are aimed at the older market anyway. Not me, but people over 70 who haven't managed to get to grips with smartphones; or for those who don't want to (yes, there are lots of people from that generation who refuse to use a smartphone).
Phone manufacturers have realised this, and instead of pushing smartphones on them, have brought out 'retro' flip phones from the 00's back again to cater for them and their needs.
The Boomer generation for whom these retro flip phones are aimed at are a very stubborn generation! But smartphones frighten them, they find all the swiping and ability to quickly change screens confusing, and many don't trust them. This is also the generation that mainly avoid using online banking....as again, they don't trust it.
So for any twenty-something complaining that these phones are 'rubbish' or old school - they're not aimed at you, but those who are 70+.
@@robtyman4281 what I'm trying to tell is that there are others who just make unnecessary complain that feature phones sucks. I've used so many feature phones in 2000s and even now I'm using a feature phone for calls and SMS while smart phone only for emails, social media etc. What Nokia is doing now is a fantastic work by releasing these feature phones and hopefully the communicator will get a good remake.
Exactly! Having choice is great, and these do serve a purpose for some people
@@AbdullaZaki your absolutely right Abdulla. You feel Nokia will do a remake of the old communicator? What's your thoughts on that?
@@robtyman4281 I understand what you're getting at, but it's best not to generalize. I detect maybe just a bit of ageism in your comment. Both of my parents (age 83) have embraced smartphone usage. My mother is even comfortable using Zelle to reimburse my siblings and me for purchases we make for her as her mobility is now limited. There are many reasons why a person might prefer a feature phone, age is not the only one.
Back then, when the box mattered, and it had some content... Alongst with it's insides and being "Smart" was more than just a "word".
Still micro?? La la I was hoping for type c
Awesome video! Thank you for making it!
I love that it has a built in radio. Can you plug in headphones to it to listen?
Hi Jess, yes you can, it's on the left of the phone
This is what ive been waiting for.
Oh btw mr nokia, do a video on the Nokia X and/ or XL. That would be fun
It's really an expensive phone for the features it offers, a shop nearby priced it at $100 and when I asked them why they said it's because this phone isn't widely available yet. My Nokia 215 4G even has BT 5.0 and mostly similar specs but it's very affordable compared to this phone. But anyway great unboxing and hopefully the price goes down eventually.
I'm sure the price will go down once availability doesn't become an issue. Thank you!
Good presentation brother. I am watchcing your video for the 1st time. 1❤️😍
Nothing comparable to My first Nokia communicator 9210 ..22 years back...
Cutting edge back then vs the most basic option today, but yeah those things were amazing for their time!
Love the design… very nostalgic
Great Explanation! But is there any call recording feature?
Thanks! Unfortunately no
Yes it has but we need to manually by clicking right top button while in call.
Its a big no if you are buying this phone for your Old People who are not good with tech, The best feature of this phone is that it has big buttons, big screen, high sound (all ideal for old people), but the major design flaw is in the volume up and down button the side, the phone easily gets into silent mode or 0 sound by accidentally clicking the volume down button. (which will happen a lot with this design)
Nice, you can always have a second phone for maybe any necessary or emergency calls probably
After watching your video, I've placed an order for this (Nokia 2660) phone.
Nice video. subscribed, Thank you
I hope it serves you well, and thanks for watching :)
Brother, I just Nokia 2660 in flip. Over all I'm damn happy with the device. I wish to highlight few areas of improvement that HMD can do.
1. Ability to install .jar or .jad softwares
2. Stop putting opera mini please. Rather they can put other browsers which can play podcast or may be Spotify if HMD can't provide Spotify/podcast app.
3. Weather app.
Am I expecting a rocket science from our beloved Nokia? I don't think so.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the phone. I hope people will find it useful :)
@@AbdullaZaki I have shared this so that HMD understands the changes required in feature phones. They observe your words very closely, I guess.
Again, I love the new style: short and straight to the point
I like new format of the video. Can you also show sample photos from these dumb phones in full quality, not only on the phone screen?
Thanks for the feedback, sure will try adding it in the future
Yes this format is good specially for feature phones
The design looks really good and I wanted to buy it. I had a flip phone way back and I loved it. But , i was expecting this to be better. The cons are disappointing. And the price is too high for what it offers. Maybe I’ll wait till the price adjusts because right now it’s 2x the price of their other basic phones that perform similarly and it just doesn’t seem worth it.
Graet Video..keep it up
Format's great for these types of phones especially. Keep 'em coming! 👌
Thanks!
@@AbdullaZaki will you upload a video about the new Nokia C31? :)
@@RandomGuy-ws6td thinking about it. To be honest, such devices arent my area of expertise
@@AbdullaZaki that would be very cool. :) Just tell us your personal opinion and how it runs on everyday usage, battery life, etc...
hi i really liked your Q&A format
Glad you enjoyed it Simar
This is so much weaker than the 2760 flip I have. I kind of expected it to be the same as the 2760. The only takeaway from this one is that it's capable of SD card expansion, and it's dual SIM as well. Oh, and that it's kaiOS-less, too. Other than that, I'm not too thrilled.
Because it doesnt have KaiOs, its much much better than 2760.
@@Verhotanko46 what OS does this device use ? And why its better than kaiOS ?
@@TanvirAhmed1992 Series 30+. they shouldve gone the s40 route intead :/
@@sauceseji S30+ is completely unrelated to both S30 and S40
@@TanvirAhmed1992 It's garbage S30+ don't confused it with old S30 as it's a waterdown mixture of old S30 and S40.
The video is super perfect and the with the titles is very helpful. Thank you very much.❤
Of course. The format is beautiful. Should have come with wifi/hot-spot though.
Had a Nokia flip for years - brilliant. Am not tech savvy but upgraded to the 2660 - haven’t used it - didn’t understand anything on this video -need to go step by step- now have no phone at all-very disappointing that Nokia can’t put out a more detailed and understandable video for the elderly. !!
If you managed to comment on TH-cam you should be able to figure out this simple phone
Excellent review ..thanks..
Glad it was helpful!
Great format, excellent review Thanks! 😎
Glad you found it useful Chris!
Imagine having a Lumia flip 💚 A flip android phone, with ASHA os inspired UI.
That would be so amazing!!!
بحييك يا عبد الله علي فكرة القناة الرائعة واستهداف الاجانب لان حرفيا ما راح يهتم العرب
اتوقع يهتمو أيضا لكن مش بنفس الشغف
@@AbdullaZaki
صحيح ربما مهم احييك جدا علي محتواك الروعه
@@مونسترللمعلومات شكرا لك صديقي :)
They missed the opportunity of making this an actual smartphone. I'd buy this if its a smartphone. I just want to get notifications and read emails.
Then buy a smartphone. It's not hard.
@Karlijn I like the nostalgia aesthetic of this phone. So it would be great if they had this legacy phone with modern fratures instead of having a legacy phone with outdated features. You know what I mean?
@@Sejuani89 Many people go back to simpler phones. That's the point of this phone.
Looks very nice and sturdy!
I miss java on feature phones 😭😭
I'm going to get one of these like a lot of people I suffer from anxiety issues it would be nice to unwind from the smartphone for a while
For me its the no p@rn access
For me personally - 2660 flip is a step down in design, compared to 2720 flip. I really hope Nokia will bring back 2720 flip especially the white with black screen on the back.
Indeed, the 2720 was beautiful
@@AbdullaZaki yes my phone 2720 flip
@@AbdullaZaki I remember back in the early 2010s when Samsung used to make android phones but with a physical qwerty keyboard
that camera took such a sexy photo, like something straight out of Stardew Valley
I really like the form factor but if I were to transition back to feature phones I would need at least access to Whatsapp gmail and maps too :/
I wish this came with hotspot tethering.
I like this phone reminds me of my high school days
Why Nokia also could make these phones is the service providers are shutting down either 2G or 3G leaving everything up to 4G.
I have a kaios based flip phone that runs on 4g.
Love from
India brother.
I like the flip phones for the size and easy to keep in your pocket do you think Nokia will have one that has a GPS with volume that you can use in your car for driving I have the Nokia 2720 but I have a smart phone but it is bulky to carry Thanks for the information you give on Nokia phones hope to hear from you soon.
I don't know but that's a good idea...
Hallo Mister Nokia, auf diesem Wege vielen Dank für deine tollen Videos!
Mach bitte weiter so.
Lars aus Deutschland 🇩🇪
Thanks for review, this phone is good for third world countries but even then there are used smart phones you can buy for same price then.
I just don’t think this phone is usable with todays available technologies just because camera sucks and text messaging is challenging.
I mean 20 years ago it was ok phone but not today sorry.
I have iPhone 13 pro max and I know not many can afford it but there are so many good options from Android like Poco, Xiomi or even cheap Samsungs A line that can be a great option today.
Hi Yuri, this isn't a phone trying to be a smartphone equivalent or replacement. It's for someone who wants a way to communicate with people but without all the smartphone distractions, as an example. So yeah, you can buy some basic smartphones for the same price, but this is another option
@@AbdullaZaki oh yes,I agree if someone wants to have a privacy (not sure if that’s even possible today) then yes.
@@WorldTravelerCA it's funny that such a phone is probably much more secure/private than anything else we use haha.
Nokia makes very high quality phones.
It will never breaks.
This is not like the old Nokias. This one feels very plastic and isn’t the rock it once was.
I really don't understand why they bother including a camera on feature/dumb phones. The cameras on them are always so low quality it's useless. Lol
Guess it's for absolute necessity
@@AbdullaZaki I guess so :P
Perfect for messages and calls like its mastered purpose.
Microsoft should have remained in the phone business the lumias were very convenient phones
My best keypad phone brand NOKIA!
Wow this camera is even less than VGA! I’ve had phones back in the early 2000s with better cameras…