Nokia to increase 3310's price, here's why
It is believed that the high tax rates imposed in the European countries has led to the rise in the price of the Nokia 3310 feature phone.
Nokia revived its classic 3310 feature phone along with other Android-enabled devices at the Mobile World Congress that took place in Barcelona in February. At that time, the company announced that the devices will be made available for sale globally in Q2 of 2017.
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The Nokia 3310 was announced with a price tag of 49 pounds (approximately Rs 4000). However, according to a new report by Gizbot, it appears like HMD Global-backed Nokia is planning on increasing the price of its feature phone in Europe.
Nokia — who is expected to begin sale of its feature phone in Europe from next week — is planning on selling the 3310 feature phone at a slightly higher price than earlier announced. The report claims that Nokia will be selling the 3310 phone in Austria for 59 pounds, whereas; in Germany, the same device will made available for 58 pounds.
It is believed that the high tax rates imposed in the European countries has led to the rise in the price of the Nokia 3310 feature phone.
As far as the specifications of the devices are concerned, the Nokia 3310 runs Series 30+, features a 2.4-inch QVGA display, 2MP primary camera and supports microSD cards. The device also comes equipped with an upgraded version of the classic ‘Snake’ game.