Nokia, which once dominated the mobile phone market, was sold to Microsoft until that company abandoned its stake in smartphones is back in Canada. The new Nokia handsets run the gamut of devices, from a nostalgic 3310 feature phone being sold for $90 to a range of affordable and capable Android-powered smartphones for every budget.
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces that the Nokia 3310 3G, Nokia 1, Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.1 are available to buy in Canada. Retailers carrying a range of devices online include Best Buy, Canada Computers, Staples and Walmart. Several of the aforementioned devices are also available in-stores at Best Buy and Staples now. Hit jump for the details.
Nokia 3310 3G: a modern classic reborn
With fresh colours and a new user interface that lets fans pick a theme to suit their mood, this modern classic is 3G enabled. The retro user interface has been improved to deliver an enhanced, customisable experience. That means you can now change the icon colours and position to ensure your favourite functions are exactly where you want them to be. Ergonomically redesigned for an even better in-hand experience, Nokia 3310 3G has more spacing between the buttons, letting you dial, text and tweet more comfortably. With 6.5 hours of talk time and an impressive up to 27 days of standby time, you’re always able to stay in touch. And yes, it still has Snake! This device is $89 and is available online now at Best Buy, Staples and Walmart and can be found in-store at Staples.
Nokia 1: a complete smartphone experience accessible to everyone
A breakthrough in accessible technology, the Nokia 1 delivers smartphone essentials, refreshingly familiar design and the reassuring quality of a Nokia phone to fans around the world. With a quad-core processor, front and rear cameras and 4G connectivity, the Nokia 1 elevates everything you love about feature phones in an accessible smartphone package. Combining a removable 2150 mAh battery and power-efficient IPS display, its hardware works with optimised apps so you can make the most out of each charge. Running the latest Android Oreo™ (Go edition), a version of Android for devices with 1GB RAM or less[1], the Nokia 1 delivers extraordinary value with an exceptional experience encompassing all the features you’d expect from a quality smartphone. This device is $129 and is available online and in-store at Best Buy and Staples now.
Nokia 3: a stunning smartphone with unprecedented value
With a precision machined aluminium frame forged out of a single piece of aluminium, a laminated 5” display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass and seamlessly integrated 8MP wide aperture cameras (front and back), the Nokia 3 packs a truly premium quality smartphone experience into its compact and elegant form. This device is $209 and is available online at Best Buy, Canada Computers and Staples now.
Nokia 5: the quality of a high-end flagship for everyone
A sleek and compact smartphone, the Nokia 5 nestles in your hand. It has been precision engineered out of a single block of 6000 series aluminium to create a perfect pillowed body that flows seamlessly into the laminated 5.2” IPS HD display with sculpted Corning®Gorilla® Glass. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 30 mobile platform and the Qualcomm® Adreno™505 graphics processor, the Nokia 5 brings robust structural integrity, attention to detail and the quality of a high-end flagship to everyone. This device is $279 and is available online at Best Buy, Canada Computers and Staples now.
Nokia 6.1: our award-winning phone just got even better
Building on the success of its predecessor, the Nokia 6.1 packs even more powerful performance and great new features into a more compact, durable body. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform, the Nokia 6.1 is over 60% faster than its award-winning predecessor. Also, now offering enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics, USB-C fast-charging, Nokia spatial audio and pure, secure and up-to-date Android Oreo™, the Nokia 6.1 has been selected by Google to join the Android One family. The Nokia 6.1 will stay fresh over time with the latest Google innovations and regular security updates.
Taking the original’s precision craftsmanship to the next level, the Nokia 6.1 combines a unibody, made from a solid block of 6000 series aluminium, with an 11-hour two-tone anodising and polishing process. And by uniting a sculpted 2.5D display with damage-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the Nokia 6.1’s compact and refined body is designed to stay beautiful for longer. The Nokia 6.1 delivers fast and smooth performance