Nokia 3110 Classic or 3110c Vintage Mobile Phone
The Nokia 3110 classic or 3110c should not be confused with the Nokia 3110, but the 3110c is a classic design that is still popular today
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The Nokia 3110 classic is a standard shaped "candybar" vintage mobile phone with its own 1.3 MB camera.
the phone uses the Series 40 operating system and operated on GSM networks within the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, or 1900 MHz bands.
The phone supported data operation using EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) connections. EDGE was also referred to as EGSM.
The phone is easy to use and has large buttons on the keypad which make typing messages and e-mails easy. The 1.8-inch display supports a maximum display resolution of 128 × 160 pixels
The phone was marketed as either the 3110c or 3110 classic dependent upon the region. It can sometimes be confused with the basic Nokia 3110 with which it shared its number, but the 3110 which was launched in 2000 was a very different phone to the more advanced 3110 classic launched in 2007.
| Nokia 3110 Classic Vintage Mobile Phone Specification Summary |
|
|---|---|
| Parameter | Details |
| Launch date | February 2007 |
| Technologies | GSM Triband GSM 900 MHz, GSM 1800/1900 MHz |
| Network compatibility | GSM, CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, EGPRS |
| Dimensions | 108.5 x 45.7 x 15.6 mm, or 4.27 x 1.80 x 0.61 inches |
| Weight | 87g or 3.1 ounces |
| Display | 256 colours TFT |
| Display size | 1.125 x 1.35 inches or 2.85 x 3.5mm |
| Display resolution | 128 x 160 pixels |
| SIM | mini-SIM |
| Memory | 8.5 MB built-in memory but with option to expand up to 2 GB with microSD card |
| Phonebook | Yes |
| Call records | 20 dialled, 20 received, 20 missed calls |
| Camera | 1.3 MP (but no selfie camera) |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Alerts | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones |
| 3.5 mm jack | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth 2.0 |
| GPS | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM |
| USB | mini-USB 2.0 |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email |
| Browser | WAP |
| Games | Pre-installed & downloadable |
| Facilities | Push to talk, MP3/MP4/AAC+/3GP/WMA player, predictive text, organizer, voice memo, voice command |
| Battery | Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh 3.7 V battery type BL-5C |
| Standby time | 370h |
| Talk time | 4h |
| Colours | Black, blue, pink |
The Nokia 3110c / 3110 classic is now a classic vintage mobile phone and it is very much sought after today as it was reliable and had a good number of facilities.
In view of this, it still fetches a reasonable price on the second hand markets tot his day. But if buying, be aware it is only a 2G phone and some countries are shutting down their 2G services.
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