The Nokia 8210 4G Feature Phone Now Available Locally At RM 299

Launched for the global market back in July 2022 is Nokia’s most recent feature phone, the Nokia 8210 4G, which is a modern take on the brand’s classic device of the same name from 1999. Though several months late, the company has officially confirmed that the new throwback handset has finally arrived in Malaysia.

For the uninitiated, the original Nokia 8210 was the brand’s smallest and lightest mobile phone in the market. Most interestingly, it continued to be in popular demand well into the first decade of the new millennium despite its old shelf age. Though not as legendary as the Nokia 3310 model, the handset is a fan favourite amongst retro cell phone enthusiasts.

At a glance, the modernised Nokia 8210 4G closely resembles the vintage model in terms of design, but with certain differences. For starters, it is obviously larger than the original, measuring at 13.8 mm (h) x 131.3 mm (l) x 56.2 mm (w) and weighs around 107 g. The phone’s  screen is larger too, coming in at 2.8-inches and features a resolution of only 320 x 240 pixels. Of course, situated below the display is a physical keypad for typing and such, while on the bottom is a microUSB port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Under the hood of the phone is a 4G-capable Unisoc T107 chipset, which comes with 48 MB of RAM and 128 MB of internal storage. And yes, that wasn’t a typo – the memory configurations on the Nokia 8210 4G are offered in megabytes (MB) instead of gigabytes (GB). However, you’ll be glad to know that the phone comes with a MicroSD card slot that supports up to 32 GB. There’s no Wi-Fi function, but it does feature Bluetooth 5.0 support.

Like most of its retro-based feature phones, the 8210 4G runs on Nokia’s S30+ platform, which means you won’t have access to certain apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and so on. But hey, at least there’s Snake and a handful of other pre-installed games to keep yourself entertained. Besides that, also onboard is an MP3 player and FM radio function.

If you thought the memory offerings were humbling, wait till you see what Nokia has in store for the phone’s imaging system. About that, situated on the back is a 0.3 MP camera which is likely an intentional callback to the early days of mobile phone photography. And in that spirit, there’s no selfie camera in front, which means you have to take your selfies the old school way of shooting and hoping that you landed a presentable shot.

Lastly, powering the phone is a removable 1,450 mAh battery. Though small in current technology standards, Nokia says it actually provides enough juice which would allow the 8210 4G to last for weeks before needing to connect to a charger.

The new Nokia 8210 4G is priced at RM 299, and is available in Dark Blue and Red colours. Those interested can purchase the feature phone via authorised Nokia dealers nationwide, as well as the brand’s official online stores on Shopee and Lazada.

Nokia Sues OPPO For Patent Infringement

Nokia has recently filed numerous patent infringement complaints against OPPO in multiple countries throughout Europe and Asia. The true nature of these complaints are not exactly clear but they apparently revolved around the agreement that both companies signed back in 2018.

As it turns out, the agreement has since expired, according to Florian Mueller of FOSS Patents. Based on the official statement from Nokia, the company has already attempted to negotiate for renewal but it broke down after OPPO rejected its offer which naturally has triggered the Finnish company to pursue litigation.

He also noted that the dispute between Nokia and OPPO involved both standard-essential patents (SEP) and non-SEPs which cover a vast list of technologies including connectivity, user interface, security features and more. Florian also pointed out that Nokia has filed 24 complaints in Germany alone.

While OPPO has apparently opposed the move by Nokia and accused it of using litigation as a “tool”, this is not going to be an easy fight for the Chinese company. After all, Nokia is very experienced when it comes to patent disputes and have won many cases over the years against even bigger giants such as Apple, Daimler, and Lenovo.

Nokia 1.4 Android Go Phone Now In Malaysia For RM 499

First announced to the world last month, Nokia 1.4 is now available in Malaysia. The new Android Go-based phone is the latest addition to Nokia Mobile’s offering in our market after the release of Nokia 5.4 earlier this month.

Powered by Qualcomm 215, the Nokia 1.4 also carries a 6.51-inch HD+ display. In Malaysia, the phone is equipped with 3GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage which can be padded further with a MicroSD card of up to 128GB.

The phone also comes together with an 8MP main camera and a 2MP macro camera on its back while there is also a 5MP selfie camera. It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, support for FM radio, physical fingerprint sensor, and 4000mAh battery although it is rather unfortunate that the phone’s charging rate is limited to 5W.

Then again, HMD Global has claimed that the Nokia 1.4 has a battery life of up to 2 days which means you probably don’t have to charge it that often anyway. While the phone is pre-installed with Android 10 (Go Edition), the company has promised Android 11 (Go Edition) for the phone alongside at least three years’ worth of security updates.

Priced at RM 499, the Nokia 1.4 is readily available from the online store of Macpie Distribution who is the official distributor of Nokia Mobile products in Malaysia. Alternatively, it can also be obtained from Nokia Mobile’s official store on Lazada and Shopee as well as authorized retailers throughout Malaysia.

Alleged Nokia G10, X10, And X20 Details Leak Ahead Of 8 April Launch Event

HMD Global is expected to host an event on 8 April, with reports suggesting that there will be a total of three new Nokia entry-level smartphones – the G10, X10, and X20, to be specific – for the masses. While the phone’s parent company is keeping mum, details regarding the three phones have already made their way online.

Starting with the Nokia G10, the phone is expected to ship out 6.38-inch LCD HD+ display, a 4000mAh, and an octa-core chipset of unknown make and architecture. The phone is also expected to have either 3GB or 4GB RAM, along with 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. Additionally, the phone main camera is expected to have four sensors comprising a 48MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro. While the front is a 16MP sensor.

As for the Nokia X10 and X20, details for the two phones are still scarce, but it appears both models will house Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 SoC, which supports 5G and should give you an idea over what to expect. Again, besides that, there is no further information about the phone, not even about their main camera setup.

Last but not least, the same sources also hint at the possible pricing of all three phones; the G10 is estimated to cost around 139 Euros (~RM493), while the X10 and X20 will be retailed at 300 Euros (~RM1471) and 350 Euros (~RM1716), respectively.

Nokia 5.4 Now Available In Malaysia For RM 899

Almost three months after its debut in Europe, the Nokia 5.4 has now made its way to Malaysia. Its availability in our market was confirmed earlier today by HMD Global’s partner in Malaysia, Macpie Distribution.

In general, the Nokia 5.4 brings together several upgrades over its predecessor that was released last year, the Nokia 5.3. For example, the new model is equipped with a 48MP main camera and 16 MP selfie camera as compared to its predecessor which features a 13MP main camera alongside an 8MP selfie camera.

The Malaysian variant of Nokia 5.4 is also equipped with 128GB internal storage which is double the amount of storage space in Nokia 5.3. At the same time, HMD Global has also retained plenty of features from the older model for the new phone including HD+ display, 5MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, 4GB RAM, and 4000mAh.

On another hand though, the Nokia 5.4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 instead of Snapdragon 665. Although this may not look so obvious at a glance, the new phone also has a smaller 6.39-inch display as opposed to Nokia 5.3’s 6.55-inch display.

Price-wise, the new Nokia 5.4 goes for RM 899 and readily available through Nokia Mobile’s official stores on Lazada as well as Shopee. Alternatively, customers can also obtain the new phone directly from Macpie Distribution through its e-store right there.

Latest No Time To Die Delay Reportedly Caused By Product Placement Reshoots

No Time To Die, the latest James Bond film, is delayed yet again. Originally planned to premiere in April 2019, the movie’s release was first shifted back after the departure of its original director Danny Boyle, and then stalled yet again due to the ongoing pandemic. The most recent delay, which pushed back the film’s release to October this year, is caused by reshoots of product placement scenes. At least, that’s what UK’s The Sun has reported.

According to the news outlet, sponsors are concerned their products featured in No Time To Die will be outdated by the time of its release later this year. These include various brands such as Omega, Adidas and smartphone maker Nokia. The latter was confirmed by parent company HMD Global to feature several of its devices in the film, such as the legendary (and ironically outdated) 3310 and the then-new Nokia 8.3 5G. In light of this, the report added, the companies are demanding for reshoots of certain scenes that feature their various products.

Industry sources told The Sun that the producers will still need to honour the request as part of the deal, despite the film’s troubled release. Sponsorship and product placement have become commonplace in major blockbusters, which help studios finance the production costs of their movies.

The refreshed product inventory featured in the No Time To Die reshoots was not shared by the insiders. “The details of the gadgets and things are all kept tightly under wraps, but everyone knows that James Bond always carries the latest kit with him,” one of them told The Sun. It was not revealed if the involved automakers are also requesting for updated scenes featuring their cars.

The film is now slated to be released in theaters on 8 October 2021. With still a long way to go, it is expected that a good number of “hero” products featured in the movie will be replaced with upcoming ones that are likely to be released this year. That being said, Nokia has not announced any plans to unveil any new high-end or flagship smartphones at this time.