Nokia 8310

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Nokia 8310
ManufacturerNokia
Availability by region2001-2002
PredecessorNokia 8210
SuccessorNokia 6610
Nokia 7210
RelatedNokia 6510
Nokia 6310
Nokia 6500
Compatible networksGSM 900/1800 (8310)
GSM 1900 (8390)
Dimensions97 x 43 x 20 mm, 67 cc
Weight84 g
Operating systemSeries 40
BatteryStandard, 750 mAh Li-Ion (BLB-2)
DisplayMonochrome graphic, 84 x 48 pixels
ConnectivityGPRS, Infrared port

The Nokia 8310 is a mobile phone manufactured by Nokia between 2001 and 2002. Belonging to the 8000 series, the handset was a member of Nokia's flagship premium 'candybar' variety, and retailed for a price in excess of £400 on launch after its announcement at CEBIT in March 2001.[1] Incorporating Nokia's trademark menu system and GUI with a white backlight, the device was easy to operate, yet contained advanced premium features not normally found on handsets of the time, such as infrared, a fully functional calendar, and was the first Nokia phone to support GPRS and an FM Radio. It was also the lightest Nokia phone to feature a polyphonic startup sound, despite not having polyphonic ringtones built into the phone, possibly due to the muffled sound.[2][3]

As the successor to the Nokia 8210, the 8310 was even smaller in size,[4] one of the smallest Nokia have produced to date. It also has support for Xpress-On covers,[5] and it was reported to come in 100 colour combinations.[6]

The 8310 shares the same platform[7] and shape with the Nokia 6510, which the latter model being a more business-oriented phone and utilised a higher resolution 96x60 display. Faceplates designed for the 8310 can be installed on a 6510 and vice versa. They were Nokia's last Series 40 devices to feature a monochrome display with a buzzer.[8]

It was also succeeded by the Nokia 7210 which was released in 2002.

Variants

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A GSM-1900 version for the North American market named the Nokia 8390 was also released.[9] AT&T Wireless[10] and Rogers Communications offered the 8390 in the United States and Canada, respectively.

References

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  1. ^ "New Nokia style engine makes debut". Nokia Press Release. Archived from the original on 6 June 2002. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Nokia 8310 Vintage Mobile Phone Review – Pocket Powered Device". profitwarning.co.uk. 11 November 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  3. ^ Nokia (19 January 2009). "History of Nokia part one: Nokia firsts". Microsoft (formerly Nokia). Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Six of the best". TheGuardian.com. 13 December 2001.
  5. ^ Kinny Cheng (30 November 2001). "Impress and Be Impressed – The new Nokia 8310". mobile.com. Archived from the original on 25 December 2001. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Why Nokia is winning the phone war". 20 April 2001.
  7. ^ "Nokia 6510 review". MobileBurn. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  8. ^ admin (11 November 2019). "Nokia 8310 Vintage Mobile Phone Review – Pocket Powered Device". Profit Warning. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Nokia 8390 Specs, Features". Phone Scoop. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  10. ^ "Nokia 8390 specs". phoneArena. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
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