Nokia 2780 launched with support for WhatsApp

Nokia has launched a new feature phone with a flip mechanism. This phone is going to be nostalgic with its flip mode among old-school flip phone lovers. The new offering from Nokia has a dual display but it doesn’t support a touchscreen option.

The Nokia 2780 is the latest model in this category and is the successor to the Nokia 2760 flip phone. Furthermore, the phone runs on the KaiOS platform v3.1 which allows you to operate apps like WhatsApp and more. The device also supports VoLTE and Real-time text (RTT), which makes it easy for the users to communicate while staying on the call.

In addition, the brand-new Nokia 2780 is launched in the USA for USD 89.99 (Rs 7,360 approx), and there is no news of when it is available in India.

Nokia 2780 specifications

General

• Kai OS v3.1
• Thickness: 11.5mm
• 131.2g
• No Fingerprint Sensor

Display

• 2.7 inch, LCD Screen
• 240 x 320 pixels
• 148ppi
• Dual Display

Camera

• 5 MP Rear Camera
• No Front Camera

Technical

• Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 Chipset
• 1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor
• 4 GB RAM
• 512 MB Inbuilt Memory
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot, up to 32 GB

Connectivity

• 4G
• Bluetooth v4.2, WiFi
• USB-C v2.0
• No GPS

Battery

• 1450 mAh Battery
• Removable battery

Price and Availability

You can grab this phone from the official website of Nokia. Right now, the Nokia 2780 is launched in the USA for USD 89.99 (Rs 7,360 approx) and obviously, this is not a bad price for what you are getting. There is no news of when it is available in India.

Design

The phone has a spectacular round design which is usually known as a clamshell design and it comes in two nice-looking colors that are Blue and Red.

Battery

Let’s talk about the battery of the Nokia 2780, the phone comes with a battery of 1450mAh that too is removable which is going to last for days. As for persistence, you can expect up to 7 hours of active talk time. Nokia 2780 has up to 18 hours of standby time in case you don’t use your phone too much.

Other Features

The thing which makes it more appealing to buyers is the device offers a T9 keyboard and also a hearing aid in case you have a problem with hearing.

Another excellent feature of the device is that it offers a Type-C port for charging which removes the hassle of carrying a separate micro-USB cable. Also, the phone runs on KaiOS, which supports WhatsApp. Like most Nokia phones, this phone also supports 4G VoLTE technology.

Conclusion

Overall, It is a good old-fashioned smartphone with a flip mechanism and a T9 keyboard. There are still a lot of people who like flip phones and for them, it is the perfect phone. You should not miss out on this good deal with all these specs and the above features. If you are interested in buying a flip phone, you can definitely check this out.