This is billed as a spiritual successor to the Nokia
3310, which legends say is indestructible. Well, this one actually might be –
the Nokia 800 Tough has an IP68 rating and is MIL-STD-810G certified.
It can last under 1.5m of water for half an hour and
it’s dust proof. It can survive temperature swings and drops. Dropping the
phone is unlikely, however, as it features anti-slip coating and rubberized
edges. There’s also a lanyard eyelet if you want to fasten it tightly.
The Nokia 800 Tough has a 2,100mAh battery, which
promises over a month of standby and up to 12 hours of talk time. With a
loudspeaker rated at 103 phons you won’t be missing any phone calls. Also, you
can use the phone as a flashlight thanks to the LED torch (198 lumens).
And as you venture out further from civilization,
you can track your progress on Google Maps with the integrated GPS+GLONASS
receiver. There are more smart features courtesy of KaiOS, including WhatsApp
and Facebook. There’s Google Assistant too, which can be summoned with the push
of a button.
The phone comes in single and dual-SIM versions and
supports 4K connectivity with VoLTE and VoWiFi. It also supports Wi-Fi b/g/n
and Bluetooth 4.1. There’s 4GB of built in storage and a microSD slot if you
want to pack some MP3s for your travels.
The Nokia 800 Tough will be available in early
October at € 110. You can have it in Black Steel or Desert Sand.
