HMD has announced the Nokia 2360 Flip, a small feature phone that is meant for use by schoolchildren and seniors. It’s about everyday communication rather than smartphone features, with dual displays, an emergency SOS button and remote family controls. Its biggest drawback is that it relies on 2G network which can limit its range drastically.
Family Assist offers remote setup.
Nokia 2360 Flip is also compatible with Family Assist, a free Android and iOS app that allows family members to remotely manage contacts, set volume, set reminders, and set emergency settings. No mobile data plan is required for the handset as communication is done via SMS. Standard messaging rates may apply.
You can press and hold the SOS button for three seconds to call a preselected contact and send emergency text alerts to up to five people. Parents can also disable certain functions such as the camera and games, block calls and texts to and from certain numbers or activate a PIN protected School Mode.
Nokia 2360 Flip battery life and specifications
A 2.8-inch QVGA main display handles the navigation on a day-to-day basis, and a 1.77-inch external display shows incoming caller details. Basic calls are simple with physical keys, a loudspeaker and flip-to-answer controls.
Hardware-wise there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, FM radio, LED flash and a QVGA rear camera. S30+ software is designed to work on 4MB of RAM and 4MB of internal storage that can be expanded with a microSD card up to a maximum of 32GB.
Its 1,450mAh battery is removable and can last for up to 15 days on standby or 27.5 hours of talk time, HMD said. There is currently no independent battery testing available. Available in Charcoal, Burgundy Red and Teal.
A 2G Limitation That’s Serious for US Buyers
A big problem is network compatibility. According to HMD’s official specs, this device only supports GSM 900/1800 MHz connectivity and does not support 4G LTE. Nokia’s published configuration is not good for the network because T-Mobile’s US network documentation specifies 1900 MHz for 2G.
HMD has yet to reveal an official price, retail release date, or confirm that it will be available in the United States. It does have some useful family-management features, but potential buyers should check the supported networks and regional hardware specs before counting on the Nokia 2360 Flip for everyday calls or emergencies.