This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
On June 18, 2020, HMD Global announced the availability of the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic in Kenya, priced at KES. 4,999.
The phone boasts a 2.4-inch QVGA display, powered by a MT6260A processor and running on Nokia Series 30+ OS.
Available in black and white, the device is a Dual-Sim phone with 8MB RAM and 16MB of ROM, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card.
With dedicated music buttons, the phone allows users to scan between radio stations, skip songs, or adjust the volume, making it perfect for music enthusiasts.
The phone comes with a preloaded MP3 player and dual front-facing speakers for an immersive music experience. The in-built FM radio enables users to listen to their favorite stations without headphones.
The removable 1200mAh battery provides up to 22 days of battery life from a single charge, with up to 30 days in standby mode and 20 hours of talk time.
For connectivity, the device features a micro USB 1.1 port, 3.5 mm audio jack, and Bluetooth 3.0. The phone also boasts a VGA camera with an LED flash and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Commenting on the launch, Mark Misumi, HMD Global Business Manager East Africa, said, “The availability of Nokia 5310 allows us to reach all Nokia phone lovers from every price segment. The device is price conscious and offers our fans reliability and durability coupled with ease of use. Nokia 5310 offers all of these with an extra dose of design.”
