Nokia 3310: The indestructible king of the 2000s

      Nokia 3310 original color azul oscuro, de frente, con pantalla monocromática y teclado físico de goma. Teléfono clásico de los años 2000

      Who needs an iPhone when you can have a Nokia 3310? Okay, maybe we're exaggerating, but if you've ever owned one, you know what we're talking about. This little thing, launched in 2000 by Nokia, not only won the hearts of millions: it became a cultural icon. And yes, there are still those who claim it can survive a 10-story drop... and still play its Snake ringtone.

      The beginning of a legend

      The Nokia 3310 was launched in September 2000 to replace the equally successful 3210. With a candybar design, interchangeable covers and monochrome display, it became a favorite with students, office workers and even grandmothers.

      Chuck Norris-level resistance

      The 3310 not only made calls and sent messages: withstood epic falls without a scratchIts reputation for indestructibility gave rise to hundreds of memes and urban legends. Use it as a hammer? Check it out. Survive a decade in a drawer? Also. And when you turned it on, it still had a battery!

      A battery that seemed eternal

      With 900 mAh, you could get by whole days without charging it. Seriously. Unlike current smartphones that cry out for a charger after 6 hours, the 3310 lasted up to 10 days. No drama, no anxiety.

      Snake II: The Game That Captivated Us

      Before Candy Crush and Clash Royale, there was Snake IIOn the 3310, you could control a pixelated snake as it grew by eating little squares. Hours of pure fun with one hand and without a connection.

      SMS like never before

      It allowed longer messages of up to 459 characters (three times the normal!) and had a "chat" feature that displayed conversations similar to a primitive WhatsApp. At the time, this was the latest trend.

      Nokia 3310 azul sobre una superficie de concreto agrietado, sin daños visibles. Teléfono icónico conocido por su resistencia extrema

      Personalization at another level

      Colorful cases, custom ringtones, and even an editor to compose your own melodies. A Nokia with a flame print or a neon background? It existed. And you were the coolest person on the block.

      How many were sold?

      Nothing less than 126 million unitsYes, millions. It was one of the best-selling cell phones on the planet, and some still consider it the best phone of all time.

      A legacy that lives on (literally)

      The 3310 is a symbol of another era: when telephones were just that, phonesIts simplicity, toughness, and charisma are still fondly remembered. It even had a remake in 2017, but let's be honest: like the original, none.

      Nokia 3310 rodeado de carcasas intercambiables de colores y notas musicales flotando, representando su personalización y tonos monofónicos

      • 📅 Launched in 2000, it replaced the Nokia 3210

      • 📲 Monochrome screen and no internet (and nobody needed it)

      • 🧱 Ultra-tough (more so than your ex)

      • 🔋 Battery life up to 10 days

      • 🐍 Snake II included

      • 💬 Very long SMS

      • 🎨 Custom cases and ringtones

      • 🥇 126 million units sold

      Have you had one? Did it survive a fall down the stairs or the washing machine? Tell it with pride. Because if we know one thing, it's that The Nokia 3310 didn't break... it broke records.

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