A Nokia you can buy in October 2026 is a feature phone, not a smartphone. HMD still makes phones under the Nokia name for calls, texts, FM radio, and a battery that lasts for days. The company's newer Android phones ship as HMD phones, without the Nokia logo. In some European countries, HMD also stopped selling Nokia-branded models in March 2026 when the local license ended. Check that the phone is actually on sale where you live before you treat a listing as current.
None of these run WhatsApp, Instagram, or the Play Store. If you need apps, use our best budget phones guide instead.
Quick Picks
- Best Nokia for most people: Nokia 3210 4G
- Best flip phone: Nokia 2660 Flip
- Best new Nokia of 2026: Nokia 235 4G (2nd Edition)
- Best if you only need a battery: Nokia 300 Charge, and only where 2G still works
1. Nokia 3210 4G — Best Nokia for Most People
The Nokia 3210 4G is the Nokia to buy if you want one simple phone. It is the 2024 revival of the 1999 model: a 2.4-inch screen, a keypad, Snake, 4G, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, a headphone jack, and an FM radio. The camera is 2MP. Storage is 128MB with 64MB of RAM, and a microSD card can expand it. The battery is a removable 1,450mAh cell. It runs Series 30+, not Android.
In India, HMD lists it at ₹4,299, down from ₹5,299. That price is the Indian store price, not a worldwide one. Buy it as a daily phone if your day is calls and texts, or as the phone you take when you do not want a screen full of apps. Do not buy it expecting maps, mobile banking apps, or a sharp camera.
- Best for: Calls, texts, and a phone you can leave in a bag
- India price: ₹4,299
- Key specs: 2.4-inch screen, 4G, 2MP camera, 1,450mAh removable battery, USB-C
2. Nokia 2660 Flip — Best Flip Phone
The Nokia 2660 Flip is the one to buy if you want the phone closed in a pocket. Open, the screen is 2.8 inches. Closed, a 1.77-inch cover screen shows the basics without flipping it open. It is a 4G Series 30+ phone with a removable 1,450mAh battery and large keys, which is why it suits someone who wants a simpler handset than a touchscreen.
It has been on sale since 2022, and HMD India still lists it at ₹4,999, down from ₹5,899. It is heavier than the 3210, at about 123g when closed. Choose the flip when the cover screen and the clamshell shape matter. Choose the 3210 when you want the smaller bar phone and Snake.
- Best for: A closed phone with a cover screen and big keys
- India price: ₹4,999
- Key specs: 2.8-inch inner screen, 1.77-inch cover screen, 4G, 1,450mAh removable battery
3. Nokia 235 4G — Best New Nokia of 2026
If you want a Nokia that actually launched in 2026, get the Nokia 235 4G, also called the 2nd Edition. HMD announced it on July 3 and it reached stores in August. The screen is 2.8 inches at 240 by 320, the rear camera is 2MP, and there is a VGA camera for video calls. The battery is another removable 1,450mAh pack. It has USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, a headphone jack, FM radio, and two nano-SIMs. It does not have Wi-Fi or GPS.
The new piece is an AI button on the keypad. The assistant is Sikey AI. HMD includes it free for 180 days, then it needs a paid subscription, and buying that subscription takes a smartphone. The same button and the same limit are on the Nokia 200 4G, 210 4G, and 215 4G 2nd Edition from that July launch. The 215 has the same 2.8-inch screen and no rear camera. The 235 is the one to pick from that group if you want a camera.
HMD did not publish a single global price with the announcement. Compare the local price with the 3210 before you pay extra for the AI key.
- Best for: A 2026 keypad phone with a slightly larger screen
- Key specs: 2.8-inch screen, 2MP camera, 4G, 1,450mAh, USB-C, no Wi-Fi
4. Nokia 300 Charge — Only as a Battery, and Only on 2G
The Nokia 300 Charge is a different kind of Nokia. The battery is 3,700mAh and removable, with a button for 10W reverse charging so it can top up another device. HMD quotes up to 37 hours of talk time and about 40 days of standby. The screen is 2.4 inches, and there is a proper torch rather than a camera flash.
The limit is the network. It is a 2G phone, not 4G. In countries that have already switched 2G off, it will not make calls. It was announced in the Philippines at PHP 2,190. Treat it as a power bank that can also phone home, and skip it if you need 4G.
- Best for: A backup battery in a country where 2G still works
- Philippines price: PHP 2,190
- Key specs: 3,700mAh, 10W reverse charging, 2.4-inch screen, 2G only
Which Nokia Should You Buy?
- You want the classic Nokia that is still easy to find → 3210 4G
- You want a flip phone → 2660 Flip
- You want the newest keypad Nokia → 235 4G
- You want battery and reverse charging, and 2G is still live → 300 Charge
- You need apps, photos, or 5G → buy a smartphone, not a Nokia
Older Nokia Android phones such as the G series and the XR21 still show up used. They are not the current lineup, and a new budget Android from 2026 will get updates those phones will not. For that job, start with the budget phone picks.
