The Nokia 8110 is a mobile phone released in 1996. It was announced on 9 September 1996, as the first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series of phones. Its distinctive styling was the first example of a ‘slider’ form factor. A sliding cover protected the keypad when being carried in the pocket and extended downwards in use, bringing the microphone closer to the mouth. The action of opening the cover also answered an incoming call.
The prominent curvature of the case, particularly when open, earned it the nickname “banana phone”. It was also the first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD. The phone was designed for the business market and was one of the smallest and lightest (152 grams) phones on the market, but still had better battery life than its predecessor Nokia 2110. The phone was also the first GSM cellphone to use an ARM processor.
The Nokia 8110 was a commercial success, selling over 126 million units worldwide. It was popular in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The phone was also featured in the 1999 science fiction film The Matrix, where it was used by the character Neo.
In 2018, HMD Global, the company that holds the rights to the Nokia brand, released a modern version of the Nokia 8110, called the Nokia 8110 4G. The new phone has a 4G LTE modem, a color display, and KaiOS operating system. It is also available in a variety of colors, including banana yellow.
The Nokia 8110 is a cult classic that is still popular today. It is a reminder of a simpler time when mobile phones were smaller, lighter, and had longer battery life. The phone is also a symbol of the early days of the internet and the rise of mobile technology.
Here are some of the key features of the Nokia 8110:
- Slider form factor
- Monochrome graphic LCD display
- ARM processor
- Up to 10 hours of talk time
- Up to 10 days of standby time
- WAP 1.1 support
- SMS and MMS support
- Built-in Snake game
The Nokia 8110 was a significant phone in the history of mobile phones. It was one of the first phones to use a slider form factor, and it was also one of the first phones to be featured in a major Hollywood film. The phone’s popularity helped to solidify Nokia’s position as a leading mobile phone manufacturer.
