Today, we are presenting to you the list of top 5 nostalgia phones expected to return which hold special places in our hearts. Some of them owned QWERTY keyboard and Sidekick design! Let’s take a look at them!
1. Sony Xperia X1:
The return of Nokia and BlackBerry over the past year has led a lot of us to dream of our favourite companies and phones’ coming back. The first on the list of top 5 nostalgia phones is Sony Xperia X1. It was one of the best innovations in Sony’s history. Sony Xperia X1 specs featured a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels). On top of that, the phone ran on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Under the hood, this handset took power from Qualcomm MSM7200 chipset.
Regarding storage, Sony Xperia X1 was equipped with 256 MB RAM and 512 MB ROM. Furthermore, Sony Xperia X1 camera owned a 3.15 MP autofocus system coming with LED flash. Meanwhile, at the front, there was a Videocall camera. Concerning battery, Sony Xperia X1 packed a removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery. Sony Xperia X1 was available for sale in October 2008. Lastly, Sony Xperia X1 price was around $271 ~ INR 17,610.
2. Sony Ericsson W850:
Next in the list of top 5 nostalgia phones is Sony Ericsson W850. Concerning Sony Ericsson W850 specs, it had a 2-inch TFT screen with the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. In addition, the device was paired with 16 MB of internal storage. Sony Ericsson W850 camera included 2 MP shooter and a Videocall camera. Besides, it possessed a QWERTY keyboard with excellent keys which made typing an absolute joy. Moreover, the phone owned a removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery. Sony Ericsson W850 release date was in September 2006. Finally, Sony Ericsson W850 price tag was around $246 ~ INR 15,986.
3. Nokia 8250:
Nokia 8250, the iconic blue “butterfly phone”, is undoubtedly on the list today. First of all, this phone was the most recognizable phone around due to its neon blue Monochrome graphics screen with the resolution of 84 x 48 pixels. However, in a rebooted 8250, you could have a colour screen. Besides, Snake was the legendary game in this Nokia phone. In addition, Nokia 8250 used a removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery. Lastly, Nokia 8250 release date was in 2000.
4. LG Chocolate:
LG Chocolate is the next phone on the list. It was truly a “music-first” device, with the playback controls front and centre, sliding up to reveal the keys required to actually call or text someone. In details, the phone had 62 MB of storage for music, which was separate from the other 62 MB reserved for contacts, texts, and other media. This storage at that time allowed storing up to around 30 songs. Therefore, the Chocolate possibly represented a step forward for media in phones. Finally, LG Chocolate price was approximately $250 ~ INR 16,241.
5. T-Mobile Sidekick 3:
Last but not least, T-Mobile Sidekick 3 will conclude our list of top 5 nostalgia phones expected to return today. It is the only phone on this list today to have AIM which was on top of the world at that time. Regarding the display, T-Mobile Sidekick 3 specs included a 2.6-inch TFT screen with the resolution of 160 x 240 pixels. Under the hood, the phone possessed a 64 MB RAM. On top of that, T-Mobile Sidekick 3 camera had a 1.3 MP lens coming with LED flash. In terms of battery, it used a massive removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery. Finally, T-Mobile Sidekick 3 price was approximately $299 ~ Rs. 19,426.
Which handsets in top 5 nostalgia phones should be brought back?
From the horizontal keyboard of the Xperia X1 to the musical abilities of the W850 and LG Chocolate, to the style of the Nokia 8250 and, of course, the legendary status of the Sidekick, these devices all bear in themselves unique features. Are you looking forward to these phones’ coming back? Drop a comment below to share with us your ideas!