Back to the 2000s: Nokia unveils new take on iconic Nokia 3310 mobile

No Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G or even 3G - but it does have Snake...

Nokia has launched a new version of its classic Nokia 3310 mobile phone in what has arguably been one of the highlights so far of an otherwise humdrum Mobile World Congress (MWC).

The phone was designed by HMD Global, which has a licence to produce smartphones and mobile phones bearing the Nokia brand name.

It is clearly hoping that nostalgia for the classic device will entice buyers, alongside the fact it has a battery life of 22-hours of talk time, the classic game Snake and the once ubiquitous Nokia ringtone.

The new Nokia 3310 runs the company's Series 30+ software, and sports a colour 2.4in QVGA display, a 2MP camera and has been given a modern upgrade with a built-in microSD slot and microUSB charging port.

However, one surprising aspect of the device is there is no Wi-Fi support, no GPS functionality and it only supports 2.5G connectivity, which may put off some buyers.

The device will go on sale in the second quarter of the year at a price of €49 (around £40), and will be available to pick up in glossy yellow and red colors, and matte grey and dark blue models.

HMD also announced, as expected, a trio of affordable Android devices: the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3.

All three of these devices run Android Nougat, and HMD claims that they will run the "purest version of Android". This means users can expect prompt monthly security updates, quick upgrades to new versions of Android and Google's AI Assistant baked-in - just like the LG G6 and newly-announced Moto G5 and G5 Plus.

All three of the numerically named Nokia handsets also come crafted from aluminium, with the firm promising the "robustness you'd expect from a Nokia device".

On the hardware front, the Nokia 6, which has already made its debut in China, is the highest-spec of the three with its 5.5in Full HD display, Snapdragon 430 SoC, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. You'll also find a 16MP main camera, 8MP front-facing camera, built-in fingerprint sensor and 3,000mAh battery, which HMD claims will get you 18-hours of talk time on a single charge.

The Nokia 6 will launch in the second quarter priced at €229 (around £185), while a special iPhone-esque glossy black edition will be made available for €299 (around £250).

The metal-clad Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 sport 5.2in FHD and 5in HD displays, respectively, and will be made available for €189 (around £160) and €139 (around £120), respectively.

There's been no sign of the rumoured Nokia 8 at MWC, with this instead tipped to be unveiled at a standalone launch event later this year.