(Udaipur Kiran) — After a six-year gap, HMD Global appears ready to bring back Nokia’s rugged feature phone with a second-generation Nokia 800 Tough. The original model launched in 2019, and the upcoming version is tipped to arrive as a minor refresh rather than a full redesign.
According to a reliable Nokia tipster on X, the Nokia 800 Tough (2nd Gen) will retain most of the design elements from the first-gen model but include modern upgrades like a USB-C port (replacing microUSB) and KaiOS 3.1 software (up from KaiOS 2.5.2).
🔹 Expected Features (Leaked)
Design: Nearly identical to the original; single rear camera, LED flash, and speaker grille
Durability: Expected IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and MIL-STD-810G military-grade certification
Software: KaiOS 3.1
Charging Port: USB-C
Display (expected): 2.4-inch TFT
Chipset (likely): Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 or similar
Memory: 512MB RAM (expected)
Camera: 2MP rear
Battery: 2,100mAh (expected)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
The original Nokia 800 Tough was launched at €110, and the new version could arrive in a similar price bracket.
With rugged build quality, long battery life, and essential smart features via KaiOS, the Nokia 800 Tough (2nd Gen) will cater to users seeking a durable keypad phone for outdoor or industrial use.
There’s no official word yet on launch date or global availability, but given recent leaks, an announcement could be imminent under the renewed Nokia-HMD partnership.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
