HMD silently launches four new Nokia feature phones with AI assistant buttons

HMD Global has launched four new Nokia-branded feature phones, namely the Nokia 210 4G, the Nokia 235 4G 2nd Edition, the Nokia 215 4G 2nd Edition, and the Nokia 200 4G, globally. Interestingly, HMD has placed a dedicated AI assistant button on all four of these feature phones. This means you can access the on-device AI assistant directly from the button.

The AI features are powered by Sikey AI, allowing you to control device functions such as turning on the torch, opening the rear camera, setting reminders and alarm clocks, or making calls using voice commands. Plus, you can ask basic queries as well. It’s worth noting that the AI assistant isn’t actually free to use.

To be more precise, HMD’s product page suggests that the AI assistant is free to use for the first 180 days. Once the free trial ends, you’ll need to subscribe to a paid plan. Ironically, you’ll need an actual phone to purchase that subscription. These feature phones have cloud phone service support, and according to the brand, it allows users to check the latest videos, weather forecasts, sports news, and more without using up space on their phones.

All four phones feature a classic design typical of Nokia's feature phones. This time around, the company has added new elements into these phones. For example, you’ll find a metallic frame around the selfie camera and the speaker above the display. These HMD feature phones have very similar features, albeit with a few tweaks. These devices run the S30+ operating system and boast 1,450 mAh batteries.

The Nokia 215 4G 2nd edition and the 235 4G 2nd edition have a slightly larger display compared to the 210 4G and the 215 4G. The former two have a 2.8-inch IPS with QVGA resolution, while the latter two offer a 2.4-inch screen with the same resolution. As for the camera, the first two bring VGA front and rear cameras, while the latter two boast a 2 MP rear camera. Other features include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, FM radio, Xpress Chat video calling and a USB-C port for charging.

There’s no information available on the pricing and availability of these feature phones at the time of writing. We’ll update the piece once we receive the information.