The year is 2021 and HMD Global has brought back the classic Nokia flip phone in the US through Verizon as Nokia 2720 V Flip with smarter features like 4G connectivity and built-in Google Assistant.
The device was first introduced in September 2019 to some international markets and after almost two years, the phone is now coming to the US in the form of a Verizon-branded variant that's targeted to its older customers with the same specifications.
Nokia 2720 V Flip boasts of smartphone features like Google Assistant, Google Maps, and other social apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube thanks to its Kai OS.
It features a 2.8-inch QVGA display with 240×320 pixels resolution and an external 1.3-inch display with 240×240 pixels resolution for displaying caller ID, time, and notifications. On its rear, it has a 2MP camera with LED flash.

The device packs 512MB RAM with 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB with microSD. It is powered by the Snapdragon 205 chipset and is expected to come with a 1,500mAh battery.
The Vice President of HMD Global in North America, Cristian Capelli had this to say regarding the launch:
HMD Global is excited to bring the classic flip phone back to Verizon, this time with smarter features like 4G connectivity and built-in Google Assistant.
The newest member of our Orignals family, the Nokia 2720 V Flip is the perfect introduction to the smart feature phone category, packed with apps and features at an affordable price.
Nokia 2720 V Flip comes in Black color and is priced at US $79.99 (Rs 5875) and will be available through Verizon's online store and in-store starting from May 20.
Nokia 2720 V Flip Specifications
Specs | Nokia 2720 V Flip |
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Display | 2.8-inch (240×320 pixels) QVGA display+ 1.3-inch (240×240 pixels) external display |
Processor | 1.1GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform (MSM8905) with Adreno 304 GPU |
Storage | 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD |
SIM | Dual SIM |
Software | KaiOS |
Camera | 2MP rear camera with LED flash |
Dimensions | 54.5 x 104.8 x 18.7 mm (Closed); 54.5 x 192.7 x 11.6 mm (Open) |
Battery | 1500mAh removable battery |
Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS/AGPS + GLONASS , Micro USB (USB 2.0) |
Others | 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, LED FlashlightGoogle Assistant |