After 22 years he finds his old Nokia 3310… with still one battery left!

A man from Pontypridd, Wales, has brought to light an object from the past that has aroused great nostalgia, but also a lot of disbelief for its condition: his old Nokia 3310long forgotten 22 years old.

The biggest surprise wasn’t its discovery but rather the fact that the device turned on once again and the battery icon showed again a residual notch. This discovery went viral and reignited the debate on the legendary resistance and durability of the famous phone.

The Nokia 3310, first launched in 2000, was one of the most loved phones of his era. Known for its incredible robustness and a battery capable of lasting days – if not weeks – on a single charge, it has become a symbol of technological reliability. The case of Pontypridd, in fact, is not isolated: over the years they have emerged other similar stories which confirm the exceptional nature of the device.

The images of the still charged phone quickly went around the web, becoming viral and sparking amused and admired comments. Among social media users there are those who joked that the Nokia 3310 could put the market of modern power banks into crisis and those who praised the build quality of the phones of the past compared to current smartphones.

When planned obsolescence did not yet exist

The episode also sparked a broader discussion about technological transition andplanned obsolescence. Today’s phones, with advanced screens and increasingly high-performance batteries, are like the devices of the past.

The Nokia 3310, with its spartan design and limited but essential functionality, represents for many a time when phones they were made to last and not to be constantly changed, fueling the market and at the same time significantly increasing the amount of rubbish we produce.

Even though we now live in a world dominated by smartphones with ultra-high-definition cameras and sophisticated apps, discoveries like this are a reminder that sometimes simplicity and solidity are timeless qualities.

The story of this old Nokia 3310 not only makes us smile, but also invites us to reflect on the value of durability in an era of all too fast and continuous consumption. Who knows, maybe one day the Nokia 3310 will come back into fashion, not as a simple vintage object, but as a symbol of an era in which technology was synonymous with uncompromising reliability.