Late last month, we got the news that HMD Global has extended its licensing deal with Nokia. And now, the first result of that renewed partnership might be around the corner, in the form of a new rugged keypad phone.

According to a reliable HMD and Nokia tipster on X, the company is working on a second-generation Nokia 800 Tough. The original model debuted back in 2019 and, as the name suggests, it was built with durability in mind. 

Minimal changes on the cards

Its successor is reportedly on the way after six long years, though the changes it may bring appear to be minimal. The leak suggests that the new version will swap the aging microUSB port for USB-C and run KaiOS 3.1 instead of KaiOS 2.5.2.

The tipster also shared a render of the upcoming phone, and it looks almost identical to its predecessor. The back has a single rear camera flanked by an LED flash on one side and a speaker grille on the other.

Given the device’s lineage, it’s also safe to expect IP68 water and dust resistance along with MIL-STD-810G durability certification, just like the first-gen model.

For reference, the original Nokia 800 Tough featured a 2.4-inch TFT display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 205 chipset, 512MB of RAM, and a 2MP rear camera. It also included Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and a 2,100mAh battery.

If this leak holds up, the Nokia 800 Tough (2nd Gen) looks more like a light refresh than a full redesign. 

There’s no word yet on pricing or availability, but given that the 2019 model launched at €110, it wouldn’t be surprising if the new one lands in a similar range.

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