Does Nokia Still Make Phones? A Quality Inspector's 6-Point Checklist for 2025

Does Nokia still make phones? The honest answer is yes, but it's more complicated than a yes/no question. If you're reading Nokia 2720 Flip product info and reviews, evaluating a Nokia 5G proposal for a business, or shopping for a blood pressure monitor with Nokia heritage, you're actually looking at different parts of a brand that share a name. I work in quality control, reviewing devices and product documentation before they reach customers, so I've learned to check the details that marketing pages don't mention. Here is the six-step checklist I use before I trust any Nokia product.

1. Which Nokia entity is behind the product?

Nokia Corporation still exists, and its core business today is network infrastructure: 5G radio, IP routing, optical transport, and automation software. Consumer phones with the Nokia logo are a different story. Most Nokia-branded phones since around 2017 have been designed, manufactured, and supported by HMD Global under license. HMD has also started selling its own-brand devices, which confuses the picture even more. As of 2025, Nokia-branded phones can still be found, but the manufacturer of record is not always obvious.

The question everyone asks is, 'Does Nokia still make phones?' The question I wish more buyers would ask is, 'Who makes this specific model, and who supports it after I buy it?'

This matters because Nokia is not a single support desk. A network operator buying 5G base stations deals with Nokia's network business. Someone buying a phone usually deals with HMD. A refurbished unit might be supported by neither. Verify the manufacturer and the warranty terms before you compare prices.

2. Nokia 2720 Flip: look at the spec, not just the nostalgia

The Nokia 2720 Flip gets a lot of attention from people who want a simpler phone. Product info and user reviews are actually fairly consistent: it has a 2.8-inch main display and a smaller 1.3-inch cover display, runs KaiOS, and includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a microSD slot, and a 1500 mAh battery. It is not a 5G phone. It is also not a pocket computer. With 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of onboard storage, expecting app performance similar to a modern smartphone will end in disappointment.

When someone asks me to review this type of device, I focus on two overlooked things. First, which regional variant are you buying? Different markets use different LTE bands, and one model may not work well on a carrier in another country. Second, does your carrier still support older 4G devices for voice calls? In many places, the 3G shutdown means a phone without VoLTE support is practically dead for calls. Listings that omit the exact model code or VoLTE compatibility are a red flag.

3. Nokia 5G for business: define precisely what you mean

Nokia 5G has two meanings. For consumers, it can mean a Nokia-branded 5G smartphone sold by HMD in certain markets. For enterprises and operators, it means radio access network, core network, IP routing, and optical networking equipment. When I evaluate a 5G network product, I do not care about the logo on the brochure. I ask: which 3GPP Release is implemented? Does it support standalone architecture, non-standalone, or both? Which spectrum bands and RF options are included? What security certifications are current?

5G New Radio became a standard in 3GPP Release 15, finalized in 2018, and later releases have expanded it. A claim such as '5G-ready' is almost meaningless without the Release details. For time-critical deployments, this is not a small point. The difference between a vague 'probably works' answer and a precise compatibility statement can decide whether an industrial site goes live on schedule. In urgent situations, paying for clear compatibility verification is often cheaper than paying for downtime later.

4. Give the device a physical quality check

Spec sheets do not tell you whether the plastic parts line up, or whether the hinge will still feel stable after a few months. A product can have the right chip and still feel cheap. When I inspect flip phones before they are approved, I look at three things first: hinge feel, keypad feedback, and port quality. If a hinge wobbles, a key presses unevenly, or a charging cable fits too loosely, that product will probably come back as a return claim.

You can do a simplified version when the device arrives. Check the SIM tray and charging port alignment. Open and close a flip phone slowly several times. Send a voice message and ask the other person how it sounds. Screen uniformity is harder to judge by eye, but dead pixels and poor viewing angles are obvious. None of these steps takes more than a few minutes.

5. Best blood pressure monitor: start with validation

Now for a different kind of device. I get asked about the best blood pressure monitor because we review product claims in my line of work. My honest answer: I cannot pick one model for everyone, but I will never recommend a monitor without clinical validation. A blood pressure monitor should meet the requirements of ISO 81060-2, the international standard for non-invasive sphygmomanometers. In simple terms, validated devices are tested against a reference measurement method, and the average error must stay within 5 mmHg, with a standard deviation under 8 mmHg. That is the level of accuracy that makes a reading useful.

Validation is the real spec. The app, the color screen, and the Bluetooth sync are nice-to-haves. Accuracy is the whole product.

If you are buying for an older adult, a clinically validated upper-arm cuff with a large display and simple one-button operation is usually the best starting point. Make sure the cuff size fits the user; the wrong cuff size is one of the most common causes of inaccurate readings. Independent validation lists, such as STRIDE BP, are useful places to check before you buy.

The Nokia/Withings ecosystem has a history of connected health devices, and old Nokia-branded monitors still show up on secondhand markets. I would use them only if you can confirm the exact model and find replacement cuffs. Nokia's health unit returned to Withings in 2018, so current support depends on the actual manufacturer. The search intent behind 'Nokia blood pressure monitor' often points there, but the model number still matters more than the memory of the brand.

6. Account for total cost, update support, and your deadline

Quality is not only in the hardware. A phone that no longer receives security patches, a blood pressure monitor whose app stops updating, or a 5G access point without a support contract can fail months after purchase. Check these details before buying: how long are software updates promised? Are spare parts and cuffs available? What does the warranty actually cover, and who answers the phone when something goes wrong?

Also be honest about urgency. If a device is needed by a fixed date, the lowest-priced option with a vague delivery window is not necessarily the cheapest. I have seen colleagues pay extra for shipping or rush validation because waiting for the bargain meant a missed deadline, an extra doctor visit, or a network outage. Paying for a defined timeline is not waste. It is risk management.

Common mistakes I see in product reviews and returns

• Assuming the same model works on every carrier just because it is sold as unlocked.
• Treating 5G as one uniform technology instead of checking bands, architecture, and 3GPP Release support.
• Buying a blood pressure monitor based on app design and price rather than clinical validation.
• Reading older Nokia 2720 Flip reviews without checking current carrier requirements for VoLTE and 4G fallback.

Final answer: does Nokia still make phones?

Yes, but the name spans several product lines. If you want a Nokia 2720 Flip for a digital detox or as a reliable backup, buy the correct regional model, confirm LTE and VoLTE support, and treat it as a feature phone, not as a mini-smartphone. If your question is about Nokia 5G, define whether you mean a consumer device or network infrastructure. If your goal is the best blood pressure monitor, start with clinical validation, not branding.

The common thread is verification. A strong brand opens the door, but quality lives in the details: who manufactured it, who supports it, which networks it works on, and whether it meets the standard it claims. That is the checklist I use, and it has not let me down so far.