Nokia 2360 Flip Phone: India Price, Launch Date and Specs
HMD has announced the Nokia 2360 Flip, a 2G clamshell with an SOS button and remote setup for families, but no India price or launch date yet. Here is what is official, what is estimated and how it compares.
- HMD has announced the Nokia 2360 Flip, but as of October 31, 2026, it has given no India price, launch date or retailers.
- It is a 2G-only flip phone with 2.8-inch and 1.77-inch screens, a removable 1,450mAh battery and a rear SOS button.
- A free Family Assist app lets relatives set it up by SMS; the ₹4,999 figure on Smartprix is only an unofficial estimate.
HMD has officially announced the Nokia 2360 flip phone, but as of October 31, 2026, it has not given an India price, an India launch date or a list of stores. The phone is a 2G-only clamshell with two screens, a removable 1,450mAh battery, a rear SOS button and a free Family Assist app that lets a relative set it up remotely by text message.
HMD's international product page calls it "the 2G flip phone built for seniors", with extra controls for school-age children. HMD Global makes Nokia-branded phones under a licence announced in 2016, as Open Magazine notes. Here is what is confirmed, what is only an estimate, and how it compares with the Nokia flip phone already sold in India.
Nokia 2360 flip phone price in India and launch date
There is no official price yet, in India or anywhere else. HMD's product page shows no price or buy button and only says "Check local availability." HMD's India feature phone store did not list the 2360 Flip on October 31, and the India web address for the phone returned an error page that day.
Indian outlets report the same. Open Magazine wrote on October 31 that the official Indian price and launch date were still unconfirmed. TelecomTalk and Goodreturns both say HMD has not announced an India price or a sales timeline, and The Mobile Indian reports an international launch with pricing not yet revealed.
The only rupee figure in circulation is an estimate. Price-tracking site Smartprix lists an "expected price" of ₹4,999 and marks the phone as coming soon. That is Smartprix's own guess, not an HMD price, so treat it as unconfirmed. In the same way, GSMArena's spec page shows an expected release in November 2026, which HMD has not confirmed.
If HMD confirms Indian sales, its India store is the official place to check; be wary of earlier listings.
Nokia 2360 Flip specs
The first reports appeared on October 29, from Notebookcheck and The Gadgeteer, and GSMArena lists the phone as announced on October 30. HMD's official spec sheet gives the following:
- Network: 2G only, GSM 900/1800MHz, with two mini-SIM slots. There is no 3G or 4G.
- Displays: a 2.8-inch QVGA inner screen and a 1.77-inch QQVGA outer screen that shows caller ID.
- Software and memory: S30+ with 4MB of RAM and 4MB of storage, plus a microSD slot for cards up to 32GB.
- Camera: a rear QVGA camera with an LED flash. GSMArena lists no front camera.
- Battery: 1,450mAh and removable, rated by HMD for up to 27.5 hours of talk time or up to 15 days on standby.
- Ports and audio: USB-C charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, a loudspeaker and HAC2011 hearing aid compatibility.
- Build: IP54 splash and dust resistance (not for submersion), 111.85 x 55.56 x 18.95mm when closed, and 121g.
- Colours: Charcoal, Burgundy Red and Teal.
The battery figures are HMD's own claims, not independent results. Reports from FoneArena and Nokiamob match the main specs. Some details differ: Android Headlines gives 4GB of storage and Beebom 15 hours of standby, against HMD's 4MB and 15 days. This post uses HMD's figures.
Family Assist, SOS button and School Mode
The software is what sets the 2360 Flip apart. Family Assist is a free HMD app for Android and iPhone. A relative installs it on their own phone and can then add contacts, set reminders, change the volume and configure the SOS settings on the flip phone. Commands travel by SMS, so the flip phone needs no data plan, though HMD notes the relative's phone may pay standard SMS charges.
The SOS button sits on the back; Yanko Design describes it as an orange key. Hold it for three seconds and the phone calls one preset number and texts up to five emergency contacts, according to HMD. HMD says the feature is "not a substitute for public emergency services", and The Gadgeteer points out that it depends on network coverage, correct setup and successful text delivery.
For children, parents set rules on the handset itself behind a Family PIN, with no app needed:
- School Mode limits the phone to the clock and emergency calls.
- Whitelists restrict calls and texts to approved contacts.
- App blocking switches off individual features such as the camera or games.
It also keeps classic flip habits: open the lid to answer, close it to hang up.
The 2G catch for buyers in India
The biggest question for India is the network. Notebookcheck calls 2G-only support a major catch, warning that it "could severely restrict its usability" where carriers have switched 2G off.
India has not reached that point. A LINK Mobility tracker published in August 2026, based on GSA data, says 2G "remains widely available" in India, with no confirmed nationwide shutdown date. Not every operator runs it, though. A 2024 Light Reading analysis notes that Jio runs only 4G and 5G, while Airtel and Vodafone Idea still serve 2G customers, and puts India's 2G user base at an estimated 250 to 300 million. So the 2360 Flip would need a SIM from an operator with a 2G network, not Jio.
Long-term support is the other worry. TelecomTalk argues that Indian operators are moving away from 2G and that HMD should have offered at least 4G. Yanko Design reports that T-Mobile closed its US 2G network on August 3, 2026, a reminder that 2G-only phones can lose service. Check your operator's 2G coverage before buying.
How it compares with HMD's other flip phones
The 2360 Flip is easy to confuse with two other HMD clamshells; Open Magazine warns readers not to mix it up with the Nokia 2660 Flip 4G.
Nokia 2660 Flip 4G (on sale in India)
This is the flip phone HMD sells in India today. Its India store page listed it at ₹5,199 against an MRP of ₹5,899 on October 31, with 4G VoLTE, built-in UPI, an emergency button that contacts up to five people, a one-year replacement guarantee and manufacturing in India.
HMD 2660 Flip Senior Edition (UK and France)
Announced on October 21, the Senior Edition is a limited trial model sold in the UK at £79.99 and in France at €79.90, according to its AI partner inTouch. It adds Mary, an AI companion that users reach from the phone's menu. Five hours of Mary are free; after that a paid inTouch plan is needed. Beebom's report lists 4G VoLTE, the same 2.8-inch and 1.77-inch screen sizes and a 1,450mAh removable battery, and gives no Indian launch details.
Key differences
- Network: the 2360 Flip is 2G only; both 2660 models support 4G.
- Remote setup: Family Assist and School Mode are the 2360 Flip's headline features; HMD's India page for the 2660 Flip 4G does not mention them.
- Payments: HMD advertises built-in UPI on the Indian 2660 Flip 4G; the 2360 Flip's international spec sheet does not list UPI.
- Price: only the two 2660 models have official prices so far.
For context, HMD's India store listed its feature phones from ₹969 (HMD 100) to ₹5,199 (Nokia 2660 Flip 4G) on October 31, including several 4G keypad models under ₹5,000.
Our take
Based on HMD's own materials, the 2360 Flip targets a real need: a phone a family member can set up and look after from a distance, with a physical SOS key and strict controls for children. Doing all of this over SMS suits a phone with no data plan.
For India, price and network will decide its appeal. HMD already sells 4G keypad phones such as the Nokia 210 4G at ₹2,999, and a 2G-only handset cannot use Jio. A price close to the 4G 2660 Flip would be a hard sell. That is our reading, not an HMD statement.
What to watch next
- An official India price and launch date from HMD, on its India website or social channels.
- Whether HMD names online or retail partners for India.
- GSMArena's expected November 2026 release, which HMD has not confirmed.
- Any operator announcement on 2G in India, which would affect how long a 2G-only phone stays useful.
For other phones launched in India this month, see our guide to the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max price and specs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nokia 2360 Flip price in India?
HMD has not announced an India price as of October 31, 2026, and its international page shows no price for any market. Smartprix lists an expected price of ₹4,999, but that is the site's estimate, not an official figure.
Has the Nokia 2360 Flip launched in India?
Not officially. HMD has announced the phone on its international website, but its India store did not list it on October 31, 2026, and Indian outlets such as Open Magazine and TelecomTalk report no confirmed India launch date. GSMArena expects a November 2026 release, which HMD has not confirmed.
Does the Nokia 2360 Flip support 4G or work with Jio?
No. HMD's spec sheet lists 2G only, on GSM 900/1800MHz. Jio runs only 4G and 5G networks, so the phone would need a SIM from an operator that still runs 2G, such as Airtel or Vodafone Idea.
What is Family Assist on the Nokia 2360 Flip?
Family Assist is a free HMD app for Android and iPhone. It lets a relative add contacts, set reminders, change the volume and set up SOS contacts on the flip phone remotely, using SMS, so the flip phone needs no data plan. The relative's phone may pay standard SMS charges.
Does the Nokia 2360 Flip have UPI?
HMD's international spec sheet for the 2360 Flip does not list UPI. HMD's India store does advertise built-in UPI on the Nokia 2660 Flip 4G, which sold for ₹5,199 on October 31, 2026.
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- The global 2G and 3G shutdown is accelerating, LINK Mobility
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How we wrote this
GessyMorgan explainers are built from public reporting and official sources. This post draws on the 22 sources listed above, each linked where we use it. It was drafted with AI assistance and checked against those sources before publishing. We did not test products, attend events or interview anyone for this article. Facts are current as of October 31, 2026, and we update the post when they change.
