You don’t have to do extreme things to stop using social media too much. You can put your phone in a drawer or make it show colors that are not so nice to look at, but there are easier ways to take a break. Think about old-fashioned phones, for example.
These phones are like a blast from the past, when phones couldn’t go on the internet. It’s like going back to a time when your ringtone was more important than your profile picture and we used to type smiley faces in our texts.
You’re in luck if you want to feel like it’s 1999 again. Nokia has made two phones that look like the ones from the past, with buttons you can press. They remind us of the cool 8210 phone. Nokia is known for making good phones that are simple and bring back good old memories. The Nokia 150 and 130 are just like those.
So, if you still like talking on the phone instead of sending voice messages, and typing out texts instead of getting almost right messages, these phones are for you. You won’t find TikTok or Tinder on these phones, but you can play a game called Snake if you’re bored. Trust me, it’s fun to see your friend’s face when they see you playing.
The Nokia 150 also has a long battery, so you can talk a lot. And if you miss your iPod, this phone can play music, but you have to use wired headphones – no Bluetooth here.
You might still need a friend with a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 when you want to take a picture with a group. The Nokia 150’s camera is not very good, it takes pictures that aren’t so clear because of its small 0.3-megapixel lens.
They might think you’re crazy when they see that your Nokia 130 doesn’t even have a camera. But you know what? While they’re stuck on TikTok, you can enjoy nature, read a book, or meditate. And they spent a lot of money on their new phone, but you didn’t spend much on yours.
The Nokia 130 and 150 cost about £40, so they can be good gifts for young people, or good phones to use for a short time.
