Nokia 800 Tough Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR6084
ZAR2160
Price of Nokia 800 Tough in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: NOKIA
2.4″ display
Snapdragon 205 chipset
2100 mAh battery
Detailed Specifications
The Nokia 800 Tough is a rugged feature phone that combines durability, long battery life, and essential features. With its shock-absorbent rubber casing, MIL-STD-810G compliance, and IP68 water and dust resistance, this phone is designed to withstand tough environments. It offers a compact and lightweight design, making it a perfect backup phone or a reliable daily driver for those who prioritize durability over advanced smartphone features. The Nokia 800 Tough runs on KaiOS and comes with a range of modern apps, including Google Assistant for voice control. However, it does have some limitations, such as a low-resolution screen and a basic camera.
- Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch
Announced: 2019, September 05. Released 2019, September 05
Status: Discontinued
- Body
Dimensions: 145.4 x 62.1 x 16.1 mm (5.72 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight: 161 g (5.68 oz)
SIM: Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- : IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Flashlight
MIL-STD-810G compliant*
*does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
- Display
Type: TFT LCD, 256K colors
Size: 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~19.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
- Platform
OS: KaiOS 2.5.2
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8905 Snapdragon 205 (28 nm)
CPU: Dual-core (2x1.1 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU: Adreno 304
- Memory
Card slot - microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal: 4GB 512MB - : eMMC 4.5
- Main Camera
Single: 2 MP
Features: LED flash
Video: Yes
- Selfie camera
- : No
- Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: No
Radio: FM radio
USB: microUSB 2.0
- Features
Sensors: - : SNS applications
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/AAC player
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
- Battery
Type: Li-Ion 2100 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by: Up to 1032 h (3G)
- Misc
Colors: Black Steel, Desert Sand
Models: TA-1189, TA-1186, TA-1180, TA-1176
SAR EU: 1.46 W/kg (head) - - 1.76 W/kg (body) - -
Price: About 300 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nokia 800 Tough was officially Released 2019, September 05.
The starting retail price for the Nokia 800 Tough in South Africa is currently za ZAR6084. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR2160.
It features a vibrant 2.4" display outputting a resolution of 240x320 pixels.
The primary shooter is a 2 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at quality.
The device is powered by a reliable 2100 mAh battery to keep you connected all day.
