Why did Nokia discontinued slide phones?

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Nokia discontinued its slide phones, including the Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 6600i slide, due to declining popularity compared to touchscreen smartphones. The shift towards touchscreens is attributed to their versatility, reduced mechanical components, and compact design. Users seeking multi-feature phones with specific requirements, such as a >5MP camera and a non-touchscreen interface, face challenges in finding these discontinued models. The discussion highlights the nostalgia for older designs amidst the dominance of modern smartphones.

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I had always used very low cost phones with minimal features. Finally, I've set my eyes upon something expensive. Its Nokia 6700 slide. I WANT this phone. Sad thing is Nokia discontinued it alongside Nokia 6600i slide, Nokia n86 8mp etc.

When I wanted a multi-feature phone, I looked for >5MP camera with autofocus and NO touchscreen. I hate touchscreens and so called smartphones. I want my phone with metallic finish and slide keypad (No QWERTY). I'm not going to settle for anything less.

Why did Nokia discontinue slide phones? Why?
 
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Slide, flip, swivel etc all those old phone designs are out if not heading out because they're not as popular as the standard touchscreen of a smartphone. Touchscreens I guess are more versatile (can rotate for instance), require less moving parts and take up less space.

Have you tried eBay, gumtree etc to see if you can get one there?
 

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