HMD Global launched a pair of new feature phones in India today with the Nokia 105 (2023) and Nokia 106 4G. Both brings support for India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system for instant payments with 123PAY without internet access.
In this article, we are going to focus on what the Nokia 105 (2023) has to offer.
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Nokia 105 (2023)
The design is quite similar too. Nokia 105 (2023) is almost identical to 2021’s Nokia 105 4G but lacks LTE connectivity.
It brings a 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 120 x 160 px resolution and a polycarbonate build with an IP52 water resistance.
There are no cameras on either phone, though you do get an LED torch.
The software side is covered by the Series 30+ operating system. Both devices support wireless FM radio which does not require plugging in a headset.
There’s a 1,000 mAh battery on the Nokia 105 rated at 12 hours of talks time and 22 days standby which charges via micro USB.
Nokia 105 (2023) Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
Launch
- Announced: 2023, May 18
- Status: Available. Released 2023, May 18
Design
- Dimensions: 115.1 x 49.4 x 14.5 mm (4.53 x 1.94 x 0.57 in)
- Weight: 78.7 g (2.75 oz)
- Colors: Red Terracotta, Cyan, Charcoal
- SIM: Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Flashlight
- Splash resistant
Display
- Type: TFT LCD, 65K colors
- Size: 1.8 inches, 10.0 cm2 (~17.6% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 120 x 160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~111 ppi density)
Hardware
- Memory Card slot: No
- Phonebook: Yes
- Call records: Yes
- Internal: Unspecified storage
Cameras: No
Multimedia
- Radio: Wireless FM radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: No
- Bluetooth: No
- Positioning: No
- NFC: No
- USB: microUSB 1.1
Features
- Sensors: No
- Messaging: SMS
- Games: Yes
- Java: No
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Ion 1000 mAh
Nokia 105 (2023) Price and Availability
Nokia 105 (2023) comes in Charcoal, Cyan and Red Terracotta colors. Pricing is set at INR 1,299 ($16). Open sales start today.
