Alongside the Nokia 105 (2023), HMD also launched another new feature phone in India called the Nokia 106 4G. They bring support for India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system for instant payments with 123PAY without internet access.
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Nokia 106 4G Unveiled
The phone brings a 1.8-inch IPS LCD with 120 x 160 px resolution and a polycarbonate build with an IP52 water resistance.
There are no cameras on the phone, though you do get an LED torch. It can play MP3 files though you’ll have to provide your own microSD card.
The software side is covered by the Series 30+ operating system. The device supports wireless FM radio which does not require plugging in a headset.
The Nokia 106 4G brings a larger 1,450mAh cell which charges via micro USB.
Nokia 106 4G Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 8
- Speed: HSPA, LTE
Launch
- Announced: 2023, May 18
- Status: Available. Released 2023, May 18
Design
- Dimensions: 121.5 x 50 x 14.4 mm (4.78 x 1.97 x 0.57 in)
- Weight: 93 g (3.28 oz)
- Colors: Charcoal, Ocean Blue
- SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Flashlight
- Splash resistant
Display
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 1.8 inches, 10.0 cm2 (~16.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 120 x 160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~111 ppi density)
- Memory Card slot: microSDHC
- Phonebook: Yes
- Call records: Yes
- Internal: Unspecified storage
Camera: No
Multimedia
- Radio: Wireless FM radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: No
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP
- Positioning: No
- NFC: No
- USB: microUSB 2.0
Features
- Sensors: No
- Messaging: SMS
- Games: Yes
- Java: No
- MP3 player: Yes
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
Nokia 106 4G Price and Availability
Nokia 106 4G comes in Charcoal and Blue colors and is priced at INR 2,199 ($27). Open sales start today.
