If you are looking for a new feature phone in 2023, you’ll realize that Nokia still dominates this phone category. While smartphones are all the buzz in the past few years, feature phones also make for an excellent secondary phone. Feature phones are also a great option for seniors who love the lightweight body, long battery life, and the physical buttons of a feature phone.
For whatever reason, if you were looking to get a new feature phone in 2023, check out the best options below and make your pick. As you would realize, Nokia, the once king of feature phones, still makes one of the best value feature phones in the market.
Nokia 105 (2022)
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During the era before smartphones, Nokia was one of the brands that had cemented itself as a household name. A company that had launched a number of hit feature phones that still have an iconic status to this date. Now, the Nokia 105 (2022) is one of the latest and most affordable feature phone models that are available in the Indian market. Starting from 1,299 INR for the single SIM model.
It sports a 1.77 inch display and can save up to 2,000 contacts and up to 500 SMS as well. The 105 also comes with an island style keypad and features some pre loaded games like the classic Snake. It even offers wireless FM radio as well. There is also a Nokia 105+ variant as well, which offers MP3 Player support that lets you listen to your favorite music, which can be stored thanks to a microSD card slot memory expansion support.
Nokia 110
The Nokia 110 is basically a higher end model of the 105 series mentioned above. Although, the upgrades aren’t massive, the price tag is also just slightly higher at around 1,699 INR for its single SIM version. It still sports a 1.77 inch display, and offers an MP3 player that can play music from songs stored in the microSD card slot, which offers memory expansion. Although, the biggest addition to this model is the inclusion of a camera on the rear.
Apart from this, it also comes with pre loaded games like Snake and also offers wireless FM radio. Interestingly, the company also sells a 110 4G model as well. As the name suggests, this variant supports 4G connectivity. With a price tag of just 2,799 INR, this model is the cheapest 4G phone that offers VoLTE HD calls, internet access, torch, and a camera as well. Overall, it is more feature packed than any of the models mentioned so far on the lowest end.
Nokia 225 4G
Starting with the Nokia 225 4G, we start seeing feature phones with more features that gives them additional functionality outside of fulfilling the bare minimum operations like calling or messaging. It has a more premium design and a more powerful Unisoc USM9117 chipset under the hood. It even supports 4G networking, while also offering built in FM radio and games. The 225 4G model offer 64MB of RAM, supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is even dual SIM enabled.
This device also has a large 2.4 inch display. For storage, it offers 128MB of internal storage that can be further expanded via a microSD card slot. It has a rear camera as well, which has a resolution of 0.3MP. It also offers the rest of the basic features like MP3 player, internet access, and support for micro USB 2.0. The device is powered by a 1,150mAh battery pack that the brand claims can last for up to 12 days in standby time. It has a price tag of 3,749 INR, which is noticeably more expensive than the other models.
Nokia Xpress Music & Xpress Audio with TWS
The Nokia Xpress lineup includes two models, which are the Xpress Music (5310) and the Xpress Audio with TWS (5710). Talking about the former first, the Xpress Music 5310 retails in India for a price tag of 3,649 INR. This model is a remake of the original Xpress Music, which launched back in 2007. As the name suggests, it’s a feature phone that leans towards offering a good audio experience. This includes FM Radio and MP3 support, dedicated music buttons, and dual front facing speakers. It also sports a 2.4 inch curved display and is powered by a 1,200mAh battery pack.
The Xpress Audio with TWS 5710 model is by far one of the coolest feature phones on this list. It is a device that has built in wireless earbuds. As of right now, this phone sells for 4,999 INR and features a slider design, which reveals the TWS earbuds housed within the handset’s body. This model basically resembles a bundle deal, with dedicated music buttons, an MP3 player, and wireless FM Radio. Both Xpress models also feature a camera on the rear, but this only clearly leans more toward music lovers on a budget.
Nokia 2660 Flip
Back in the day, flip phones were all the rage. But, this breed of phones is not completely dead yet, with foldable smartphone still offering the clamshell design. However, this doesn’t mean that there are no feature phones with a flip design either. The Nokia 2660 Flip is a great example of this with an affordable price tag of 4,549 INR. This model sports a dual display setup, with the primary screen being a 2.8 inch panel while the outer screen is a smaller 1.77 inch display.
Thanks to its flip design, it can be quite compact and easy to carry around. It also has a lone 0.3MP camera on the rear that is paired with an LED flash. Apart from its design, its features are in line with most other models mentioned above. with dual SIM and 4G LTE support, wireless FM Radio, Bluetooth, MP3 support, microSD card slot, and a removable 1,450mAh battery pack.
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