If you’re tired of constant pings, app overload, and endless screen time, Summer 2025 might be the perfect time for a digital detox. Feature phones have been making a comeback in recent years, with some models even getting more stylish. Now, we’ve rounded up three standout options that consist of a flip phone, special edition variants, and more. So let’s check it out.

TCL Flip 4 5G: A Classic Flip With Modern Power

The TCL Flip 4 5G brings the charm of a clamshell design with the speed of 5G. Featuring a 3.2-inch main display and a 1.77-inch cover screen, it’s ideal for quick checks and calls. With a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip, KaiOS 4.0, 2GB RAM, and access to basic apps like YouTube and Google Maps, it’s perfect for light users. The 3000mAh battery offers over two days of usage. At just $79.99 via T-Mobile, it’s one of the most value-packed feature phones available in the US today.

HMD 150 Music & HMD 130 Music: Loud, Long-Lasting, and Made for Tunes

HMD’s new Music series includes two affordable phones built around one core feature, big speakers. Both the HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music sport a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, a large speaker grille on the back with a 2W speaker, and a tactile keypad up front. These phones are made for music lovers, offering wired and wireless FM radio, Bluetooth 5.0 support for wireless headphones, and microSD expansion up to 32GB.

The 130 Music is the more affordable option at ₹1,899 and skips the camera, while the 150 Music (₹2,399) adds a QVGA rear shooter, which brings access to scan-and-pay UPI functionality. Both feature removable 2,500mAh batteries with up to a month of standby, UPI support, a flashlight, and physical music controls. Whether you want a basic music phone or a dependable backup, these models hit the sweet spot.

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HMD Barbie Phone: Stylish Throwback

For fans of nostalgia and fashion, the Barbie Phone by HMD blends retro design with iconic Barbie flair. Its pink flip body hides a 2.8-inch internal and 1.77-inch outer display, and comes with 64MB RAM, 128MB storage (expandable), and a VGA camera. While the specs are modest, the design is a conversation starter. At $129.99, it’s more of a collector’s or lifestyle pick, but it works well as a minimalist everyday device too.

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HMD Global has unveiled its first set of self-branded phones in India and they are two feature phones dubbed HMD 105 and HMD 110. The launch happens to be the first for HMD since it started a migration from using the Nokia brand to its brand.

The HMD 105 & 110 are the brand’s first phones in India since ditching the Nokia brand

The HMD 105 and HMD 110 both feature a built-in UPI application that delivers both reliability and convenience. The UPI integration in the new feature phones will allow users to perform secure and seamless UPI for transactions without the need for internet access. The two phones come with a premium design that highlights strong corners, serene curves, and texturized surfaces. They are crafted to be comfortable in hand and conveniently portable.

The introduction of the HMD 105 and HMD 110 in India marks a milestone for the Nokia phone brand licensee. It underscores the brand’s commitment to accessibility and human innovation. HMD says the phones are packed with several features that are designed to enhance the user experience. They are sleek and reliable phones that come with advanced multimedia features, a voice assistant, and large displays. The display of the new HMD feature phones delivers immersive clarity and enhanced visibility.

The phones are equipped with a 1,000mAh battery that is capable of an extended standby time of 18 days. The inner frame of the device adds durability to the outer covers. The phones offer multiple language support with up to 23 languages supported.

The HMD 105 and 110 phones in India come with a one-year replacement guarantee. The feature-packed models aim to bridge the digital divide and enhance financial access within the lower end of the economic spectrum in India. HMD India says these phones embody their philosophy of delivering quality at an affordable price.

The HMD 105 will be available from June 11 and customers can choose from black, purple, or blue color variants. The HMD 110 will be available in two color options – black and green. The feature phones can be purchased directly from HMD or via some selected retail platforms in the subcontinent.

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The smartphone market is growing every day. However, not everyone needs phones that can zoom up to 120x to the surface of the Moon, communicate via satellite, and have a 2K display that can capable of projecting 3D images. Some people simply want a mobile phone for communication and don’t want to spend their entire day watching 60-second videos on TikTok. Moreover, it seems that the number of these people is increasing. According to a report by Counterpoint, feature phones are making a comeback in the US market. Here are the details…

Feature Phones Make a Comeback as Gen Z and Millennials Seek Digital Detox

Feature phones or dumb phones as some call them, are making a comeback in the US market. This is being driven by a number of factors, including the growing popularity of digital detoxes, the affordability of feature phones, and the increasing demand for ruggedized devices.

One of the main reasons of the feature phone comeback is the growing popularity of digital detoxes. More and more people are realizing the negative effects of excessive smartphone use, such as anxiety, depression, and sleep deprivation. Feature phones offer a way to escape from the constant stimulation of smartphones and reconnect with the real world.

According to the Counterpoint, the US feature phone market is still relatively small, but it is growing rapidly.Shipments in the US are expected to reach 2.8 million in 2023. The two leading OEMs in the US feature phone market are TCL and HMD. TCL is the market leader, with a 43% share, followed by HMD with a 26% share.

Other players in the market include Sonim, Kyocera, Schok, and Tinno. Although feature phones are expected to remain a niche market in the U.S., their popularity is likely to continue rising in the years to come. This is partly due to a growing interest in devices that facilitate digital detoxing, as well as the availability of feature phones that come with up to date functionalities.

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Although feature phones are not commonly seen nowadays, there is still a market for them, and HMD continues to tap into it. The brand has recently launched two new feature phones, the Nokia 105 (2023) and Nokia 106 4G, for the Indian market. These humble phones offer support for India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system, allowing users to make instant payments using 123PAY, even without internet access. Here are the details.

Nokia 105 (2023) & Nokia Specifications

The Nokia 105 (2023) features a 1.8-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 120 x 160 pixels, while the Nokia 106 4G comes with a 1.8-inch IPS LCD panel. The Nokia 105 is equipped with a 1,000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer 12 hours of talk time and 22 days of standby time. On the other hand, the Nokia 106 4G has a larger 1,450mAh battery that can last for a couple of weeks in standby mode. Both devices can be charged using a Micro USB port. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The two phones boot on the Series 30+ (S30+) operating system, which is specifically designed for Nokia feature phones. The Nokia 105 is limited to 2G connectivity, while the Nokia 106 4G supports LTE. Both devices are certified with IP52 water resistance. They also support wireless FM radio, eliminating the need for plugging in a headset. Additionally, the Nokia 106 4G allows you to play MP3 files by inserting your own microSD card.

The Nokia 105 (2023) is available in Charcoal, Cyan, and Red Terracotta color options and is priced at Rs. 1,299 ($16). On the other hand, the Nokia 106 4G comes in Charcoal and Blue colors with a price tag of Rs. 2,199 ($27). Both phones are now available for open sales starting today.

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HMD Global, the company behind the new Nokia-branded phones, has brought back several classic Nokia phones with modern communication technology and the devices have been well-received in the market.

The company has now announced through its official Weibo account that Nokia has ranked first in terms of 4G feature phone sales in the Chinese market for the year 2020.

The graphic shared by the company showcases five feature phones launched by the company this year, including Nokia 220 4G launched in April, Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G launched in October.

In the fast few weeks, the company also launched the Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G in the Chinese market. The Nokia 8000 4G is now up for pre-order in China for 699 yuan (~$107) and the company will start shopping it from 6th January.

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The company also revealed a couple of entry-level smartphones launched in China this year — Nokia C3 and Nokia C1 Plus, both of which are running the Android Go operating system out-of-the-box for smooth performance.

Although the company has a lineup of budget smartphones, Nokia seems to be focusing on the entry-level segment or the first-time smartphone buyers, and from the information shared, it seems to be working for the brand.

While the Finnish company has established itself in the entry-level and mid-range phones market, it has been struggling in the premium smartphone category. It’s been years since the company launched a flagship phone and the upcoming flagship from the company keeps on getting delayed.

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Despite the skyrocketing popularity of smartphones, there’s no dearth of feature phones that earlier became an instant hit with those who fancied staying in touch with friends and family while on the go.

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is making a wide selection of feature phones available to the public for considerably lowered prices as part of its latest promo. Dubbed as ‘Xmas Promotion For Feature Phone,’ the recently kicked off promo offers up to a 50 percent off on all sorts of feature phones.

The promo includes the DBEIF D2016, Xiaomi QIN 4G, Anica T8 and a slew of other feature phones that you can now buy for lowered prices on Banggood. In a bid to simplify the search process, the promotion sale has been split into multiple categories.

For instance, there is a ‘Rugged Phone’ section that is crammed with a slew of sturdy smartphones. You can find the SERVO H6, MAFAM V9+, GOFLY 6800, ioutdoor F2 along with numerous other phones that are ideal for adventure junkies who prefer using a reliable phone during their adventurous outdoor activities.

Likewise, the ‘Mini Card Phone’ section includes handsets that are compact, yet are nothing short of awe-inspiring. More importantly, all phones included in this category carry considerably lowered price tags.

Much to the delight of those who like using flip phones, Banggood is offering a myriad of eye-catching flip feature phones that you can buy without emptying your pockets. Keeping in line with that, the ‘Flip Phone’ category has been crammed with numerous flip phones that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

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Heard the name KaiOS before? If you haven’t, there is no need to be ashamed but we are sure you know a phone that runs it. The Nokia 8110 4G is an example of a phone that runs KaiOS – a Linux-based OS for feature phones with smartphone features.

KaiOS Technologies, the company behind the OS, just got some big funding from Google. The tech giant is said to have invested $22 million in the business. There is a reason for that though.

Google already dominates the smartphone world with its Android OS but it wants its services on feature phones too. So, both companies (Google and KaiOS) are working together to bring services like Maps, YouTube, Search, and Google Assistant to phones running KaiOS.

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Over 40 million phones running KaiOS have already been shipped. Apart from the Nokia 8110 4G, it is also powering TCL’s Alcatel One Touch Go Flip and Reliance Jio’s JioPhone. We want to believe more brands that are into feature phones will adopt the OS.

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It is official, HMD Global Oy is now the new owner of the Nokia brand name and the company has the license to release Nokia-branded phones for the next ten (10) years. This was contained in a press released made public earlier today by the Finnish company.

According to the release, the license is a global one that spans the entire world with the exception of only Japan. The license gives HMD the exclusive right to use the Nokia brand name on mobile phones and tablets for the period of the license. The press release also disclosed that Nokia will get royalty payments from HMD for every Nokia branded phone and tablet sold and the royalty covers both brand and intellectual property rights.

This announcement is coming less than six months after the Finnish company was revealed to have signed a strategic licensing agreement with Nokia to have the rights to release Nokia branded phones for the next decade. The announcement then, could be an indication that the company is ready to kick-start the release of smartphones and tablets that would signal the grand entry of the Nokia brand into the market under HMD’s leadership.

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The company has hired a couple of former Nokia Execs in its bid to re-jig the ailing giant which still has a large follower-ship worldwide. HMD global Oy is expected to unveil its first Nokia-branded phones at MWC 2017. The expected phones have appeared in leaks recently, better recalled as Nokia D1C and latest rumor hints at the existence of two variants of the device. The company is also expected to release feature phones, tablets and a host of other products in due course.

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