HMD Global has launched a new feature phone in China. This device is called Nokia 105 4G and it was first announced for global markets two weeks back. The main highlight of the handset is support for LTE connectivity and Alipay (only China). The phone can be considered as a successor to the Nokia 105 (2019), which was followed by Nokia 105 (2017) and Nokia 105 (2013) respectively. That said, let’s take a look at what the new model has to offer.

Nokia 105 4G Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled Nokia 105 4G looks different than its predecessors. The new model features flat sides, however, the top and bottom remain curved. For comparison, the previous two models sport a pebble-like design.

The phone arrives in three colors, namely Dark Blue, Red, and Black. It is made of polycarbonate, measures 121 x 50 x 14.5mm in dimensions, and weighs around 80.2g.

The device comes with a 1.8-inch QVGA LCD panel. It is powered by a UNISOC T107 chipset and boots Series 30+ operating system. Other features include an LED torch, 3-in-1 speaker, readout, FM radio (wired and wireless), 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MicroUSB port.

Unlike its predecessors, the all-new Nokia 105 4G supports LTE connectivity as well as Alipay. However, it is worth noting that users will require a smartphone to set up the mobile payment feature. As mentioned in the beginning, these two features are the main highlight of this handset.

As usual, HMD Global is targeting the elders with the Nokia 105 4G. The phone is backed by a 1,020mAh removable battery. The company claims up to 18 days standby time on the single SIM variant with 2G connection and 14 days on LTE connection.

Nokia 105 4G Price and Availability

The Nokia 105 4G is priced at ¥229 ($36) in China. Interested customers can pre-order it starting today (June 29) by depositing ¥10 ($2). 

Customers who pre-order the handset will receive a ¥30 ($5) discount. Hence, for them, the device will cost only ¥199 ($31) when it will be available for purchase from July 5.

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HMD Global may not yet be a force to reckon with in the high-end smartphone market but when it comes to feature phones, the Nokia brand is one of the major players with millions of units in shipments annually. A recent report by Counterpoint shows that the Finnish company shipped 11 million feature phones in Q1 2021 alone. To further shore up its market share in that segment, HMD has announced two new feature phones – Nokia 110 4G and 105 4G.

The major highlight of the two phones is the presence of 4G connectivity, a feature which itel included in the recently launched itel Magic 2 4G. The 4G phones may not have WiFi and hotspot tethering features like itel’s Magic 2 4G but they come with support for high-quality HD Voice calls over VoLTE. In an era where many carriers are planning to phase out 2G network, these new Nokia phones guarantee you several years of usage.

The Nokia 110 and 105 were first unveiled in 2019 but only featured 2G connectivity. Apart from the enhanced LTE offering, the models also come with some improvements in their designs. They retain the tiny, compact build inherited from their predecessors but the form factor is different. You get a more symmetrical design with a slight curvature of the top and bottom aspects.

The two models sport a 1.8-inch display with 120 x 160 pixel resolution. While the Nokia 110 4G packs a single rear camera, there is no camera on the 105 4G. You also get a 3.5 mm headphone jack on both models., a microSD slot that supports up to 32GB storage expansion and an FM radio. You won’t be needing to plug in a headphone jack to use the FM radio which is cool.  The phones also come with a LED flashlight located at the top edge on both models.

Finally, the two models are powered by a 1,020mAh battery each. The battery will support several days of standby use while for voice calls, it can last up to 5 hours. This can be extended if the phone is used in 3G and when 2G is in use, the battery life can even last up to 16 hours.

The Nokia 105 4G will be available in Black, Blue, and Red while the Nokia 110 4G will be available in Black, Yellow, and Aqua. There is no word yet on the prices and availability.

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