HMD has added a new feature phone to its lineup called the Nokia 123 Shield. The company is positioning it as its most affordable option with water and dust resistance, aimed primarily at people who work outside or just want a cheap backup device. HMD hasn’t announced an official global price yet, but retail listings in Bulgaria and Greece have it priced between €35 and €40.

Nokia 123 Shield Specifications

The design of the phone is very straightforward. It has a textured plastic exterior on the sides to make it easier to grip. To keep water, sand, and dust out, there is a rubber flap covering the ports on the bottom. Under that flap, you will find a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C port.

The internal hardware is basic. It runs on the S30+ operating system and uses a Unisoc SC6531E processor. The phone comes with just 4MB of RAM and 4MB of internal storage. If you want to store files or listen to music, you have to use a MicroSD card, and the device supports cards up to 32GB. The screen is a 2.4-inch QVGA display. On the back, there is a low-resolution QVGA camera and an LED flash.

Feature phones usually offer long battery life, and the 123 Shield is built to do the same. It has a removable 1,750 mAh battery. HMD says it can provide up to 27.9 hours of continuous talk time and can stay powered on standby for up to 19 days.

The phone also includes an FM radio that works with or without wired headphones. Additionally, there is a built-in flashlight, which HMD says is brighter than the one on the older Nokia 110 model.

The Nokia 123 Shield only supports 2G networks (GSM 900 and 1800 bands) using a dual Mini SIM setup. While HMD says the phone is optimized to hold a signal well for clear calls, the reality is that 2G networks are currently being shut down in many countries.

The Nokia 123 Shield weighs 108 grams and comes in two colors: green and purple.

In related news, HMD is reportedly working on reviving the classic Lumia-style tile interface.

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