We get new smartphones frequently these days but
every now and again a new feature phone drops. Today we even got two, as HMD
announced a couple of simple, affordable handsets - the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia
105.
Nokia 220 4G sticks close to the formula of the
original Nokia 220, released back in 2014. It brings a web browser app for all
the social media and news, along with some classic games, refreshed in 16
million colors. The beloved Snake comes pre-installed, while Ninja UP! and Tetris
are on the try-and-buy program.
The polycarbonate handset can host two SIM cards
(nano + mini), it has a camera with an LED flash on the back and brings FM
radio. The battery has 1,200 mAh capacity and is charged through the micro USB
port. HMD promises standby time up to 27 days and talk time up to 6 hours.
Price is € 39 and comes in Mint Blue or Black.
You might think this phone is exactly like the Nokia
105 (2017) with a matching design and lack of any cameras whatsoever but now,
it's even more affordable. It can take up to 2,000 contacts and 500 SMS, and of
course, it arrives with LED torchlight - you turn it on with a double click of
the Up button.
The full specs include a dual SIM capability, an 800
mAh removable battery, micro USB port and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Nokia 105
(2019) also comes with an FM Radio, provided you plug in your own headphones.
Sold in Blue, Black, or Pink, the phone costs just €13. The Nokia 105 as the Nokia 220
4G, are targeted at the markets in EU. The Nokia 220 4G is compatible only with
the 4G bands, which are prevalent in Europe.
