At Just $20, Nokia 105 Is Microsoft's Cheapest Phone

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 05 Jun 2015

What can you get for a mere $20? Why Microsoft’s new Nokia 105 or Nokia 105 Dual SIM phone. It’s so cheap that it is the perfect choice for anyone who is looking to own their first phone. It’s also perfect for anyone who is looking to get a cheap and reliable backup phone that can remain in standby for a month.



“With handsets like the new Nokia 105, Microsoft brings very affordable mobile opportunities to more people,” said Jo Harlow, corporate vice president of Microsoft Devices Group. “The new Nokia 105 is an essential tool for first-time mobile phone users as they start their journey into a connected world.”

Nokia 105 Single SIM – Main Features
  • Design – tough, dust and splash-proof keypad; the phone is available in cyan or black.
  • Display – 1.4-inch, LCD transmissive, HighColor (16-bit/64k), 128 x 128 resolution, RGB stripe.
  • Size & weight – 107mm height, 44.8mm width, 14.3mm thickness, 70g weight.
  • Battery – 800mAh replaceable battery that offers up to 15 hours of talk time and up to 35 days of standby time.
  • Networks – dual-band 900/1800MHz (single SIM and dual SIM); dual-band 850/1900MHz (single SIM only).
  • Connectivity – 3.5mm AV connector, micro-USB charger.
  • Operating system – Nokia Series 30+.
  • Radio – FM radio.
  • Flashlight – built-in flashlight.


Additional information about Nokia 105 Single SIM is available here.


Nokia 105 Dual SIM – Main Features
  • Design – tough, dust and splash-proof keypad; the phone is available in cyan, white and black.
  • Display – 1.4-inch, LCD transmissive, HighColor (16-bit/64k), 128 x 128 resolution, RGB stripe.
  • Size & weight – 108.5mm height, 45.5mm width, 14.1mm thickness, 69.6g weight.
  • Battery – 800mAh replaceable battery that offers up to 15 hours of talk time and up to 25 days of standby time.
  • Networks – dual-band 900/1800MHz (single SIM and dual SIM); dual-band 850/1900MHz (single SIM only).
  • Connectivity – 3.5mm AV connector, micro-USB charger.
  • Operating system – Nokia Series 30+.
  • Radio – FM radio.
  • Flashlight – built-in flashlight.


Additional information about Nokia 105 Dual SIM is available here.


The Nokia 105 and the Nokia 105 Dual SIM are priced at $20. That’s an estimated retail price of $20 before taxes and subsidies. The actual pricing may vary by market and operator.

The new Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM will begin rolling out in select markets starting in June 2015.


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