HMD Global has launched a new feature phone specifically designed for Africa.
Investors King gathered that the new feature phone, Nokia 105 African Edition is similar to the model launched in 2019.
However, this new model retains the durable design for which the company’s phones are known.
The Nokia 105 African Edition also has a 1.77-inch QVGA screen and has 10 games pre-installed, including the popular ‘Snake’ game.
The feature phone is also powered by a unisoc 6531E processor paired with 4MB RAM, with 4MB storage space onboard. The phone runs on the Series S30+ OS and supports 2G connectivity and is built with a hard-wearing polycarbonate body,
The phone also has an 800 mAh battery that is touted to last for up to 18 days and can keep the device going for up to 12 hours. The battery can also be charged via a MicroUSB connector and its memory can retain up to 2000 contacts and up to 500 text messages.
According to a report by local publisher TechEconomy, the handset is available via select retailers in Nigeria at a price of NGN 8,100.
HMD Global’s General Manager, West, East and Central Africa, Joseph Umunakwe, who spoke about the device noted that the feature phone line has brought essential connectivity to many people around the world, with hundreds of millions of devices sold worldwide.
“Today, we are proud to launch the Nokia 105 Africa Edition, at an even more affordable price – an investment you can keep for longer”, he said.
HMG Global, established in 2016, stepped into the smartphone business with a release of 11 phones to customers around the world in 11 months.
Since then, the company has continued to expand every area of its phones portfolio, including dependable feature phones, reborn classics, first-time smartphones and smartphones fit for enterprises.