Nokia 105 (2023)

The Nokia 105 (2023) suits anyone looking for a basic phone for calls and SMS, with a very light body and splash resistance. At 78.7 g, it weighs less than almost all phones of its time, while its 14.5 mm thickness is greater than that of most phones launched around the same time. It is light, but not especially slim.

Its TFT LCD display measures 1.8″ and has a pixel density of 111 ppi, among the lowest of its time. The 1,000 mAh battery capacity is also among the lowest. For a buyer choosing a simple phone, these are meaningful trade-offs against phones released around the same time. The body is splash resistant, and the phone includes FM radio and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It supports SMS messaging.

Connectivity is among the weakest of its time: the phone supports GSM, GPRS and EDGE, with 2G GSM 900 and 2G GSM 1800 bands. It can take one Mini-SIM or two Mini-SIM cards, with Dual SIM Dual Standby when using two. Storage cannot be expanded. Overall, the Nokia 105 (2023) may suit basic calling and messaging, with low weight and splash resistance as its advantages. Its low display pixel density, small battery capacity and limited connectivity are significant drawbacks for anyone who values those features.