Nokia 105 4G 2nd Edition

The Nokia 105 4G 2nd Edition suits people looking for a basic phone for calls and texts rather than a smartphone. At 93 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time, making low weight one of its clearest strengths. The trade-off is thickness: at 14.4 mm, it is thicker than most phones from that period.

Its 1.8-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 120 × 160 px and a pixel density of 111 ppi, among the lowest for displays of its time. Memory is limited too: it has 128 MB of RAM and 48 MB of storage, though storage is expandable. For a phone centered on calls and messages, its 1,450 mAh battery is another important constraint; that capacity is among the lowest of phones from its time.

The phone has IP54 protection, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It also includes FM radio and an MP3 player, and supports one or two Nano-SIM cards. The Nokia 105 4G 2nd Edition focuses on basic functions and a very low weight, but its low display density and especially its battery capacity are notable limitations. It is best suited to someone who prioritizes a simple, light phone over a detailed display or a larger battery.