Nokia 105

Nokia 105 / Nokia 105 Dual Sim
Brand Nokia
Manufacturer Microsoft Mobile (Microsoft)
Series (Nokia 3-digit series)
Compatible networks GSM 900 / 1800
First released June 2015
Predecessor Nokia 103
Form factor Monoblock
Dimensions 106.0 mm (4.17 in)
45.5 mm (1.79 in)
13.9 mm (0.55 in)
Weight 67.9 g (2.40 oz)
Operating system Nokia Series 30+
Battery 800 mAh Li-Ion
(Nokia BL-5C)
MicroUSB charger
Data inputs Keypad
Display 1.8" LCD, 128x160
pixels (114 ppi)
External display SMS
Rear camera None
Front camera None
Connectivity MicroUSB 2.0,
FM Radio
Other Flashlight LED
(on top)
Website Nokia 105
Nokia 105 Dual SIM

The Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM are a series of mobile phones aimed at markets in developing nations marketed and manufactured first by Nokia and then by the Microsoft Corporation (by its Microsoft Mobile subsidiary). The first models were released in 2013 and later Microsoft released a model with the same name and improved specifications.[1]

Nokia 105 (2013)

The Nokia 105 is a cheap feature phone, made by Nokia. The phone was released in 2013, for people in emerging markets who still need to get their first mobile phone. It was first unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in 2013. The original Nokia 105 is said to offer up to 35 days of standby time on a single charge, and up to 12.5 hours of talk time. Furthermore, it includes a flashlight and an FM Radio.[2]

Nokia 105 (2015)

In 2015, Microsoft released the New Nokia 105, and the New Nokia 105 Dual SIM which was over a month of stand-by battery and has increased storage over its predecessor.[3] Stopped sold in may of 2016.

Other uses

A report by Conflict Armament Research specified the 105 Type RM-908 Nokia phone, purchased between May and November 2014, was being "consistently used" by ISIS in Iraq to produce a type of remote controlled improvised explosive device.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. Dolcourt, Jessica (3 June 2015). "New Nokia 105: Same rock-bottom price, more storage.". CNet.
  2. Kee, Edwin (25 February 2013). "Nokia 105: Rugged And Dirt Cheap.". Übergizmo.
  3. Snyder, Benjamin (3 June 2015). "Microsoft Just Unveiled a New Phone That's Ridiculously Cheap.". TIME Magazine.
  4. Lizzie Dearden (2015-02-25). "Isis making deadly suicide bombs and IEDs using freely available civilian components from around the world". The Independent.
  5. "Tracing the supply of components used by Islamic State IEDs" (PDF). Conflict Armament Research. February 2016.


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