Nokia 105
 Nokia 105 (2013) | |
| Brand | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HMD Global (formerly Nokia and Microsoft Mobile) |
| Series | (Nokia 3-digit series) |
| Compatible networks | GSM 900 / 1800 |
| First released | March 2013 |
| Predecessor | Nokia 103, Nokia 1616 |
| Successor | Nokia 105 (2015) |
| Type | Featurephone |
| 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-5CB) MicroUSB charger |
| Data inputs | Keypad |
| Display |
1.8" LCD, 128x128 pixels (114 ppi) |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Connectivity |
MicroUSB 2.0 (2017 model), FM Radio |
| Other | LED flashlight (on top) |
| Website |
Nokia 105 Nokia 105 Dual SIM |
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, then by Microsoft Mobile, and now HMD Global. The first models were released in 2013, and in 2015, Microsoft released a model with the same name and improved specifications.[1]
Nokia 105 (2013)
Nokia 105 is an affordable featurephone, 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’, both of which also have just over one month of battery power on stand-by from a single charge, and increased storage over its predecessor.[3] The phone is marketed by HMD Global since December 2016.
Nokia 105 (2017)
On 17 July 2017, HMD Global announced the 2017 version of the Nokia 105 on the Nokia Mobile's official Facebook page.
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
- ↑ Dolcourt, Jessica (3 June 2015). "New Nokia 105: Same rock-bottom price, more storage". CNet.
- ↑ Kee, Edwin (25 February 2013). "Nokia 105: Rugged And Dirt Cheap". Übergizmo.
- ↑ Snyder, Benjamin (3 June 2015). "Microsoft Just Unveiled a New Phone That's Ridiculously Cheap". TIME Magazine.
- ↑ Lizzie Dearden (2015-02-25). "Isis making deadly suicide bombs and IEDs using freely available civilian components from around the world". The Independent.
- ↑ "Tracing the supply of components used by Islamic State IEDs" (PDF). Conflict Armament Research. February 2016.
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