Nokia 105, Nokia 105 Plus feature phones launched; price starts at Rs 1,299 in India: Check details

In good news for budget phone users in India, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Thursday launched two new upgraded feature phones -- Nokia 105 and the new Nokia 105 Plus - in the country.

The Nokia 105 is available at Rs 1,299 in charcoal and blue colour variants and Nokia 105 Plus at Rs 1,399 in charcoal and red colour variants.

"Nokia is number 1 feature phone brand in India in value and popularity as per the latest IDC reports and we continue our leadership streak in this segment with the launch of Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Plus," Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President, HMD Global, said in a statement.

"Our success in feature phone category can largely be attributed to our global bestseller Nokia 105 which now gets a new avatar with a new ergonomic design and wireless FM feature. The new Nokia 105 Plus has exciting additions including the auto-call recording and long battery life," Kochhar added.

Nokia 105 features a solid, modern design that is said to fit perfectly in the hand. The inherent colours of the phones minimise the visibility of scratches while it also offers entertainment on the go.

Nokia 105 Plus has an MP3 Player, auto call-recording and memory card features which is a great value addition in this category. The phone packs in a larger 1000mAh battery, a dedicated SD card slot and auto call recording.

Nokia 105 Plus is refreshed to bring more value, connectivity, and quality to all, with Wireless FM radio so you can listen to your favourite sports, news, and entertainment on the go without a headset. 

"Nokia 105 Plus’ new ergonomic, modern avatar and compact shape is specially moulded to feel great in the hand and easily slip into your pocket. To take on everyday life, the scratch and bump resistant exterior is built to last even longer – thanks to its robust high-quality design," the company said.