Nokia has launched a new feature phone, the Nokia 300 Charge, built around a 3,700mAh battery that maker HMD Global says can rival the capacity of Apple's iPhone 17, tech outlet GSMArena reported.
The battery is more than double the size typically found in modern feature phones. HMD Global said the phone offers up to 37 hours of talk time and more than 40 days of standby power.
Power bank function
The Nokia 300 Charge can also share its charge with other devices. Through its USB-C port it can charge other gadgets at up to 10 watts, and a dedicated "Out" button on the casing switches on this reverse-charging mode, turning the handset into a makeshift power bank. The phone itself charges at 10 watts.
Built-in flashlight and camera
The phone also has a powerful built-in flashlight mounted on the top edge of the casing. HMD Global said it shines four times brighter than the Nokia 105 and twice as bright as the iPhone 17 Pro. The light is a standalone torch rather than a camera flash, though the phone does have a camera with a resolution of just 320 by 240 pixels.
Display, software and storage
The handset has a 2.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels and runs the S30+ operating system on a Unisoc SC6531E chipset. Memory is limited to just 4MB, well short of what a modern smartphone offers. It supports microSD cards of up to 32GB and has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
Design and price
The Nokia 300 Charge has an angular body with textured side edges and comes in three colours. It is already on sale in some markets for $35, or about 1,500 Ukrainian hryvnia.
Nokia's hybrid phone and industry pressure
In October 2025, Nokia released what it called the world's first hybrid phone, combining some smartphone functionality with the convenience of a classic feature phone.
According to analysts' estimates, by the end of 2026 many phone brands will either leave the market or be forced to cut product lines because of a shortage of memory chips. Asus and Meizu, once popular manufacturers, have already announced their exit from the smartphone market.
