Why the Nokia 105 is a great spare phone

Taking a look at the hoards of smartphones that are churned out every month, it’s surprising to think that a classic Nokia phone even stands a chance.

With a simplistic design and basic features, this old school phone might not match up to the latest flagships hitting the shelves, but the Nokia 105 has got many things going for it. So let our Nokia 105 review demonstrate how it makes the perfect spare phone!

It’s light!

First on our list for a spare phone- it’s light! Weighing in at just 70 grams, the Nokia 105 is lighter than any modern smartphone, coming in at almost half the weight of the iPhone 6- now that’s saying something!

And not only is the 105 easy on the scales, it’s also pretty dinky in size too. Thanks to its 1.5-inch screen, the phone measures just over 10cm long and 4cm wide, making it easy to pocket.

Nokia 105 features

OK so the Nokia 105 might not boast the latest camera or an app store where you can download the most up to date version of Facebook- but then again, as a spare phone, why would it?

Instead the Nokia 105’s features take you on a trip back in time, offering up a nostalgic serving of an FM radio, the classic Snake game,  a torch and, wait for it, a talking clock! But the Nokia 105 wasn’t built to wow us with fancy features and snazzy apps (talking clock aside), which is what makes it the perfect spare phone; it’s easy to send texts, make the odd call, and try to beat your high score on Snake.

It has a great battery life

Perhaps the most important thing on anyone’s wish list for a spare- or permanent- phone has got to be battery life, and luckily that’s where the Nokia 105 comes up trumps!

Although its 800mAh battery might not look mighty on paper, without power-hungry apps or camera lens sapping all the phone’s energy, the Nokia 105 can stay charged for up to a massive 35 days on standby, and for up to 12 hours if you’re making back to back calls!

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It’s indestructible*

Another thing that’s great about the Nokia 105 is that it’s sturdy. The phone features dust and splash proof rubber buttons, making it the perfect accompaniment to a night out or a spot of adventurous camping.

Also, because of the handset’s small display and protective plastic casing, the 105 is unlikely to shatter into a thousand pieces if you happen to drop it on the floor. After all, have you ever seen a broken Nokia feature phone?

Nokia 105 Price

Last but not least making the Nokia 105 the perfect spare phone is its incredibly friendly price tag. You can pick up the cheap and cheerful handset in either black or a cyan blue from just £7.50 on a pay monthly contract. But if you’re not looking to commit to a long term contract, the Nokia 105 is also available for just 99p (plus £10 top up) on Pay As You Go- now that’s what I call a bargain!

**Want it? Whether it’s for a camping trip, adventure holiday or just a night out, you can pick up the Nokia 105 for dead cheap. You can even get the Nokia 105 as Pay As You Go starting from just 99p!
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*Though don’t quote us on that…

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