HMD 105 4G
The simplest, cheapest option: calls, texts, FM radio and a torch.
Makes calls on 2 of 3 networks
4G calling: 1 from ₹2,599
Does it work on my network?
| Network | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Vi (Vodafone Idea) | Works |
| Airtel | Works (on 2G) |
| Jio | Not confirmed |
Where to buy
- HMD ₹2,599 checked 25 Oct 2026
Features
| No | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | No |
| Maps | No |
| Web browser | No |
| No | |
| Picture messages (MMS) | No |
| Music player | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes |
| Emergency button | No |
| Camera | None |
Specs
| Style | Bar |
|---|---|
| Software | Series 30+ |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours of talk (maker's figure) |
| Battery capacity | 1450 mAh |
| Screen | 2.4" |
| Weight | 93 g |
| 2G | Yes |
| 4G bands | B1, B3, B5, B8, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41 |
| 4G calling (VoLTE) | Yes |
| Model number (India) | HMD India sku 1GF029WPH1LS3 (TA number not shown) |
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Sources
- HMD UK spec page: bands by region, OS, battery, weight, screen, BT, jack, USB-C, FM
- GSMArena: announced 13 Sep 2024, MP3 player listed, VoLTE not listed
- User comments disputing MP3 support on UK version (user comments only)
- Argos listing seen via search result (Vodafone-branded, GBP 13.50); fetch returned 403
- HMD UK product page: 'With HD voice calling, HMD 105 4G makes a good chat even better' (no explicit VoLTE row)
- Other phone: Three lists the Nokia 105 2023 (Mini-SIM, 1000mAh) with 'VoLTE (4G calling in UK): No'. Not this phone
- whatsapp: S30+ phone; guide lists no messaging apps, only SMS; cannot install apps
- maps: HMD user guide contents list no such app; S30+ cannot install apps (medium confidence: guide contents proved not exhaustive, e.g. MP3 player has no section)
- browser: HMD user guide contents list no such app; S30+ cannot install apps (medium confidence: guide contents proved not exhaustive, e.g. MP3 player has no section)
- email: HMD user guide contents list no such app; S30+ cannot install apps (medium confidence: guide contents proved not exhaustive, e.g. MP3 player has no section)
- mms: GSMArena Features: 'SMS' messaging only
- dual_sim: GSMArena SIM: 'Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM'; guide Calls page: 'select which SIM to use'. HMD UK spec page says only 'Nano Sim' (conflict, medium confidence)
- music_player: GSMArena lists MP3 player under Features (HMD UK page doesn't mention; user comments dispute)
- camera_mp: Keys and parts list has no camera; HMD UK spec/product page lists none
- emergency_button: Parts list: nav, selection keys, call, power/end, flashlight, ports; no SOS key
- radio.volte: HMD India: 'For 4G VoLTE support ... choose from ... HMD 105 4G' (same global spec sheet as UK, EU band row); UK pages only say 'HD voice calling'
- hotspot: HMD UK spec page Connectivity lists only Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C; no Wi-Fi/WLAN at all, so no Wi-Fi hotspot
- battery_life: Talk time, up to: 10 hrs; up to 10 hr in laboratory conditions
- NZ version. HMD spec page with ANZ band row (hmd.com/en_nz redirects to en_au)
- NZ version. NZ price
- NZ version. HMD AU product page: HD voice over 4G, MP3 player
- NZ version. HMD 105 4G en-AU user guide PDF: model list, keys and parts (no camera)
- NZ version. GSMArena (secondary): WLAN No, Positioning No, camera blank
- IN version. India specs
- IN version. HD voice over 4G, price, stock
- IN version. bands: https://www.hmd.com/en_in/hmd-105-4g/specs: 'CN & India: B1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 (120MHz only)'; GSM 'CN & India: B3, 5, 8'; WCDMA B1,5,8; 92.99 g; 2.4in; talk 10 h; BT 5.0; USB-C; 1450 mAh; MP3, FM; BIS R-93032174
Still being verified: uk model number, camera, uk retailers.price, volte (from HMD India's spec sheet; UK variant not separately confirmed).