A fresh addition to the feature phone market is turning heads with a focus on durability and design. The device pairs a gently contoured, modern form factor with an IP65-rated enclosure, providing protection against dust, sand, and rain—though full submersion remains outside its capabilities. To keep costs contained, the handset omits both LTE and 5G connectivity entirely.
Built for Reception and Stamina
Recognizing that connectivity still matters in remote or fringe-coverage areas, the phone incorporates an antenna engineered for significantly stronger signal performance than the older Nokia 105. Power is supplied by a removable 1,750 mAh battery, which charges via USB-C and is rated to deliver up to 19 days of standby time or 27.9 hours of talk time. A rear LED flashlight produces triple the brightness of the unit found on the Nokia 110. The onboard camera is decidedly basic, capturing images at just 320 x 240 pixels.
Core Specifications and Storage
The phone is built around a 2.4-inch display with a 320 x 240 resolution, driven by a Unisoc SC6531E processor paired with 4 MB of RAM and 4 MB of internal flash memory. For users who want to carry music, a microSD card slot supports cards up to 32 GB, with playback possible over Bluetooth 5.0 or through the 3.5 mm headphone jack. It measures 15 millimeters thick and weighs 108 grams.
Pricing and Availability
HMD Global describes the Nokia 123 Shield as “ultra-affordable” on its own website, though official pricing and availability details have yet to be announced. One Bulgarian retailer currently lists the handset at roughly €36 ($41), suggesting how competitively it may be positioned once it reaches broader markets.
Sources: www.hmd.com, fly.bg