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Nokia 300 Charge Offers Removable 3,700mAh Battery and 10W Reverse Charging

HMD presents an ultra‑cheap feature phone built for long standby and emergency top‑ups that will only work where 2G networks still run.

Overview

  • HMD announced the Nokia 300 Charge on Monday, August 24, 2026, and early retail listings in the Philippines and Malaysia show prices of roughly $32–$37.
  • The phone uses a removable 3,700mAh battery, a USB‑C port and a dedicated side “Out” button to enable 10W charging in and 10W reverse charging out to small devices.
  • HMD claims up to 40 days of standby and about 37.9 hours of talk time while also marketing a much brighter LED torch compared with earlier Nokia models.
  • The device is strictly 2G only on GSM 900/1800 bands, so it will not work in regions that have shut down or are retiring 2G service and is unsuitable for users who need mobile data or modern apps.
  • Hardware is intentionally basic—2.4" QVGA display, Series 30+ OS, Unisoc SC6531E, 4MB RAM and 4MB storage with microSD support—so the phone is best as an emergency backup or low‑distraction secondary rather than a smartphone or replacement power bank.