GoKawiilNokia's $32 retro 300 Charge phone launches in Philippines, skips US market
Nokia and HMD Global released the 300 Charge, a blocky retro-style feature phone priced around $32 with a powerbank function, SD card slot, headphone jack and bright LED flashlight. The device is currently sold only in the Philippines, with no announced release date for the US or other markets.
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Even if it arrived stateside, the 300 Charge only supports 2G and 3G networks, both of which US carriers have already shut down, making it functionally unusable there without a 4G version. Its debut reflects a broader trend of consumers seeking simple, low-distraction 'dumb phones' as an alternative to smartphone-driven screen time.
- Nokia's 300 Charge costs about $32 and doubles as a 10-watt powerbank.
- It's only available in the Philippines with no confirmed US launch date.
- The phone lacks 4G support, making it incompatible with US networks after 2G/3G shutdowns.
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Published there as: “Nokia’s 300 Charge Is the Cool Retro Phone You Won’t Be Using in the US”
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