{
  "id": 3020322,
  "title": "Nokia just made the dumb phone I’d happily keep as my backup device",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nokia-just-made-the-dumb-phone-id-happily-keep-as-my-backup-device",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:36:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/nokia-just-made-the-dumb-phone-id-happily-keep-as-my-backup-device/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nokia has introduced a new dumb phone that could be an ideal backup device for many. The Nokia 300 Charge features an impressive 3,700mAh battery, the largest ever used in a Nokia feature phone, providing over 40 days of standby time and up to 37.9 hours of talk time. Not only can this battery power the Nokia 300 Charge itself, but it can also charge other devices via its Powerbank Mode, which allows reverse charging for compatible phones, headphones, and USB gadgets at up to 10W. The phone itself charges at 10W over USB-C, with a multi-connector cable supporting USB-C, Micro USB, and USB-A devices. A dedicated LED flashlight on top of the phone has been claimed to be four times brighter than the one on the Nokia 105 (2023). While the rest of the specs are quite basic, including a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a QVGA rear camera, 4MB of RAM, 4MB of internal storage, and support for microSD cards up to 32GB, the Nokia 300 Charge stands out with its long battery life, reverse charging capability, and built-in flashlight. However, the phone only supports 2G GSM networks, which may limit its usefulness as a secondary phone in areas where 2G networks have disappeared. HMD, Nokia’s parent company, has sold newer feature phones with 4G connectivity, so it would be great if this concept could be upgraded with LTE for more markets.",
  "summary": "The Nokia 300 Charge combines more than 40 days of standby time with a removable 3,700mAh battery, reverse charging, USB-C, and a powerful built-in flashlight.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nokia 300 Charge features 3,700mAh battery, longest in Nokia feature phone",
    "Reverse charging capability allows powering other devices",
    "Supports 2G GSM networks, may limit usefulness in some areas"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}