Nokia 300 packs a 3,700 mAh battery and power bank

HMD Global has opened preorders for the Nokia 300 4G Power Bank, a basic feature phone that can also recharge other devices. The handset is already being sold in the Philippines, where its pitch is straightforward: long battery life, few distractions and a price below many entry-level smartphones.

The model follows rugged phones such as the Nokia 800 Tough and HMD Terra M. Its practical design is aimed at travel, outdoor work or use as a backup phone during long days away from a power outlet.

Nokia 300 4G Power Bank specifications

• Display: 2.4-inch QVGA
• Battery: 3,700 mAh
• Charging: up to 18W; wired reverse charging up to 5W
• Protection: IP65, with an anti-slip coating
• Storage: microSD slot supporting cards up to 32GB
• Connectivity: 4G, FM radio and a 0.3-megapixel camera
• Colors: black, green and gold

The phone’s most unusual feature may be its flashlight. HMD says it is five times brighter than the flashlights on ordinary feature phones and even more powerful than the flash on the iPhone 16 Pro. On a rugged handset, that can be a useful function in its own right rather than a minor extra.

According to Gizmochina, the box also includes a 4-in-1 cable with several adapters. The phone runs on a lightweight platform focused on calls, SMS and FM radio.

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Preorders are available through Shopee in the Philippines for 1,990 Philippine pesos, or approximately $32. The price puts it below many budget Android phones that offer less battery endurance than a traditional feature phone.

Marta Barinova is an editor in the news department specializing in software analysis, streaming services and policy changes at global technology platforms. She has written more than 140 articles covering Windows updates, changes to Spotify and Google, and antitrust regulation of app stores.