Nokia 300 Charge Has 40 Days of Standby Time and Costs Just $38

HMD has officially launched the Nokia 300 Charge, a global release that completely ignores the modern smartphone spec race. Stripped of smart assistants, high-resolution cameras, and touchscreens, this feature phone is built with a singular, uncompromising focus: extreme battery endurance.

Nokia 300 Charge: Built for Survival, Not Scrolling

The defining characteristic of the Nokia 300 Charge is its massive 3,700mAh battery—an absolute behemoth by feature phone standards. According to HMD, this oversized capacity translates to an astonishing 40 days of standby time or up to 37 hours of continuous voice calling.

However, the device is not just designed to keep itself alive. HMD has equipped the phone with a dedicated “Out” button on its side chassis. Pressing this activates 10W reverse charging, effectively transforming the handset into a portable power bank to top up your modern smart devices via its USB-C port. This utilitarian approach mirrors the philosophy behind HMD’s earlier release, the ultra-rugged Nokia 123 Shield.

Aggressively Minimalist Hardware

Underneath its durable exterior, the Nokia 300 Charge is as basic as a mobile phone can get in 2026. It runs on the proprietary S30+ operating system and is powered by a Unisoc SC6531E chipset.

Specification	Detail
Dimensions & Weight	136.6 x 55 x 14.94mm / 138g
Display	2.4-inch LCD (320 x 240 resolution)
Battery	3,700mAh (with 10W Reverse Charging)
Memory & Storage	4MB RAM / 4MB Internal Storage
Connectivity	2G Networks (900/1800MHz), USB-C

Important Note: The Nokia 300 Charge relies exclusively on 2G networks. While it features a modern USB-C port, its network limitations mean it will only function as a phone in regions where legacy 2G infrastructure remains active.

Nokia 300 Charge Pricing and Global Availability

The Nokia 300 Charge is currently rolling out in the Philippines, priced at a highly accessible 2,190 Philippine pesos (approximately $38 USD). Buyers can choose from three utilitarian colorways: Sandstone, Green, and Black.

While HMD has not yet detailed specific launch dates for additional countries, the handset is already listed on the company’s global website, indicating that a wider international rollout is imminent.