Nokia 105 (2019) vs Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 105 (2019) and the Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $39 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 1,020 mAh |
| Storage (max) | — | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 1.77 in | 2.4 in |
| Main camera | — | 0.3 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 73 g | 94 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Nov 2012 |
Summary: Nokia 105 (2019) is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Nokia 105 (2019) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Type | TFT | TFT, 65K colors |
| Size | 1.77 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution | 120 x 160 pixels | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 4:3 ratio |
| Pixel Density | — | ~167 ppi |
Platform
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| OS | Series 30+ | Nokia Asha platform (Series 40 Asha) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC6531EFM | — |
| CPU | — | Single-core processor |
Memory
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Internal | 4MB RAM, 4MB storage | 64MB |
| Card slot | No | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Phonebook | — | 1000 entries |
Main Camera
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Features | No | VGA, 640x480 pixels |
| Single | — | 0.3 MP (VGA) |
| Video | — | QCIF@10fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Features | No | — |
| Single | — | No |
Battery
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C) |
| Stand-by | Up to 22 days | Up to 891 h (37 days for single SIM, 25 days for dual SIM) |
| Talk time | Up to 12 hours | Up to 11 h |
| Music play | — | Up to 31 h |
Body
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Dimensions | 119 x 49.2 x 14.4 mm | 112.8 x 61.1 x 13 mm (4.44 x 2.41 x 0.51 in) |
| Weight | 73 g | 94 g (3.32 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Material | Polycarbonate body | — |
| Keyboard | — | QWERTY |
Comms
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| WLAN | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | v2.1 with EDR |
| GPS | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio (wireless) | Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording |
| USB | Micro USB 1.1 | No (2.0 mm Charger Connector) |
Launch
| Nokia 105 (2019) | Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, July 24 | November 2012 |
| Status | Released 2019, September | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 105 (2019) or Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM?
Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM — 800 mAh for the Nokia 105 (2019) versus 1,020 mAh for the Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM.
Which is lighter, Nokia 105 (2019) or Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM?
Nokia 105 (2019) — 73 g for the Nokia 105 (2019) versus 94 g for the Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM.
Which is newer, Nokia 105 (2019) or Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM?
Nokia 105 (2019) — Sep 2019 for the Nokia 105 (2019) versus Nov 2012 for the Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM.
Is the Nokia 105 (2019) or the Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 105 (2019) 8/10 and the Nokia Asha 205 Dual SIM 7/10.
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