HMD Global announces affordable and durable Nokia phones, prices start from $26 a piece.

HMD Global Oy (HMD) has announced the launch of its Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM phones.

The launch comes just weeks after HMD entered the market as the new home of Nokia phones.

HMD, a start-up headquartered in Finland, will bring a new generation of mobile phones to consumers through an existing feature phone business and new smartphone range.

With the launch of Nokia 150, HMD Global will further strengthen the Nokia feature phones portfolio comprising of best-sellers like Nokia 105, Nokia 216 and Nokia 230.

The new phones are built to last – the first Nokia feature phones to be released by HMD – combines craftsmanship with hallmark Nokia durability and features hard-wearing polycarbonate shells and scratch-resistant color.

With Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM, users have entertainment wherever they go. Both Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM come with built in FM radio1 and MP3 player. The large 2.4” screen and familiar user interface and keypad make the affordable Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM extremely easy-to-use.

To ensure users can stay connected for longer, the phones have outstanding battery life, with talk time lasting up to 22 hours, and standby times of up to 31 days for the Single SIM and 25 days for the Dual SIM variant. The phones charge with a standard micro-USB charger and come with a LED torchlight.

The phones come pre-loaded with games including classic Snake Xenzia and try and buy Nitro Racing by Gameloft2. The camera with LED flash3 allows users to capture their special moments and share them with friends and family through Bluetooth.

Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM come in black and white at only USD 26 before local taxes and subsidies. The phones will become available globally in select markets – rolling out first in APAC, IMEA and Europe – in Q1’17.