Classic Nokia Asha Returns with 4G and Modern Touch

The old Asha you remember is sneaking back into pockets — but this time it speaks 4G.

HMD has quietly logged model HMD TA-1779 on its site, a clear sign the company plans to reintroduce the Asha line under the name Asha 305. Think of it as a modernized echo of Nokia's 2012 feature phone: the silhouette and simplicity remain, but the inner workings get a 21st-century update.

What changed most dramatically? The modem. Where the original Asha stopped short of true LTE, the new Asha 305 appears to include an LTE-capable radio, bringing basic web access and faster messaging to a handset built for simplicity. Why resurrect Asha now? Because some users still want a pocketable, distraction-light device that can handle calls, texts and occasional online tasks without the bloat of a smartphone.

If certification leaks are accurate, the hardware will feel familiar to those who followed HMD's recent releases and resembles the HMD Touch 4G introduced in late 2025. The rumored specifications line up with that positioning:

• Display: 3.2-inch QVGA
• Processor: Unisoc T127
• RAM: 64 MB
• Storage: 128 MB, expandable via microSD
• Cameras: 2 MP rear, VGA front
• Battery: 1,950 mAh removable
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5, USB-C, dual SIM
• Durability: IP52 splash resistance

At roughly 100 grams, the device is engineered as a light, no-frills companion — not a media powerhouse. Those modest specs underline the intent: reliable basic communication, long battery life thanks to low-power hardware, and a replaceable battery for longevity.

HMD isn’t chasing retro aesthetics — it’s grafting modern connectivity onto a proven, pocket-friendly formula.

Price and exact launch date remain unannounced. But the certification is a tell: the Asha 305’s public return could be closer than many expect. Will enough people choose pared-down utility over flashy features? That’s the gamble HMD is placing on nostalgia—and practicality.