Just like classic Nokia phones, you can remove the 1,500mAh battery (chargeable with microUSB) if you need to, although a 25-day battery life (on 4G) should be sufficient for… anyone and everyone. The small front display is helpful for checking the date and time at a glance and the main display is colourful and bright, with text that isn’t pixelated. That’s because it’s has military standard durability designed to be used in heavy industry for builders and workers who might drop it, drop things on it, or use it with gloves on.

It delivers simplicity and the basics and does them well, offering a long-lasting removable battery that should keep you going for up to 30 days, a 2. If you’re after a phone that can take a beating and will keep working after you accidentally drop it down the stairs, this is the one.

With the latest update, feature phones running on KaiOS and sporting either 256MB RAM or 512MB RAM will be able to support the app. What I will need to check is whether WhatsApp still support the version of KaiOS as I had to recently change my iphone cos the iOS was no longer supported by WhatsApp. To make up for it, it charges via the modern USB-C, unlike many cheaper phones on this list that use micro-USB. A sleek and ergonomic design ensures that the Mobicel S1 Smart not only fits comfortably in your hand but also adds a touch of modern elegance to your lifestyle.

WhatsApp is my primary mode of communication with friends and family so it is important that I can at least read messages. With a removable battery and micro USB charger in the box it’s easy to stay powered up, plus Nokia quotes a standby time of 21 days, or about 20 hours of talk time. It also comes preloaded with a selection of essential apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, and more.Nokia Corporation is not a manufacturer, importer, distributor or retailer of the Nokia-branded products offered by HMD Global Oy.