Nokia 105 2023 vs Nokia 7.1

Our verdict: Screen lovers will prefer the Nokia 7.1 and its 5.8" display running at 432 PPI. At 79g, the Nokia 105 2023 is the lighter of the two. Going SIM-free keeps things simple, and the Nokia 105 2023 is the more affordable option at £22.99.

Screen
1.8" 5.84"
Display
TFT IPS LCD
Resolution
160 x 120 1080 x 2280
Pixels Per Inch
111 432
Rear Camera
N/A 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
N/A 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Unisoc T107 Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
Storage
32GB, 64GB
OS
Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Dimensions
115.1 x 49.4 x 14.5 mm 149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm
Weight
79 grams 160 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£22.99 £94.00
Nokia 105 2023 Nokia 105 2023 Nokia 7.1 Nokia 7.1
Screen 1.8" 5.84"
Display TFT IPS LCD
Resolution 160 x 120 1080 x 2280
Pixels Per Inch 111 432
Rear Camera N/A 12 Megapixels
Front Camera N/A 8 Megapixels
Chipset Unisoc T107 Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
Storage 32GB, 64GB
OS Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Dimensions 115.1 x 49.4 x 14.5 mm 149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm
Weight 79 grams 160 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £22.99 £94.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Nokia 105 2023 or Nokia 7.1?

The Nokia 7.1 has the bigger screen at 5.8" compared to the Nokia 105 2023's 1.8", the Nokia 7.1 has the sharper display at 432 pixels per inch versus 111, and the Nokia 105 2023 uses a TFT panel while the Nokia 7.1 has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Nokia 105 2023 or Nokia 7.1?

The Nokia 105 2023 features a N/A rear camera, while the Nokia 7.1 has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Nokia 105 2023 or Nokia 7.1?

The Nokia 105 2023 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £22.99.

What processors do the Nokia 105 2023 and Nokia 7.1 use?

The Nokia 105 2023 is powered by the Unisoc T107, while the Nokia 7.1 uses the Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Nokia 105 2023 or Nokia 7.1?

The Nokia 105 2023 is the more portable of the two — it's 81g lighter at 79 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 115.1 x 49.4 x 14.5 mm, the Nokia 7.1 is slimmer at 8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Nokia 105 2023 or Nokia 7.1?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.