A new HMD device carrying the model number TA-1779 has appeared in a certification listing on HMD's website under the name "HMD Asha 305." The listing suggests the company may be preparing to revive the Asha branding with a modern feature phone that supports 4G connectivity, rather than reintroducing the original device.
The original Nokia Asha 305 debuted in 2012 as an affordable touchscreen feature phone running Nokia's Series 40 platform. While the new certification does not reveal complete hardware specifications, it confirms that the upcoming model is expected to support LTE, indicating a significant upgrade over its predecessor.
The certification does not disclose details such as the processor, display, memory, or battery. However, the inclusion of LTE support suggests the device is being designed for today's mobile networks while retaining the simplicity associated with the Asha lineup.
The original Asha 305 featured a 3-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 400 × 240 pixels, a 2MP rear camera, expandable storage via microSD, a removable battery, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The upcoming model is expected to modernize the formula rather than replicate the older hardware.
Industry observers expect the HMD Asha 305 to follow the direction of recent HMD feature phones, offering a compact touchscreen, basic communication features, and long battery life. Such devices are often aimed at users seeking a secondary phone or a simpler alternative to a full-featured smartphone.
HMD has not officially announced the new Asha 305 or published its specifications, pricing, or launch date. At this stage, only the certification listing confirms the device's existence, and additional details are expected to emerge closer to its official unveiling.
