KIANEWS Finnish company HMD Global has launched a new HMD Fuse smartphone aimed specifically at children. According to the company, it is the world's first smartphone that prevents children from filming, broadcasting or viewing nude and sexually explicit content, even while streaming.
HMD Asha 305 launch video - Full specs
03. 08. 2026 Monday / By: Robert Denes / Compare / Exact time: BST / Print this page
HMD has launched the Asha 305 in the Philippines, which it positions as a "lite smartphone", promising more apps and smart features than classic push-button devices, while remaining at entry-level hardware and a removable battery.
Dr Nokia has made a very good video in which he analyzes the device's features, both in terms of hardware and software. Watch the video in which you can also hear the "in-house" analysis of the new Pulse OS. The heart of the phone is the Unisoc T137, accompanied by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. On the front, there is a 5-inch LCD with a resolution of 480 × 854 pixels. The cameras are not going to save the world either, there is a 2-megapixel sensor on the back with an LED flash, and on the front there is also a 2-megapixel for selfies and video calls.
HMD Asha 305 Specifications:
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 2100 | |
| 4G bands | LTE | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| Launch | Announced | 2026, July |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2026, July |
| Body | Dimensions | 147 x 71.5 x 10.2 mm (5.79 x 2.81 x 0.40 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | - | |
| SIM | Yes |
| Display | Type | TFT |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~65.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density) |
| Platform | OS | Android Open Source Project |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 |
| Memory | Card slot | Unspecified |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| Main Camera | Single | 2 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Unspecified |
| Comms | WLAN | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | Unspecified | |
| USB | Yes |
| Features | Sensors | No |
|---|
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2500 mAh |
|---|
| Misc | Colors | Gray, Green |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About PHP 3,990 (GBP 48, EUR 56, USD 64 and INR 6,186) |
A removable 2500 mAh battery is responsible for the power supply, which the manufacturer promises up to 32 hours of standby time. In addition to the battery, the box also includes a USB-C cable and charger. In the Philippines, that is.
It runs Pulse OS on software, which is based on AOSP Android, and according to HMD, gives access to more than 100 selected applications. The list also includes lightweight versions such as Facebook Lite, Instagram Lite, TikTok Lite, as well as WhatsApp and YouTube. The connection list is correct for the entry level: dual SIM 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2 and a 3.5 mm jack are also listed. The Asha 305 is available in two colors and according to news it may arrive in other markets in the coming weeks.
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