Did you know: These are five of the cheapest phones ever made

In early 2013, Nokia announced the most affordable phone it had ever produced – the Nokia 105. It had a color display, an FM radio, a splash-proof keypad, a long-lasting battery, and even a bunch of pre-loaded games, which made it a great pick for buyers on a really, really tight budget. And apparently, the formula worked. The phone sold by the truckloads in developing markets, where it retailed for a bit over $20.



The Nokia 105, however, isn't the cheapest phone that has ever existed. This title once belonged to the Vodafone 150 – a basic phone with a 5-hour talk time, an LED flashlight, and a monochrome screen the size of a (very small) postage stamp. But hey, what more could you expect out of a handset costing under $15? Launched in 2010, the Vodafone 150 was sold in India, Turkey, and parts of Africa.