The Nokia 150 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 2,200, brand new and sealed. This 2023 keypad phone from HMD carries a 2.4-inch colour screen, a VGA camera with LED flash, an IP52 rating against dust and light splashes, and a 1450mAh removable battery. Dual SIM slots, a wireless FM radio and a 2,000-entry phonebook round out the package, which is built around calls and SMS on 2G networks. It weighs 106.3 grams. The Nokia 150 sits on the display counter at our shop on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for boda boda riders, market traders and site workers, the Nokia 150 handles the conditions that break fragile smartphones. Dust on a murram road, a sudden afternoon downpour or sweat from a long shift at Gikomba market are daily realities for many Kenyans. The IP52 rating means the Nokia 150 resists dust and light dripping water, though it is not built to go under water. The LED flash doubles as a torch for early-morning loading, and the VGA camera snaps a quick photo of a delivery note or a parcel at the gate.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell keypad phones without a box or receipt, Mascom International hands over the Nokia 150 sealed, with a 12-month warranty in writing. Buyers throughout Kenya report that a second, splash-resistant phone in the pocket saves their main smartphone from cracked screens and water damage. Pricing is simple: the Nokia 150 costs KSh 100 more than the Nokia 130, and the difference buys you the camera and the IP52 rating. Visit our Kimathi Street store to handle it, or order on WhatsApp and pay only when the phone reaches you.
Common Questions About the Nokia 150
What is the Nokia 150 price in Kenya?
The Nokia 150 sells for KSh 2,200 brand new and sealed at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi. The box holds the handset, a 1450mAh removable battery and a charger, and the phone carries a 12-month warranty. You pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya, by cash or M-Pesa. Against nearby options, it costs KSh 100 more than the Nokia 130 and KSh 100 less than the Nokia 6310, with the Nokia 3310 at the same KSh 2,200.
Nokia 150 or Nokia 6310: which keypad phone should I buy?
Choose the Nokia 150 for outdoor work and the Nokia 6310 for a bigger screen and Bluetooth. The Nokia 150 has an IP52 rating against dust and splashes and a larger 1450mAh battery, against the 1150mAh battery and no listed IP rating on the Nokia 6310. The Nokia 6310 answers with a 2.8-inch screen, Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless earpieces and a curved retro design, for KSh 100 more. Both have a VGA camera with flash and wireless FM radio. Riders and traders suit the Nokia 150; office users suit the Nokia 6310.
Can the Nokia 150 survive rain and dust on a boda boda?
The Nokia 150 carries an IP52 rating, which means it is protected against dust and against water dripping onto it at a slight angle. In practice it copes with dusty roads, light drizzle and sweaty pockets better than a phone with no rating at all. It is not waterproof, so a heavy downpour or a dropped phone in a puddle can still damage it. Riders should keep it in a zipped jacket pocket during storms. It works on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom over GSM 900 and 1800 MHz.
How good is the camera on the Nokia 150?
The Nokia 150 has a VGA rear camera with LED flash, which takes basic photos at 640 x 480 pixels, about 0.3 megapixels. That is fine for snapping a receipt, a stock count, a meter reading or a number plate to show someone later, but it is not a camera for family photos. There is no selfie camera and no listed video recording. Photos save to a microSD card, which Mascom International sells separately. If photos matter to you, a smartphone is the better tool.
Is the Nokia 150 good as a second phone for market traders?
Yes, the Nokia 150 works well as a trader's second phone, keeping a Safaricom line for M-Pesa and an Airtel or Telkom line for customers on dual standby. Stall owners at Marikiti in Nairobi and Kongowea in Mombasa often want a keypad handset that copes with dust and constant handling. Customers can pay you through Pochi la Biashara, and you read the confirmation SMS on the Nokia 150 without unlocking a smartphone. The 2,000-entry phonebook stores regular suppliers and buyers.
Can I replace the battery on the Nokia 150?
Yes, the Nokia 150 uses a removable 1450mAh lithium-ion battery that you reach by taking off the back cover. That means an ageing battery is a cheap swap rather than a reason to buy a new phone. It also lets riders and travellers carry a charged spare for long days away from power. The phone charges through a microUSB port, and the charger is in the box. No official talk-time or standby figure is listed in the specifications, so we do not quote one.
Does the Nokia 150 have FM radio and a torch?
Yes, the Nokia 150 has a wireless FM radio and an LED torch built in. The radio uses an internal antenna, so it plays through the loudspeaker without earphones, and the 3.5mm jack is there when you want privacy. The torch helps on unlit paths, inside a dark store or when changing a tyre at night. Both run without mobile data, so they keep working when your data bundle runs out or the network is busy.
Who should buy the Nokia 150, and who should look elsewhere?
The Nokia 150 suits riders, traders, guards, farmers and anyone who works outdoors and needs calls, SMS and M-Pesa on a phone that handles dust and splashes. Skip it if you want WhatsApp, Bluetooth earpieces or a bigger screen, because it has none of these. For Bluetooth and a 2.8-inch display, the Nokia 6310 costs KSh 2,300 at Mascom International. For WhatsApp and apps, the Itel A90 128GB 4GB smartphone at KSh 10,300 is the better fit.
Technical Specifications
Display
- 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen — a readable size for SMS, contact names and transaction messages during a busy working day.
- 240 x 320 pixels, known as QVGA — crisp enough for menus, phone numbers and the camera viewfinder on a compact phone.
- Roughly 167 pixels per inch — characters and icons stay clear and easy to pick out on a screen this size.
- 65,000 colours — icons and photo previews look natural, though fine detail is limited compared with a smartphone display.
- 26.9% screen-to-body ratio — a smaller screen leaves room for a full physical keypad with well-spaced keys below it.
Processor and Software
- Lightweight keypad operating system — opens straight to the home screen with no account sign-in, app store or updates.
- Physical keypad — dial numbers, type SMS and enter USSD codes by feel without needing to look closely at a screen.
- Built-in MP3 player — plays music saved on a memory card through the loudspeaker or a pair of wired earphones.
- Preloaded games — simple offline games to pass the time in a queue or at a bus stage, with no data used.
- No Java or app support — nothing to install, so the phone behaves the same on day one and a year later.
Memory and Storage
- 4MB internal storage — enough for SMS, settings and call logs, while photos and songs go on a memory card.
- 4MB RAM — the small working memory a keypad system needs to handle calls, texts, radio and the camera.
- microSDHC card slot — add a memory card to keep VGA photos and MP3 songs without filling the phone itself.
- 2,000-entry phonebook — space for suppliers, customers, family and colleagues, far more than most people ever save.
- Call records — missed, received and dialled numbers stay listed so you can return calls quickly after a busy shift.
Camera
- VGA rear camera — 640 x 480 pixel photos, about 0.3 megapixels, for quick reference shots of documents and goods.
- LED flash — lights close subjects such as receipts, labels and number plates in dim rooms or after dark.
- Flash doubles as a torch — handy on unlit paths, inside stores and during night deliveries when hands are full.
- No selfie camera — the front of the phone stays clear for the screen, earpiece and physical keypad.
- Photos save to a microSD card — keeps the small internal memory free for contacts, call logs and messages.
Battery and Charging
- 1450mAh lithium-ion battery — matched to a small screen and no background apps, so charges last well between top-ups.
- Removable battery — replace it in seconds when it ages, or carry a charged spare for long days away from sockets.
- microUSB 1.1 port — uses the common older charging cable found in many homes, offices and roadside kiosks.
- Charger in the box — the phone is ready to charge and use as soon as you unpack it on delivery day.
- Works with USB power banks — top it up on long rides, overnight journeys or when the mains supply goes off.
Connectivity and Build
- GSM 900 and 1800 MHz — the 2G bands Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom use for voice calls and SMS.
- Dual mini-SIM with dual standby — two lines stay active at once, with no need to swap cards during the day.
- IP52 dust and splash protection — guards against dust and dripping water, though the phone is not waterproof.
- Wireless FM radio with built-in antenna — listen through the loudspeaker without plugging in any earphones.
- 131 x 50.6 x 15.2 mm at 106.3 grams — solid in the hand yet slim enough for a shirt or jacket pocket.
Package Contents
Inside the sealed Nokia 150 box you get the handset, its 1450mAh removable battery and a charger, which is all you need to start making calls on the day it arrives. A memory card for photos and music is not included; Mascom International sells cards separately and can fit one for you at the counter. Buy in store and we open the box with you, so you see every item before you leave.
Warranty
Mascom International gives the Nokia 150 a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the screen, keypad, camera, speaker or charging port develops a factory fault within that year, bring the phone and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street for assessment.
Buying the Nokia 150 from Mascom International
You will find the Nokia 150 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to test the camera, flash and keypad before buying. HMD makes it in Red, Black and Cyan; check on WhatsApp which colours are on the shelf today.
Our team answers questions and takes orders on these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and riders and traders in Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Thika and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your Nokia 150 is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We list real specifications, quote the price you will actually pay and stay reachable after the sale, so you are never left on your own with a fault.
