8 Basic feature phones with WhatsApp support you can buy right now under Rs. 4,000

| Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 14:00 [IST]

As you say goodbye to 2017, it is also time to bid adieu to WhatsApp, unless either you get rid of your outdated phone or find a way to upgrade the operating system. According to latest update on the WhatsApp forum, the messaging service provider has restricted WhatsApp for selected smartphones from Microsoft, Blackberry, and Nokia.

8 feature phones with WhatsApp support you can buy right

But these are mostly smartphones with an older OS. However today smartphone technology has advanced so much that even feature phones launched recently support WhatsApp Messenger. And that is something quite interesting and exciting.

While a huge number of users are curious to know whether they will be able to use WhatsApp on a feature phone companies like Reliance Jio, Samsung, Nokia, Micromax, and Intex amongst others have launched feature phones that run WhatsApp without any hiccups.

So if you are an avid WhatsApp user and looking for a cheap mobile that supports the service, we have compiled a list of feature phones that can run the app. The handsets are infact available under Rs. 4,000. Read on below to find out more.

JioPhone 2

Best Price of JioPhone 2
Key Specs

2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA display
QWERTY hardware keyboard and 4-way nav bar
512 MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable memory with microSD
KAI OS
Dual SIM
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front camera
4G VoLTE
2000mAh battery

Micromax Bharat 1

Key Features

2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA display
1.1GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform (MSM8905) with Adreno 304 GPU
512 MB RAM
4GB internal storage
expandable memory up with microSD
Dual SIM
2MP rear camera
0.3MP (VGA) front camera
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS, USB 2.0
supports WhatsApp and other app
2000mAh battery

Nokia 216

Key Features

2.4-inch QVGA display with 230 x 320 pixels resolution
0.3MP primary camera with LED flash
16MB RAM
expandable memory up to 32GB and dual SIM (2G+2G)
supports WhatsApp and other app
1020mAH lithium-ion battery

Callbar C63 Bold 310 Dual SIM

Key Features

1.77 inch Display, 1050 mAh Battery
Dual SIM with Dual Standby, GSM + GSM
100 Contact Phonebook and Expandable Memory Card up to 8 GB
Capture a moment and make it memory with the VGA Digital Camera
Supporting Languages English, Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati, Auto Call Recording Function, Pre-Installed Applications like Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Skype and Google

Intex Turbo+ 4G

Key Features

2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixels)display
Dual-core Processor
512 MB RAM
4GB internal storage
expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
KaiOS
2MP rear camera
VGA front Camera
Torch light
4G with VoLTE (Voice over LTE)
supports WhatsApp and other app
2000mAh battery

Jio Phone 4G

Key Features

2.4-inch color display
512 MB RAM
4GB internal storage
expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
KAI OS based on Firefox OS
2MP rear camera
VGA front camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
Torch light with dedicated key
4G with VoLTE (Voice over LTE)
WiFi with VoWiFi, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
supports WhatsApp and other app
2000mAh battery

Samsung Metro XL

Key Features

2.8 inch QVGA Display
64 MB RAM
Single Core 312MHz Processor
128 MB ROM
Expandable Upto 16 GB
3.1MP Rear Camera
2MP Front Camera
supports WhatsApp and other app
1200 mAh Li-Ion Battery

Nokia 3310

Key Features

2.4 inch curved polarized layer QVGA Display with all-new UI & beautiful push buttons, iconic shaped design.
Networks 2G GSM 900/1800 MHz
Operating System: Nokia Series 30+
2MP Primary camera with LED flash Support for capturing vibrant snaps
Storage: 16 MB Internal memory & MicroSD card slot Support for up to 32 GB.
Additional Feature includes FM radio, MP3 player with 3.5 mm headphone jack, Micro USB (USB 2.0), Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM
Removable 1200 mAh long lasting battery
supports WhatsApp and other app
In the box: Your Nokia 3310, Battery, Micro-USB charger, WH-108 headset, Quick start guide.