One reader tip led to the discovery of the HMD 106 Pure, a super cheap feature phone appearing on a Pakistani online store but absent from HMD.com. Priced at just PKR 3,250 ($12 / £9 / €10), it positions itself as one of the most affordable mobile options on the market, comparable to the cost of a cup of coffee. The device features a basic design reminiscent of the HMD 101, but houses the Unisoc 6531 E chipset, limiting it to GSM connectivity and excluding regions planning to sunset 2G networks. Available in Dark Gray, Teal Green, and an unnamed blue variant, the phone includes modern budget perks like a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio receiver, and a micro SD slot supporting up to 32GB.

Despite the low price point, specifications remain minimal. It sports a QQVGA display with a 120 x 160px resolution and runs S30+ software. Power comes from a modest 1,000mAh battery. For its cost, the HMD 106 Pure offers essential features such as an FM radio and headphone jack, proving that basic connectivity can still be accessible. The device is strictly targeted at users needing a simple, low-cost mobile solution without modern smartphone capabilities.