Nokia unveils Asha 230 and Asha 220: Beautifully crafted phones for the "mobile first" generation

After unveiling the Android-powered X series of smartphones, Nokia also unveiled two further handsets designed for people experiencing the Internet for the first time - the Asha 220, the most affordable internet-ready device in Nokia’s portfolio today and Asha 230, an affordable full touch-screen phone with a jaw-dropping price. More details after the jump.

Nokia Asha 230

Adding to the popular Asha range of devices, the Nokia Asha 230 is the ideal introduction to full-touch mobile phones. The Nokia Asha 230 includes all the benefits of the Nokia Asha Software Platform, including Fastlane and access to popular social apps like Line, WeChat and WhatsApp. One swipe up from the lockscreen activates the Nokia Asha 230's camera, and one touch enables people to share images to their favourite social network. With a forthcoming software update, the Nokia Asha 230 will introduce 7GB of free cloud storage on Microsoft OneDrive, and the option to automatically back up photos to the cloud.

Nokia Asha 230 Specifications
Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
2.8-inch QVGA (240x320) capacitive display, 143ppi
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1
64MB of RAM
microSD support up to 32GB
1.3MP fixed-focus camera
QVGA@25fps video recording
Bluetooth 3.0 / microUSB 1.1
GPS with A-GPS support only
Li-Ion 1,020mAh battery
99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2mm (dimension)
89.3g (weight)

Priced at just €45 (Php2,800), the Nokia Asha 230 is the most affordable Asha touch device ever. Available in single and Dual SIM variants, it will start rolling out immediately across Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

Nokia Asha 220
Nokia also introduced its lowest-priced, data-enabled phone: the beautifully designed Nokia 220, which makes mobile Internet accessible to more people around the world. With its 2.4-inch color screen, dust- and splash-proof keypad, the Nokia 220 is a well-crafted choice for people experiencing mobility and the Internet for the first time, with Facebook and Twitter pre-loaded and Bing as the default search engine in the pre-loaded Nokia Xpress browser.

Nokia 220 Specifications
Optional Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
2.4 QVGA (240x320) TFT display, 167ppi
microSD support up to 32GB
2MP fixed-focus camera
QVGA@15fps video recording
Bluetooth 3.0 / microUSB 1.1
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Li-Ion 1,100mAh battery
116.4 x 50.3 x 13.2mm (dimension)
83.6g (weight)

Retail prices for the Nokia 220 start at €29 (Php1,800). It will be available for sale immediately in single and Dual SIM variants and rolling-out in Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

Source: Nokia

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