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Microsoft Launches Internet-Ready Nokia 215, Nokia 215 Dual SIM Handsets



Microsoft seems to still have a few Nokia phones up its sleeves (at least feature phones), as the company has announced the affordable Internet-ready Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM.
The Redmond giant has revealed that both the Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM will be initially rolled out in Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe in the first quarter. Both the handsets will be available in "select markets" at just $29 (Rs. 1,838 approximately) before taxes and subsidies.
The Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM share common specifications except that the latter also features dual-SIM support. Both the handsets support Micro-SIM.
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Both the phones features a 2.4-inch QVGA (240x320 pixels) LCD display offering a pixel density of 166ppi. They supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB). The handsets pack an 1100mAh removable battery. The Nokia 215 can offer a standby time of up to 29 days and up to 20 hours of talk time on 2G networks. The Nokia 215 Dual SIM, on the other hand, offers up to 21 days of standby time and can deliver up to 20 hours of talk time on 2G networks.
Both the handsets sport a 0.3-megapixel fixed-focus camera and run on Series 30+ operating system. Connectivity options on the handsets include Bluetooth 3.0, GPRS, and Micro-USB.
The Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM come with Opera Mini Browser and Bing Search. The handsets pack a built-in torchlight and also include stereo FM radio. Both the features phones will be available in a choice of colours, namely - Bright Green, Black and White.
"2015 will be the year the world gets (even more) connected. For only $29, the new Nokia 215 helps Microsoft connect the next billion to the Internet for the first time," the company said on its Lumia Conversations blog.


Nokia 215 detailed specifications
 



GENERAL
Release date
Form factor
Dimensions (mm)
Weight (g)
January 2015
Bar
116.00 x 50.00 x 12.90
78.40
Battery capacity (mAh)
Removable battery
Colours
SAR value
1100
Yes
Bright Green, Black, White
NA
  

Display
Screen size (inches)
Resolution
Pixels per inch (PPI)
Colours
2.40
240x320 pixels
166
262K



Hardware
RAM
Expandable storage
Expandable storage type
Expandable storage up to (GB)
8MB
Yes
MicroSD
32
 


Camera

Rear camera
Flash
Front camera

0,3 MP
No
No




Software
Operating System
Series 30 Plus
Java support
No
Browser supports Flash
No


Connectivity
Wi-Fi
No
GPS
No
Bluetooth
Yes, v 3.00
NFC
No
Infrared
No
DLNA
No
Wi-Fi Direct
No
MHL Out
No
HDMI
No
Headphones
3.5mm
FM
Yes
USB
Micro-USB
Charging via Micro-USB
Yes
Proprietary charging connector
No
Proprietary data connector
No
SIM Type
Micro-SIM
GSM/ CDMA
GSM
3G
No


Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer
No
Proximity sensor
No
Accelerometer
No
Ambient light sensor
No
Gyroscope
No
Barometer
No
Temperature sensor
No

Source by NDTV

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