With Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Bing Search, MSN Weather and the Opera Mini Browser and 29 days standby battery life, the Nokia 215, is Microsoft’s most affordable Internet-ready phone targeted at first-time users, especially those eager to get online.
The phone comes in both Single SIM and Dual SIM models and will retail for an estimated $29 across Africa, Middle East, Asia and some parts of Europe.
The phone also has a built-in torchlight, MP3 playback of up to 50 hours, FM radio playback of up to 45 hours and a VGA camera and comes in Bright Green, Black and White. Microsoft says the phone will be available in Q1 2015.
Key specs
Device | Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM |
Operating system | Nokia Series 30+ |
Display | 2.4-inch QVGA |
Battery | BL-5C, 1100 mAh |
Talk time and standby time | Talk time: up to 20 hours
Standby time: up to 29 days (Single SIM), 21 days (Dual SIM) |
Camera | VGA camera |
Connectivity | 900/1800 MHz, Micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM and HSP/HFP profile |
Memory | Up to 32GB microSD supported |
Dimensions and weight | 116mm x 50mm x 12.9mm
78.7 grams |
Pricing for Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM estimated retail price will be approximately $29 before taxes and subsidies.