Tag: Nokia Asha 210

Nokia Asha 210 has gone on sale in India for a price of Rs. 3999 for the single sim version. The phone was announced back in April and features a dedicated WhatsApp button and a full QWERTY keyboard along with a 2.4-inch LCD display that has 320×240 pixel resolution. The phone is a non touch variant in the Asha series, Nokia calls it the “most social most expressive” phone in the Asha Series. 

The design is along the lines of the new design strategy of Nokia which matches the new colors and matte finish body of the Nokia device. The dual sim variant features a easy swappable sim slot and will come preloaded with social apps like social network apps for Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. WhatsApp is also preloaded, and can be activated by one touch of the WhatsApp button, while the app subscription remains free for life. 

The large spacebar in the four row keyboard is also the hot key for WiFi access, for the Nokia Asha 210. The Asha 210 has 32 MB RAM and features a micro SD card that can support up to 32 GB micro SD card. Other features include a 2MP camera and FM Radio. 

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Nokia teased those interested in a physical QWERTY the other day and promised they’ll show the world their latest handset today. Well, it’s the S40 Asha 210. A lightweight entry-level phone that has a full QWERTY keyboard and a dedicated WhatsApp button. The 210 is targeting the uber cost conscious crowd and has priced this at a measly $72 USD (Rs 4000/-) outright, aiming “to go on sale in the second quarter of 2013.

As for specs, the Asha 210 has a physical QWERTY keyboard, a 2.4-inch QVGA display (320×240 resolution and 169ppi), 2MP camera and no front-facing camera, “offers an astonishing battery life” that will garner you “up to 46 days standby with the Single SIM model; up to 24 days with Dual SIM.” The Asha 210 weighs 99.5 grams and will be available in yellow, cyan, black, magenta, white.

The highlights of the 210, apart from the physical keyboard, is the dedicated WhatsApp button for quick access to your conversations.

Not the biggest deal dealbreaker, but WhatsApp has also promised that they’ll waive the $0.99 yearly subscription fee for the Nokia Asha 210 user.

Pricing and availability for Indian customers has not been revealed yet. More to come soon!