Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 now official! Price, Specs and Availability in the Philippines

The Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 deliver a full smartphone experience enriched
with new Nokia web services and developer tools

Nokia today unveiled the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309, the latest additions to the Asha Touch family of mobile devices. The dual SIM Nokia Asha 308 and single SIM Nokia Asha 309 give consumers fast web access at low cost. To create this smarter Internet experience, Nokia released a new version of Nokia Xpress Browser, which enables up to 90% more efficient mobile browsing and faster access to rich web applications compared to conventional browsers. More about the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 after the jump.

"Our innovative Asha Touch family of devices is designed for people who want a great smartphone experience with lower running costs," said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "By introducing the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309, we're expanding our affordable smartphone lineup and bringing new mobile experiences to more people."

The Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 are 2G-enabled devices featuring a 3.0'' WQVGA capacitive display, multiple home screens, stereo radio, loud speakers and up to 32GB microSD card support. The Nokia Asha 309 is the single SIM variant with WiFi, while the Nokia Asha 308 is a dual SIM device featuring Nokia's industry-leading Easy Swap technology. Easy Swap enables people to switch between multiple SIM cards quickly and easily to get the best local tariffs without having to remove the battery or turn off the phone.

The phones also come with the free gift of 40 premium EA games, social features such as standalone Facebook and Twitter clients, the Nokia Messaging Service, and video streaming through the browser from sites like YouTube – a first within the Asha Touch range.

Nokia Asha 308

Nokia Asha 308 Specifications:
Dual SIM with Easy swap SIM support
3.0-inch WQVGA (240 x 400) TFT display with Scratch-resistant glass
128 MB ROM, 64 MB RAM
microSD up to 32 GB
2 MP Camera
176x144@13fps video recording
Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
GSM 900 / 1800 (dual-band)
Accelerometer
Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording
Li-Ion 1110mAh battery
109.9 x 54 x 13mm (dimension)
104g (weight)
Color: Black, Golden light

Nokia Asha 309

Nokia Asha 309 Specifications:
3.0-inch WQVGA (240 x 400) TFT display with Scratch-resistant glass
128 MB ROM, 64 MB RAM
microSD up to 32 GB
2 MP Camera
176x144@13fps video recording
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
GSM 900 / 1800 (dual-band)
Accelerometer
Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording
Li-Ion 1110mAh battery
109.9 x 54 x 13.2mm (dimension)
102g (weight)
Color: Black, White

Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 Price and Availability in the Philippines
The Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 are Nokia's most affordable capacitive touchscreen devices to date. Nokia estimates the retail price for the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 to be about USD 99 (Php4,100), excluding taxes and subsidies, with shipping expected to start in the fourth quarter 2012.