Nokia 208 Dual SIM Preview: A highly affordable, 3G mobile phone from Nokia!

Nokia 208 Dual SIM offers performance, versatility and quality!

Nokia expanded its range of classically designed mobile phones with the launch of the Nokia 208 Dual SIM, which combines the familiar ‘candybar’ design with Nokia’s signature bold colors and 3.5G-capable Internet speeds. Available colors include red, cyan, yellow, white and black. The estimated retail price is $68 or almost Php3,000. More about the after the jump.

“The Nokia 208 Dual SIM is designed for people who like a classic phone and traditional keypad but don’t want to miss out on smartphone experiences, like staying connected to social media and accessing the Internet,” said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “As one of our most affordable 3G devices yet, the Nokia 208 Dual SIM offers a perfect balance of performance, features and quality.”

Smarter features deliver greater versatility
It is ideal for use on-the-go, with a familiar, alphanumeric keypad for speedy texts and messaging, and Mail for Exchange for staying on top of work email and calendar appointments. The Transfer app, available today in the Nokia Store, allows people to sync contacts directly from their smartphone and transforms the Nokia 208 Dual SIM into a secondary or companion device, perfect for travel. The Nokia 208 Dual SIM has the added benefit of Nokia’s Easy Swap technology, allowing people to change SIM cards without turning off the device, to take advantage of more favorable tariffs.

Consistent with devices across the Nokia Mobile Phones portfolio, it offers faster and more affordable mobile Internet experiences. Support for 3G coupled with the data compression available with Nokia Xpress Browser help people enjoy rich mobile experiences at lower cost. These experiences include top social apps such as Facebook and Twitter, alongside video streaming through YouTube and Vuclip. For even greater versatility, people can also use the Nokia 208 Dual SIM as a portable modem, simply by connecting the device to their laptop via a USB cable for Internet sharing anywhere, anytime.

Playful imaging features and Nokia durability add to versatility
The smart camera features of the Nokia 208 Dual SIM make taking pictures more enjoyable, with voice-guided self-portrait, sequential shot and panorama mode giving people more playful imaging options. Sharing photos is a breeze with the Slam feature that allows people to share images with another Bluetooth-enabled device in just a few clicks.

It delivers outstanding battery life – up to 20 days of standby time for the Nokia 208 Dual SIM – helping people stay connected for longer. Easy to clean and scratch-proof, the handset is durable for everyday use as well as more extreme conditions, such as hot or dusty environments.

Nokia 208 Specifications
Dual SIM with Easy Swap Technology
2.4-inch QVGA (320x240) TFT display, 167ppi
64MB of RAM
256MB of internal storage
microSD card support up to 32GB
1.3MP fixed-focus camera
QVGA@15fps video recording
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad-band)
HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
3.5G / HSPA capable (WCDMA 900/2100)
FM radio with RDS and FM recording
Li-Ion 1,020mAh battery (removable)
114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8mm (dimension)
90.59g (weight)