Colors: Light silver, Dark silver, Light gray, Dark blue
Other functions user interface: Screensaver, vibration alert
Operating system
Software Version: Series 30+
Local data exchange
Bluetooth Slam Direct Data Exchange
Call control
Call Control Features: Call Logs, Speed Dial, Voicemail, Call Barring, Call History, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Auto Answer, Built-in Speakers
Supported number of phone books: 1
Maximum number of contacts: 1000
Ringing tones: MP3 ringing tones
Dimensions and weight
Height: 124.6 mm
Width: 53.4mm
Thickness: 10.9mm
Connection
GSM network: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
Maximum download speed of data in GSM networks: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
Maximum data transfer rate in the GSM network: GPRS 85.6 kbps
Display
Display Size: 2.8 ""
Display Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Number of colors: HighColor (16 bit / 64K)
Display technology: Transmissive LCD
Display Features: Low Power Mode
Camera
Main camera: 2.0 megapixels
Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
Camera digital zoom: 2x
Flash type: LED flash
Other applications
Games: Free games preinstalled games
Memory
RAM: 16 MB
Maximum memory card capacity: 32GB
Memory card type: microSD
User data storage: Memory card
Camera
Front camera: 2 megapixels
Front Camera Capabilities: Video Recording, Photo Shooting
Front camera video resolution: 480p (VGA, 640 x 480)
Message exchange
Text messages, multimedia messages, universal editor MMS / SMS, shared folder for SMS and MMS
Browser
Internet browsers: Opera Mini, IPv6 support
battery
Replaceable Battery: Yes
Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.7V
Standby time: up to 22 days
Maximum talk time in 2G network: up to 23 hours
Maximum music playback time: up to 52 hours
Video recording
Main camera video resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Video frame rate: 15fps
Movie zoom: 2x
Video Recording Capabilities: Video Zoom
Video recording formats: MP4 / MPEG-4
Device protection
General security functions: PIN, device lock, password to unlock device, app certification
Sound
Playable formats sound files: AAC, MP3, MIDI
Audio playback codecs: MP3, MIDI, AAC LC
Audio playback capabilities: Volume, music player, playlists in music player
Audio recording formats: WAV
Audio recording codecs: LPCM
Audio recording capabilities: Stereo
Radio Capability: Stereo FM Radio
Environment
Materials: Free of PVC and BFR; free of nickel on the surface of the product
Packaging: The reduced size packaging is made from renewable materials and is fully recyclable; contains up to 55% of materials that are recycled products; pure wood with certification up to 100%
Energy efficiency: Reminder to turn off the charger
Disposal of the product: Made entirely of recyclable and recyclable materials
User Guide: Single Color Printing
Keyboard and Input Aids
User input: Keyboard
Buttons: Call Button, Power On / End Button, Alphanumeric Keypad, 4-Way Selector Navigation Button
Connection
SIM card type: mini-SIM
Dual SIM: Intelligent dual SIM support
AV Connectors: 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack
Charging connectors: micro-USB
System connectors: micro-USB-B
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth profiles: Headset profile (HSP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.0, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2
Video playback
Video playback frame rate: 25fps
Video playback codecs: H.263, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264 / AVC
Streaming Video: Live Streaming Video (RTSP), YouTube Video Search and Play
Special abilities
Hearing: Vibration alerts
Vision: Vibration signals
Physical abilities: Speed dial, hands-free device
If you are out of the way with the majority, it is not a fact that you are moving in the wrong direction. You just have your own opinion, and its dissimilarity from the point of view of your neighbor makes you unique. When choosing a phone, we observe something similar - when the device is needed exclusively for calls, why turn towards the shelves with expensive smartphones, if in the foreseeable future they will definitely not become companions. It seems that presenting Nokia 230 and its dual-sim sibling Nokia 230 Dual SIM, Microsoft was not aiming to impress anyone, but expressed its desire to move towards truly mass demand.
To simplicity with respect
What good thing does it seem to be offered for $ 55? But in fact, true practicality never appealed to the size of the wallet. Nokia 230 is no exception in this regard. What is the excellent protection of the model from mechanical impact provided by a metal, namely aluminum version back cover? It is already known that the choice of body colors is limited to a couple of combinations: black-gray and white-gray.
Autonomous "chaos"
The keypad is still the ideal telephone for many, but that's not all. A special dignity Nokia 230 the battery life appears. With an unpretentious 1200 mAh capacity by modern standards, the battery can last up to 27 days without recharging. In this you can find a minus, because during this time about the place of stay charger you can completely forget. Let's clarify that during a conversation, the reserve is enough for 23 hours, and if you go through life exclusively with a song (AAC and MP3), then you are provided with 52 hours of audio and no power outlet.
And vision is normal, and the screen is nothing
In addition to this, our "simpleton" is equipped with two cameras with the same resolution - 2 megapixels each. Both simple modules work with the support of photo flashes, which affects the quality of images only for the better. The only pity is that they lack autofocus. For gadgets of this class the size of the QVGA-display is 2.8 inches, 320x240p, which can be safely called large. The sensory layer is, of course, absent in it.
Memory resources and content
Block random access memory small - 16 MB, for putting a microSD card in the slot, general possibilities memorization increases to 32 GB.
Nokia 230 similar to Nokia 230 Dual SIM, only supports 2G networks. The device has Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM technology, MP3, video player, flashlight, FM radio. The factory set of software includes Opera Mini, Bing search engine, GroupMe by Skype messenger, etc. The weight of the metallized novelty is almost 92 grams.
We are looking forward to the appearance of the phone not only in the Asian markets, but also in Russia!
Colors: Light silver, Dark silver, Light gray, Dark blue
Other UI Features: Screensaver, Vibrate
Operating system
Software Version: Series 30+
Local data exchange
Bluetooth Slam Direct Data Exchange
Call control
Call Control Features: Call Logs, Speed Dial, Voicemail, Call Barring, Call History, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Auto Answer, Built-in Speakers
Supported number of phone books: 1
Maximum number of contacts: 1000
Ringing tones: MP3 ringing tones
Dimensions and weight
Height: 124.6 mm
Width: 53.4mm
Thickness: 10.9mm
Connection
GSM network: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz
Maximum download speed in the GSM network: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
Maximum data transfer rate in the GSM network: GPRS 85.6 kbps
Display
Display Size: 2.8 ""
Display Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Number of colors: HighColor (16 bit / 64K)
Display technology: Transmissive LCD
Display Features: Low Power Mode
Camera
Main camera: 2.0 megapixels
Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
Camera digital zoom: 2x
Flash type: LED flash
Other applications
Games: Free games, pre-installed games
Memory
RAM: 16 MB
Maximum memory card capacity: 32GB
Memory card type: microSD
User data storage: Memory card
Camera
Front camera: 2 megapixels
Front Camera Capabilities: Video Recording, Photo Shooting
Front camera video resolution: 480p (VGA, 640 x 480)
Message exchange
Text messages, multimedia messages, universal MMS / SMS editor, shared folder for SMS and MMS
Browser
Internet browsers: Opera Mini, IPv6 support
battery
Replaceable Battery: Yes
Battery capacity: 1200 mAh
Battery voltage: 3.7V
Standby time: up to 22 days
Maximum talk time in 2G network: up to 23 hours
Maximum music playback time: up to 52 hours
Video recording
Main camera video resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
Video frame rate: 15fps
Movie zoom: 2x
Video Recording Capabilities: Video Zoom
Video recording formats: MP4 / MPEG-4
Device protection
General security functions: PIN, device lock, password to unlock device, app certification
Sound
Playable audio file formats: AAC, MP3, MIDI
Audio playback codecs: MP3, MIDI, AAC LC
Audio Playback Capabilities: Volume, Music Player, Playlists in Music Player
Audio recording formats: WAV
Audio recording codecs: LPCM
Audio recording capabilities: Stereo
Radio Capability: Stereo FM Radio
Environment
Materials: Free of PVC and BFR; free of nickel on the surface of the product
Packaging: The reduced size packaging is made from renewable materials and is fully recyclable; contains up to 55% of materials that are recycled products; pure wood with certification up to 100%
Energy efficiency: Reminder to turn off the charger
Disposal of the product: Made entirely of recyclable and recyclable materials
User Guide: Single Color Printing
Keyboard and Input Aids
User input: Keyboard
Buttons: Call Button, Power On / End Button, Alphanumeric Keypad, 4-Way Selector Navigation Button
Connection
SIM card type: mini-SIM
Dual SIM: Intelligent dual SIM support
AV Connectors: 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack
Charging connectors: micro-USB
System connectors: micro-USB-B
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth profiles: Headset profile (HSP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.0, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2
Video playback
Video playback frame rate: 25fps
Video playback codecs: H.263, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264 / AVC
Streaming Video: Live Streaming Video (RTSP), YouTube Video Search and Play
Special abilities
Hearing: Vibration alerts
Vision: Vibration signals
Physical Abilities: Speed dial, speakerphone
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 53.4 mm (millimeters) 5.34 cm (centimeters) 0.18 ft (feet) 2.1 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 124.6 mm (millimeters) 12.46 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.91 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 10.9 mm (millimeters) 1.09 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.43 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 91 g (grams) 0.2 lbs (pounds) 3.24 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 72.52 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.4 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which it is offered for sale this device. | Black White Blue Grey |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 2.8 in (inches) 71.12 mm (millimeters) 7.11 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 1.68 in (inches) 42.67 mm (millimeters) 4.27 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 2.24 in (inches) 56.9 mm (millimeters) 5.69 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.333:1 4:3 |
| Resolution Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail. | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 143 ppi (pixels per inch) 56 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 18 bit 262144 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 36.61% (percent) |
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 320 x 240 pixels 0.08 MP (megapixels) |
| 15 frames / sec (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Digital zoom |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.
| Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution... Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 15 frames / sec (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1200 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 23 h (hours) 1380 min (minutes) 1 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 648 h (hours) 38880 mins (minutes) 27 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
| Battery model: BL-4UL |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held close to the ear in the speaking position. In Europe, the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.68 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards. | 1.456 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. Maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the United States are controlled by CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.08 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
As practice shows, not only modern touchscreen smartphones with big screen and running on Android, WP or iOS OS. Another category of phones does not go out of fashion either - with keys, a simple "glass" display and compact dimensions. We will talk about just one of these devices today.
Meet, before you a product developed by Microsoft in conjunction with their subsidiary corporation Nokia. The phone has a composite image of the once popular Nokia models equipped with physical keyboard, which is why it was released under this brand. For more information on what keyboard phone developers have to offer their customers, read this article.
Positioning
To tell you the truth, the development of a phone with a physical keyboard in the age of advanced touch technology is an unexpected step even for Nokia. No, we remember the very successful 6300 line and the like, but today the release of such a model looks unusual.
The phone, apparently, was created in order to replace the niche of simple, affordable, but reliable devices. Now they are still in demand, and the Nokia 230 Dual SIM, which we are reviewing today, is obviously designed to meet that demand.
The gadget is relatively inexpensive - about $ 50. Due to this, it is already more profitable than some competing devices from the same niche. Its huge plus is the fact that it is a product of the glorious Nokia, which clearly has the most valuable experience in promoting keyboards among other companies. All this is the basis for positioning the device as an affordable, but functional smartphone.
Appearance
The phone design is nothing new. Nokia 230 Dual SIM (Black and White - two available colors) has a classic look: a candy bar with a keypad visually separated in the lower segment of the case and a screen in the upper one. The display here, by the way, visually seems larger than it actually is, due to the thick bezel painted in a dark color.
The “segmentation” logic we see on the front side Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM continues at the back. There, the top and bottom of the case are painted in the same color, and the battery compartment cover (made of brushed metal) is slightly darker, due to which it creates a contrast. All this, if I may say so, “composition” looks quite attractive. You really want to hold your phone in your hands and use it over and over again.
Navigation here is implemented according to the classic scheme, worked out on the older generations of Nokia "keyboards" - here you can see a recessed cross-shaped joystick.
Display
The screen has a low resolution (especially in comparison with modern gadgets) at 240 by 320 pixels. This is quite enough for working with a device with a physical keyboard: it is easy to navigate on it in menus, contact lists, and messages. And although the physical size of the display is only 2.8 inches, visually it seems much taller (due to the dark inserts described at the beginning of the article).
Also, regarding the screen, it should be noted its energy efficient mode of operation. We learned about it only after getting acquainted with technical characteristics, however, his presence is confirmed by reviews. Nokia 230 Dual SIM is a highly optimized phone that can work for a long time on a single charge.
Camera
Like other keyboards designed by Nokia, the 230 has two cameras for both taking simple pictures and taking selfies. The resolution of both sensors is 2 megapixels, each of them is paired with a powerful LED flash, taking photos even in low light.
Of course, the quality of the images leaves much to be desired against the background of the 8-megapixel matrices that have become familiar to us; however, take some basic photos from the rest for placement in in social networks they can.
Connection
Those who developed mobile phone Nokia 230 Dual SIM (Silver) understood that this device would be primarily used as a reliable means of communication. The user here pays attention to the quality of the connection and conversation, so the phone perfectly keeps the signal and works in the current GSM-connection standards. Also worth noting is the ability to work with two SIM cards. It is available in one of two device variations: there is a Nokia 230 Dual SIM phone, and there is basic version without a Dual SIM prefix, indicating the presence of one SIM card slot. There is no need to explain once again that it is the “binary” version that is popular, which allows you to use the communication services of two operators at once.
Memory
Do not think that Nokia 230 Dual SIM (which we are reviewing) is a “brick” that does not support smartphone functionality. In fact, this model also has a huge number of possibilities. Take, for example, the presence of memory card support.
According to the documentation, built-in here offers 6 GB of free space for the functioning of the system, as well as installing some programs and downloading multimedia content. At the same time, the phone also supports work with microSD cards up to 32 GB. Due to this, the total space on the device can reach 48 GB, which is quite enough to accommodate a fairly abundant collection of films, audio tracks and even programs. Due to this, from a "dialer" Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM turns into a full-fledged smartphone with buttons.
Entertainment
The model certainly has various possibilities for entertainment and performing some tasks, which should also be mentioned in this article. These include, for example, the presence of a built-in voice recorder, a flashlight (implemented using a flash), an organizer. In addition, due to operating system installed on the phone, the user can install their own software packages using a special software catalog maintained by Nokia. In it you can find not only various games for this phone, but also some improved (compared to the standard) players, browsers, codecs, and so on. All this, as you know, expands the capabilities of our Nokia 230 Dual SIM (the price of which is an order of magnitude lower than any sensor device of the same quality).
