Nokia Asha 230 Capacitive Touchscreen Dual SIM Smart Phone (Black)

Introduction

The Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM Smart Phone allows you to experience robust portable performance at affordable price. It features 2.7-inch display, 13.2mm thickness and will have access to the internet and preloaded apps like Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, LINE, Sina Weibo and WhatsApp. It runs on Nokia Asha software platform 1.4 operating system and has onboard 1.3 megapixel camera, external memory is expandable up to 32 GB with an MicroSD expansion memory slot and is powered by a rechargeable 1020 mAh Lithium-Ion battery.

Display and Design

With body dimensions of 99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2 mm and light weight of 89.2 grams, this Nokia Asha 230 makes itself easily pocketable and durable.The phone features a 2.7-inch LCD transflective mono block capacitive multipoint-touch display with QVGA resolution of 320 x 240, 142 ppi of pixel density and HighColor (18-bit/262k) color support. Its operating keys include Volume keys, Power/Lock key and Back key. And its pure black color makes it more appealing and boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera, Stereo FM radio and a microSD slot for up to 32GB of music, apps and photos.

Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.4 Operating System

The Nokia Asha 230 runs on Nokia Asha software platform 1.4 operating system and is pre-loaded with the cloud-powered Nokia Xpress Browser which uses less data and delivers fast performance, even over slower networks. lt will take your apps into the future, with a platform that will have advanced features for your increasing expectation. It offers you the choice of two industry standard development options i.e., Java ME and web technology. Java ME is ideal for apps and games where rich functionality and high performance are needed, while web technology can be used to deliver on-line content in an engaging, data efficient way. The social needs are also satisfied through the integrated Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, LINE, Sina Weibo and WhatsApp applications and also supports photo and video sharing. It has also provided with pre-loaded Java based games for entertainment.

Camera and Dual SIM Capability

The Nokia Asha 230 provides you the ability to use two SIM cards with its dual micro-SIM slots and can also support 2G data connectivity in GSM+GSM network. It provides you the freedom and convenience to access two different phone numbers simultaneously. Additionally, the dual SIM card slots allow you to have two carrier options, such as having an international number and a national number. Therefore helps you avoid roaming charges and eliminate the need to purchase a second phone. It features 1.3 MP camera that allows you capture all of your most important moments and incorporates full screen viewfinder which provides approximately 100% coverage and helps you when shooting in very bright outdoor light conditions. This camera also features Landscape orientation, Auto and manual white balance and Still image editor.

Network Capabilities and Memory

It features Bluetooth 3.0 built-in for pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and the supported bluetooth profiles are Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset profile (HSP) 1.1, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.0, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Dial-Up Networking Profile (DUN), File Transfer Profile (FTP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.3 and Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1. It supports 2G transfers and data transfer with GPRS. It allows you to browse web pages with Nokia Browser, which supports you to browse WAP web pages. Its messaging features include Instant messaging, Text messaging, Unified MMS/SMS editor, Automatic resizing of images for MMS, Multimedia messaging, Push notifications for IM, Conversational chat style SMS, Unified inbox for SMS and MMS, Concatenated SMS for long messages. And the call management features include Call waiting, Call history, Call forwarding, Call logs: dialled, received and missed, Conference call, Fixed dialling number, Integrated hands-free speakers, Voice mail and Call barring.

The major audio formats supported are WAV, MP4, AAC, MP3, WMA, MIDI, 3G2, AMR, 3GP and AVI and video formats include 3GP and MP4. It has 3.5mm stereo audio connector and expandable memory upto 32 GB with MicroSD memory card. This Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM phone supports stereo FM radio. It has 1020 mAh 3.7V BL-5C battery with a 12 hours of talk-time and a standby time of up to 21 days. Its GPS facility is also on-board for using Google Location and Maps services. Apart from this integrated micro-USB interface allows you to connect the device for mass-storage purposes and also serves as a charging port.

Conclusion

The Nokia Asha 230 is the most afforadable smart phone that provides you dual SIM flexibility and allows you to chat and share with the social networking apps and other latest features.