Nokia Asha 206: The Bold, Dual SIM Full Specs

The Nokia Asha 206 Dual SIM is now available in retail stores across the Philippines. Price at PhP2,850.00, the phone is one of the best value entry level device in the market featuring a classic alphanumeric keypad and a generous 2.4” display, giving ample room to surf the Internet, play games, or chat with friends. People can also enjoy fast access to Facebook and Twitter right from the home screen making it an ideal phone for those who want familiarity and ease of use, coupled with beautiful design and all the benefits of the mobile Internet.

KEY FEATURES

- Stylish design in bold striking colors
- Big, bright 2.4’ screen with large tactile keymat
- Nokia Xpress Browser for easy and affordable internet
- Slam – faster, easier way to share images, pictures and videos
- Nokia Nearby helps to find the points of interest around you, check them on the map and share with friends and family on Facebook
- Share images directly from gallery to Facebook
- eBuddy instant messaging services preloaded
- Gift pack of 10 free premium entertainment and other titles, in addition to thousands of other applications available via the Nokia Store
- Switch SIM cards without switching off with Nokia’s unique Easy Swap functionality
- 1.3 MP camera
- Loud and clear inbuilt speaker up to 103 phons
- Nokia Life in select market
- Up to 32GB micro SD card support

TECHNICAL PROFILE

- System: Dual SIM Dual Standby, GSM 850/1900, 900/1800
- User Interface: Series 40
- Dimensions: 116 x 49.4 x 12.4 (L x W x H)
- Weight: 91.0g (including battery)
- Display: 2.4” 65k color 320x240 QVGA TFT display
- Memory: Up to 10MB free user memory
- Connectivity: GPRS/EDGE, 2.0 mm Charger Connector, Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR, 3.5 mm AV connector

OPERATING TIMES

- Standby time: Up to 28 days
- Talk time: Up to 20 hours

INBOX COLORS

- Cyan , Magenta, Yellow, Black and White

STANDARD SALES PACKAGE INCLUDES

- Nokia 206 Dual SIM handset
- Nokia Battery BL-4U 1100mAh
- Nokia Stereo Headset WH-109
- Nokia Compact Charger
- Nokia Charger AC-11 (global)
- Compact Visual User Guide

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Nokia 206 Dual SIM now available in Philippines

Beautiful design, fast Internet and impressive battery life at an affordable pric

Nokia announces the availability of the Nokia 206 Dual SIM in the Philippines, the ideal phone for those who want familiarity and ease of use, coupled with beautiful design and all the benefits of the mobile internet.

The Nokia 206 Dual SIM features a classic alphanumeric keypad and a generous 2.4” display, giving ample room to surf the Internet, play games and chat with friends. Users can also enjoy fast access to Facebook and Twitter right from the home screen.

This device is one of the first to include Nokia’s exclusive Slam feature. Slam allows consumers to share multimedia content such as photos and videos with nearby friends instantaneously. The feature works with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones bypassing the need to pair devices and the recipient to have Slam installed. In just takes a few clicks for people to “Slam” their content to other mobile phones with Bluetooth avoiding the costs of internet connection fees.

The Nokia 206 Dual SIM also takes full advantage of the Nokia Xpress Browser, a feature that utilizes Nokia’s cloud technology to reduce data consumption by up to 90%, helping consumers enjoy more affordable Internet access. It also features Nokia Nearby, a web app that helps consumers discover points of interest such as restaurants, shopping malls and ATMs close to their location.

Other key features of the Nokia 206 Dual SIM include:

• Imaging technology that optimizes photos taken with its 1.3MP camera for sharing on Facebook
• A comprehensive social and mobile entertainment package with eBuddy Chat and a gift pack of 10 free, premium content items.
• Exclusive Easy Swap technology that enables consumers to change SIM cards without having to turn off the device.
• The Nokia 206 remember the settings of up to five SIM cards making it easy to switch between making calls or using the Internet
• An impressive standby time of up to 28 days.
More apps and games can be downloaded from the Nokia Store to further personalize your phone.

The Nokia 206 has a suggested retail price of PhP2,850 and is available in authorized dealers and Nokia stores nationwide.It features a vibrant color palette of cyan, magenta and yellow including the basic white and black.

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Nokia "Slams" Two New Asha Phones, The 205 and 206

Nokia today unveiled two new entry level devices in its Asha portfolio, the Nokia Asha 205 and Nokia 206, both designed to offer consumers great Internet experiences at affordable price points. Available in single SIM or dual SIM versions, both phones give people innovative ways to access social features and share their favorite content reflecting Nokia's heritage by combining world-class design and long-lasting battery life.

Introducing Slam for fast, in the moment content-sharing

The Nokia Asha 205 and Nokia 206 are the first mobile phones to include Nokia's exclusive Slam feature. Slam allows consumers to share multimedia content like photos and videos with nearby friends almost instantly. Slam works with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones without the need to pair devices, and without the recipient needing to also have Slam. In just a few clicks, people can 'Slam' their content to another device faster than with Bluetooth alone and without consuming Internet data.

Nokia Asha 205: the ultimate social phone

The expressive Nokia Asha 205 has a pleasingly tactile QWERTY keyboard. It also introduces a new, dedicated Facebook button, making it the perfect device for social people who want the fastest access to their Facebook profile. Combined with eBuddy Chat, Twitter and support for popular email accounts such as Gmail, the Nokia Asha 205 is designed to allow that people are never more than a few clicks away from their social networks.

Other key features of the Nokia Asha 205 include: - eBuddy screen notifications that keep users up-to-the-minute on new conversations - The free Nokia Life+ web app, including the Life Skills and Live Healthy services - A comprehensive mobile entertainment package, including 40 free EA Games available for download, along with tens of thousands of other apps available from the Nokia Store - Available in single SIM and dual SIM models - Dual SIM model features Nokia's exclusive EasySwap technology that enables consumers to change SIM cards without having to turn off the device - Great standby time: up to 37 days with single SIM and up to 25 days with dual SIM

The Nokia Asha 205 is available in Cyan, Magenta and Orange. The estimated retail price for the Nokia Asha 205 is around USD 62, excluding taxes and subsidies, and it is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Nokia 206: beautifully bold Internet

The Nokia 206 features a classic alphanumeric keypad and a generous 2.4" display, giving ample room to surf the Internet, play games, or chat with friends. People can also enjoy fast access to Facebook and Twitter right from the home screen. Featuring a vibrant color palette including Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, the Nokia 206 is the ideal phone for those who want familiarity and ease of use, coupled with beautiful design and all the benefits of the mobile Internet.

Other key features of the Nokia 206 include: - Imaging technology that optimizes photos taken with the 1.3MP camera for sharing on Facebook - A comprehensive social and mobile entertainment package with eBuddy Chat, WhatsApp and a gift pack of 10 free, premium content items - Available in single SIM and dual SIM models - Dual SIM model features Nokia's exclusive EasySwap technology that enables consumers to change SIM cards without having to turn off the device - Impressive standby time: up to 47 days with single SIM and up to 28 days with dual SIM

The estimated retail price for the Nokia 206 is around USD 62, excluding taxes and subsidies, and it is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2012.

The new devices take full advantage of the Nokia Xpress Internet platform, which uses Nokia's cloud technology to reduce data consumption by up to 90%, helping consumers enjoy more affordable Internet access. They also feature Nokia Nearby, a web app that helps consumers discover points of interest such as restaurants, shopping and ATM machines close to their location.

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