Well here is a surprise albeit it entry level devices it is welcome news and a new beginning.. The Nokia 150 and 150 Dual Sim has been dropped…
These two new devices follow suit of what we are use to seeing in this department and are a good seller even when Nokia feature phones where under Microsoft ownership, Its good to see that they have kept the same footprint and they do look really nice..
Beautifully designed with a polycarbonate shell that keeps its colour even when scratched, the Nokia 150 stays looking great whatever life throws at you. With an impressive 2.4” screen and incredible battery life, you can now enjoy all your favourite features for longer.
On their press release…..
HMD global Oy (“HMD”) has announced the launch of its Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM phones. The launch comes just weeks after HMD entered the market as the new home of Nokia phones. HMD, a start-up headquartered in Finland, will bring a new generation of mobile phones to consumers through an existing feature phone business and new smartphone range. With the launch of Nokia 150, HMD Global will further strengthen the Nokia feature phones portfolio comprising of best-sellers like Nokia 105, Nokia 216 and Nokia 230.
The phones come pre-loaded with games including classic Snake Xenzia and try and buy Nitro Racing by Gameloft. The camera with LED flash allows users to capture their special moments and share them with friends and family through Bluetooth.
Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM come in black and white at only $26 before local taxes and subsidies. The phones will become available globally in select markets – rolling out first in APAC, IMEA and Europe – in Q1’17.
| Device | Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Nokia Series 30+ |
| Display | 2,4” QVGA (240*320) |
| Battery | BL-5C ,1020 mAh |
| Talk time & Standby time | Talk time: up to 22 hours,Standby time: up to 31 days for Single SIM, and up to 25 days for Dual SIM |
| Camera | VGA with LED flash |
| Connectivity | 900/1800 MHz, micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM |
| Memory | MicroSD card support up to 32GB |