Microsoft has today announced the Nokia 215. Available in both Single SIM and Dual SIM, the 215 is the most affordable Internet-ready phone that Microsoft has available.
The Nokia 215 will come in Bright Green, Black and White and will be available in select markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe in early 2015.
“With our ultra-affordable mobile phones and digital services, we see an inspiring opportunity to connect the next billion people to the Internet for the first time. The Nokia 215 is perfect for people looking for their first mobile device, or those wanting to upgrade to enjoy affordable digital and social media services, like Facebook and Messenger.†Shared Jo Harlow, corporate vice president of Microsoft Devices Group on the announcement of the new phone.
The Nokia 215 will retail at an estimated price of Ksh. 2,600 ($29) and will come with the following features:
- Built-in torchlight
- Up to 20 hours of talk time
- MP3 playback of up to 50 hours
- FM radio playback of up to 45 hours
- VGA camera
- Mini-SIM
- 8MB RAM