Nokia 230, Nokia 230 Dual SIM news: 2.8-inch phone with dual 2 MP cameras cost just $55

(Microsoft)

Microsoft has unveiled two new cellphones, the Nokia 230 and the Nokia 230 Dual SIM. While it is now rare to see a device like the Nokia 230 released, this is meant for consumers in developing countries. 

The Nokia 230 features a 2.8-inch QVGA screen with a 240 x 320 pixel screen resolution. The phone is housed in a polycarbonate frame and has a sand-blasted aluminum back cover. It is 10.9 mm thick and weighs 91.8 grams. 

According to Microsoft, this handset is "beautifully crafted and ready for selfies." It comes with a 2 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front-facing camera. Both cameras have LED flash, which can also be used as a flashlight. There is also a dedicated camera key which makes taking selfies easier. The images can also be easily shared to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. 

The Nokia 230 is Internet-enabled so it is convenient to browse, play games and stream videos. The phone comes with the Opera Mini browser, Bing Search and MSN weather. Users can also browse the Opera Store for different apps and games available including "Assassin's Creed Brotherhood" and "Midnight Pool 3." 

The smartphone runs the Nokia Series 30 OS and has 16 MB of RAM to power up all its different features. 

For entertainment, there is also a video player, an MP3 player and an FM radio. While the device does not have internal storage, it has a microSD slot with support of up to 32 GB. 

It comes with a 1200 mAh battery. According to Microsoft, the battery provides up to 23 hours of talk time and up to 27 days of standby time.  

It comes in two colors – Silver and Dark Silver.

The Nokia 230 and the Nokia 230 Dual SIM will go on sale in December and will be priced at $55. It will be available for India, Asia and the Middle East. Other international markets will follow in 2016. 

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