Nokia 216 Dual SIM is the latest feature phone from Microsoft. The mobile phone is target at consumers who are not impressed by all the bells and whistles loaded in latest smartphones or who just want a reliable backup phone. However, the Nokia 216 is not a pushover. The feature phone can hold its own as a modern phone with a rear camera and selfie camera that both offer LED flash, an MP3 player, plus you can download loads of apps and games at the Opera Mobile Store.
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The Design and Display
Nokia 216 features an attractive design. It is all plastic, but very appealing to the eye. It is available in black, gray, and light blue. Nokia 216 feature physical keys that match the colour of the body.
The phone is equipped with a 2.4-inch LCD display with 240 x 320 pixels resolution. This results in a 167 ppi, which is okay for a small screen.
The Cameras
Nokia 216 Dual SIM features modest cameras. However, it sports two 0.3 megapixels cameras. One of the camera is located in the front and is targeted for selfies. The other camera is on the back. Both cameras on the Nokia 216 feature LED flash.
Hardware and Software
Nokia 216 is not a smartphone. It runs on the Series 30+ platform and comes with native games with some free games available. The phone offers 16MB RAM and supports a microSD slot that can take up to 32GB storage. Nokia 216 is available in Single SIM and Dual SIM variants with support for mini SIM.
Enjoying your music will not be an issue as the phone offers an MP3 player with a 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Nokia 216 also offers a microUSB port and Bluetooth 3.0. Nokia 216 comes with internet support with GPRS/EDGE built-in.
Nokia 216 Dual SIM provides a 1020 mAh battery with up to 18 hours talktime and up to 24 days standby time. The phone can also support up to 47 hours of music playback.
Nokia 216 Pricing and Availability
Nokia 216 Dual SIM is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya, though it is expected in India in October, 2016. Microsoft puts its pricing for the Nokia 216 at $37. When available, you can buy the cheap phone at leading online stores in the countries. Nokia 216 price in Nigeria is expected to range from 11,000 Naira to 15,000 Naira.
Price in Ghana should start at around GH₵ 150. Nokia 216 Price in Kenya is expected at around 3,900 KSh.
Nokia 216 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia 216:
General Features
- Platform: Series 30+
- Processor: –
- GPU: –
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gray, Light Blue
- Dimension: 118 x 50.2 x 13.5 mm
- Weight: 82.6 g
- SIM Type: Mini-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 2.4 inch TFT, 240 x 320 pixels (167 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 0.3 MP Camera, QVGA Video @15fps
- Rear Camera Features: Fixed Focus, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 0.3 MP Camera, Selfie Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: up to 2000 contacts
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD, up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: No
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes, up to 236.8 kbps
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: No
- HSPA+: No
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: No
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: No
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 1.1
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: –
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: No
- Proximity Sensor: No
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: No
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: No
Other Features
- Video Streaming: –
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: No
- Video Editor: No
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (Removable)
- Talktime: Up to 18 hours
- Standby Time: Up to 576 hours (Single-SIM), up to 456 hours (Dual-SIM)
