Nokia unveils 3G-enabled feature phones, 207 & 208

 

Nokia today unveiled three 3G-enabled phones, named 207, 208 and 208 dual-sim.

 

The three feature phones sport candybar shape and have bright coloured back covers, similar to the Lumia range and the new Asha 501.

The new Nokia 207, 208 and 208 dual-sim feature a 2.4-inch display and are water resistant. Connectivity options in the three phones include 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB.

 

Nokia 208 and 208 dual-sim will sport a 1.3MP rear camera with features like panorama, voice-guided self portrait and sequential shot. However, the 207 will not come with a camera on the back.

Nokia has added its Xpress Browser, Mail for Exchange, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in all three handsets.

 

The Finnish manufacturer has also included WhatsApp in the single-sim variant of 208, but it will not be available in the dual-sim version as well as 207 "initially."

 

The phones will be compatible with the new Transfer app, which assists in importing contacts from Windows Phone and Android smartphones.

The two phones will be priced at $68, before carrier subsidies and local taxes, and will hit the stores in the third quarter of the year. Powered by a 1020mAh battery, the three handsets will be available in red, cyan, white and black colours.

"Nokia 207 and 208 are designed for people who like a classic phone and traditional keypad but don't want to miss out on smartphone experiences, like staying connected to social media and accessing the internet," said TimoToikkanen, executive vice president, mobile phones, Nokia."As our most affordable 3G devices yet, the Nokia 207 and 208 offer a perfect balance of performance, features and quality."