Nokia Develops Mobile Phone for $20 with 35-Day Battery Life

From X-bit Labs: Nokia Corp. at the Mobile World Congress unveiled the Nokia 105, its most affordable phone to date, and the Nokia 301, its most affordable cell phone with Internet and email access and camera. The phones will be available in different parts of the world in the second quarter.

The Nokia 105 is an ultra-affordable phone, which will be an ideal device for the first-time phone buyer. The cellphone will feature a bright color screen with clear menus and essentials like FM radio; multiple alarm clocks; speaking clock; a dust and splash-proof, pillowed key pad; and a flashlight. Its durability and up to 35-day battery life also make it ideal for people seeking a back-up device.

The Nokia 105 is available in black and cyan for a recommended price of €15 ($19.7). It is planned to start rolling out in Q1 2013 and is expected to be gradually expanded to in China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia, Vietnam and other markets in Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

The colorful Nokia 301 delivers elegant design and a bold color palette, with a fast, 3.5G Internet connection and Nokia Xpress Browser preloaded for up to 90% more data efficiency. It is the most affordable Nokia device to offer video streaming and also comes with new smart camera features.

The Nokia 301 is available in cyan, black, magenta, yellow and white for a recommended price of €65 ($85.4). It is planned to start rolling out in Q2 2013 and is expected to be available in more than 120 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Middle East and Latin America.

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