The Nokia Asha 205 Dual-SIM is an entry level QWERTY S40 device, which packs all the notable specifications under the hood.
Nokia Asha 205 Dual-SIM sports a 2.4-inch TFT display with QVGA resolution, equipped with a 4-row QWERTY keypad, a dedicated Facebook button for quick access, VGA camera on back side with voice-guide functionality to take portrait shots, 10MB internal memory storage, microSD card slot support for memory expansion up to 32GB, GPRS/EDGE connectivity, access to Twitter and Facebook, Nokia Xpress Browser to reduce data volumes by 90 per cent, Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR, 3.5mm headset jack, 1,020mAh battery to prove everything.
It also comes with a new file-sharing service called “SLAM,” which allows you to transfer media between bluetooth-enabled devices without the need to manually pair. There’s a preinstalled eBuddy app, and you will also get access to 40 free EA games on the Nokia Store.
Full Technical Specifications of Nokia Asha 205 Dual-SIM
Network | |
| 2G | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz – SIM 1 GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz – SIM 2 |
System Properties | |
| Operating System | Series 40 Asha OS |
Display | |
| Type | TFT Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 2.4-inch |
| Colors & Resolution | 65K Colors & 320 X 240 Pixels |
| Pixel Density | 167 PPI |
Design | |
| Form Factor | QWERTY |
| Dimensions | 113 x 61 x 13mm |
| Weight | 94 grams |
| Volume | 104 cm³ |
Input / User Interface | |
| Input | – 4 row QWERTY keypad – Accelerometer – Proximity Sensor |
Camera | |
| Primary (Rear-Facing) | – 0.3 Megapixels – 640×480 pixels – 4x Digital Zoom, Self Timer – 1.8mm Focal Length |
| Video Recording Capability | – Capable – 176 x 144 pixels @ 10fps |
Memory | |
| Internal Storage | 10MB Internal Storage 2GB microSD Card In-The-Box |
| Expandable Storage | – Up to 32GB – microSD Card Slot Support |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| WLAN | No |
| GPS | No |
| 3G | No |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM Radio with RDS |
| Headset | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Ion BL-5C 1020mAh Standard Battery |
| Standby Time | Up To 25 Days |
| Talk Time | Up To 11 Hours |
| Music Playback Time | Up To 30 Hours |
Music & Video | |
| Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WAV |
| Video Formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, 3GP |
Other Features | Cloud Accelerated Nokia Xpress Browser Nokia ‘SLAM’ Sharing Service 40 Free EA Games Nokia Maps 2.0, Nokia Chat Nokia Music Unlimited Preinstalled Nokia Life App Yahoo, Twitter, Facebook Chat |
Colors | Cyan, Magenta and Orange with stylish two-tone mixes. |
Price & Availability
The Nokia Asha 206 Dual-SIM handset will ship by the end of this year in Asian markets. No word on the price tag yet.