What is the latest version for Nokia 230. Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between various devices of different types over short distances.
If you are not on the path with the majority, it is not a fact that you are moving in the wrong direction. You just have your own opinion, and its dissimilarity from the point of view of your neighbor makes you unique. When choosing a phone, we observe something similar - when the device is needed exclusively for calls, why turn towards the shelves with expensive smartphones unless they become satellites for the foreseeable future. It seems that presenting Nokia 230 and its two-sim sibling Nokia 230 Dual SIM, Microsoft was not aiming to impress anyone, but expressed its desire to move towards truly mass demand.
To simplicity with respect
What good thing does it seem to be offered for $ 55? But in fact, true practicality never appealed to wallet size. Nokia 230 is no exception in this regard. Just what is the excellent protection of the model from mechanical stress, provided by the metal, namely aluminum version back cover? It is already known that the choice of body colors is limited to a couple of combinations: black-gray and white-gray.
Autonomous "chaos"
The keypad is still the ideal telephone for many, but that's not all. A special dignity Nokia 230 the battery life appears. With an unpretentious 1200 mAh capacity by modern standards, the battery can last up to 27 days without recharging. In this you can find a minus, because during this time you can completely forget about the location of the charger. Let's clarify that during a conversation, the reserve is enough for 23 hours, and if you go through life exclusively with a song (AAC and MP3), then you are provided with 52 hours of audio and no power outlet.
And vision is normal, and the screen is nothing
In addition to this, our "simpleton" is equipped with two cameras with the same resolution - 2 megapixels. Both simple modules work with the support of photo flashes, which affects the quality of images only for the better. The only pity is that they lack autofocus. For gadgets of this class, the size of a QVGA-display of 2.8 inches, 320x240p, can be safely called large. The sensory layer is, of course, absent in it.
Memory resources and content
Block random access memory small - 16 MB, for putting a microSD card in the slot, general possibilities memorization increases to 32 GB.
The Nokia 230, like the Nokia 230 Dual SIM, only supports 2G networks. The device has Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM technology, MP3, video player, flashlight, FM radio. The factory set of software provides for Opera Mini, Bing search engine, messenger GroupMe by Skype, etc. The weight of the metallized novelty is almost 92 grams.
We are looking forward to the appearance of the phone not only in the Asian markets, but also in Russia!
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 53.4 mm (millimeters) 5.34 cm (centimeters) 0.18 ft (feet) 2.1 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 124.6 mm (millimeters) 12.46 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.91 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 10.9 mm (millimeters) 1.09 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.43 in (inches) |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 91 g (grams) 0.2 lbs (pounds) 3.24 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 72.52 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.4 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Blue Gray |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 2.8 in (inches) 71.12 mm (millimeters) 7.11 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 1.68 in (inches) 42.67 mm (millimeters) 4.27 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 2.24 in (inches) 56.9 mm (millimeters) 5.69 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.333:1 4:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail. | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 143 ppi (pixels per inch) 56 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 18 bit 262144 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 36.61% (percent) |
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for photo and video shooting.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile cameras are LED and Xenon flashes. LED-flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon ones, are also used for video filming. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras on mobile devices is their resolution, which shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically in an image. | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video Resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 320 x 240 pixels 0.08 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate / frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video capture and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 15 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Specifications Information about other software and hardware features associated with the main camera to improve its functionality. | Digital zoom |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1200 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 23 h (hours) 1380 min (minutes) 1 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 648 h (hours) 38880 mins (minutes) 27 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Removable |
| Battery model: BL-4UL |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held close to the ear in the speaking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.68 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards. | 1.456 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the United States are controlled by CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.08 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
There are fewer and fewer people who prefer classic mobile telephones with a physical keyboard. Some manufacturers have long excluded such gadgets from their assortment, considering their release a hopeless waste. Money and strength.
However, there are companies that do not think so and continue to produce phones of the "old" model. Such devices are in demand among buyers who have time autonomous work and the ability to stay connected longer is more important than all the advantages offered by a modern smartphone. We should not forget about elderly people who cannot understand a modern smartphone. They will like the push-button version of the device more.
Nokia magic: before and now
Nokia - how much there was in this word 15-20 years ago. In those days, when the very concept of "smartphone" did not exist, the Finnish giant was the undisputed leader in production mobile phones... Then, at the beginning of the XXI century, the most popular model of the company, Nokia 3310, was released. A simple phone with a monochrome display combined amazing reliability and an extensive set of functions. Later, devices with a color screen and a camera appeared.
Then the company relied on the production of devices with an operating room Symbian system and did not lose. The lineup The company's Symbian devices included dozens of models with various functionalities.
When Android first hit the scene, Nokia didn't really push it. The first devices with an operating room Android system were a rather pitiful sight. The "glitchy" system and incomprehensible functionality scared away buyers accustomed to the classics.
Nokia Corporation was unable to reorganize itself on the release of "Android" -devices in time and paid for it. For several years she tried to rehabilitate herself by launching the release of smartphones based on Windows Phone, but these devices could no longer compete with their rivals with "Android" on board.
In the end, Nokia was bought by Microsoft. From the most famous company of the late 90s-early 2000s, only memories remain. But the most ardent fans still remember the old golden days of Nokia with awe.
Microsoft Corporation released in 2015 two modifications of a push-button phone under the Nokia brand. The phone was named "Nokia 230". Specifications, price and reviews of the device speak for themselves. Both phone modifications are in demand on the market. The models differ only in support of 2 SIM. Opinions from the Nokia 230 Dual sim, in terms of working with two SIM-cards, for the most part they are good.
Let's analyze in the article the main technical characteristics of the Nokia 230 phone. Reviews about the device are very mixed. Let's try to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the device.
Package Contents: What's in the Box?
The Nokia 230 comes in a flat, rectangular cardboard box. On the front side there is an image of the device, the model name and the manufacturer's brand - Microsoft.
The scope of delivery is very modest: apart from the phone, only a charger was found in the box, and USB cable soldered to the power adapter, and you won't be able to use it to connect to a computer.
According to reviews online, some buyers were not satisfied with the package contents of the Nokia 230.
Design and first impressions
The phone looks familiar to a push-button device. The front panel contains large display, underneath is the physical keyboard. The buttons with numbers are large, it will be easy to hit them even for an elderly person with low vision. Above the display there is an earpiece and a front camera with flash.
The side faces of the device are free of any elements. On the top there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting a stereo headset, on the bottom there is a microUSB output. On the back of the device is the main camera with flash and noise canceling microphone.
The materials from which the phone is made are rather cheap, the device as a whole does not give the impression of an expensive device, however, it is not. The most interesting part of the casing is the removable back cover of the phone with the Nokia logo. It is made of metal and looks very stylish.
The assembly of the device has been completed with sufficient high level, although you can find fault with the slight backlash of the rear panel.
Despite the seeming archaism of the very use of a physical keyboard and outdated mobile platform, the design of the phone is quite fresh and interesting. The device is available in two color options - light gray and dark gray.
WITH appearance figured out, but what about the rest of the parameters? Let's analyze the technical Nokia specifications 230 and reviews about the functional component of the device.
Specifications
So, let's list the characteristics of the Nokia 230:
- Screen. The phone is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of 2.8 inches and a resolution of 240 × 320 pixels.
- Memory. The built-in memory is 16 MB. There is support for memory cards up to 32 GB.
- Optical modules. The device is equipped with two cameras with LED flashes.
- Connection. Depending on the modification, the device can work with one or two SIM standard size... Supported work in EDGE networks.
- Wireless modules and additional options... There is a module Bluetooth version 3.0, there is an FM receiver.
- Dimensions of the device. Width - 53.4 mm, length - 124.6 mm, thickness - 10.9 mm. The weight of the device is 92 grams.
Screen
As mentioned above, the phone is equipped with a 2.8-inch display with a resolution of 240 × 320 pixels. The screen is made using TFT technology and can display 65 thousand colors. The pixel density is 143 by 1 inch. Display "Nokia 230", according to characteristics and reviews, at a phone price of $ 50, it is made quite high quality.
The image produced by the display is unremarkable, it corresponds to the class of the device. The image becomes pale in bright sun, and the viewing angles are also poor. Even with a slight tilt, the color rendition is significantly degraded and the picture fades.
Cameras: the pride of the Nokia 230
The manufacturer presents the optical modules of the phone as the main highlight of the Nokia 230. The device has rear and front cameras with a resolution of 2 megapixels each. Both cameras are equipped with LED flashes. Of course, the phone cannot compete with modern smartphones in terms of image quality, but this is not required from an ordinary “dialer”. It is enough that in good lighting conditions, good pictures are obtained.
The front camera in the device is positioned as a good help for selfies and has good characteristics. Reviews about "Nokia 230" in terms of work front camera very good.
The gadget has applications for accessing popular social networks, but the presence of these capabilities in a push-button telephone of the "ancient" design is somewhat confusing. Representatives of the target audience of gadget users are unlikely to "hang" in social networks, and a young, advanced buyer will sooner take the simplest "Android" -smartphone than such a device.
Preinstalled software
The manufacturer offered the buyer of the phone a good set of pre-installed software... There are applications for direct access to Facebook and Twitter. For surfing the Internet, it is suggested to use the Opera Mini browser. There is also a messenger GroupMe by Skype, search system Bing, MSN Weather, music and video apps. There are also preinstalled games.
Communication and wireless interfaces
The phone has support for 3G networks, depending on the modification, one or two SIMs can be inserted into the device. "Nokia 230 Dual Sim" in terms of characteristics, price and reviews, practically does not differ from its brother. There are no complaints about the connection quality of both devices, the voice is transmitted well.
From wireless modules the device has Bluetooth version 3.0. This wireless interface can be used to exchange data between devices, and also has the ability to connect a talking headset or stereo headphones.
The sound quality of music via Bluetooth, according to the characteristics and reviews of Nokia 230, is at a high level.
Battery and battery life
Long operating time without access to an outlet has always been strong point regular phones. Judging by the reviews and technical specifications, Nokia 230 is no exception.
Probably none of modern smartphones cannot boast of such a battery life as the hero of this review. For example, in standby mode, the device can last around 28 days. This figure is valid for a phone with one SIM. The battery life of "Nokia 230 Dual Sim", according to characteristics and reviews, is equal to 23 days. In the talk mode, the gadget will work for 24 hours.
Of course, using bluetooth, listening to music, surfing the net with the pre-installed Opera browser mini can significantly reduce the battery life of your phone.
Summarizing
Microsoft under the Nokia brand has released an excellent universal push-button telephone, focused more on the audience of people who need the device, first of all, for making calls. These can be firms that acquire corporate phones just for communication. The telephone may also suit the taste of pensioners who do not want a "grandmother" at all. Some businessmen, despite the opportunity to buy an expensive smartphone, also do not hesitate to use, according to reviews, "Nokia 230", because of the characteristics of autonomy and reliability.
The device, most likely, will not interest the growing audience due to the weak camera, the usual screen, the physical keyboard and the lack of familiar iOS or Android. And no matter how many preinstalled applications related to social networks are installed on the phone, this will not save the situation. A teenager is more likely to buy a weak smartphone than a classic phone with a physical keyboard.
Judging by the reviews and characteristics, "Nokia 230" with a price of $ 50 will find its fans who prefer regular phone with advanced features and excellent battery life.
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 53.4 mm (millimeters) 5.34 cm (centimeters) 0.18 ft (feet) 2.1 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 124.6 mm (millimeters) 12.46 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.91 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 10.9 mm (millimeters) 1.09 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.43 in (inches) |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 91 g (grams) 0.2 lbs (pounds) 3.24 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 72.52 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.4 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Gray Blue |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 2.8 in (inches) 71.12 mm (millimeters) 7.11 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 1.68 in (inches) 42.67 mm (millimeters) 4.27 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 2.24 in (inches) 56.9 mm (millimeters) 5.69 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.333:1 4:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 240 x 320 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 143 ppi (pixels per inch) 56 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 18 bit 262144 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 36.61% (percent) |
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for photo and video shooting.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile cameras are LED and Xenon flashes. LED-flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon ones, are also used for video filming. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras on mobile devices is their resolution, which shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically in an image. | 1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video Resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 320 x 240 pixels 0.08 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate / frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video capture and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 15 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Specifications Information about other software and hardware features associated with the main camera to improve its functionality. | Digital zoom |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1200 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 23 h (hours) 1380 min (minutes) 1 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 528 h (hours) 31680 min (minutes) 22 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Removable |
| Battery model: BL-4UL |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.79 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.64 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.08 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |