Nokia Asha 201

Overview

Affordable and Reliable

Overview of Nokia Asha 201

Nokia Asha 201 is just one of the many models from Nokia’s Asha line. With its wide array of color selection and easy-to-use interface, it is a good investment for those looking for a reliable handset.

Nokia Asha 201 Design and Build Quality

Weighing only 105 grams, the Nokia Asha 201 is a hip mobile phone boasting of a 2.4-inch screen. With a screen of TFT 256 K colors measuring 320 by 240 pixels, it provides a vivid experience like no other.

User Interface and Comfort to Use Nokia Asha 201

The bar-type Nokia Asha 201 features a QWERTY keyboard for texting and calling ease.

Telephony and Phonebook

The Nokia Asha 201’s phonebook has a photo call feature and the capacity to store call records.

Messaging and Emails

With the Nokia Asha 201, you can send (and receive) SMS and MMS, e-mails and instant messages. It has a predictive text input – the phone does the texting work for you.

Gallery, Photo Viewer and Video Player

The Asha 201 comes with a photo and video gallery that allows you to browse through your snapshots and watch your recorded videos with relative ease.

Nokia Asha 201 Music Player and FM Radio

The Nokia Asha 201 features a stereo FM radio with RDS. It also has FM recording so you can tape songs or dialogues off your favourite radio station. It also has a music player that allows you to play your favourite MP3s – and make them your ringtones as well.

Nokia Asha 201 Camera and Image Quality

The Asha 201 comes with a primary 2 megapixel (1600 by 1200 pixels) camera with 4x digital zoom.

Video Camera and Video Quality

If you want to capture the best moments of your life, you will enjoy the video camera (176 by 144 at 10fps) of Asha 201.

Nokia Asha 201 Connectivity Options

The Asha 201 has v2.1 Bluetooth with EDR and A2DP. It also has a v2.0 microUSB, class 12 EDGE and 32-48 kbps of GPRS.

Organizer and other Utility Tools

The Nokia Asha 201 comes with an organizer (alarm clock, calendar, etc.) so you can keep track of your busy schedule.

Web Browser and Applications

The Nokia Asha 201 has a WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML browser. It also supports Adobe Flash Lite. With its Social (Communities) 2.0, you will always be updated of new tweets, statuses and what not.

Google Maps and GPS

Unlike other phones, the Asha 201 lacks GPS or Google Maps.

Distinctive Features of Nokia Asha 201

One of the best things about the Asha 201 is that consumers have the freedom to choose from its different colors of graphite, aqua, pearl white, pink, light pink, blue, and orange. It has a customizable home screen, which you can modify to fit your needs.

Value for Money

For an average price of Rs. 4,150 (approx., may vary), the Nokia Asha 201 is a great-value phone for people who want a unique phone with texting and calling capacities.

Verdict

If you are looking for a cool-looking phone with a QWERTY keyboard and superb communication features, then the Nokia Asha 201 is what you need in your arsenal.