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Nokia Asha 205 review

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Nokia Asha 205
Nokia Asha 205
Nokia Asha 205
Nokia Asha 205
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Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2.4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.4"
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP
Camera
Camera
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP
1020 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Fone Arena
Fone Arena

In the end, the Nokia Asha 205 is a solid step towards your smartphone ascent. You get a glimpse of popular internet services, the browser gets you to consume more at less and you get to chat with all your buddies over multiple services with a nicely laid out QWERTY keyboard. If you don’t expe...

- Bharadwaj, Fone Arena


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Nokia backs up the Asha 205 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Asha 205 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Nokia support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Nokia's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
2.4"

The Nokia Asha 205's screen size is 2.4 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
VGA (640 x 480)+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard VGA (640 x 480)+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
10 MB

Internal memory is 10 MB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1020mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1020 mAh battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 32.1 days standby time, 660 minutes.

Asha 205 Specs

Overview
Release Date February 14, 2012
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 10 MB
RAM 16 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.07 W/kg
Body: 0.82 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EGPRS, EDGE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB No
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
QCIF (176 x 144 pixels), 10 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors 65k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 167 pixels
Size 2.4 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1020 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 334 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) No
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 660 minutes
Standby Time Up to 32.1 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Magenta, Orange, Cyan
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.3 x 6.1 x 1.3 cm (4.5 x 2.4 x 0.5 in)
Weight 94 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Windows Live, Google Talk
ROM: 64MB
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Contact Groups: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: SyncML
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, MP4, AAC, AMR-WB, AMR, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Currency Converter, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA):

Uses Nokia Xpress Browser
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