The first 3 new phones to be announced at Mobile World Congress 2012 were the Nokia Asha 202, Nokia Asha 203 and Nokia Asha 302. Nokia Asha family of phones are affordable and targeted at the emerging markets and they are first introduced in Nokia World 2011.

All Nokia Asha phones are powered by Series 40 (S40) OS. If you notice the Nokia Asha 202, 203 & 302 comes with a metallic bevel to give users a feel that this is a premium product as users from emerging markets associate metal with premium. The Nokia Asha 302 also comes with a metallic back cover.

Nokia Asha 202/203
Nokia Asha 202 and 203 are identical phones expect that Nokia Asha 202 supports dual SIM Cards (1 of them being hot swappable). Both comes with a traditional keypad with a 2.4″ touch screen, a 2-megapixel camera, music player, FM radio, Nokia Browser, and Bluetooth connectivity, and can handle memory cards up to 32GB. Estimated retail price for each is about EUR 60, excluding taxes and subsidies, and both are expected to start shipping in the second quarter of 2012.

Also, the Nokia Asha 202 and 203 will be the first Series 40 devices to offer EA games. As a 60-day promotion at Nokia Store, user can download the EA 40-game pack worth €75 and these games includes popular titles such as Tetris, Need for Speed, The Run and Bejeweled.

Nokia Asha 202 - Front
Nokia Asha 202 – Front
Nokia Asha 202 - Back
Nokia Asha 202 – Back
Only Difference Between The Nokia Asha 202 and 203
Only Difference Between The Nokia Asha 202 and 203
Colors Available For The Nokia Asha 202/203
Colors Available For The Nokia Asha 202/203

Specifications

  • System: GSM 900/1800
  • 2 MP camera
  • Loud and clear inbuilt speaker
  • User Interface: Series 40 , Touch & Type
  • Display: 2.4″ QVGA, resistive touch
  • Memory: Up to 10MB free user memory
  • Memory card: Support up to 32 GB microSD
  • Connectivity: GPRS/EDGE, 2.0 mm Charger Connector, Bluetooth v2.1 with EDR, micro USB 2.0 connector, 3.5 mm AV connector
  • Standby time: Up to 16.5 days
  • Talk time: Up to 5 hours
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 114.8 mm x 49.8 mm x 13.85 mm
  • Weight: 90g (including battery)
  • Nokia Life (in selected markets)
  • Nokia Maps (in selected markets)
  • Exclusive Games Gift from EA – 40 games to download from Nokia Store
  • Easy Swap Dual SIM with dedicated SIM manager to personalize your phone and save up to 5 SIM contacts with unique information (Nokia 202 Only)

Availability: Q2 2012
Retail Price: €60
Nokia Asha 202 Colors: Black, Silver White, Dark Red, Dark Grey, Golden White
Nokia Asha 203 Colors: Silver White, Dark Red, Dark Grey

Nokia Asha 302
The Nokia Asha 302 is Nokia’s first Series 40 phone to support Mail for Exchange, giving people access to their emails, contacts and calendar on an exchange server. That and a stylish QWERTY keyboard make it ideal for young entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a beautifully designed phone. Additionally, the Nokia Asha connects to popular social networks and enables chatting through Whatsapp and other IM services. The Nokia Asha 302 is powered by a 1-GHz processor and supports 3.5G data speeds.

Nokia Asha 302 - Front
Nokia Asha 302 – Front
Nokia Asha 302 - Back
Nokia Asha 302 – Back
All The 5 Colors Of Nokia Asha 302
All The 5 Colors Of Nokia Asha 302
Rubber Case For Nokia Asha 302
Rubber Case For Nokia Asha 302

Specifications

  • System: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 EGSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • 1 GHz processor
  • Display: 2.4″ QVGA (320×240), up to 262k colors
  • Memory: Up to 140 MB internal memory, support for up to 32 GB microSD memory card Data Services & Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • 3.5G, HSPA data access
  • 3.2 megapixel camera with 4 x digital zoom
  • High performing loudspeakers
  • User Interface: Series 40
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 115.2 mm x 58.9 mm x 13.5 mm
  • Weight: 106g (including battery)
  • Standby time: Up to 29 days (GSM); up to 34 days (WCDMA)
  • Talk time: Up to 9 hours (GSM); 5.9 hours (WCDMA)
  • Nokia Browser and Webapps for rich and easy internet experience
  • Music player, enhanced stereo FM radio
  • Nokia Life in selected markets

Availability: Now
Retail Price: €95
Colors: Dark Grey, White, Plum Red, Mid Blue, Golden Light

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