Microsoft launches basic Nokia phone pitched as "perfect for selfies"

PanARMENIAN.Net - Microsoft has launched a new Nokia-branded handset Wednesday, November 25 — the Nokia 230 feature phone, which is pitched as “perfect for taking and sharing selfies,” VentureBeat reports.

The device, which also comes in a dual-SIM variant, runs on the Nokia Series 30+ operating system, sports a 2.8″ screen, an FM radio (naturally), memory card support (up to 32GB), and 2-megapixel front- and rear-shooters. That may not seem like a particularly impressive camera if you’re used to smartphones, but it’s not too shabby for a feature phone at that price — many only have VGA cameras.

It’s worth noting here that the Nokia 230 has a touchscreen and physical buttons, which may be an appealing proposition for some. Both versions of the device will cost $55, and go on sale first in Asia and the Middle East from December, followed by “other markets” next year.

If the “Nokia 230” sounds familiar, well, you may be thinking of the Nokia Asha 230 which was announced in early 2014. Hopefully, this shouldn’t cause too much confusion, as the phones are completely different in style (although they both have the same screen size).