Nokia Unveils Five Affordable Mobile Phones

Nokia has introduced five new mobile phones designed for consumers in emerging markets. The five new members are Nokia 1280, 1616, 1800, 2220 slide and 2690. Prices start at 20, 24 and 26 euros for the Nokia 1280, 1616 and 1800. The phones support FM radio, prepaid tracker, flashlight, anti-scratch cover and dust-resistant keymat. The battery life, with up to 22 days of standby time, is long and vital for people in areas where access to electricity is limited.

The Nokia 2220 slide and the Nokia 2690, priced at 45 and 54 euros, also support email on the device through Ovi Mail. Ovi Mail accounts can be created on the device and people can start sending and receiving emails without ever needing a PC. Other device features include FM radio, VGA camera, GPRS and MMS support, phonebooks for up to 1,000 contacts, and Bluetooth. Standby times for the Nokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690 are about 20 days and 13 days.

The first of the five new mobile phones will begin shipping before the end of 2009, with others expected to start shipping in the first half of 2010.

Nokia 1280

Nokia 1616

Nokia 1800

Nokia 2220 Slide

Nokia 2690