Nokia goes low-end and how!

Nokia today introduced a range of entry level mobile devices and new services specifically for people in emerging markets. In addition to Nokia's lowest cost handset to date, as well as its first handset for emerging markets with an integrated digital music player, Nokia unveiled a range of services as well for those hooked on to the mobile internet. Estimated retail prices of the new devices range from 25 to 90 EUR, with several models expected to begin shipping in 2008. Nokia's suite of Internet services for emerging markets will be available beginning in 2009.

The seven New handsets to see the light of the day are:

Supernova 7100
The Nokia 7100 Supernova is designed for style and entertainment, the device has a large, high resolution color screen, FM radio and a 1.3 megapixel camera and support for Share on Ovi, Nokia's online photo sharing service, and other photo sharing sites.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova also includes support for Mail on Ovi, as well as a browser for surfing information on the Internet. The Nokia 7100 Supernova is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 75 EUR.

5130 XpressMusic
With dedicated music keys, a digital music player, FM radio and a standard 3.5 mm connector for headphones, the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is Nokia's most affordable music phone to date.

Equipped with an integrated 2 megapixel camera. This too will support the afforementioned web based Nokia applications and is due in Q1 2009 at an estimated price of 90 EUR

Confusing ones!
Nokia 2320 classic, Nokia 2323 classic and Nokia 2330 classic. Thats correct. All these are diffrent models aimed at the same low end segment. There are minor differences though with the the Nokia 2323 classic offering an FM radio with recording and an Internet browser.



The Nokia 2330 classic is equipped with an integrated camera. The Nokia 2320 classic and the Nokia 2323 classic are expected to begin shipping during the second quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of 40 EUR. The slightly higher end 2330 will be out in Q2 2009 with a price tag of 50EUR.

Want more? Go further down the price ladder!


Nokia is offering its lowest ever cost handset in the form of the Nokia 1202 which is expected to be priced at a measly 25EUR.

The 1661 is expected to be a tad pricier at 30 EUR (approximately 1800 INR). Expect both these to be out in Q1 2009.