One of the most interesting offers in the mobile phone segment is Nokia 225. Feedback from the owners of this device, technical specifications and other important nuances associated with this gadget - that's what will be discussed in detail in this review.
What's in the box?
The Nokia 225 cannot stand out from its competitors with its impeccable package. Reviews highlight in this regard a microSD card (it is simply not included in the package) and a stereo headset (there is no call acceptance button on it). Otherwise, the delivery set is quite familiar for a device of this class. The boxed version of this device includes:
- The mobile phone itself.
- Interface cord for charging the battery and connecting to a computer.
- Charger.
- 1200 mAh rated battery.
- User's manual, which also includes a warranty card at the end.
- Certificate of conformity.
- Entry-level speaker system.
Device hardware resources
Fairly "closed" from the point of view of the hardware platform turned out "Nokia 225 DS". Reviews indicate that it is impossible to determine the type of processor installed in this device. Built-in operating system resources do not have this capability, and additional application software cannot be installed. But as for the graphics accelerator, we can say with confidence that it is simply not in this device.
Graphics and camera
One of the main advantages of this mobile phone is the display. We are talking about a screen with an impressive diagonal (as for this class of device) of 2.8 inches. In this parameter, he has no competitors. Its resolution is 320 dots in height and 240 dots in width. This combination of diagonal and resolution eliminates the graininess of the picture on the display.
The screen matrix is based on outdated LCD technology. But you can’t expect more in an entry-level gadget: manufacturers are trying to save on every component. Although the type of matrix in this device is a little outdated, the viewing angles are still good, the color reproduction is flawless and does not cause any complaints.
But with the camera of this device, not everything is as rosy as with the display. It is based on a 2 megapixel matrix. Some additional options (for example, LED backlight, autofocus and image stabilization system) for the camera are not provided for the Nokia 225. Photos, reviews indicate this, it turns out to be very mediocre with its help. Even worse is the situation withvideo recording. Movies are recorded at 320 dots in height and 240 dots in width at a refresh rate of just 30 frames per second. The image is very poor quality, blurry. As a result, the phone has a camera, but its capabilities cause a lot of criticism.
Memory
Very little integrated memory in Nokia 225. A characteristic, reviews of which cause a lot of controversy among specialists and owners, is the volume of the internal drive. In reality, these are several kilobytes, which provide the minimum possible level of device functioning. It's hard to say how many there really are. The Finnish manufacturer itself is delicately silent about this, and it is impossible to determine it in any other way.
As noted earlier, the internal means of the OS are not enough to solve this problem, but external application software cannot be installed on it. But in order to fully unlock the potential of this device, you need to install a microSD memory card into it. The maximum amount of external storage can be 32 GB. This is enough for photos, music, and the Internet. The only note is that the memory card will have to be purchased separately for an additional fee.
Design and usability
But the design and ergonomics distinguish the Nokia 225 phone from the background of similar devices. Feedback from satisfied owners is another confirmation of this. The dimensions of the case are as follows: 124 mm in length and 55.5 mm in width. But its thickness10.4 mm and weight 100 grams.
Five body color options are available at once: yellow, black, red, green and white. The material from which it is made is a fairly good plastic with a matte finish. At the same time, like most similar devices, the case is not opened with paint, but is made of plastic of this color. That is, over time, even if it gets scratched, it will completely retain its color.
Two wired connectors ("MicroUSB" and 3.5 mm "Audio Jack") and a flashlight are brought to the top edge of the phone. All other faces were left without any controls or connections. The buttons, as well as the display, are large in size and are a joy to operate.
Battery
An ambiguous situation is obtained with the autonomy of Nokia 225 DUAL SIM. Reviews indicate that one battery charge is enough for 2-3 days with a nominal capacity of 1200 mAh. This is very little. The point here is not that the quality of the BL-4UL battery has changed for the worse, but in the hardware specifications of the gadget. The display diagonal is 2.8 inches and the device is equipped with 2 slots for SIM cards at once - these are the moments that reduce battery life.
Another feature of this phone is that it uses a MicroUSB connector for charging, rather than the usual round pin. Such a constructive solution has long been suggested in entry-level phones from this Finnish manufacturer, but only now it has been implemented. But the majoritycompetitors have long switched to a standard MicroUSB connector. The capacity of the complete charger is 750 mAh. If you divide 1200mAh by 750mAh, it turns out that it will take only 1.6 hours to fully charge the battery in this case.
Soft
Another weakness is the Nokia 225's system software. Reviews in this regard mercilessly criticize this device. In this case, we are talking about the Series 30+ platform from Nokia. Some additional software based on Java cannot be installed on this device. He simply does not support him. Therefore, you will have to make do with what is available.
There is a familiar browser from Nokia. In addition to visiting Internet resources, it also allows you to communicate in social networks. The situation is similar with toys. It will not be possible to increase their number by installing additional Java applications. In general, not quite an unambiguous decision of the Finnish developers. It seems like a good phone, but it is impossible to expand its functionality by installing additional application software. And according to this indicator, it significantly loses to both Chinese counterparts and entry-level smartphones. At the same time, the price of the former is much lower, while the latter has an order of magnitude better functionality.
Data exchange interfaces
Taking into account all the previously stated technical parameters, Nokia 225 DUAL SIM has a fairly balanced set of interfaces. Reviews only confirm this. And the list of interfaces in this case is:
- Full support for mobile networks of the 2nd generation of the "GSM" standard. The maximum data transfer rate is up to 500 kbps. The device has 2 slots for SIM cards. They operate in alternating mode.
- MicroUSB port is used to connect to PC. The kit includes the necessary cable. But here you can not get full access to the software stuffing of the device using the "PC Suite" utility. The software component does not allow this. The only possible mode of operation in this case is as a flash drive.
- 3, 5 mm "Audio jack" allows you to connect your phone to external acoustics. A complete stereo package cannot boast of high sound quality. As aresult, music lovers will have to buy quality headphones separately.
- There is also Bluetooth. It is perfect for those cases when you need to transfer files with a small amount of information to a similar device.
Reviews
Now about the practical experience of using this device. He has the following advantages in this regard:
- Big buttons.
- Impressive display diagonal.
- Ability to work on the Internet.
- The presence of 2 slots for SIM cards.
- A good set of interfaces for transferring information.
- Quality case.
But his shortcomings are as follows:
- Closed software part.
- Low battery life.
- Slightly overpriced.
Results
The Nokia 225 turned out to be a fairly good budget-level device. Reviews of real owners only confirm this. But he won't get wide popularity. The main problem in this case is the ratio of functionality and price. The cost of the device is currently $50. For the same money, you can buy a more functional Chinese-made smartphone. If we compare this device with "grandmother's phones", then the Chinese counterparts are much cheaper with less functionality. But for this category of buyers, the low cost of the device is important. As a result, the only niche where this phone will succeed is the true fans of this Finnish brand. This gadget is focused on them.
