A stylish mobile phone with support for 2 SIM cards and the ability to install an external drive is Nokia 220. Reviews, software stuffing, hardware characteristics and other important parameters will be considered in detail within the framework of this short material.
Package set
Be that as it may, such devices belong to the entry level, so they cannot boast of an impressive bundle. Unfortunately, such a phone as the Nokia 220 does not stand out as something special against the background of similar devices. The instruction, at the end of which there is a warranty card, and a certificate of conformity - this is a complete list of the documentation that comes with this gadget. In addition to the mobile phone itself, the boxed version of the device includes the following accessories:
- Adapter with USB-micro output for battery charging.
- Simple entry-level stereo headset
- 1100 mAh rated battery.
The manufacturer obviously decided to save money on this mobile phone. There is no usual cable for connecting to a PC. Suchthe situation is the same with an external drive (it is also missing), a protective sticker for the screen and a cover. But if the competitors do not have the last three accessories, then the micro-USB / USB cable is an obligatory component of the package. In our case, it will have to be purchased separately. Although this is a trifle, the manufacturer could not save on such an important accessory.
Appearance and usability
Like most entry-level devices, the case of this mobile phone is made of plastic with a characteristic matte finish. The quality of its assembly raises no objections. The dimensions of this device are as follows: length - 116.4 mm, width - 50.3 mm, and thickness - 13.2 mm. The weight of the mobile phone is 83.4 grams. In general, it turns out a familiar phone with a keyboard. Nokia 220, whose design and ergonomic reviews are mostly positive, is still far inferior to modern gadgets with numerous built-in functions. However, the developers did a good job on this device, which allows it to compete with the best models of the same manufacturer.
Hardware stuffing and memory
The manufacturer does not indicate the type of processor used in the Nokia 220.
Reviews from the owners of the device indicate that its performance level is acceptable. There are no problems with the smoothness of the interface and the launch of application software on this device. Similarly, the capacity of the internal drive is hushed up. Drawing an analogy, we can say that its volume is several tens ofmegabyte. This is clearly not enough for comfortable work. Therefore, in this case, you simply cannot do without a flash card. As noted earlier, it is not included in the package, and it will have to be purchased separately for an additional fee. The maximum capacity of an external drive can be 32 GB.
Graphics & Camera
The diagonal of the screen is 2.4 inches, which fits harmoniously into a phone like the Nokia 220 DUAL SIM. Reviews indicate that this is quite enough for convenient and comfortable work on this cellular device. Its resolution is 240x320 pixels. In turn, the color scheme is represented by 262 thousand shades. Many questions arise regarding the camera in this device. It is based on a 2 megapixel sensor element. This is clearly not enough to get high-quality images. There is also no image stabilization system, autofocus and LED backlighting. More problems with video recording. Their resolution corresponds to the screen - 240 by 320 pixels. At the same time, the image refresh rate is only 15 frames per second. As a result, the video recorded by this mobile phone should not be played on other devices. The image will consist of squares, and it will be impossible to make out anything on it.
Battery
1100 mAh is the nominal battery capacity of the Nokia 220.
Its autonomy characteristics are at an acceptable level. With a mediocre load, a full charge should last for 4-5 days. For a device withtwo SIM cards and a fairly large screen - this is an excellent indicator. At maximum load, the battery will definitely last 2 days. And with minimal use, this mobile phone can last a week.
Soft
Quite an interesting situation is obtained with the software of this device. The operating system is Nokia OS. It's hard to say what kind of OS it is. But we can assume that this is a modified Symbian 40 system, in which there is full support for java applications, as a result of which the functionality of the device is significantly expanded. Other important points include the presence of installed social applications Facebook and Twitter. There is also a Yahoo Messenger instant messaging program. But there are no domestic analogues of social services, so reinstalling them in this case will be quite problematic.
Supported interfaces
This device has a very modest set of interfaces. Among the entire list, the following can be distinguished:
- Stable and reliable operation in GSM networks of 2 SIM cards at once. They operate in alternate switching mode. That is, there is only one module in the device, which gradually moves from one network to another and vice versa.
- The second important wireless interface is Bluetooth. It can be used to exchange data with similar mobile devices or connect a wireless external speaker system to the device.
- It is also possible to connect to a PC using the micro-USB port. The mobile phone itself in this case will act as a flash drive. As noted earlier, the connection cable will have to be purchased separately.
- The last important wired interface is the 3.5mm jack for connecting a wired speaker.
During a conversation on one card, the second is out of range. You can resolve this issue either by using voicemail or by reconfiguring the device's call forwarding system. Information transfer rate when connected toInternet is 85.6 kbps. This is enough only to view Internet resources or communicate in social networks. But it will be problematic to download a musical composition at such a speed.
Real strengths and weaknesses
The opinions of specialists and owners are the same in many respects regarding the Nokia 220. A review of the technical parameters of the phone indicates that this is an entry-level device, and many important points were overlooked by the developers. The camera is very weak, a small amount of built-in memory, a non-standard operating system - this is not a complete list of the minuses of this device. But he has the following pluses: a durable case, high sound quality and a degree of autonomy. The price of this device today is about 40 dollars. For the same money you can buy an entry-level Chinese smartphone, but at the same time its functionality will be much higher.
CV
Nokia 220 causes a lot of complaints. Reviews of numerous users confirm this once again. The cost of this phone is too high, and the level of functionality is clearly not up to the ideal. The only ones who will really be interested in this device are lovers of push-button devices with a high degree of autonomy. This gadget is focused on them.
