Nokia Asha 205 White & Orange
Detailed Review
Display
You get LCD display with this device. You may find it a tad tough to use the phone with its display size falling below 2.5 inches. This smartphone presents a resolution of 240x320 pixels. The Nokia Asha 205 sports a display of 6.1 cms; approximately 2.4 inches. The LCD display of this smartphone will impress you with its sharp picture quality. This phone presents you with a 65 K colour display.Battery
The standby time offered is nearly 608 hrs on 2G network. This device boasts of the popular Li-Ion battery. This phone packs in a battery offering 11 hours of talk time on 2G network.Camera
The kind of pictures and videos your camera produces does not depend only on megapixels. Depending on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you have the flexibility to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 0.3 megapixels camera. Equally savourable it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally great.General Features
The Nokia Asha 205 weighing a meagre 94 g, is created for extended usage without causing any inconvenience. The handset colour featured here is White & Orange. You get at par accessories such as Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset in the box, along with the Nokia Asha 205. With dimensions of 61.1x112.8x13, this smartphone comes pre-loaded with a number of possesses.Connectivity
You get a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby) sim with this smartphone. Whether it is about standard possesses or advanced possesses like Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Divert, this Nokia Asha 205 smartphone is created with all such possesses in it. If you mostly use your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should do the trick. If you want to avoid the exuberant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the at par 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type are able to result in increased power consumption, and you need to reflect on this while making a decision. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The smartphone audio needs are accommodated by the 3.5 mm headphone jack.Memory
The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for use as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you are able to carry your entertainment in your pocket. The Nokia Asha 205 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which are able to help you boost the internal storage of the device. Many users find multimedia FM a refreshing change from their regular playlists. The lower capacity of internal memory may raise a few eyebrows as it only satisfies basic utilities.Performance
The Nokia Asha 205 possesses a platform that operates at GSM - 900, 1800 GHz. The Series 40 operating system is responsible for the pleasurable performance of this device.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the Nokia Asha 205 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Nokia Asha 205, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Nokia Asha 205 is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Nokia Asha 205 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Nokia Asha 205 will not even last me a week. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Nokia Asha 205 with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Nokia Asha 205 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Nokia |
| Handset Color: | White & Orange |
| Keypad: | Yes , QWERTY |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Speed Dialing , Loudspeaker , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | Asha |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| Model ID: | 205 |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headset |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports 3GPP , AVC , MP4 , H.263 , MPEG-4 , WMV , H.264 |
| Ringtone: | MP3 , Poly 64 |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports WAV , MP3 , MIDI |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 176 x 144 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 10 fps |
| Other Camera Features: | Colour Tone Modes , Self-timer , White Balance Modes , Full Screen Viewfinder , Landscape Orientation , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 0.3 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| WAP: | v2 |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | WAP 2.0 |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Charging Point: | 2.0 mm Thin Pin |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes , 236.8 Kbps kbps |
| GPRS: | Yes , 85.6 kbps |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | 1000 |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Hotmail , Yahoo , Gmail , Nokia Mail , Direct Email , Facebook , Windows Live Messenger , Nokia Chat , eBuddy , Nokia Store , Nokia Money , Nokia Life , Bookmark |
| Additional Features: | Dictionary , Voice Recorder , Calculator , Clock , Calendar , Converter , Reminders , To-do List , MMS Enabled , PIN Code Security , Device Lock , Call Waiting , Call Barring , Flash , OMA DRM 2 Support , Games , Flight Mode , FOTA |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 94 g |
| Size: | 61.1x112.8x13 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 240x320 Pixels |
| Display Type: | LCD |
| Display Color: | 65 K |
| Display Size: | 2.4 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 11 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 608 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1020 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| Internal: | 0.064 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800 |
| OS: | Series 40 |
| Java: | Yes |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Nokia Asha 205 was its 2.4 inches display. The screen size of the Nokia Asha 205 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 0.3 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. The small 0.064 GB internal storage of the Nokia Asha 205 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.