Microsoft Devices Group on Monday announced the Nokia 215, its most affordable Internet-ready phone. The Nokia 215 is designed to connect and introduce first-time mobile phone buyers to the Internet. It will be available in both Single SIM and Dual SIM models.

At only $29, the Nokia 215 offers an Opera Mini browser, Bing search, MSN Weather, Twitter, Facebook Messenger with instant notifications. Users can also connect in new ways with SLAM, which enables content to be shared between devices and callers making hands-free calls using Bluetooth 3.0 and Bluetooth audio support for headsets. In addition, the device is equipped with a torchlight, a VGA camera, an FM radio tuner, MP3 playback and offers up to 20 hours of talk time - up to 29 days of standby time for the Single SIM variant and up to 21 days for the Dual SIM.

The Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM come in Bright Green, Black and White, and will roll out first in select markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe in Q1 2015.

Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual SIM
Operating system	Nokia Series 30+
Display	2.4-inch QVGA
Battery	BL-5C, 1100 mAh
Talk time and standby time	Talk time: up to 20 hours Standby time: up to 29 days (Single SIM), 21 days (Dual SIM)
Camera	VGA camera
Connectivity	900/1800 MHz, Micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM and HSP/HFP profile
Memory	Up to 32GB microSD supported
Dimensions and weight	116mm x 50mm x 12.9mm 78.7 grams