Nokia today expanded its range of classically designed mobile phones with the launch of three new handsets. The Nokia 207, Nokia 208 and Nokia 208 Dual SIM combine the familiar 'candybar' design with colors and 3.5G-capable Internet speeds. The phones also offer social apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, video streaming through YouTube and Vuclip along with imaging and productivity features such as Internet-sharing and Mail for Exchange support.

The Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 feature alphanumeric keypads for speedy texts. The Transfer app, available today in the Nokia Store, allows users to sync contacts directly from their smartphone. The Nokia 208 Dual SIM has the added benefit of Nokia's Easy Swap technology, allowing users to change SIM cards without turning off the device.

The Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 also support 3G coupled with the data compression available with Nokia Xpress Browser. For greater versatility, people can also use the Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 as a portable modem, simply by connecting the device to their laptop via a USB cable for Internet sharing.



The smart camera features of the Nokia 208 make taking pictures more enjoyable, with voice-guided self-portrait, sequential shot and panorama mode. Sharing photos is easy with the Slam feature that allows people to share images with another Bluetooth-enabled device in just a few clicks.

The Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 deliver outstanding battery life - up to 33 days of standby time for the Nokia 207 and Nokia 208, and up to 20 days of standby time for the Nokia 208 Dual SIM.

The Nokia 208 will be available in single SIM and Easy Swap Dual SIM variants. The Nokia 207 will be available as a single SIM option without a camera in Europe. Available colours include red, cyan, yellow, white and black. The estimated retail price for the Nokia 207 and Nokia 208 is 68 USD (52 Euros) and they are expected to start shipping during third quarter of 2013.

Tech specs

- Networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 850 or 900/1900 or 2100
- Size/Weight: 114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8mm / 89.63g (Nokia 207); 90.59g (Nokia 208)
- Display: 2.4" QVGA
- Battery: 1020mAh
- Camera:1.3 MP (Nokia 208)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0 with Slam sharing, micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector, AHJ headphone support, Easy Swap Dual SIM (Nokia 208 Dual SIM)
- Memory: Up to 256 MB flash; SD card support up to 32GB