In a move we have come to expect from Microsoft since acquiring Nokia, they are continuing to focus on affordable devices rather than flashy flagship smartphones. In this case, however, the Lumia 215 is the cheapest of its kind.
Yes, it won‘t win any performance awards, but it is aimed at emerging markets where people might be getting the capability of connecting to the internet with a phone for the first time, and of course for very budget-minded folk.
Microsoft‘s Lumia 215 is a $29 device, but this one can also run apps like Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Bing Search, MSN Weather and Opera Mini. The device only works on 2G networks however, contributing to the much lower cost than other budget smartphones.
As always, Microsoft wants people to spend less time waiting for their phone to charge, so it’s ensured that the Nokia 215 offers 29 days on standby. The entry-level smartphone will begin its rollout later this quarter, starting first in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Source: Microsoft
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