MUMBAI: Finnish handset giant Nokia is all set to tap the ever increasing dual SIM handset market in the country as it has announced the launch of C1 and C2 models of entry-level dual SIM phones in two-three months. Both models would be launched in India now, post its launch in other parts of the world.
The phones would sport features like FM radio, a 1,000 entries-address books, LED torch, VGA camera. Both models would be integrated with Nokia Tools Service to facilitate users with information on healthcare, education and entertainment along with Ovi Mail.
The C1 offers users a standby battery time of up to six weeks and offers flashlight, radio and standard FM jack.
The Nokia C2 offers the capability to keep both the SIM cards active for receiving and sending messages and calls from either number. The handset will also bring along a wide range of information covering healthcare, agriculture, education and entertainment via Nokia’s Ovi Life Tools, as well as the email account for the developing world, Ovi Mail. In addition to Ovi Mail, people’s favorite consumer email and chat accounts can be pushed direct to the phone via Nokia Messaging. The handset also features an FM radio and music player, with a massive amount of music storage with the phone supporting micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.
C1 will allow the user to carry two SIM cards, while only one can be activated at a time. On the other hand, C2 will support both SIMs working simultaneously.
C1 will be priced approximately at Rs 1,750 and C2 is expected to be available at around Rs 2,500.
