Phone "Nokia 225": reviews, photos and specs

One of the most interesting offers in the segment of mobile phones is the Nokia 225. Feedback from owners of this device, technical specifications and other important nuances associated with this gadget - that's what will be discussed in detail in this review.

What is in the box?

A perfect bundle can not stand out against the background of the competitors "Nokia 225". Reviews highlight in this plan a microSD format card (it simply does not exist in the package) and a stereo headset (there is no call acceptance button on it). In the rest the delivery package is quite usual for a device of this class. The box version of this device includes:

• The mobile phone itself.
• Interface cord for charging the battery and connecting to a computer.
• Charger.
• A battery with a nominal capacity of 1200 mAh.
• User's manual, at the end of which there is also a warranty card.
• Certificate of conformity.
• Acoustic system of entry level.

Hardware resources of the device

"Nokia 225 DS" was enough "closed" from the point of view of the hardware platform. Feedback indicates that it is not possible to determine the type of installed processor in this device. Embedded resources of the operating system do not have this capability, and additional application software can not be installed. But what about the graphics accelerator can be said with certainty that it is simply not in this device.

Graphics and camera

One of the main advantages of this mobile phone is the display. It's about a screen with an impressive diagonal (like for such a class of device) of 2.8 inches. On this parameter, he has no competitors. Its resolution is 320 points in height and 240 pixels in width. This combination of diagonal and resolution excludes the graininess of the picture on the display.

The screen matrix is based on the outdated technology of LCD. But there is no need to expect more in the entry level gadget: manufacturers are trying to save on each component. Although the type of matrix in this device is slightly outdated, but still the viewing angles are not bad, the color rendition is impeccable and does not cause any complaints.

But with the camera in this device is not all as rosy as with the display. It is based on a 2 Mp matrix. Any additional options (for example, LED backlight, autofocus and image stabilization system) for the camera is not provided for "Nokia 225". Photos, testimonials on this point, get quite mediocre with her help. Even worse is the situation with the video. Rollers are recorded at a resolution of 320 points in height and 240 pixels in width at a refresh rate of only 30 frames per second. The image turns out completely poor-quality, blurred. As a result, there is a camera in the phone, but its capabilities cause a lot of censures.

Memory

Very little integrated memory in the "Nokia 225". Characteristics, reviews of which cause a lot of controversy among professionals and owners is the amount of internal storage. In reality, this is a few kilobytes, which provide the minimum possible level of device operation. How many of them are really difficult to say. The Finnish manufacturer himself is delicately silent about this, and it is impossible to determine it in any other way.

As it was mentioned earlier, the internal OS facilities for this task are not enough, but external application software can not be installed on it. But to fully reveal the potential of this device, it needs to install a microSD memory card. The maximum amount of external storage can be 32 GB. This is enough for photos, music, and the Internet. The only observation is that the memory card will have to be bought separately for an additional fee.

Design and user-friendliness

But the design and ergonomics stand out against the background of similar devices, the Nokia Nokia 225 phone. Feedback from satisfied owners is one more confirmation of this. The dimensions of the case are: 124 mm in length and 55.5 mm in width. But the thickness of it is 10.4 mm and the weight is 100 grams.

Available immediately five options for color design of the case: yellow, black, red, green and white. As the material from which it is made, there is a fairly good plastic with matte coating. In this case, like most similar devices, the body is not opened with paint, but made of plastic of this color. That is, over time, even if it is scratched, then its color will be completely and completely preserved.

Two wire connectors ("MicroUSB" and 3.5 mm "Audio Jack") and a flashlight are led to the upper edge of the phone. All other faces were left without any controls or connection. The buttons, like the display, have this large mobile phone and manage it - it's a pleasure.

Battery

Ambiguous situation is obtained with the autonomy of "Nokiya 225 DUAL SIM". The reviews indicate that one battery charge lasts for 2-3 days at a nominal capacity of 1200 mAh. This is very small. It's not that the quality of the BL-4UL battery has changed for the worse, but in the hardware specifications of the gadget. The diagonal of the display is 2.8 inches and the device is equipped with 2 SIM card slots at once - these are the moments that reduce the battery life.

Another feature of this phone is that it uses a microUSB connector for charging, and not the usual "round pin". Such a constructive solution has long been suggested in the entry-level phones of this Finnish manufacturer, but only now it has been implemented. But most of the competitors have long switched to the standard microSUB connector. The capacity of the complete charger is 750 mAh. If we divide 1200mAh into 750mA / h, then it turns out that one full charge of the battery in this case will take only 1.6 hours.

Software

Another weakness is the system software of the Nokia 225. Comments in this regard are ruthlessly criticized by this apparatus. In this case we are talking about the Series 30+ platform from Nokia. Some additional software based on Java to install on this device does not work. He simply does not support him. Therefore, it is necessary to manage what is available.

There is a familiar browser from Nokia. In addition to visiting Internet resources, it also allows you to communicate in social networks. A similar situation with toys. Increase their number does not happen due to the installation of additional Java-applications. In general, the decision of the Finnish developers is not entirely unambiguous. It seems like a good phone, but it's impossible to expand its functionality by installing additional application software. And on this indicator, it significantly loses both to Chinese counterparts and smartphones of entry level. At the same time, the price of the former is much less, while the second ones have an order of magnitude better.

Interfaces of data exchange

Taking into account all previously stated technical parameters, a fairly balanced set of interfaces for the Nokia 225 DUAL SIM. Reviews this only confirm. A list of interfaces in this case is:

• Full support for mobile networks of the 2nd generation of the GSM standard. The maximum data transfer rate is up to 500 kbit / s. In the device immediately 2 slots for SIM cards. They operate in the alternate switching mode.

• To connect to a PC, the microSUB port is used. Included is the required cable. But you can not get full access to the software stuffing of the device using the PC Suite utility. The software component does not allow this. The only possible in this case
  The operating mode is like a flash drive.

• 3.5 mm "Audio Jack" allows you to connect your phone to external speakers. The high quality of sound can not boast a complete stereo border. how
  Result, music lovers will have to buy high-quality headphones separately.

• Also there is "Blutuz". It is perfect for those cases when you need to transfer files with a small amount of information to a similar device.

Reviews

Now about the practical experience of using this device. In this respect, he has the following advantages:

• Large buttons.
• An impressive display diagonal.
• Ability to work on the Internet.
• The presence of 2 slots for SIM cards.
• A good set of interfaces for information transfer.
• Quality building.

But his shortcomings are as follows:

• Closed software part.
• Short battery life.
• Slightly overpriced.

Results

A fairly good budget-level device was the phone "Nokia 225". Reviews of real owners are only confirm. But he will not get wide popularity. The main problem in this case is the ratio of functionality and price. At the moment the cost of the device is 50 dollars. For the same money, you can buy a more functional smartphone made in China. If we compare this device with "babushkofonami", then Chinese analogues are much cheaper with less functionality. But for this category of buyers, the low cost of the device is important. As a result, the only niche in which this phone is waiting for success is the true fans of this Finnish brand. It is on them that this gadget is oriented.