Reviewers Liked
- Lightweight, Attractive styling, Cheap
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Operating system looks and feels a bit dated, No WiFi or 3G connectivity
Nokia Asha 201
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Nokia has stuck its neck out in using the very old S40 operating system and foregoing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In the end we aren't sure it quite works for us. The slowish processor is a bind, and we'd have liked either Wi-Fi or 3G to make this...
By TechRadar onAt the mere mention of £45, you are probably expecting it will be a phone you keep together with duct tape within a week or so of buying it. But that's not actually the case.In fact, the Asha 201 is a sturdy, fairly bash-proof handset. The back...
By Know Your Mobile onThe Nokia Asha 201 is very much a budget phone but still puts up a good show for itself thanks to its decent quality keyboard, sturdy build and social networking functions. For keeping in touch on the go -- and at a very good price -- it does a decent...
By Wired UK onThe Nokia Asha 201 is a lovely little phone with some great features and looks, but its QWERTY keyboard isn’t the most comfortable, and the menu and navigation feel too clumsy to enjoy using it. Nokia Asha 201 is tagged with Nokia Asha 201, Nokia...
By 5FWD onIf your main requirements are making voice calls and keeping on top of your e-mails and texts then the Asha 201 is an easy recommendation. The screen is sharp and bright, the keyboard nearly faultless and the new-look S40 interface a joy to behold....
By theregister.co.uk onThe Nokia Asha 201 is brimful of features, considering its teeny price. Sure, it won't win any speed awards, plodding along as it does with no 3G or Wi-Fi. But it will keep you connected to Facebook and email on a shoestring...
By CNET UK onOverall, then, the Asha 201 is a handset that's limited by its operating system and by its lack of Wi-Fi and 3G as well as by its small, low resolution screen. It does have good battery life, and can tap into your social networks, but it isn't...
By IT Pro Portal onIf you need a phone with a physical keyboard, the Nokia Asha 201 is one of the cheapest mobile phones you can get. However, its outdated OS and slow mobile internet connections stop it being much use in its role as a social networking and email tool....
By Trusted Reviews onSi lo que buscas es un teléfono sencillo pero con aplicaciones funcionales, el Asha 201 es una muy buena opción. Si te gusta navegar por Internet pero cuentas con un plan de teléfono con internet limitado el Asha 201 es ideal para ti, ya...
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Mit der Asha-Serie will Nokia günstigen Smartphones Konkurrenz machen. Das Nokia Asha 201 ist ab Werk mit dem Instant Messenger WhatsApp ausgestattet und bietet auch die Möglichkeit im Netz zu surfen oder E-Mails zu lesen und zu versenden....
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