Even in the world of advanced technology, sometimes you need to be easier. The Nokia 130 phone confirms this - despite the fact that its characteristics are very modest, he found his customers and even pleased them. Read more about the budget offspring of Microsoft, read on.
Market positioning and price
The management of the company in its appeals to customers claims that about 1 billion people still do not have their phone. It is precisely such developing low-income markets that Nokia 130 is aimed at. At the same time, in countries with a high level of electronics purchases, there is an acute demand for inexpensive spare phones that do not require such delicate handling as expensive smartphones. Therefore, this model has a wide range of potential consumers.
How much is the Nokia 130? The price of the phone is about $ 25. He went on sale not so long ago - in the fall of 2014, but today it is not very easy to find in stores, because he was replaced by the 230 model.
Appearance
The design of Nokia 130 is not particularly remarkable and strictly functional.
The phone is very compact and lightweight - 10.6 x 4.6 x 1.4 cm, weighs only 68 g. Thanks to this, it fits in any pocket. The slightly textured plastic of the back cover prevents slipping, so the device is comfortable to hold in your hand.
The buttons are quite large and clearly separated.
The case comes in 3 classic colors: red, black, white.
Specifications
Nokia 130 (and other similar models) often gets the unflattering nickname "stupophone." What does he "know"? First of all, make calls, SMS messages. Moreover, the version with two SIM cards “Nokia 130 Dual Sim” will allow you to conveniently use the phone for personal purposes and work, or combine different favorable rates.
Another key advantage of the model is a media player that plays audio and video files of popular formats, and acquires pretty good prospects thanks to the support of microSD-cards up to 32 GB.
Of course, enjoying video on a 1.8-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 128 by 160 pixels will not be very convenient, but the screen itself is quite bright and clear.
Useful features
Here is what else this model can please:
- radio (headphones are needed for work);
- flashlight - not very bright, but easily switched on with one button, and quite sufficient to illuminate the keyhole ;
- The SLAM application, which runs on the basis of Bluetooth, provides the ability to exchange files;
- calculator, alarm clock and calendar.
Missing Features
To prevent this from becoming an unpleasant surprise, pay attention to the fact that the Nokia 130 phone does not:
- cameras
- MMS messages
- web browser;
- games (there is only a primitive "snake", other game files will not be installed);
- stopwatch;
- Bluetooth works only for transferring files; it cannot work with any headset;
- a cable for connecting to a computer is not included in the delivery package (standard USB is miniUSB, but if you do not have one on the farm, you will have to buy it).
Battery
This is the pride of Nokia 130. The battery capacity itself is small - 1020 mA, but since the phone has a small screen and there are no elements that consume battery power intensively (powerful processor, camera, etc.), it can last long after 1 full charge.
So, the manufacturer calls these numbers:
- 864 hours (36 days) in standby time for the version with 1 SIM card or 26 days for Nokia 130 Dual Sim;
- 13 hours of conversation;
- 46 hours of listening to music;
- 16 hours of video playback.
The phone comes standard with a miniUSB charging cable. The battery is removable and standard, so if you have an extra battery from this manufacturer, then it will most likely fit this device. The battery is fully charged in 3 hours.
Customer opinion
What do real users say about Nokia 130? Reviews are most often positive. Here's what customers liked:
- price and build quality;
- compact size;
- high quality calls;
- using the standard size of SIM cards, there is no need to crop them;
- good sound of audio files;
- the phone works fine with headphones from any manufacturer;
- there is no low-quality camera, which only increases the cost of the device, without bringing much benefit to the buyer;
- the phone quickly connects to the computer (like an external drive) and at the same time charges;
- Really long battery life.
And here are the cons that became noticeable after using this model:
- there is a place for 500 contacts in the phone book, but each contact contains only 1 number;
- notes on the calendar can be no more than 8;
- You can not change the wallpaper, theme;
- there is no internal power, so every time the battery is removed, the time is lost;
- there is no video rewind; when you select “pause” or “stop”, playback starts again from the first seconds of the file;
- there is no software to work with the phone on the computer, for example, you can not copy contacts exported from another phone;
- the screen in the sun “burns out”.
Toughie
The legendary Nokia 3310 has become the benchmark for strength and durability among mobile phones. Externally and according to the manufacturer, her much younger relative should be about as strong, especially compared to thin and fragile smartphones.
But unfortunately, buyers refute this opinion. Yes, this is a fairly reliable and durable phone, but it’s far from the quality of assembly and resistance to life shocks, which are characteristic of the “Nokiy” 5-10 years ago. The case creaks a little, and although it works after falls, cracks on plastic or even on the screen can easily appear.
After a few months, some buyers encountered freezes of the device, the failure of one of the slots for a SIM card, or a broken microphone. As a rule, these troubles were resolved by replacing the device under warranty.
To summarize
Nokia 130 is a non-ideal telephone, but on the whole corresponds to its price category. Cost is a key factor from which to build on before condemning its shortcomings. This is a good spare phone that you can easily carry with you in your pocket and not be afraid to scratch or drop it.