The Nokia X1-01 is a dual SIM feature phone that comes with a bunch of features, such as a super-loud speaker, dual Standby SIM mode and even a built-in torch but are there any other hidden talents you need to know about? Here we look at the 10 things you need to know about the Nokia X1-01.
Instead of pulling together a tech spec list of what the Nokia X1-01 has to offer, we thought it would be a good idea to look at the 10 key points this feature phone has to offer the average user.
Size and Weight The Nokia X1-01 has a 1.8-inch screen with 128 x 160-pixel resolution that offers up to 65k colours. When it comes to size and weight, the 91g phone measures in at a decent 112.2 x 47.3 x 16mm.
Dual SIM The Nokia X1-01 comes with two SIM card slots, so you can switch between the two for calls, texts and messages. You can give each SIM its own name, logo and ringtone, so you’re always sure which one you’re using.
Dedicated SIM Manager This looks like being a great utility that allows you to easily manage your calls and messages on the Nokia X1-01. It allows you to set a primary SIM card, as well as allow you to track costs and time usage.
Dual Standby 'Dual Standby' is a neat trick that means you can receive call notification or messages on either SIM and even switch between the two SIM easily. The great thing about Dual Standby is that you can be using one SIM and the other will still accept messages and calls.
Series 30 OS The Nokia X1-01 is powered by the Nokia Series 30 operating system, which is a neat little entry-level OS that comes with everything you’ll need to get you started and staying in touch with friends and family. Depending on the territory, you’ll also find essential add-ons such as Life Tools and Nokia Money pre-installed.
Music Buttons and Playback MP3 Player with one-push Playlist creation, Shuffle and repeat Stereo. There is even FM Radio built-in and the battery offers up to 36 hours of pure music playback.
Built-in Loudspeaker On the back of the Nokia X1-01 you’ll find a large speaker that offers up to 106 phons of volume (1 phon is equal to 1 dBSPL at a frequency of 1kHz). It’s not only for useful for playing music at volume, it also means that you’ll be able to hear your phone ringing even in the loudest of locations.
Talk Time and Standby The Nokia X1-01 is a dual band 900/1800 phone that offers some pretty staggering battery life. Talk time is being quoted by Nokia as 12.85 hours, while you can expect well over 32 days in standby mode, so if you’re waiting for that call you can be sure you’re Nokia phone will be there, ready and waiting with you.
Nokia X1-01 Torch If you live in an area with poor night lighting, then a torch is essential and that’s where the Nokia X1-01 adds an extra level of value. By having a torch built into the top of the phone you’ll never be without a guiding light ever again and thanks to the knock-out battery life, you’ll find it isn’t such a sap on power.
Nokia X1-01 Availability The Nokia X1-01 will ship this quarter in India, China, South-East Asia/Pacific region, Middle East and Africa, Eurasia and Brazil and cost 34 Euros, before taxes and subsidies. So, what do you think, is the Nokia X1-01 shaping up to be one of the best looking, most cost-effective and useful phones of the year? Let us know what you think in the Comments below.