Microsoft has decided to launch the Nokia 216 a new feature phone for the Indian markets which are expected to retail at $37 starting from next month. This might very well be the last phone from the Microsoft-Nokia wedlock. The Nokia 216 is pretty many barebones and it comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and runs on the Series 30 OS. On the imaging front, the phone comes with a VGA sensor on both the front and the rear sides coupled with LED flash. The Nokia 216 comes with a 16MB RAM which is adequate to run the light Series 30 OS. The phone comes loaded with basic apps including Opera Mini Browser, Opera Mobile Store and also equips a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB. The phonebook can accommodate up to 2000 contacts and gets an FM radio receiver, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a micro-USB 1.1 port. Priced at Rs 2,495 the Nokia 216 weighs in at 82.6g and is sized at 118 x 50.2 x 13.5mm, chunky indeed. The phone will be available in white, black or mint colors and there is no word on global availability. On a separate note, Microsoft is rethinking its mobile phone strategy and is apparently prepping a Surface branded phone next year.
