Nokia C1-01 Price Philippines, Specs, Release Date

To all TP Friends who've been emailing me and sending me inquiries with regard to the availability of the single-SIM version of the best-selling Nokia C2-00 in the Philippines, I bring great news!


I called one of my favorite Nokia authorized retail outlets in SM San Lazaro yesterday afternoon and asked if they already have Nokia C1-01 -- and it turns out they do. The phone is priced at Php 2,300 in that specific store but I bet you can get it for less if you're good at bargaining.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the phone now!

Oh, and to those who are asking, "Why buy Nokia when I can get a chinaphone with more features for the same amount?" Here's my take on it: Every Nokia phone undergoes extensive testing (durability, battery life, etc.) before being released in the market; Every Nokia phone is product of research and careful planning. Also, with Nokia, you have peace of mind in the knowledge that after-sales support will always be there should you need it. And finally, of course, Nokia is Nokia; You can't go wrong with a company that has created billions of phones that have touched the lives of people the all around the world.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)
Name Nokia C1-01
Type CandyBar with Alpha-numeric Keypad
Price Category Entry Level
Dimensions108 x 45 x 14 mm
Weight 78.8 grams
Available Colors Warm Grey, Red, Dark Grey and Midnight Blue
Operating System Proprietary
Display 1.8-inch (~114 ppi pixel density), 128 x 160 pixels, TFT, 65K colors
Processor Proprietary
Camera 600x480 pixels
Video Capture 128x96@10fps
Audio and Video Playback MP3/WAV/AAC+ player, H.263 player
Ports microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
Network 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Memory 10 MB internal storage, expandable via microSD, supports up to 32GB, ships with 2GB card
Sensors N/A
Battery Li-Ion 800 mAh (BL-5CB)
Uptime Standby of up to 504 hours on 2G, Talk time of up to 10 hours 40 minutes
Value-Added Features Redesigned UI
Announcement June 2011
Availability September 2011 in the Philippines
Price Php 2,300 in malls

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