Nokia announces the X1-01 and C2-00 dual-SIM phones

Nokia is expanding their Dual SIM portfolio with the launch of the Nokia X1-01 and C2-00. Both devices boast of great battery life - up to 43 days standby time and 13 hours talk time on the Nokia X1-01 - or 36 hours if you choose to play music. The Nokia C2-00 on the other hand offers a 19 days standby time with 5.75 hours talk time.

The Nokia X1-01 claims to possess one of the loudest speakerphones in the business. This claim will be put to the test as we have seen a large array of budget phones with this feature. The device offers storage support for up to 16GB using an SD card slot. It also offers an FM radio and an MP3 player.

A unique feature - the device can remember the settings for up to five separate SIM cards and you can give each SIM its own logo, music signature or ringtone. Sounds pretty cool, right?

The Nokia C2-00, on the other hand, offers easy swap of SIM cards. One SIM card is stored internally, like a traditional phone. The second card is easily accessible through a slot in the side so you don't have to open or even switch the phone off to change SIMs.

The Nokia X1-01 runs the Series 30 operating system, the Nokia C2-00 runs Series 40. The Nokia C2-00 has a VGA camera and supports up to 32GB of storage via an SD card.

Nokia plans to launch the devices in select markets and we do hope India is one of them. The X1-01 will cost €34 (Rs. 2,180 approx) while the C2-00 will cost €45 (Rs. 2,900 approx.)