Nokia 1208

  • Released 2007, May
    77g, 17.5mm thickness
    Feature phone
    4MB storage, no card slot
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  • 1.5"
    96x68 pixels
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 700mAh
    Li-Ion

Nokia 1208 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
  GSM 850 / 1900 - US version
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2007, May
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 102 x 44.1 x 17.5 mm, 67 cc (4.02 x 1.74 x 0.69 in)
Weight 77 g (2.72 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
 Flashlight
Display Type CSTN, 65K colors
Size 1.5 inches, 29 x 23 mm, 6.8 cm2 (~15.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 96 x 68 pixels (~78 ppi density)
 Themes and wallpapers
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 200 entries
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Internal 4MB
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
 2.5 mm audio jack
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB No
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS
Browser No
Games 3 embedded
Java No
 Predictive text input
Organizer
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BL-5CA)
Stand-by Up to 365 h
Talk time Up to 7 h
Misc Colors Red, Black
SAR 1.15 W/kg (head)     0.60 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.81 W/kg (head)    
Price About 30 EUR

Nokia 1208 - User Reviews

  • I still have one I really like it but my friend`s say it`s rubbish but it`s true I suppose but this is 2019 and that was built 2007 .

  • Excellent simple, light weight easy-hold phone - until about 6 months ago. After I took off Vodafone voicemail it started to turn itself off after 1-3 rings. I reinstated voicemail but problem persists. Vodafone says it's nothing to do with them and is a problem with the phone. I have done factory resets but no cure.

  • ...When he was in high school? Do you realise the phone was only released in 2007? Either you're lying, you've found the wrong phone or you must be very young here and your dad would have been a pretty young age for when you were born.

  • My dad's favorite phone when he was in high-school.

  • It came out in 2007, so you not had since 2002

  • My first phone...i played bounce..

  • The default security code is 12345 if not modified earlier.

  • My father have a nokia phone 1208 model.This phone used onaly one sim.But another sim not used this phone.It know to security coad.please solved my problem

  • I want buy

  • You can buy replacement batteries. I have one in my blue 1208 now.

  • Look on the internet. I know in Kuwait and the Philippines, they sell new outer cases and button pads.

  • Yes me too I just got it today,It makes 10 years now in 2017

  • Haha, I have a working Nokia 1208 in my hands right now and still works and like new condition.

  • the best phone i ever used

  • I love this phone and I am using this since college way back 2007 and until now I am that I already got a job I am still using this for more important transaction. This is very tough phone and I love this more that any other phone nowaday.

  • Compare it with a similar phone.

  • nokia 1208 is good mobile,my father is using this mob since 2008 and now he dont like to buy any other mob

  • battery longs "full charge" more than 4-5 days!! amazing phone i don't know about nowadays future phones's battery?

  • Nokia 1208 Is a cool&simple mobile

  • what about whatsapp ?

  • Nokia 1208

  • nokia1208 set in coming to market & public command 1208 set. request for company by nokia phone 1208 lanch to market.

  • Best telephone ever!

  • The phone itself has no issues. Problems ive had was with the rubber buttons that are one piece. It came off and when i popped it back it never flattened and settled so it was not easy to press the buttons.

  • Hey nokia team reopened this model..... New colour...

  • Really the best phone I ve ever owned. I got it in 2008 and after 6 years I am finally replacing it with the 208. The phone still works great and the original battery still lasts a week between charges. Just needed 3G to switch carriers so I had to retire her. The one thing I will miss the most; the flashlight.

  • Marvelous piece of Programming

  • I have it since 2008 and will keep handy even if I replace it. Really great for what counts more in a mobile: phone calling.

  • my first mobile ;)

  • I used to have an LG Optimus L5 until I had it stolen from me. I subsequently went back to using my old mobile [the Nokia 1208] It feels much more responsive than my Android phone ever was, and is an absolute pleasure to use. :-) I have not looked back/missed having a smartphone at all, and intend to continue using my 1208 until the battery eventually gives in.

  • this is my first mobile in my life i enjoyed it very wel

  • this phone is the best unlike nowadays, you drop a phone and it's all over. had this phone since it came out and it's still strong. People look at my phone and think up grade please and say no, because I don't know how to use the new phones, nit one bit.

  • my first phone

  • this phone is very goood , cheap n best . JATTS ROCKS EVERYTIME

  • 7 years still going strong on same battery.

  • Yes, me also.

  • Can I ask? Is there a way for me to change the previous password of my Nokia 1200?

  • nice mobile. I am using it from 6 years.

  • Default code 12345

  • i have mine since 2002 and it is still in good condition

  • Got mine in November of 2008. Still working as of today. Still holds a charge for a good 4 days, never swapped the battery. And how many of you have wasted hundreds of dollars on phone plan smartphones?

  • hai i used bought this phone 2008 now its work soooo goood

  • 3310 late version, indestructible.

  • I thing nokia 1208 model , is better than any other mobile..Becuse it is so hard and comfortable..I am cary the phone everywhere due to his smallness.If i want to break any other person head then please through your mobile the seen the better result..BLADE

  • this phone is very stuborn

  • I need a Security code for this Nokia 1208

  • I bought this phone about the same time as you.. but today it broke... Now it doesn't want to charge :( I will have to buy a new phone but it was a good one.

  • Hii... There.. I baught this phone 6 years ago... And till today it is running fine indeed... It completed its life... Verry NYC phone... Trust Nokia

  • despalalight

  • Hie can send some 1208 settings

  • hi, i'm jeffrel from Saranggani... try restoring the phone to factory settings...

  • pa help nman po bigla nlang nag security code ung nokia 1208 ko wla nman ako nlagay code : 0549873 imei :357991/03/008662/2 thanks sa mag responce . ASAP

  • dear sir i have my Nokia 1280 i have forgot the security code and i have tried the default codes of 1234 and 12345 but it is not responding so can you please help me fix this problem

  • change d mobile

  • the default security key is 1234.. maybe you can try 12345!

  • dear sir. I have nokia 1208 mobile phone only 1 day battery backup is their so i changed my old battery and put new nokia original bl5c but the problem remaining same only 1 day battery backup what i have to do please reply.

  • please kindly help me with the security code for my Nokia 1208 as it is locked and i can not access my local network at the moment. Thank u and waiting to hear from u soon. Regards

  • key pad problam

  • Why does the 1208 have a four pin connector that fits a Prolific "usb to async adapter plug" ?

  • The connector for async link. What data rate, no. of bits ( data, stop and parity ). Do Nokia even know.

  • they have chargers on market stalls fo obout £3

  • Hi How do i disable sending flash sms via Nokia 1208 Tks in advance.

  • i forgot my security code pls help me IMEI:351956/03/813125/4 CODE: 0549873

  • yes, it does

  • I lost my charger. It needs to be usable in Europe through the vodafone company. Any ideas where i can get one by January 9?

  • i forgot my security code IMEI:359369/03/400168/1 CODE:0549913

  • Yeeeeaahh I this phone is very2x useful in any kind of energencies and yeah shockproof, useful in calmities like flood because it's torchlight.. And waterproof (maybe)

  • hey, my comment from (almost) 2 years ago is still here! come back here cuz i found this phone in my storage. i'm looking for the successor of the successor (nokia 101) of this phone, this durable, light, no nonsense phone. who needs camera and web in a PHONE? just need tons of more memory. nokia hear?

  • your got bad manners, better change it today as in today, this phone is amazing & great, my 1st phone, try iphone5 if u can, can u.

  • my friend destroy that phone, put it on the frying pan then fry it till explode. What a dumb, then he gave back casing to me.

  • Bomb proof phone! Gets a signal where others fail. You can drive a tank over this phone without a scratch. No-nonsense, reliable, cheap and the battery seems to last forever. Keep your iphones etc. all those apps and stuff are for kids or people without a life. PS The torch is a really good little feature too!

  • Yeah agreed!!!! i baptized my nokia 1100 probably 10 times before slamming it against the wall for about 15-20 times...it still worked perfect...nokia is a tough phone...

  • Is this still available in stores in the Philippines?

  • One of the most reliable phones i have ever had. My galaxy gio didn't want to call, kept trying some error, i was screwed cause the sun had gone down and i needed to be picked up, luckily i remembered my spare nokia was in my bag, haven't used it in 6 months, and it called no problems!

  • Press the upper left button + star

  • yes

  • Could I still buy this from the shop?

  • great little phone, no frills, keys are a bit small but you get used to it. how do I lock the keys so it does n't dial whilst its in my pocket?

  • is this phone supporet call conferencing

  • Ringtone Vicabolary Accesorries games messages and Contacts

  • Nokia is the toughest in the cell phone world. Bought iPhone. From second day, unavoidable noise during call...cant hear anything during call.... after 1 month, display gone..... Nokia, after 4 years...still works...threw on the wall while I was angry ...uncountable times...most of the times i get angry....it got into bucket full of water....still it works good.. Note: I never threw iPhone...took care of it like a baby... :) If you are an adventurous and off-road person, get Nokia

  • Had this as a spare phone when I had my N73, and I still say Nokia make the best "basic" phones - even their qwerty and touch screen phones are top notch.

  • this phone use my gf ...........

  • my girlfriend usw this handset ...... so like this

  • iam using it since 2007 good one it had falllen from my hands atleast for 100 times but thank god nothing happened to it mast phn

  • byeeeeeeee guys,,, its boring

  • hi friends....

  • Good phone ! I have been using since 2008.. In India ,this phone...

  • I am from bangladesh I Have Nokia 1208 I like This phone

  • love this one!! I've been using it since 2009, now it still functions very well, just torchlight couldn't function ^^

  • yeahhhh its a gud fone....battery last long suitable 4 pple in rural areas......love u 1208

  • beautiful phone!!!!!!!!!!! great reception in places than another phone are showing no service

  • cute

  • This handset is really great, easy to use, and affordable...love it so much ",)

  • how can i make sa group here? so i can send to group easily. please help!

  • My friends had gone on to using the latest models of Nokia or any other latest brand -- but --hmm - i'll just stick to this one - very strong, long battery life, easy to use features, love the flash-light. They even tell me that i'm out-of-date.... whatever - as long as its a phone!

  • I like handset because good backup of battry

  • I also bought this mobile phone on 2008. Very amazing torchlight. But be very careful because once you have crash it definitely it will got sometimes minor disfunction (such as automatically on/off, no sim card, demo etc). Other else nice visual graphical. For those who want to buy a mobile phone at affordable price i suggest you must buy this one.

  • very good handset

  • Very nice set mind blowing

  • Its very good phone.Im using it from 2008 onwards.Its very nice and compact.i like its simplicity,etc

  • Its a very good set.

  • Cannot match 1100..:)

  • a very good hard working mobile phone it wont let you down great for calls and texting fantastic battery life go buy it now

  • It's the worst mobile I have ever seen, Always Ali's mobile phone will be switched off due to the worst battery. When he talks I will not be able to listen due to problem with phone not my ears.

  • In relation to your above statement, it was indeed the chicken that came first. Not to be confused with the egg, which I have on great authority also came first. Hope this insight gives you many happy seconds

  • It's a super set for talking for long time..........

  • This is the best phone by far! If you are single, after pulling this out on the dance floor. You wont be for long!!!!!!!!!

  • Hmm it's good and have a long time battery and a beautiful display

  • you said 8 years its only release last 2007 ? how come u said 8 years its only 2011

  • i love my 1208 .... i have had it for almost 8 yrs now.. lol not this version the one before it commonly known as the flashlight phone... i love its durability ... they don't make handsets like these anymore ......

  • I just love the fone, plus the torch is just amazing. I aint changing my phone any time soon

  • 1000000 percen i agree for the nokia 1208 because very nice to use n i wanna buy that so were i need to find the fon.... tq

  • It is not only a phone for me It is my true friend which is accompaning me from last 5 yeare continuesly .

  • user friendly cell phone and i agree long lasting battery

  • I agree with previous comment 100%!!!!! Its amazing. A vintage classic, that should be brought back!!!!!!!

  • this is a fone, it takes me back to the good times of mobile telecoms technology!

  • I just wanted to say, that i have this phone as my (back up) phone, as you will never know when you need it. haha. Anyway its a good job i did as i broke my iPhone the other day (well the dog had a nibble on it haha). So i got out the good old trusty 1208 and will never look back. The torch is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • this phone has unbelivable tekkers!!!

  • just found this beast in red on the web....HELLO UPGRADE!!!!!!!!

  • yess.Nokia is best!!!!

  • simple, str8 to the point, stylish....cannot get enuff of this phone and its features. at first i was a bit worried about the sheer amount of things you can do on it...i have however just discovered the in built tutorial and now cnt put it down!!!

  • We just love our gadgets and this phone is my fav of all time, i am paying £33.75 pm for unlimited everything thanks to Tesco mobile and Halifax!!!! I HEART IT!!! Thanks so so so much!!!!

  • hi all..am also using dis phn..good phone..:)i m luving using it..thanks nokia

  • throw your phone.

  • verry nice handset and easy to use.

  • Very nice......

  • me too. very simple.suitable for person who has no money like student. i like it

  • i hav used this phone from last 2 yrs its very simply &long battery i lov this phone

  • Good hand set to use..

  • the perfect phone = NOKIA E 50 - you have all in it

  • i am using this phone from the last 1yr and it is working very smoothly.

  • You put mp3's on it by buying a decent phone!

  • this is a mobile which i prefer and say u 2 use it 1 time iin a life

  • how put mp3 to nokia 1208?

  • If this phone's 3x its price, I'd still gladly buy it. It's small, light, durable, plus simple. I'm looking for smaller, lighter, bigger memory replacement.

  • @gadgetfreak - i most certainly agree

  • I love this phone. I have lost the charger, where can I get a replacement thanks

  • this is not the best phone!It's only for calls.!!!

  • this is the best fon ever!!!! battery lasts for 5 days of standby time and 3 days of heavy texting and calling. really great for texting. i can even close my eyes and my fingers know where to touch when texting. much better than touch screen fons. too much hokey-pokey in cellfons can damage and drain the battery much faster. even had this dropped a couple of times but still okay with no scratches. take that iphone! this one could last a lifetime!!!!!

  • this is the best fon ever!!!! battery lasts for 5 days of standby time and 3 days of heavy texting and calling. really great for texting. i can even close my eyes and my fingers know where to touch when texting. much better than touch screen fons. too much hokey-pokey in cellfons can damage and drain the battery much faster. this one could last a lifetime!!!!!

  • I have this phone, it's just great! I don't need fancy stuff, I just need functional and efficient phones.

  • very good phone. I'd sell my house to get 1!

  • The keypad of this phone looks comfy for texting and it has color display. I'll probably get one

  • my phone appears local mode & i cant charge it...any solution???

  • can anyone help,my security code has blocked and i dnt want to delete my inbox message pls any info

  • Whats new in it to be 1208. I used 1202 and other versions and they are too good than it, especially in shape. 1202 is very good in its shape and functions

  • It is the simplest cheapest n equally best product by nokia. goes 5***** to it! No complaint nothing! wonderful product!

  • Done that... still working. Even drowned and still working.

  • this is the easiest device to use for messaging

  • this phone is so CÖÖÖL !

  • Try to throw it at 3rd floor will it be still working?

  • Plzz.. suggest me a useful(complaint less) mobule with in Rs.1500

  • and they sell like hot cakes

  • thats my fone'' its good''comportable and nice for incoming and out going calls..

  • these r one of the best type off phones very strong .ya seen can drop over 100 times n still working brand new

  • I have this phone! it is good ;) but i prefer the Samsung Star! hehehe

  • no camera in this phone!

  • this phone..too good to be true..!

  • I have this phone and it is far superior to many others i have had, the two most recent being the x10 mini and nokia x6! the camera quality is much better and also the multitasking facility vastly improves the phones speed! i love this phone

  • Awesome phone.. it have the flash already..only do you need is the camera :D

  • looks like 8021 to me..

  • hello

  • I have this phone and it DOESN'T HAVE CAMERA. What is it with you people? It's just a user-friendly, low-end phone.

  • No actually this phone hasn't a camera

  • Yes, it has a 12mp cam and holds up to a 16gb mem card. This phone is awesome!!

  • what a great camera it has and gprs and memorycard-slot as well..i´m telling the truth now..am i not ??

  • Are you crazy.....? The 1208 has a massive internal memory, you would have no need to use an external memory card! i wish people would think about what they are saying before they post comments on here

  • Hi Julie, if you go into the android market place you can download the app from there. Just install it on your memory card or it may crash.

  • A little help here would be appreciated! How do i access facebook using this phone? i cant find anywhere to download apps? Thanks in advance :)

  • the bessssssssttttttttt mob i ever used... bought in feb and still dsnt hve any problem... cheap, reliable, easy 2 use and better than the fancy mobiles lyk Iphone :p

  • nice btry time bt n't more better......

  • If your battery is out, it doesn't matter how flashy or well equiped your phone is. This is my kind of Phone.

  • Awesome phone. I don't need a fancy smartphone; that's what a computer is for and I already have one of those. This is perfect for talking and even occasional texting if you don't mind not having a qwerty keypad. Best of all is the battery life; 7 hours talk and two weeks standby!

  • can we use nok1650's battery(1020mah) in nok1208(700mah)

  • i like this phone, i use it along with my nokia 2330. why have a mobile-phone with memory-card and gprs if you already have a laptop ?

  • I am using this at the momnet and I love it. It is really cheap and it is a pay as you go. But it is a very simple phone, no other featers.

  • cheap and very good phone. Light is functionaly, battery hold over week. Very well price/function ratio

  • it cost 20 euros why not

  • i using this phone by now, its damn good, however u drop it on fall, or in to water, it also still in function haha...just like nokia 3310 XD

  • I love this phone! It's good.

  • I got this phone 4 mos ago from having an n73 series. i find great relief in it because the phone was very reliable and sturdy.no problems of having it infected with virus and the battery life is more lasting. very handy also. i recommend this phone to txt and call users only. no more no less.

  • I bought one Nokia 1208 after my K850i and K790i, and I can confirm that's an excelent mobile only for the most importante stuff in these gadgets, calling and receiving calls.

  • Hi Friends, I am using a Nokia 1200 mobile its more or less similar to this mobile (1208). My query is by means of replacing the display of my mobile with 1208 display, whether I will get color display or it would be a incompatable one? Please let me know, since my mobile display is gone and I am plannig to change it myself without going to any service centers..:D

  • ya wid u !!

  • true story

  • why is it insert sim?

  • i like this phone, the best ever,, especially the flashlight,,

  • Better than I-Phone . . .

  • if anyone is interested in buying this fone plz contact 03234391070.10 months warranty.only 4 lahore.

  • reliable and good phone.. light and long battery use.... a dull phone but does what it says on the packet very well. Actually having this phone without camera or mp3 stops you fiddling with your mobile on the bus so you can do other things like read books etc... dont tell me you actually play snake in public?!!!

  • there is nothing on the phone you want to put onto pc! so there is no connection to pc...

  • I have a promble with my security on 1208

  • yes you can lock it with love=)

  • hello!! MV communications, i just want to ask assistance from your company,,,please... who among you knowledgeable people could help me about this matter.. how can i fix my phone from its operation problem as it totally turns off when the flash light is off, and can only be opened after a minute, what should i do about this,, i went to technicians but only made it worst,,, im a filipino one, and not yet fluent enough in using english language, and i'm hoping for your kind consideration about this,,,hmmmmp... thank you=) please kindly consider my request, my email address is "[email protected]" patiently waits=)

  • I had my iphone 3gs fixed, and i bought this one to use during the maintenance days, i like it, a communication device, no more, no less

  • I have this phone and I must have done something to it and now a friend of mine can not phone me or sent me messages while I can send him messages and phone. Could it be that I have blocked his number, and if I did how do I unblock it again. Thank you to any body that can help

  • Precisely! Its keypad becomes pregnant after weeks of texting. ^___+

  • this is by far the most reliable handset ever,bring ur gadgets in all shapes n sizes of technology,ull find me here

  • Hi can the phone be locked. My old one couldn't and I was forever dialling people accidently.

  • Yes!

  • ive a phone like this for 2 years now. i call it "stuntman phone" because it went through alot of hell in my hands from accidentally throwing it a couple of times down the staircase or from my study table, to submerging half of it in water. and yet, after all these, it still works the same way since the day i got it. im actually saving up for a new phone with better specs but im still gonna stick with this until it retires.

  • extra ordinary key pad

  • does this fone have predictive text ????

  • i've had this phone for nearly 2 years and almost no dents or marks, very robust! :)

  • are you sure we are talking about the same phone? lol i don't like it. sorry guys but for a secondary phone or a back-up phone. it is ok,...long battery life and..... and..... that's about it! lol :) peace!

  • you are on crack....

  • this mobile is wicked if you dont need it for any thing apart from calls and texts the battery lasts for days to love it

  • Absoloutly amazing phone, i had an iphone 3gs, a HTC touch 2, a Nokia X6 and a Blackberry bold 9700, sold them all and bought a 1208 as it has all the features in this phone than all the above put together, camera quality, truely breath taking! i took out insurance for this 1208 as i was scared id scratch it. Thanks nokia for bringing such a elegant phone into our world.

  • Which phone nicer? -1650 -1662 -1209 -1616 -1661 -1208

  • SGD35 can't go wrong. Using it as a 2nd phone to my Iphone 3GS as i carry 2 lines. The phone does exactly what's it mean to be used for. SMS and phone calls. BRILLIANT!

  • Nice phone, if you need light you got it, talk also, and so nice reception i love it

  • After many year of using very sofisticated phones fron different brands like Ericsson , Motorola or Samsung , I realized , when I was far away from any city , in ARgentinian patagonia , that only people having Nokia was able to establis a communication . My cellular had no signal at al "sin servicio" . I tried hard to get a Nokia 1100 , the best cellular ever made , but I couldn´t . So I´ve got this 1208 and I can recommend it without trace of doubt . It´s the best phone I´ve ever had .

  • this phone is great. i only uses this when my n70 dont function well

  • great phone!!!

  • I have a nokia 1208,and for a cheap phone I think it works just great. I am thinking of getting a newer Nokia phone w/ more features but I'm not sure which phones will accept the sim card I currently have on the 1208 since I wanted to keep my number and all the stored numbers in my 1208.How do I find out what type of sim card this is?

  • I have now own this phone for about 9 month, and just want to say that Iam very happy with it. I use to say that this is a mobile-phone plus sms no more, no less. And that was exactly what I was looking for, computer stuff can I do at my computer. =)

  • I have now own this phone for about 9 month, and just want to say that Iam very happy with it. I use to say that this is a mobile-phone plus sms no more, no less. And that was exactly what I was looking for, computer stuff can I do at my computer. =)

  • I owned one. its a really good basic phone for texting and calling very robust and reliable and cute. battery charges quick just over an hour. i miss my phone. only weak point was the key pad it puffs up after a few months.

  • I have droped this phone a million times and left it in the snow over night. It sowtches between languages (for text messages) increadibly easyily and automatically puts accents on all of your words in Spanish. It's the best phone I have ever owned.

  • this fone is the best fone in my life and its good for old ladys like me its not that had to understand thank you nokia for this beautiful design 1208 you are the best fone

  • Thanks so much, why did this not come in the manual idk, just what I was after. PIN2 is 1234, not found out the default barring code yet.

  • Max battery time i got with few calls and messages is 4 days with this phone.That's ok,trying 5030 soon.

  • 12345 is the keyguard code ..

  • does it have a tourcth?

  • on the user's manual there's no keyguard code

  • 1208 can't connect to pc

  • i dont think that phone hooks up to the pc

  • 12345

  • How to connect my Nokia 1208 with PC? I need what kind of cable? Thanks in advance!

  • I have the cell but forgotten the security code of handset

  • I bought this phone for mom. Doesn't complain...yet!

  • games - soccer league,cricket cup,and nature park. The games in the 1208 are better. Haha.....

  • What games does it have ?? Please reply ... Thanks

  • Why does this phone go into test mode and how do you get out of test mode

  • nice..

  • Just bought this unit a while ago. It's simple and fantastic! Though, keypads are too small, I recommend 1202 keypad to this.

  • well said bro

  • its a handicap phone get over it people

  • Very nice... easy to operate... and additional feature is that ...you can limit the time before making a call....and as time expires ..call will terminate.....and if there is need of some additional time....you can add time...according to your call.... cheap in price.... attractive....

  • hi,,,,,, im using this type fon,,, last time my fon was fall down in sea,,,,,, then i was worry bout it, i think can't function already. after i dry down the hot sun, it can use back,,,,, im realy realy realy so so so so so so hapi tat time,,, i will take care of u alwaz. miss u so much,,, uuummaah uummaahh. thanks nokia 1208.

  • i lve these phones i dont hawve one but i do... you can do wat u want an its so reliable...

  • It may have all the basic features I need but why such a limited manual? We don't all have a kid to show us how it works or the time to experiment. Simple instructions or at least keyboard sequences need listing. For example I wouldn't have even known I could switch the keyboard off if someone hadn't shown me. What else am I missing?

  • This is another Simple Rough & Tough Set after 1600 Model .I am using since last 2 Years .Many Indian Language makes it user friendly.

  • i love this phone...:) but i dont have it..;) :)

  • Good back up for my N82. N82-Dark Knight, 1208-Robin.

  • this is a very cheap phone with some good quality and really is very durable

  • to lock hit the left top key (menu?) and then *

  • Hey Guys,I have A code that can move the Screen to the left,right,up and down.. like "rotateme" for this phone..and it's just for fun.. the code is... *#5512# (left) *#5513# (up) *#5514# (right) *#5511# (return to the original)

  • keyguard settings, select keyguard code, on, 12345

  • Agree - like the 1208. It tends to 'make it's own calls' when in my wife's purse. Does anyone know for sure how the keyboard lock feature works? Do you lock it by going to Keyguard through the menu string, then enter 12345 to unlock it?

  • hi good people, does any one know how to set cell info/area info in this phone? thanks in advance

  • hello =)..does anyone no if you can get mxit on dis fne..usin at a spear while mine goes in for repairs..rellli cant liv without mxit...????

  • i dnt knw brue, but if u consider yoself lucky by having this phone then u really dnt hav gud taste when it cumz to phones. ths phon is nt nyc it is for grannys

  • This phone will be used by me as soon as possible, emportant matter is my brother bought this from 'Dubai' for me as a gift. Hmmmm.. I will be the lucky man of the next year...@...

  • My precious gave me one last month. It's 30$ here (.id) ... Advantages: -flashlite is very useful. -long battery backup: stands for entire day after 3 hours call after charging. -i have 6 sec's capacitor backup to change the sim, that's enough :) -the standard bl-5ca (700mAh) can be replaced with bl-5c (850mAh) which means the backup can lasts more 20% -loud (midi) polifon disadvantages: -difficult to reach the "*" and "#" pads, coz of the corner's curve. It shall be upper to give space, or the down-edge shall be pointed. -can't put my fave music [amr/midi] & wallpaper myself. Nokia doesn't attach the rh-105 usb cable, considering that price's 4-10$. * nice experience by sieghart for *#5513 ... ^_^b *

  • basic phone... if this was stolen you will not cry because of the cheap price... i like this kind of phone instead of the hi-tech one... i dont use games, cameras, videos and music player for the phone coz i have i-pod, psp, digicam and videocam... i recomend this phone if u have those gadgets...

  • Beasty Phone!

  • Yes, but it sells at aprox 10 $ in my country, so what can you expect at that price? calls & sms and that's all

  • I think its a great phone. If you already have a very high end phone. Better to have a backup just like this one.

  • This is a real Granny phone...

  • 93 msgs carlo.

  • does any 1 know how many sms massages it can hold

  • Ivan, go for nokia 1209 much better keypad. Previous 1209 have hard keypad but the new ones like mine is softer than before. Elegant looking than 1208.

  • Very good phone for calls. Battery lasts 3 days, and at 10 $ it's a bargain. Nothing fancy, just a simple phone for calls and sms.

  • When you send a message, goes to the sent items but shows as "Pending" eventhough message was sent. Just odd! Also doesn't tell you what time you sent the message if you wanted to check. Older phone versions have this feature (even analogue phones!) I think this is just a bit backwards...

  • This phone is easy to use. Letters are big and very readable, I think that idea of not putting a manual is very good, because you don`t need to read anything. Similar phones like 1200 and 1209 are also very good. I plan to purchase this phone very soon.

  • Dear El Tigre,

  • hi, this phone is sooooooooooooooo simple, alarm clcok, sms and phone calls / whats not to understand there :) ?

  • that's my phone. good for calling and messaging.^_^

  • the 1208 is a really handy phone.i had a n96 and it broke then i got an n95 and that died on me too. but then i went to my local tesco and bought this excellent phone for only �17.97 with 10.00 topup.thats what i call a deal.i also got 10% off with my discount card, every little helps. excellent features, compact and reliable, nothing more to say.best phone i have had

  • I have had this phone for 6 months now and still don't know how to use it. The manual is laughable. Is there anyplace that actually reveals how to use the phone?

  • I really love and like this handset very much. In short its my most favourite mobile It is small and lookingn really beautiful to me

  • well.........you can.....but y dont ya go for a better fone?....

  • this set is verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr­rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry nice and bad

  • How many sms it can store ?

  • I am on my third one and I am yet to find one that works. All of them had problems reseting, freezing, and recognizing my SIM card (which works in my LG phone). Nokia is not helpful, and they refuse to give me a different model. This wouldn't be a problem, but they do not pay for the shipping to their repair center, and the phone is not worth it to keep sending it back. When I told them this, they just said they are sorry and that there is nothing they can do. I think there is plenty you can do, Nokia. They are just too damn lazy to care.

  • I need to know if I can use this phone over seas out of Australia?

  • [@dd] what type of ringtone format you're using? mp3 or midi? where you bought the USB cable? from ebay? I'm finding for USB cable but not really which is suitable... is there any specific USB cable models?

  • #1208fans, i have 1208 usb cable data and it work fine with mobimb 3.5...

  • I had this phone for 2 years now. The LCD is the most delicate part of the 1208, hard falls and exposure to moisture will badly damage it. The replacement will only cost $4, and the difference is unnoticeable. This thing is built for those who want to stay in touch without those auxillary expensive features, or, for those who want to save. It is very sturdy, and doesn't give headaches to its owner. I love this phone!

  • It will taste very good

  • This phone has been with me 4 1yr+ and its very reliable and strong having fallen several times without developing any fault. Even when all my celeb phones conspired against me, this nokia 1208 still remains faithfull, trustworthy & loyal to its owner. Its a simple phone and i normally attend lectures with it 4 security sake. Thats why i calls it "small but mighty"

  • What games does it have?

  • how much is this phone?

  • This's simple model handphone that ever i have..But it's ok to use for call,sms,flashlight with a longlife batt..no problem.. When u see it in phone market,the 2nd price still stabil..Like this b^^ Great simple handphone,really!!

  • If you want something that aren't a shiny-mp3y-mega pixel kinda thing and does what phone was originally created for: Communication! I don't see my phone as a fashion accessory...

  • I'm going to buy warid 1208 package . How it will be ?

  • try typing this code in ur 1208 phones *#5512(turns the screen right side) *#5513 (upside down) *#5514 (left side) *#5511 (returns to the original position) thats all

  • is a phone that a phone do. has no luxuries and extra options. charge the battery faster. lasts more than two days without charge.

  • its a good mobile have long battery back up simple also

  • how much is the battery time ??? how many days ?

  • it's just the keys that are different

  • just the keypad

  • Ya... bought 1208 last few days ago... but anna ask, anyone here tried to put ringtones into Nokia 1208 using usb cables before? coz I saw someone selling 1208 usb cables in ebay.

  • i just bought it 3hrs ago, we can silent the calls without rejecting, don't worry.

  • Just bought this phone yesterday... Not bad, cheap and quality is good.... This phone is very easy to use too... Just wanna ask, do anyone here tried to put ringtones into Nokia 1208 using usb cables before? saw ebay selling 1208 usb cables...

  • Hi, Just bought this mobile for �5.00 (GBP) including shipping. The only catch was you had to add �5.00 top-up with T-Mobile when purchased. Good deal for a average phone.

  • really can mute incoming calls without rejecting the calls? nice..... will buy 1208 soon...

  • yes you can silent calls without rejecting them. Hi every one i have got one a few days ago. its a fantastic set. No problems so far Alhamdulihah. its a beauty and as tough as a beast.

  • Hi everyone... do nokia 1208 can silent incoming calls without rejecting the calls? mute/silent tones if there is incoming calls (not reject call).... Thanks

  • so go buy one.

  • I also have a problem with sending msg. I sometimes do not receive msg from others, and msg wouldnt pass on a more frequent basis.

  • anyone wants a rough use mobilephone for cheap cost buy 1208.the best of best's. fresh mob : 1000rs 2nd hand : 300-800rs depending on quality,lifetimer etc.....

  • who told u message wont pass through.its not problem of mobile phone its problem of network.i am using this mobile for past 1 1/2 years its the best after 1100 nokia.its famous for sending sms continously.

  • don buy this if u are a texter...half the times the msg doesn pass through...do not recommend

  • its just ok for a budget phone...it costs me only Bru$58...if ur working in a harsh environment, this hp is alrite...no need for all dos edgy looking kinda hp...dropped it couple of times n never bothered coz its pretty much durable to me...jst hopin dat it cud at least hav realtone :P realtone on an old-skool lookin hp! Cheers people!

  • i wnt to buy nokia 1208

  • it is an ok phone. the keys are an little small. it is only good for an emergency phone.

  • give me a new nokia

  • If Chuck Norris had a phone it would be a 1208.

  • Don't use a cellphone to text. Get Google voice and text for free with or without the aide of a cellphone. I never texted at all until I got google voice. Too hard to do on a cellphone.

  • Its strictly a prepay. I bought mine in an Atlanta wal-mart. I didn't know how to find my minutes on it. I went to a nokia store. A guy there showed me how. Three hours later I had journeyed to Paducah, Kentucky. When I tried for my minutes, it wouldn't get them. Never did again. T mobile store guy told me it as Nokia's fault. To demonstrate, he put my Sim in a shelf T Mobile phone at the store. He recommended I complain to Nokia. I called Nokia. They said the T Mobile guy's test was not a fair one. A shelf phone from a Nokia store has the entire T Mobile system programmed into it but a prepaid does not. If I had not turned my T Mobile on outside the 20 county Atlanta area, I would still be able to get my minutes from the phone. But once you turn it on outside the TMobile territory the store clerk activated it in, one can't get their minutes again. No problem, I get them off the website. I bought 100 minutes at $.10 a minute on2/2/09, I've still got 189 minutes left on July 25th. My original minutes carry over until October 31st. If I add another 100 minutes there, I can carry over the old minutes and the new for an entire year without a refill. That's a very good deal.

  • I've never exzperienced the cracks and whistles you describe. Also, I got on the air everywhere, inside and outside, unlike some of the bigs.

  • Simply taking the sim card out and putting it back in usually solves that problem. Its happened to me exactly twice.

  • Mine will stay in my pocket uncharged for five days. Of course, I rarely get calls on it, use it only for emergencies. Also, get yourself google voice and text for free. I've never read nor sent a text on the nokia 1208, but since I've gotten google voice I text for free all the time.

  • Please whenever i want to start this phone it will read local mode, what can i do to rectify the problem?

  • hey friend. the first time when i use this phone i feel safe. when i use this phone my and first sim i use, i experience same thing that happen to your phone it keeps rebooting. when you write/read a text or browse a phone book it freezes and restart. after that i decide to change a sim card. there problem solve. my friend maybe ur having issue with your sim card try to replace your old one. and my friend i love this phone. hehe

  • hey friend. the first time when i use this phone i feel safe. when i use this phone my and first sim i use, i experience same thing that happen to your phone it keeps rebooting. when you write/read a text or browse a phone book it freezes and restart. after that i decide to change a sim card. there problem solve. my friend maybe ur having issue with your sim card try to replace your old one. and my friend i love this phone. hehe

  • it was a decent phone until after a while, great battery life for me, the talking was very bad though it would make a bunch of weird and loud screeches and cracks so i would recommend something more advanced lol

  • i think its a pretty descent low-end phone.have no problems about it.the batt-life is also good.i only wish the phone could store more sms and phonebook entries.

  • I have a problem in not being able to save both names and numbers in the phonebook. Is this the case or are the handsets faulty?

  • I have a problem in not being able to save both names and numbers in the phonebook. Is this the case or are the handsets faulty?

  • This is a good phone, basic and simple. The sound clarity is good and the battery life as well. I especially like the flashlight, its very nice. The phone is very reliable.

  • it have low space for sms . please increse the capisty of sms.and charging pin is so senstive.

  • i totally disagree with the above notificaions i have this fone since 2 years. there is no problem at all. the message is fast, the buttons r spft nad its speakerfone is good , u guys should buy this as a second fone

  • The phone is good for texting. It's specs is good.

  • Hello this phone is very bad for texting.it restarts by itself when we write sms.message cant be send without any notification of sending failed.its battery life time is not more than 14 hour.its talk time is only 2 hour plz dont buy this mobile.its my humble request. meher from fateh jang

  • Hello this phone is very bad for texting.it restarts by itself when we write sms.message cant be send without any notification of sending failed.its battery life time is not more than 14 hour.its talk time is only 2 hour plz dont buy this mobile.its my humble request.

  • yes. it can send multiple group sms. meaning more than one set of group sms can be sent simultaneously

  • it's a prepaid. you buy your minutes before you use them. there isn't a bill.

  • Bought this mobile. It's ok overall however it's battery life is aweful

  • i want to buy this phone but i confuse to choose n 1208 or 1209..can u give me advise?thx

  • I just brought one Nokia 1208 at T-mobil prepaid option for $19.99/free shipping/free $25 phone card=130 minutes expires in 90 days! For $19.99+your state tax, you can use it for 3 months with 130 minutes. I guess it is the best deal in prepaid market now! (Just came out to the market in a week!) I brought today, 6/16/09

  • there is a most problem in 1208 whom is charger point

  • yeah it works

  • An excellent phone for simple use. I have been using for over a year, and it feels like using a high end phone. Perfect for its price. One known bug is, if the message box is full, then you must shutdown the phone after deleting some/all messages. Otherwise, you wont be able to send messages. But, its not that painful as a bug.

  • I just bought it as a simple and cheap replacement for my old Siemens. Well, so fare it looks OK. It has Alarmclock, calculator, counter, stoppwatch, calender and more stuff so it was not that simple. Even an LED-light! You can enable/disable the key-lock with MENU and * The cons so fare - ringing is a little low i think. Else its a great plain phone with superb standby/battery-time of over 1 week easy.

  • do you get a bill at the end of the month for this phone or is it just the minutes you add and pay yourself. i recently got it and the salesmen was a dimwhit.

  • hi i am thinkin of gettin this phone, i already got a w910i and its in good condition i only want a phone to use for textin because i have got a sim that i want to put in it.some advise will help

  • Bought this phone in Vodafone outlet in Navan, told assistant that phone was required mostly for sending a group text's. Can anyone confirm is this phone capable of this very mundane task????????????

  • I was a looking for a phone that I could use only for calling and sending sms and more importantly it should have long battery life. I don�t need internet in my phone..yet and definitely not camera or mp3 player since I already have both :) Moreover the Nokia 1208 looks good and its cheap.

  • this is very good phone his keypad is soft and comfortable i really like him

  • Perfect phone when you have a more expensive model you dont want to get damaged. I am a Electrician and i own a Nokia 5800, when im out working i dont want my 5800 to get damaged so i got a Nokia 1208 to use when im at work, and i leave my 5800 at home. i would reccomend this phone for the elderly , builders , electricians etc and also people that go clubbing and dont want the risk of loosing their phones. with my model i have had 2 weeks battery with light usage and a few calls. used heavily i get 4 days battery life. one question for all you out there : Whats the difference between the 1208 and the 1209

  • this phone is so sutpid

  • best heand set

  • my Nokia n95 crashed so while it's in the repair shop, I bought this fone to be my temporary fone. Simple and very easy to use, I agree battery life is long. What I don't like is just the font size I found it so big (it became 3 liner) but overall I like it, very light, slim and cheap.

  • wonderful phone, just bought my wife one as well. clear screen and intuitive menu

  • not good at all

  • The life time of battery for tis phone is quite long,tis is the main feature that i like it.....

  • My uncle has this mobile phone. Very Good Mobile. It has a cricket game.

  • well recently i bought this cellphone and i am thinking it's a nice cellphone is cheaper and good mobile in my personal opinion nokia is the best on cellphones in this moment

  • does not send messages

  • Great little phone with a couple of interesting 'character' traits. On the two I've owned, once you get the "No space for new messages" warning the phone will not successfully send a SMS until you turn it off and on again, but you are still charged for the attempted sending. Also the "No Space" message stops all incoming SMS messages, but does not give an alert (tone or vibrate) and does not show up on the screen saver. Once you're used to it it's fine, but it's quirks make it a little frustration for the unaware.

  • i need to get some of them

  • A Jossssss phone.Very much easier to use and no extra complexity. Clear sound and good network. Long time battery life. I am enjoying this. Think people who have not enough money to buy expensive phones, should use it. A little bit problem of this phone: It's keypad, gets thicker by time and by use. Then it looks like a pregnant woman, haha ha.

  • I really enjoy this little phone, I think it is good quality but lots of people look past these types of things because they might not be popular or have cool applications. Well I really dont think that way. This is a wonderful phone with nice applications and games too. I love the different profiles that I can customize, that way I don't have to keep changing all the settings, I can just change the profile instead. Small, portable, durable, well, its just a great phone and especially for first time cell phone owners.

  • its a very useful mobile set and i am enjoying it alot

  • the best of the best basic phone, nice dust proof keypads, has calendar, timer, reminder, alarm, games, you can even schedule txt mssges to be sent on a specific date and time, you can even screen your mssges, message will not show on inbox but it will appear on the screened mssges, its just like hiding your mssge. flash light also very useful, very small and slim design easy to carry, does not hang,battery is awesome!!!! it last for 3 days!!! best basic phone ever!!!!

  • i really like this phone..no gprs and no mms makes you save some money on your phonebill..a bit funnier than 1200

  • can anybody tell me wich phone to buy b/w 1209 n 1661.. n wich 1 batry life is mur!! wat abt voice clarity n network? plz rep to me here or on my ad [email protected]

  • I am about buying this phone for a backup, I love the phone but my question is that when will nokia do phones of double sim like China phones, if this phone is a double sim with memory card but without all other functions like bluetooth, camera and what have you i should have loved it most, we need good phone like this with double sim, all the same will still buy it due to your comments.

  • I got this phone after I broke my phone in half the Nokia 3555. The price of this phone was good and it is ery lite to handle and you can store it in your book bag or rather any where and nothing will happen to it. If it fell in the ground nothing will happen to it either. The design is nice and simple and easy to handle.

  • LOL the very e thing happens to me a lot. But it'a a real good cell, I payed R$10 for it, the exchange rate today is about US$1 to R$2.10.

  • i hate it annd the only reason is people in school have all these classy phones like one person has iphone and i have this nokia its cheap and good for money but i just dont wanna be imbarrested

  • this phone is really strong. i smashed it, put approx 100 kgs of pressure on it. diped it in a swimming pool, neglect usage and it still works. no problems. it even made a dent on the wall.

  • Best cheap cell i've tried, but try not to smash it in the ground (like i did), because the rubber keypad falls off ;)

  • I genarly like nokia brand phones.this is a gud phone for eldery people.its plain and simple.

  • it last 58hours on fully charged on mine but it dosent use up battery because it dosent have a camera or bluetooth and they both use battery i really wouldnt recommend this phone to anyone but anyway i got my samsung j700 now i can show my phone to people finally

  • oh the battery life on mine is 58 hours its good but thats only because it dosent have bluetooth to use battery on and a camera all them stuff would use a little bit of the battery o and i got my samsung j700! but the nokia is now just for backup thank god!

  • This phone would make a good paperweight.

  • aww poor kid caved into peer pressure. I didnt even have a phone at 11, so count yourself lucky! Anyway can you tell me the battery life please :)

  • They really need to implement an age restriction on Internet usage.

  • i have one and let me tell you i am only 11! i hate it i hate it i hate it all my friends have one like samsung u600 and my other friend has an iphone!i never show anyone my phone or ill get imbarresed i want a new phone but my dad said thers nothing wrong with ur phone so i cant get a new one its a good phone for older people but it has no camera no bluetooth and i have it with vodafone so the signals BAD the screens too small and the buttons are soo jammy so if ur a kid NEVER GET IT! but thank god i eventually begged my dad into buying me a samsung j700 woohoo! any responses to it like your completely wrong or your completely right feel free to do it i dont really care thanks xx

  • noticed the same thing. The alarm will sometimes go off way before the set time. but the battery has agood life

  • Yes Yes!!! I have 2 unlocked 6010's still going strong!!!!

  • Best simple entry-level GSM phone I have tried. Call screening feature, flashlight, speakerphone, etc., all make up for no bluetooth and camera. Does what a cellphone should do.....period.

  • I agree whole heartedly with you about the size of the screen and buttons. I've been using a Nokia 3595 which I bought brand new from a seller on ebay with extra accessories for about $40.00 and it has been working flawlessly for two years now. After having it a while I decided to buy another one from him to have as a backup. There are sellers on ebay selling older model Nokia GSM cellphones such as the 6340i and 6310i they are both, basic but easy to use and see everything with they're big screens. One problem that may bother you is Nokia may not honor the warranty on these phones. The warranty went out on mine some months back and I never had to use it. My 3595 is still going strong.

  • Simply great

  • easy to operate,having simple options.. simply we can moblie is simlar super

  • I am using it currently as second handphone. Very satisfied and very stable. Battery lasts long too. Just wondering, when will major brands make MP3 ringtone and card slot as standard feature for all their models?

  • i totally disagree with u m8

  • refresh ur software

  • i like 1208, i have bought this phone various time and delivered to my coworkers. i like to purchase this phone every month.

  • I bought this phone a week ago and have two problems. 1. Alarm is out of control, doesn�t ring at the right time. 2. If i put two different numbers under one contact (a mobile number and a home number) the phone calls the first number even if i tell it to call the second number. I figured out that you can set a default number for this contact but i want to be able to call either one number. Can anyone tell me how to fix this? Thanks.

  • service

  • dail 112 and call. this is for emergency call you can get into the menu. i do not know how to solve the problem

  • if there is any security code has done and person have no emi number and nothing for mobile and also fprget password tnen what should we do

  • i have a problem with your keypads ...they always swell up .why?you will have to do something about it

  • hi, i am too from bahrain. i love this phone as i use it for my secound no. are you m or f.

  • believe me the sound quality is outstanding compared much expensive models. buy one and try it out, you will never be disappointed. its really a wonderful basic phone which does its duty flawlessly.

  • since i have got this type of phone from my son i have greater enjoyment as ts simple and quicky in using..and portable..i like using nokia always.. Nokia you are the best ever Regards. Anne

  • Very nice phony! And for this $ is a great!!!WONDERFUL (!!!) for work-group use.

  • Hi I have two questions? The first one is howcome everyone says the battery is so great when I can only get the phone to last for 24hrs. No one seems to give a dam. The other question is can the call timers be reset by a layman. i mean the all call timers?

  • I've noticed the same thing. The alarm will sometimes go off way before the set time.

  • 4mb is enough 4 this entry phone how many entry phones do u know that has this amount of memory.

  • maybe u dont know how to use the alarm feature

  • hi does this phone have speedial?!

  • This phone sux. Good battery life, thats about it. The alarm goes off at certain times that you dont want to; like 3am in the morning when you are enjoying your deep sleep. It has happened twice so far, would not recommend this phone to anyone

  • hi!... this is not a handset fault but a 'limitation'...since it has limited internal memory, if your inbox and sent items have a lot of messages, you wil get an alert on your main screen that you are unable to receive any more messages... when this is happening, you will not be able to send messages as well... so its best to keep deleting unwanted sms's and keep your storage space as clean as possible...

  • yes... it does happen to me as well once in a while.. i dont think u are the only one facing that issue...

  • no Uday, you cannot connect to the internet using this phone... it does not have gprs or a data cable or bluetooth... its a simple entry-level phone from nokia

  • Yes it does.. go to menu-extras .. i have set it up so that it comes up when i click "right-key" from the main screen

  • Nokia 1208 hav a calendar?! tnx for the answer ..

  • i just got this phone today becuase my 5310 broke, and i dont like it. its really annoying because theres no center button, the screen is pweeny...and bad sound

  • A good simple phone. It works well in the Kansas City, MO area with T-Mobile. I bought it to replace a Nokia "given" to my by T-Mobile when I signed up. The old Nokia was destroyed by one of our twin baby boys. We completed our contract a year or more ago and are now month-to-month so I didn't want to extend my contract. All I had to do was put in my T-Mobile SIM and it worked. I did not have to change my plan or extend my contract. You can buy one at Wal-Mart for $19.94 in the pre-paid phone area of the store. Not bad for less than $20.00.

  • hi...dont worry on ur n1209 on sending messages, just make sure your sent items aint full...trust me, ur message will be sent everytime u want it to...peace

  • I would like to know when a new basic phone will be coming out in different colour. I would like to get this one but used someone elses and cant see the blue numbers with the black background. Hope you will be getting a light background with black numbers. You need to bring out a seniors friendly phone with big numbers black on silver, I know a few people in my circle hanging on to old phones usually 3315 waiting for a better colour to see properly. Thanks

  • Do u guys faces problem likes auto restart on tis phone NokiA 1208 ?? I got tis problem on my phone!!!! The phone itself restart even tho i didnt touch it ! SomeOne faces tis problems???

  • i from Bahrain. i love this mobile.

  • luvely fone.. and the speed is awesome..!! NOKIA roks..

  • its the worst phone ever,, starts of good, then doesnt send message sometimes and it takes forever to recieve messages sometimes doesnt even recieve!! talk to a friend that had the same phone ,, same problem!!! dont buy it!! must be all faulty!

  • Hi,I love this fone 1208, i just bought it yesterday to replaced my 1200, actually i upgraded it to 1208, very nice fone for my other sim, simple but nice,,i love the different themes, great to change as you like!!! i love this fone,,mine is in red color..

  • its great, love it. good perfomance. its very useful to me.its easy to use, very small but its great to use it.

  • nokia 1208 is truely useful n best phone for those who want easy accessibility with low cost. the phone is fantastic wth good battery perfomance n cool colours. i m in love wth this trendy low weight pocket cell phone which i too good to use in my college where multimedia phones n heavy loud music phones are nt allowed. yo nokia 1208. use it n be in peace.

  • in 2006 i bought nokia 1100 and this year february 14.2009 i v got nokia 1208 my previous experience with nokia had been good ,this set wil hopefuuly prove good.Thanks to Nokia for providing Cheap but durable handsets

  • It's just a handset. See your local phone carrier.

  • Buttons too small, close together and recessed for people with disabilities. When are we going to get a phone that pwd, the elderly and blind/vision impaired are able to use? H.

  • Bought it coz waiting for n97 to be released. Great phone. Simple to use and cheap. Don't have any doubts tat nokia will remain as number 1 mobile phone manufacturer this year.

  • eXcellenT fonE eVa !! simple and beXt ..

  • is it possible to connect internet ? using airtel in my laptop?

  • the nokia 1208 nice. but after several months when the keypad rises i just change the face and works fine and okay again

  • the nokia 1208 nice. but after several months when the keypad rises i just change the face and works fine and okay again

  • The best cell phone out there! PROS: -Excellent call quality -Battery life -Great same nokia menu -Loud Ringer -No junk camera

  • I don't see it online at Best Buy. Was it in store only? I am new to unlocked cell phones. Is there any chance I can not use it with AT&T existing account?

  • I just bought this phone 2 hours ago at Best Buy for 20$. Price cannot be beat! Replaces a phone I dropped too many times. Very simple phone. No WAP, no camera, no fooling. Does text and calling and does them well; is all I want. If you mess with the color scheme long enough, you can get rid of the "rolling color" annoyance and make it quite readable. And as for the "Last Text doesn't clear from the screen" annoyance, try *holding* down the clear key, it erases all. As for not being able to skim the contact list, try hitting the scroll down as soon as you get the first screen after turning it on. The interface is actually quite reasonable, you just have to play with it a bit.

  • does it have free nights and weekends

  • have this phone for only 500php that is buy & sell,LOL,its very usefull for everyday life even at night...hehehe..try this one..its great...

  • i currently have this phone as a replacement because i broke my other phone (a nokia 5300) its an exceptionally good phone. it satisfies my basic needs (texting and making/recieveing calls) battery life is amazing. i used this phone for two days without charging it. the thing about a recently sent text message still being on the screen is annoying but comes in handy. there are plenty of times where i pressed the wrong button and the message was canceled but all i had to do was press that left button and there it was so i could finish typing it. one of the things that i do find to be annoying is that you cant just scim through the phonebook. you have to search for the person's number and that can be a pain. the message sending can be waay better. i have to actually watch the phone to make sure it actually sends the messgae and i end up restarting it like every 2 hours. thats anohter downside. the flash light really comes in handy for things like reading in the dark. its a good second phone to have.

  • nice nice nice but my 1208 made by china:(

  • hi, just bought this phone an hour ago, nice phone. advantages nokia durable very handy has a flash light cheap and good as a second phone. very good network reception. nice voice recep some dis advs.. no wap no way for downloading wallpapers,ringers etc boring interface. very simple design. no radio after buying i found that the speaker sound is low. even its set on level 5. the sereen is small as compared to other cheap Motorola phones.the keypad colour peels of aft one year or so (that depnds n ur usage) i use thise as a second fone bought this fone only bec its very durable and cheap.. now its up to you to decide what to buy.

  • A good reliable sturdy phone. I've had it for 4 months now. Dropped it several of times and still lived. Battery life is respectable, sometimes I have to charge it every two days (can be annoying). The thing I don't like about it is text messaging. It is very unreliable. It sometimes sends the message, sometimes it doesn't. So every time I suspect someone did not receive my text message, I send one to myself. If I don't receive it I have to restart my phone at least 10 times a day. It's awful! Keypad wears out quite easily as it's rubber.

  • This is a simple very convenient and phone with high utility value. It may not boast of many advanced features but a great instrument for the price. I have been using for a year very extensively maybe around 1000 hours in a single year and still its going strong.I salute the Nokia R&d for giving us such a great piece

  • And another thing . . . contrary to the experience of some others here, my 1208's battery lfe has been exceptional. Easily three days on standby. I can talk for hours and have a full battery indicator

  • After six months of daily use, I love this small, simple, reliable, no frills phone. I just want to send and receive calls, listen to voicemails, and occasionally send and receive texts. I personally don't need any other bells and whistles. Four small peeves: 1. Doesn't appear to have any-key answer. Nice to have when the phone rings at 60 mph and you don't want to take your eyes off the road. A moderate annoyance. 2. Text doesn't clear from the screen once you've sent an SMS. Next time you want to send a message, the old message text is still there. A minor annoyance. 3. Can't find any way to load ringtones. A very minor annoyance. 4. Documentation sucks. A minor annoyance since operation is simple and straightforward. And, like every Nokia I've ever owned, tough as nails. I dropped it face down in a puddle of water for about 20 seconds. Took it apart, let it dry for a few days, worked perfectly.

  • It should have what the code is in the manual. Or if you got it second hand you will have to ask the person you bought it off.:-)

  • try 0000 or 00000

  • may be the speaker is not working. you need to put new speaker

  • I don't think it's bad, except it doesn't have blue tooth which means that it's harder for some people. Also, it has flash light, it comes in handy sometimes, trust me. The battery lasts long, and you could talk up to 7 hours! The features aren't that many, but some are good like the converter can be used, also the calculator. For a $20.00 phone you could buy for prepaid in Best Buy, it isn't that bad try it!

  • I have just purchased a nokia 1208 but I cannot get it to ring out on receiving calls - it will only vibrate or if I turn off vibrate it will only flash -help please??

  • bad color

  • why do i always have to CLEAR TEXT after writing and sending one? everytime i send a txt to someone and go back to create a new msg, the previous msg is there and i have to first clear it before i can write another. is there anyway i can change it to normal mode/clear screen?

  • Is it hard to see things becuse of the small screen? I hope not

  • My Girlfiend has buy the Nokia 1208. But the keyguard code isn't 12345. Somebody can help me. What is the Keyguard Code or acces code of the Nokia 1208.

  • I am using nokia 1208 for the past one year, it is a excellent phone with all needed features for a senor citizen , it is a good invention of the R&D Deapartement

  • Just purchased this phone as my first ever phone for the odd call. Manual very sparce but phone is simple to setup and works just fine. Nice piece of kit.

  • Very good bat life compared to other phones I've had...the text message feature stalls everyonce on a while but just deleting the inbox, sentbox, and outbox usually fixes that (or turning it off and turning it back on) plus, the flashlight feature it great (its saved me from a lot of near injuries in the dark) the call quality is alright and heck (it beat my razrv3 I used to have). Granted, it's not exactly the most feature-ridden device, but it works as a phone and texting device just fine!

  • The best basic entry-level phone I have had. Excellent all-around. Call screening feature is a plus.

  • Did the battery trick (for the auto-restart problem) by jim work for the 1208? Please report any positive answers!

  • is the security code also works with Nk 1200??

  • my battery can last up to 3 days woh...perfectly fine phone for me.......

  • i buy new 1208 phone but the phone has no network..how can i find the network..

  • My dad bought one of these a few days ago. Everything seems to be ok except for one thing. The phone was bought with Bulgarian language as a second language. In the settings of the phone i can change the language to English, German, Bulgarian and Automatic. My problem comes when i enter the address book and try to type a name-the input language stays Bulgarian. All of the names stored on the SIM card are typed and saved in English and now i cant look em up. Any idea how to change the input language?? I tried the # button but it switches to digits and bulgariand alphabet. Any ideas are greatly appreciated [email protected]

  • you want a cheap phone, this is what you get, right. i hv been using it for a year as my alternative back up phone. i like it, it is light and simple, i have accidentaly drop it many many time, but the phone is still functioning alright,

  • the security code or the general code of Nokia 1208 is ''12345''

  • My phone when block wiht security code which i don't know reason, please I need a code that can unblock the other code i mean general code please Nokia 1208 any posibility for that please.

  • I think it is such an amazing phone> i had a D900i and it was stolen. so in the mean time I thought i would use a cheap phone.. well. i have never been happier.. the battery lasts so long. the only down side is that it does not support MXit. but well done Nokia. it is a fab phone

  • Yea!I'm also having the same problem! Some times the message doesn't deliver... And when i restart it after switching off the cell phone it works! Coudn't figure out what's the problem with it! The sms memory is too low! It can hold just 70 odd msgZ ..life threatening!

  • take the battery out of your phone and check the little brass connectors that the battery connects to.I had the same problem with a similar phone and it was just one of those connecters not extended up all the way and movements would break contact between the phone and the battery causing the phone to turn off and on.gently take the tip of your finger and slide it across the contacts to make sure they spring up properly.

  • nokia phones are the best

  • Are you sure you are speaking about the Nokia 1208? the battery in this phone drains very very fast, do not even last three days, and I am talking about very little talk time used on the phone.

  • I had this phone and it keeps freezing and then re-starting for itself. I do not know if this is a flaw in the manufacture of my phone. Its new, less than 6 months old. My friend also has a new phone like it and experienced no problems.

  • I haave this phone as a seconardy one, and it's the beast basic phone I've ever seen. THE BATTERY CAN GO ON AND ON AND ON! And that is JUST what I need. I recommend it to anyone who's obsessed with simplicity and high-battery life!

  • crap! the battery drains so fast than the 1110i :P i just bought this for my mom to use as an alternative phone. text messaging on cramp keys. -__-"

  • Best basic entry GSM phone I have tried. BLC-5CA= 700mah while BLC-5C= 900mah still compatible with this phone giving longer battery life. Just for you battery-life freaks FYI

  • Maybe it's a result of too much text messaging, but the comments on this opinion site seem to be largely from users who are unfamiliar with the English language. How can I take a comment seriously from someone who can't spell or form a sentence? I'm not talking about OMG & LOL.I mean people that spew their thoughts all over the place and "have boughten a crappy phone and am return it". Credibility? I don't think so!

  • This phone is terrible, I can't stand it. It can barely do anything. The font is huge for such a tiny screen. The only good thing about it is the battery life is decent. I went all weekend with out charging it. I can't wait until I can afford another sidekick.

  • Have had it a couple of months froze once requiring me to remove and reinsert battery other than that steady reliability. I like simple bar Nokia phones this replaced 3595 and a 6010 which gave several years of carefree service before keyboards got hard to use. This one looks just as rugged (both of the others got dropped into water and came out OK) plus the flashlight feature has come in handy on a couple of good occasions. Good battery life too. Just don't expect features.

  • I used this phone for a one year. Not Bad but its rubber keypad is becoming bad and unseen.

  • This phone has vibrate settings but they do not work!

  • how many hour's can this battery re-charge please answer my question in silence whahahaha./

  • my battery can last up to 3 days woh...

  • some buttons doesnt work, so you need to push on it harder until it works. iv seen it in many 1208 phones.

  • It is good looking no doubt but it some times hangs and in this mobile goto function does not work and some times the bettery is charged twice a day.

  • Have the same problem, battery only last 1 day! this sucks!!! Anyone have advice??

  • dis phone is so magnificent, very handy as wel,, f pipol dont nid a phone w/ cam u shuld buy dis kind of phone coz it is very affordble and i assure u dat u culd use dis as long as u want it.......

  • very bad.needa charge twice a day.and the phone hangs frequently.msg problems ae also there.but for this price itz somewhat ok.

  • This is a great cheap phone that is sold as a "pay as you go" phone, but you can use your T Mobile SIM card in it. $19.99 at Walmart.

  • the phone restarts and hangs...very bad phone

  • wat messaging problems it has got?

  • how much does dis model cost?

  • this fone is very very good.evan u bang it on the wall...yeahh... disco disco good good.

  • this is a really good phone, i dont have to worry about gps and camera and so on from this phone, i have an n82 for that, this is a really solid phone..

  • What attracted me to this phone was the way the menus work. At the start window you choose between the standard menu and your personal menu. The navigation button allows you to scroll horizontally through menu sections and then up and down within each section. The left button selects and the right button returns you to the previous level. Clear, efficient functions and an attractive full-color display. Also, a good selection of ring tones. Plus calendar, alarm, stopwatch/coutdouwn, calculator, flashlight, keypad lock, themes. My only improvement would be rubberized sides for a better grip.

  • sms problem :((

  • I am using this phone. Its cheap and very convinient

  • If you want lots of frills, do not buy this phone. If you want a rugged, reliable beater just to talk to people, the 1208 should be on your short list. I'd been looking to go back to a small, lightweight Nokia for some time. I'm a big Nokia fan, but the 6085 flipper I've had for a year was just too heavy and bulky in my pocket. I don't use photos, camera, bluetooth, browser, mp3, or any of those bells and whistles. 95% calls, 5% text. My son just came back from 3 years in the Peace Corps in Bangladesh and the Republic of Georgia. Nokia 1200's are standard issue to PCVs, and they are apparently renowned for their toughness and reliability. He couldn't use his 900/1800 PC-issue 1200 in the USA, so he bought a 1208, which is basically the same phone. I loved it so much I bought an unlocked one myself on Ebay for less than $40 U.S., including shipping. So far, so good. v 4.0 firmware, so no Goto or SMS bugs as reported elsewhere. People say I sound good. Plenty of volume, good audio quality. My only gripe is a useless manual and (as far as I can tell) no any-key answer. If anybody knows how to activate any-key answer, please post.

  • My friend has a similar nokia and the back cover falls off so easily. Is that the case with this phone too?

  • Nice and cheap phone, no problems until now.

  • Basic phone for basic needs. I have had this unit for 8 mons. and have encountered no problems with it. The best feature on this phone is the 'send later' option for text messages. Nice phone!

  • Excellent little phone. Better speakerphone clarity and volume than any phone I have every owned.

  • it has msgz problem.dnt buy it

  • it has msg problem .not a nice fone!

  • it was biautiful. and it looks great

  • itz an excellent phone

  • If your looking for something simple and basic, this phone is perfect. It has a few known issues though, like when sending a text message, the phone has a habit of restarting itself, the keypad is also bloated, like it's been inside your microwave oven. Phone's pretty tough. I've dropped mine at least 5 times already and it's still working fine. I also saw an opinion by someone asking if you can set mp3 files on this phone to be ringers? You can't do that. You can't add or remove any software out of this phone. What you buy is what you get. I'd give the a 3 out of 10.

  • The phone is a basic phone and that is all you should expect of it. The problem I have is that the instruction booklet is also basic. You have to figure out on your own how to operate the few features it has.

  • Its Restarts Most Of the time When SMS set through Sending Option. "Send to Many" . Sooo many Times Mesges sending Problem

  • what a solid little performer this phone is. its a brick that you just can't break. yes it doesn't do much but who cares for the price having a reliable phone is worth the few bucks.

  • Does anyone know how I can put an customized mp3 file (song) as my ringtone?

  • This phone is't so good. Its display colour is too bad.

  • i would buy 1110 or 1200 instead. they have a longer battery life. so what if the 1208 has colour display? the screen is so small and with only 65k colours, the display would be grainy

  • what do you expect? this phone is ultra basic phone

  • Do have have to charge this phone overnight for its first charge?

  • this phone just works, it has a flashlight and it is quick unlike my my old Motorola rizr3. Downside is that the screen is small and takes time to get used to.

  • I don't need a phone to use the internet I just need one to call home or for help etc. I am 40 and not into text messaging all the time. I have this one in Bermuda when I visit and I like it so much I would love to have it here in Canada. I can get it out of my purse and I am not trying to hurry and flip it open to answer it before they hang up. It is nice and small and light and the buttons are easy to hit. Nothing fancy but up to date.

  • how many sms' can this phone have?

  • You want a GPS phone for a price of a candy?

  • I much mad for shop man tell me this good phone but when come home no find gps!!! where gps??? and the screen so small!!! How get bluetooth work??? Where lens cover??? No make 3G calls!!! And where can opener? WTF???????

  • this nokia have usb mini-b type.

  • it is a excellent phone

  • LOL!.. first time to read that someone bought a phone without checking the specs, then goes home and found out it's not the phone he is looking for.

  • this nokia is a wicked phone :) no fone can compare to this phone .. lol it can take any drop or damage and still work if you are looking for a affordable phone that will take any drops .. buy this NOKIA

  • HEY everYbOdY..HIEY! I bought this piece a few weeks back. wat da heck is this! it can't store more than 75-80 sms's in inboX..n 20-25 in sent..thiS really suXX!!! Everytym i've to delete previous sms's 4 da new 1'Z... It says dat it has 32 poly tone..but when i heard destiny tone...then it luked 2 me aZ if it iZ nt even 16!!!distortioning prob! man m nt impressed!NOKIA 1100 series iZ far more better !

  • Pretty Good Phone for picking it up at 7-11. No contract, just $100. The SIMS in these things work great with iPhones though! Still use it a TINY bit for backup (when I don't want to bring an iPhone)

  • Yes You Just Have To Press long on the # in keyboard and it'll be switched off or on..

  • this phone has a capacity of having 100 to 110 sms.

  • IS THAT SO???? well either you are tricked by the vendor, or just plain STUPID, im SURE you DID NOT do ANY research regarding the phone. Clearly the box of the phone already said what its capable of. if you wanna know what it looks like, ask for a dummy phone. thats what a dummy good for whoever you are, dont get mad at a phone manufacturer becoz of your own stupidity my god, you are reaaaaally stupid thats why you didn't even bother putting your name

  • hi there!! its about time to tell you and share about the evolution of moto w230 for a practical price of php 1990-2000 you can have these distinct features fm,mp3 player up to 2G memory wow thats a lot of fun and love for music dude!!! unusual stuff is you can record a clip from fm store to your memory card compare to nokia 1200/1208/1209 etc. for unreasonable price its quiet expensive then it is just a very basic fone for the price of php 1400-1900 hahahahhahaha i rather pick moto w230 moto rocks!!!!! try to compare the features and price you would believe it dude gudluck!!!

  • I have to admit I'm a Nokia fan. I've had many-month forays into other manufacturers, given them a fair try, and come back to Nokia. This represents the evolution of Nokia handsets. If you want to do texts and make calls, it's a very sweet little phone, with more than a week of battery for my usage, it's light, small, works well. Best of all, it cost me nothing, even on a prepaid plan. Gripes: I can't work out how to get a smaller font (can't see much on the screen), and they *only* have musical ringtones. I just want it to "ring"! Getting a cable for $4 to try to put my own ringtone on it....

  • How come none of those features are present? Because it is intended to be a bare-bones model. It you only want to place and receive calls, this phone might be worth considering. If you need other things like bluetooth headsets, photographs, or MP3s, then this phone isn't for you - you'll be wanting to look at a more expensive unit.

  • how come there is no blue tooth? no car slot? no camera? no video? sux

  • Can anyone tell me the sms capacity of this mobile?

  • Itis good simple colour phone in such lowest price. i like it

  • i have recently had my 1208 unlocked and ever since then it switches itself off and restarts, sometimes in the middle of a call or just when about to send a text. i wonder is this a common fault has anyone else had this problem after unlocking?

  • Is this phone works in India? The band i took is 850/1900.

  • ugly fone battery just 2 days i hate this fone nokia 1209 and 1208 same just body change nobody purchase this fone nokia 2626 better then all simple fones

  • When I first opened it at the store, the phone froze and I had to restart it again. Afterwards it was all good, had a lot of features. I good basic phone except I didn't like the colour screen and the screen was alos reasonably small.

  • To Chris Thompson: It's a dual band: either GSM 900 / 1800 or GSM 850 / 1900 - US version

  • i have this phone its good simple and easy to use.if you need basic use only buy this and cheap...even you use this in public they will get interest in this phone cause there is no camera.be wise.....and you buyers of course b4 we buy a phone we r going to search it 1st.specs so we will not get become ignorant....

  • If you would check the speck it says no to all the features that you were expecting I would have been surprised if you would have found that it had...sorry you were disappointed better luck next time

  • Is it Dual-Band, Tri-Band, or Quad-Band?

  • I have this phone and i am very mad. man shop telling me phone good but when i get home there be no camera bluetooth and memory card. do not be buying. You should not buy this phone will only make phone calls texts and nothing else, what is the point in that? havin a phone that only make calls. Be warned Nokia!!!

  • me 2 i got it 4 19.21

  • It's a clever little thing. Well, not really that clever but it nontheless gets the job done.

  • I see some people have problems with volume control. I have the U.S. version and it works fine .... when your talking to anyone press the right direction and the volume will go up and is sufficient enough unless your deaf. The speaker phone is set to normal too so go to speaker phone then press the right direction pad and the volume is loud enough. If its not working...probably its the asian version. Im also going to test the alarm check my post after.

  • I bought this for $20 at the T-Mobile store...if you're like me and really only need a cell phone to talk and send the occasional text message, the value here can't be beat. Has a built-in speakerphone so you can talk while driving (if you have a mount for your dashboard). Also neat: has built in flashlight, and if you buy with the pre-paid plan comes with $10 of free minutes (t-mobile).

  • how do go to tzones

  • to set vibration go to settings tone vibrating set it to off.

  • HELP!! When I try to receive a call no sound comes out,there is just a red circle with a cross through it. What does that mean, it rang the first day I had it, now its silent with this rec cross symbol....how do I get it off?? Its not set to silent!!

  • yes! i have the same problem with the alarm. i've been scouring the internet trying to find out why it does that...i set mine for 6:20AM, and most of the time it will go off then. but other nights, it will sound off at completely random times, but when i check it it's still set for 6:20?! anyone have any suggestions?

  • you get what you pay for

  • of course!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • good as a spare phone but i would reccomend you to buy a better phone.

  • Anybody know how to turn on vibration mode?

  • phone sucks..have had two of them and bth have same problems...other end of line the persons voice fades in and out..low battery life...and the worst part is when you set the alarm to wake you in the morning it will go off at different times through out the night...

  • no nope never..

  • I just bought it as a temporary solution. Is there anyway to put some half-decent ringtones on the phone instead of the crap ones they provide? You can't even go on T-Zones to download some good ones!! Can you?

  • i totally agree it might be cheap and that is why because it doesn't work the way it should........

  • carry it back to the dealer that you bought it from. return it as a defective phone. and take itfromthere......

  • this might sound foolish but you should put them in court..... they would't lose if they did what you requested..... to me just put them in court

  • well i guess we were wrong. how much didyou buy yours forand where.thanks

  • no thereisn't.just think aboutit, if itcan'tplay mp3's what sense doesitmake.

  • Is there a cable to transfer new mp3's to 1208?

  • its to good

  • Its simple, cool and looking good.

  • had one like dis i fell and de inner screen broke..i thought nokia's were supposed 2 be stromg

  • there are 3 ways to lock the keypad. first and easiest way is in the menu, there is a icon for settings. click on it and look for right side. with this you can stroll down and mark all of the features you would like for shortcuts. look for one with lock keypad. all you have to do is touch this and the keys would lock. second, is look for keyguard and set it to automatic. this would automatically lock your keypad within a few seconds of not using it. finally, you can touch the upper left key and the symbol *. this can only be done manually and if you perform the 2 step, this one is not needed. thanks and hope i helped....

  • it is stated that my personal mobile phone Nokia 1208 was purchased in May,2008 and now it give some technical problems, like automically off and On. i requested to dealer to change the others onec but dealer refused the request, so that i need some idea to solve this problem.

  • this phone is horrible for me. it dies on my in less than 12 hours. the signal strength is bad with my old phone i got better. and now this phone is displaying not charging what should i do? it and it's shutting off on me as well?

  • i think its durable, very easy to use and economic way to go nokia!!!

  • I have bought the phone as a temporary solution. I can only recommend it for anyone who has absolutely not more money available. If you have a little more money, go get another phone, this one's horrible to use. What's nice about it: -small -neutral design -lightweight -vibration alarm (not common in this price category) Things that turn it into a no-go: -Display: while it is a colored display, contrast and brightness are way beyond what you can expect -Useability: I'm splitting that up --Menu structure: Horrible. You only see two menu items in the main menu, from which only one is subtitled to explain what you're going to select. The next one is just displayed as a non-intuitive, generic, meaningless icon. The "back" function to get back in the menu structure switches from the right to the left button unpredictable. There is no structure at all in the menu. Submenus are even worse. Only one item is displayed, you neither see the next nor the previous item, only a tiny, crampy, eye-hurting bar at the right edge of the screen, imitating a "scroll-bar". --Keys: While the numbers are ok, the "menu buttons" (left and right button as well as the four-directions button) are too easy going and it happend to me more than once that I hit a key I didn't want to. -Quality of speech: Most terrible thing of the phone. The speaker produces a lot of side-noise which makes it hard to understand the other one, especially at buzzing sounds. Using the phone on a busy street is impossible. -SMS writing: while it does have T9, accessing its functions is done the most complicated way imaginable. Cycling through words is only forward, and instead of using the direction-keys (which is how I'd have done it) you hit * for the next word - moronism.

  • This cellphone is very similar to NOKIA 1100, which is the my first cellphone. I have used sereral phones before, but this one (NOKIA 1208) and NOKIA 1100 are my favorite. As I am using the cellphone only to call others, sending message, these two phones are just the right ones for me. Unlike some other fansy ones, they are "professional": good voice quality, VERY long battery period, durable design, slim, light weighted, flash light, dust-proof keypad. So, if you just want a handy cellphone to call and send messages, these are the ULTIMATE ones you can have. OOOOhhhh, if only I could have a car like this!

  • well this one has exactly the functions I wuold like but didn't find in HTC TyTN II. For daily work I need the TyTN (You know organiser, excel, ability to view dwg files, stay online wherever i go) but for weekends after work I need just to receive and do calls, built in hands free (in case you drink and smoke at the same time), a flashlight (when you loose your lighter at night somwhere further of the fireplace in the woods), and definately a dust - proof keys :) in case i go out partying or having bigger ammount of beer, or going to countryside for weekend... and all those other situations when you dont work, you wouldnt want to carry a fancy phone just to loose or brake it...m ? now this one is EXACTLY what you need (unless you care more about what people think of U and not of what You actually need)

  • If your intention is audio recording, its not possible by this model.

  • Is it in recording option in this phone?

  • Thanks dear umar ;)

  • simply go to mobilinkgsm.com or paktuns.com or mp3.com....... and you 'll found nokia 1208 tons

  • simply go to mobilinkgsm.com or paktuns.com or mp3.com....... and you 'll found nokia 1208 tons

  • Left soft-touch key and then the star button

  • simply bogus set! dont buy that phone!

  • So simple but it DID elude me. Thanks TuJj

  • Hi to all where i can find "melody or ringtone code" for nokia 1208?

  • Press menu button then * key

  • if radio option was included that would be better

  • Can Anybody tell me how to lock the keypad

  • When i buy this phone cant find any USB cable in the box set

  • You can't send or receive MMS but you can use defaults picture on the phone for SMS service.

  • Whats your intent from GPRS? if you want connect to the internet, this model can't support this.

  • May phone cover move from it's main place. remove cover and fix it again correctly. First sure battery door is open, so remove cover with attentive.

  • how can i use GPRS?

  • i tend to agree with Angry customer 1. the ranges 1208 and 1200 give me problems when answering to a call or when pressing the green button, also the key pad tend to rise after 3 to 4 months. what might the problem be?

  • how do you receive picture messages??

  • there is a usb connector present on the set. but the gsmarena site says no usb. please advise?

  • Its a perfect phone

  • Is this cell is good for my mother

  • Ringtone volume isn't loud :( Do anyone have idea for this problem ?

  • You got a defective one. And at its price point don't expect many features.

  • this model and the similar 1200 have a fault with the gree answer key. only when answering a call it does not respond. thus not allowing one to answer the call. but no problem when dialling. to add to this problem the 'any key answer' function is not available on this phone.

  • The phone works also with BL-5C (900mah-1100mah)

  • This phone is simple,handy and easy to use.

  • A great basic GSM entry-level phone. Earpiece and speakerphone loud and clear. Bright clear display. Ringtones could be better though. CSTN display is not bad considering.

  • Guys, to change volume of handset, use the left and right navigation key while making a call or on a call. Hope this helps. To change ringtone volume go into the menu. Phone is basic, cheap and nifty. All my wife really needs.

  • I can't find anything on the net, maybe if you search harder than me, you can find something.

  • i want buy one but i can't trust. _ do you know how many messages it can be save? _ is 7 hours a good time for talking time.

  • very cheap - totally simple - has no tzone applic

  • Many thanks 4 your help ;) Where i can find new firmware change history ? Best Reagard

  • I don't really know if there's something newer, but mine's got version 5.06. I haven't compared with those with older version but for me volume is a little low.

  • Cheap, no frills, which is exactly what I wanted! Worth the money!

  • Thanks In latest firmware remain this problem ?

  • Lousy hp. auto restart plus toggling to the menu whenever you are using any application.

  • Nothing we can do unless it will be made louder on next firmware release, if ever that is possible

  • Ring volume is very low. how to solve this?

  • Bought one, cheap, simple, to the point

  • Specs say: General 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 GSM 900 / 1800 are the two bands it supports, so, yes, it is dual band and will work in Europe. I don't really know much but I think most of US and China are a different story 'coz they use a different standard (different from GSM) or band.

  • Thanks a lot shadow :)

  • does it work abroad? like europe? i can't find anywhere that says it is dual band.

  • BTW, 1200's battery lasts a little bit longer because 1208's display uses more energy. Difference wouldn't be that big so if you like 1208, go for it; you can do away with a little less standby time for a screen that's more pleasing to look at.

  • I wasn't able to use a 1200 thoroughly but it's safe to assume that display type is the only difference. I prefer 1208 because of its colored screen. There is also a difference in the way menu items are being displayed. 1208 shows three (the currently active item is enlarged the next two items in the list are displayed in a smaller size) while 1200 shows only one menu item at a time. I don't know the latest firmware version but my unit's version is 5.06 and is a stable one.

  • Thanks shadow :) Two more questions.... when i see the specifications for Nokia 1200 and Nokia 1208, i find that both are having very similar specifications except the "Display Type". Is there any other way in which 1208 is better than 1200? I ask this since N1208 is Rs 400 costlier than N1200. Which is the latest firmware???

  • Being a basic phone, display under daylight is good enough for me.

  • Hi, Is the display of this phone good in daylight? What is latest firmware? Thanks

  • Ya it cool.. light on pocket and use... best for students ....

  • I like it as my family, non-business phone. Pros: light-weight, flashlight (#1), easy to use Cons: No volume control outside, small screen (#1), small keypad

  • that fone is cute and nice..hehheh

  • it's fine, cool look, and simple functionality, i liked it bcz of it's soft keypad buttons.

  • im going to have tihs phone as my back up..

  • I hate the phone beacause he dey off by itself automatically

  • Hi again I need full User manual for 1208. i downloaded user manual from nokia site but think it's not complete. Thanks

  • Thanks Dear shadowed :) Right Key Works Fine. Thanks And Regard

  • The user manual nothing said about, so i saw in other sites, for the BLC-5A battery, the recommended first charge is about 12 hrs. i did it, and works fine. For remaining charges, consider the screen indicator. bye

  • Shadowed is right!! while talking i pressed right and left, and volume changed, thanks!!

  • Can any help me out. I am from the philippines and this phone is keep on restarting when i press "GO TO" and as i check the Firmware is only 3.72. Can any one help out what can i do w/ my problem. Thanks!

  • i got battery charged when i bought mobile. now it will empty itself. how much time recharging of battery lasts? thanks in advance for answer!

  • I loved it! I bought this phone yesterday here in the Philippines.. I'll gonna use it as my spare phone for some important matters.. :) This simple and small phone is having a great features, with the cheap price..Everyone can really affor it...

  • I think pressing the Right direction key increases volume during call will do the trick.

  • hi Payam answering yer questions: 1. you cannot control the volume during the conversation, i've just tried doing this. 2. to delete the words that remain in the screen, simply delete the words, and they won't appear next time Edwin

  • i bought this phone for my mother.cheap tho.a decent phone.thats all i can say.

  • Hi to all 1- Can i increase earpiece volum during a call? 2- Why after sending a sms, the words remain on screen ? Regard

  • Hi everyone I've got this phone since 1 month, and i can say that is a good basic set, simple, good signal, durable, cheap, ideal 4 kids, good battery life. The resolution isn't so accurate; if u want games, you'll know what i mean. Ringtone sound isn't so loud, but it's enough for me 'cause at outdoors i use the vibracall (don't worry about how loud is the street noise, vibracall is the solution), and the max. volume is enough for home. Voice sound is perfect, loud and clear. Make sure the firmware phone is 4.00 (10.09.2007), before u buy it. You can see it by pressing *#0000#. If it does, this phone is a good option. Flashlight is definitively usefull. I recommend this phone as a basic set. You can't send MMS, only SMS (it's possible sending default images to another NOKIA phones via SMS, i just tested this option, it works to another NOKIAs) Any doubts, email-me at [email protected] bye

  • Hi all, i have this phone and so far, i didn't encounter any problems w/ this phone. I like it, i brought it from an exclusive nokia store. we just have to make that we buy phone from exclusive nokia outlets to avoid certain problems.

  • Internal microphone low quality (very bad quality of sound). GSM codec bad , interruption 5% even near cells . Plus: Battery life . Plus: construction . Plus: very low price . Minus: display contrast Minus: ringer tones , too low volume . If transfer card from Nokia3510i can not recognize name on incomings calls . Many people remark about interruption of speach. My phone in good condition (no drop at all) . Not recomand this 1208 / basic functions : sound(sent) not good .

  • This is a good set. But can anyone tell me how can I set a good ringtone for this set. Thanks

  • My friend have thisphone for 1 month rightnow and she is from the philippines. The phone keeps on restarting when ever she press "GO TO" can you help us guys to solve her problem? She really need your help guys..

  • Nice phone, very good battery and signal, but the keyboard is to small, hard to push if you have big fingers, and i found some software bugs, when i try to mark the options for right key the phone it's restarting. In conclusion, cheap phone, quality as price... Don't buy...

  • hi, i have nokia 1208 but its battery lasts in just one or two days, if any body can solve my problem then please e-mail me at [email protected]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • Hello, I Have Nokia 1208 Mobile Phone But Its Standby Time is nearby 64 hours, Now Please Tell Me what can i do for the battery life, (i Purchase this cell phone on 17/05/2008)

  • normally the security code for nokia is 12345

  • Can any one help out.. i have a problem when i press "GO TO" my phone automatically turned off.. please help me out.. EMAIL me at [email protected].. THANKS!!!

  • Go to Settings > Security settings > Change access codes > Change security code Default security code is: 12345

  • Does anyone know how to get the security code, or where i can find it?. I would like to put on a keyguard code

  • My 1209 was able to keep 89 text messages before it said Message memory full. I also noticed it has a brighter and clearer LCD than my friend's 1208 and my old 2310. Anyway, both phones still have the software bug regarding the Sent Items where some messages remain in "pending" status even when they were in fact already sent. Once your Sent Items folder becomes filled with these "pending" items, you have no choice but to MANUALLY delete them one by one or you wouldn't be able to send any more text messages--a bug which has been around for over a year in the 1xxx series since firmware version 5.00 and Nokia never fixed.

  • This great phone can hold 95 txt msgs !!

  • Nokia 1208 handles 60 sms max.

  • Yeah Shadowed is correct, this phone's battery will last for a week...you got a problem with battery!

  • Correction: you would only need a triband phone if you're going to the US or Canada. Everywhere else a dual band phone with 1800 MHz frequency would work just fine.

  • You're very wrong, dude. Either you use your phone excessively (in that case, you'll discover that almost every phone you'll use will have bad battery backup) or a defective battery (probably accidental) was bundled with your unit. My 1208's battery lasts for about a week.

  • hi nokia,,, bad bad bad ,,,,,,backup ,,,,,,,,maximum one day ,,,,,,very very very bad backup,,,,,,

  • i just wanted to know how many txt messages this phone can hold before it starts hanging? can sum1 tell me plz

  • I have this phone since march 2008, No problems until now, battery life is good, I charge only once every week, the sound quality is excellent. It is the perfect phone only for those who doesn't need fancy stuff like games, photo camera, mp3 player.....

  • @socialbug I recently purchased a 1208. Overall, a good basic, I repeat: basic, phone. My take on the 1208... Pros: * nice keypad * above average battery life (approximately 3 days is my definition of average) * as expected of Nokia --- good build quality and signal reception Cons: * for those with big fingers: small keypad * low volume, specially for message alert tone * some may find its screen to be too small for them My unit didn't have the restart problem concerning the right selection key . Probably because it's a newly shipped unit with new firmware installed. Older units having the problem need to have firmware upgrades at a Nokia dealership.

  • You have to use a triband phone outside philippines..this phone is only a dual band!

  • I'm thinking hard bout gettin this phone, but when i read the comments, they all seemed to be saying something bad about it. Can someone please give me a good idea about whether or not to get this phone. Thanks

  • Looks like the problems have been sorted out on this phone with the latest firmware. I have not turned off the phone once since I purchased it over 2 months ago. I remembered to charge it every few days. I don't use the phone on a daily basis, however. No complaints. Build quality is great, the kids dropped it a couple of times (on the ceramic floor and the driveway) already fighting over who gets to bring it to mom or dad on the way out the door :D. This phone is just a phone, nothing else. No thing else. That's ok, because I have a seperate PDA that does everything else that I need and more. I couldn't find a PDA phone that had EVERYTHING I needed (with a decent screen), so here was the compromise. The handsfree is great in the car, no problems hearing the person or the person hearing me.

  • HI all, this is the first time I am writing my opinion on my phone here. I read the opinions and bought this phone 2 days ago. Like mentioned earlier it has few bugs like, going to "go to" will restart the phone and the battery lasts just for a day with minimal usage. Will firmware update help resolve both these problems ? some one please answer, thanks in advance...

  • Hi, I interested in having cz of its main features such as dust n splash watr resistance. More of all, nokia 1208 hs long lasting battery. So tht will b very helpful cs i frequently go out n sometimes frget bring th chrger! Added flash lmp, additional adventages when in th sudden darkness

  • I got a Nokia 1208 that switches off intermitantly when i touch the right shortcut key (Go to) i can't use my shortcuts without the phone going off, i think the technology is phoney.

  • ive just bought this nokia 1208, and its all the time switching off on its own, and the messages i recieve are received 2times... I live in malta ( south europe), but on the back of this mobile phone there is written "orange". Does it have something to do with all this? any idea?

  • Xbox is for playing video games, computer for internet and e-mail, digital camare for taking pictures, mp3 player for listen music, and CELLULAR PHONE IS TO TALK BY PHONE !!!... if yout hing in this way this is a great phone for your. Battery is lasts almust for one week !!!! and great flash light, I keep it wiht me on a steel making plant, and it is a little hulk....

  • Hi! i'm having this phone. There are lot of problems. Battery is very bad. Pls configure your settings

  • Go To function is like a "favourite" function. You can put specific menus on "Go To" so you can have quick access to them by only pressing the right key. Go to "Settings" -> "Right selection key settings." Then it won't be hard to figure out how it works. Good luck!

  • For those facing the 'Go to'problem and other bugs, upgrade your phone firmware at the Nokia Care Centre and the bugs will be resolved. Simple solution for a simple phone. Cheers! PS: maybe can find some way to stick this remedy at the top of posting so that other users could stop asking the same question ;p

  • is dis fone betta than 1110i n i heard dat it's got a nu chaga jus like d n serie.N also d sound level aint comparable to 1110i.n also wich cola is gud blak or red?

  • i got this phone, good for calls, good for texting... perfect if you just want a phone which works well as a phone lol

  • Hi, I Have The Same Phone (Nokia-1208), And I Have The Same Problem. Please Let Me Know That All The Nokia-1208 Cell Phones Have The Same GoTo Problem....

  • The Go To key is something I cannot understand and I wish something should be done about it now. Also I believe we are embracing the era of sofistication in phones and I see no reason why the phone book will just be only 200.

  • i have the same problem of using go to and then the right selection key

  • for the "Go To" problem, try to restore your factory setting..

  • for the "Go To" problem, try to restore you factory setting..

  • we have nokia 1208.In their manual they gave stand by time is 130 hours,but it is coming 2 days only.Is there any problem with this piece or all pieces with this model.

  • Hello , i have heared about update firware obout N95 but about this phone ? ? ? I cant believe that how can i uptade firmware of that phone ?

  • hi, i've got the same problem, try selecting few items and avoid the ones you've customized. ....... please, i have a little problem with my mobile phole nokia 1208. when i press Go To and trying to cnfigure my right key selection and pressing Done to confirm configuration, my phone shout down and start all over again and the right key is no done. please help me rectify this problem. my serial no: 359845019527386 it has been observed that this is a general problem. please send me clue on how to rectify this.

  • Ibrahim Shaka, there might be a problem at the microphone of your phone. thats why your caller cant hear you but you can hear them. your phone needs some servicing then.. ;-)

  • nokia 1208 is a great phone. Has the basic feature on a very sleek design.

  • Restarts sometimes. the flash light was indeed very handy.

  • please, i have a little problem with my mobile phole nokia 1208. when i press Go To and trying to cnfigure my right key selection and pressing Done to confirm configuration, my phone shout down and start all over again and the right key is no done. please help me rectify this problem. my serial no: 359845019527386 it has been observed that this is a general problem. please send me clue on how to rectify this.

  • One week before I purchase this phone. Battery, sound clariy is good. Now I have a problem with this phone, not able to hear my voice in other end(1 way communication - I can hear the voice from other end, but the other end person cannot!!). Don't know what happend. Now I am using only for sending SMS. can anyone provide me how can i resolve this (

  • This phone is great! Flashlight is very handy - cant go wrong for the price.

  • by the way this fon gifted to me from someone.i use this fon about one week and my experience says that it is quite good.so softy gre8 grip nice look decent colour screen. i use many mobiles, but this one is just special to me. i ever believe the nokia is reliable and best mobile company. one thing is making uncomplete the set was radio? if this one in in set i think thats was nice complete set... sohail aijaz from karachi.03313152275-03223214997

  • yes i agree that the battery is amazing.

  • I bought one of these for my GF to keep in contact with me... after 3 days it no longer would send SMS.. due to the distance between my GF and I it is going to be a major problem returning the phone.. seriously not happy with nokia...

  • I used to have a motorola v3i, but it broke so I recently bought this and it is great for the price. It has a message/call screening which is useful for blocking spam messages; you will still get a silent alert, but the message wont cause the phone to ring when you get a screened message or call. the torch is useful, you just press and hold up on the direction pad. it also has a converter for currency, weight, distance, temperature etc. It even has a graphical calendar , which you can choose a date and enter reminders or events into. Overall, im very pleased with this purchase.

  • The OS is very nice!

  • one of the best basic phones presently out there.

  • it is very good phone amazing battery

  • This Nokia 1208 has a wonderful appearance. The only problem is with the KEYPAD. It is not easy to use for writing sms. By the way, I really love the BOUNCE game. Anyway, the price worth the applications it offers.

  • Oh my...I Love this handphone. The keypad is very soft and very nice to press. The battery is awesomely reliable.

  • Try howardforums.com with that question :)

  • i love nokia 1208, easy to use and very usable to my everyday life. that's the power of NOKIA!

  • i love nokia 1208, easy to use and very usable to my everyday life. that's the power of NOKIA!

  • awsome battery time.. torch feature is gr8.. nice grip. the only problem is with keypad not good for messaging but it can be replaced by some other keypad,, nice display, cool to handle

  • Hello everybody! I would appreciate if someone who has this phone could help me with this questions/doubts: 1) In SMSs, does this phone has the status request feature for a sent SMS, to know if the SMS has been delivered? 2) Does it keep the date/time of a sent SMS after 1 day? I know some phones that delete this information after 1 day, since the time the SMS has been sent... 3) Same question for all types of calls... Does it store/keeps the date/time at which a call was made/received/not answered? 4) This phone has 4MB memory. Is this memory used for aditional SMSs and contacts? What is it used for? Thanks!

  • This fone in indeed my favourite...as we know that karachi is a place of stealers and robbers...with this mobile i have no tension...its just the same as 1100i..but quite beautiful and its color screen

  • Anyone, please let me know how to upgrade the nokia 1208 in order to have the latest version. I really need it badly coz my version is only 4.00. Thank you in advance for the help. Atty. Jun

  • Hello everybody! I would appreciate if someone who has this phone could help me with this questions/doubts: 1) In SMSs, does this phone has the status request feature for a sent SMS, to know if the SMS has been delivered? 2) Does it keep the date/time of a sent SMS after 1 day? I know some phones that delete this information after 1 day, since the time the SMS has been sent... 3) Same question for all types of calls... Does it store/keeps the date/time at which a call was made/received/not answered? 4) This phone has 4MB memory. Is this memory used for aditional SMSs and contacts? What is it used for? Thanks!

  • Does this phone support external hands free. When i'm inserted the headphones, it's saying "Enhancement not supported". Or this phone have in-built speaker phones only. Any1 can help me... Regards, K. Shanmugam

  • after upgrading my firmware,even if you change your profile it will not auto off by itself because the firmware that im already using is version 5.06 latest version take note people its very simple UPGRADE YOUR FIRMWARE!!!!

  • hello people If you encounter auto shut off...update your firmware at your nearest nokia care center.. thats very simple...after upgrading mine my phone rocks!!!

  • 1208 restart ? simple way ! do not ever change profile name ! once you change a profile name and activated, you will find a restart phone . especially when you entering "go to" right shortcut . Happy trying !

  • this phone is very inconvenient! it definitely has program issues! first the phone restarts.. then i encountered problems with calling and texting!!! arrrggghh!!! this phone is driving me crazy!!!

  • I bought this phone few weeks ago. I agree with that, this phone is really tough and good. Though it doesn't have alot of function, no matter how many times i dropped the phone, it's stil working. I think Nokia had done a good job.

  • i agree, this phone is the best simple phone ever, it's very resistant, i've dropped, bounced, and still working. nice battery life, i also have an N95 and i have to confess... that this cheap phone has very much to offer in front of the n95 durability and battery life. i really suggest for the people at nokia: build a phone with the durability and resistance like this one, but also loaded with the high techs of an Nseries. maybe think about carbon carcass and also improve battery life. i've did drop the n95, and had very worst consequences, the mechanism started to make noise when open the slide, also the keyboard lights never again turned on. pretty sad.

  • Mm, it's rubberised keypad isn't it. So erm, will the wordings on the keypad wear off eventually after long period of time? Anyone got any suggestions?

  • This phone is just the best simple phone ever. easy menu and a good phone for people who want to make just phone calls, send and recieve messages and thats it. A wonderful colored simple phone.

  • mm, just go to the nokia care centre and update your firmware.

  • if i am sending lots of messages, it will automatically turn off...i don't know how???

  • Updating Firmware means upgrading / updating the software inside your mobile phone to the latest version. Something like "Upgrading from Window XP to Window Vista". You can upgrade your Firmware by bringing your phone to the Nokia care centre.

  • thx man, but plz can u tell me what do u mena by " update firmware " ? i'm sorry :)

  • People, once and for all, get use to read what was written before!!! Update your firmware and reboots will be solved. This has been said 1 milion and 1 times now.... Regards!

  • this phone resets sometimes, i dont know why..

  • i also bought this mob. and have the same right key problem... every time i try 2 set it it reboots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • bought this phone today, coz I needed a cheap phone as back up coz my phone bills are skyrocketing way too high.. so.. i needed to save. anyway, i cant help noticing how small and light it is. if you've got big hands, this isn't the right one for you. the keypad is great too, soft and nice to press. i also noticed that there aren't any hard to reach parts in it, so you can like clean it coz it won't be so hard. for calls. i tried calling my husband with it before i paid. he said it's loud and clear. for text messaging. it holds three lines, and texting is a breeze, even in one hand. i had a hard time coz I got so used with sony ericsson (this is my first nokia in about a year). there are also features like: send to many, send to list, and send later. i believe it also has screened/blocked message option, so.. if someone keeps bugging you you can add them on there. there is no delete-all option though. games. never tried the games. never really liked games anyway. flashlight. you can add this on the right key selections so you won't have to go through all the menus. tones. it has, i believe, a composer. pretty much like the old nokia phones (3310 and 3210). it allows more than 2 composed ringtones (sorry i can't be more detailed, i just browsed it a bit). overall. a good phone for a cheap price. if all you want is a backup phone for texting and calling (cutting bills?), then you should go get this one. it's lightweight, looks nice, and is cheap. it's really a phone.

  • I just bought this phone today. It's very light, small, and pretty stylish looking.

  • The N1208 is being underrated due to an initial reboot bug.By now if you had read users' comments here it is easily solved by updating your firmware to V4.00 & above.The real flaw left is the poor keypad design - not suited for big fingers or fast texters. Hope this is useful.

  • its very goog

  • I and my 2 friends bought N1208 3days ago. This has programming flaws... big time. You can only choose the right selection key once. If you try to edit it, it reboots automatically. You have to reset it to factory settings to edit the right key selection. My friends' unit was worse, if he selects a feature on the "Go to" selection, it reboots... has anyone reported this to nokia already? Recalls?

  • most economical withchick looks and nice plenty of features .

  • I bought my nokia 3530 5 years ago, and it still works far more better than this. I only had to change the battery after 5 years. Now, its reliable again for calls. Hope they make this n1208 at least realiable for call and txt as it should be.. It's a cute fone though.

  • The problem with my phone is that when i press the right soft key twice ... it resets ... if someone knows an answer to this problem ... pls mail me... THX

  • Thanks for the prompt reply, I think I shall go in for this phone. Only one more question thats worring is people talk of bugs in phone and if there are can this be debugged by Nokia dealer as I plan to but it from a Nokia Priority Dealer in mumbai. Would appreciate a sincere reply.

  • Yeah. This phone sucks great. The sms software was not properly installed and a month after I bought it, I can nolonger send any sms. I had the phone reprogrammed but a month later the same thing happened. This sucks great. A bad record for nokia. I'm a die hard nokia fan until I bought this phone. I think I'm buying a different brand this time. The Indian calendar pretty useless. Can't use it.

  • It is one of the best phones I've ever seen for its price.convenient with good dimensions and very resistant.Go for it Yes it has auto key-guard with possibility of changing time lag to guarding. Yes it has both digital and analogue screen saver

  • i think this phone has some bug. it resets sometimes. but it's good. limited SMS about a hundred more or less

  • Question: does this phone have auto key guard locking?

  • I wish to purchase this phone. Question does this phone have a analog & digital screensaver? Howmany SMS can it store? Pl. Reply immediately as I have to gift it to someone.

  • wow!!! d phone is great .. just bought it ... thanks nokia

  • i planed in buying this phone.. it looks nice and well built features love it

  • This Phone is looknig smart & nice, low brised best phone. Less weight phone with good gripped nice small phone. I like like and love it.

  • just colored that all... but this fone is good.... vey usefull in txting nd call. plus cheapy heheh ^_^ here in the phil max on 2k. want to buy this fone.

  • nah just colored but........ so good.so lite and very useful in call nd txt. i want to buy this fone. luv it.

  • How many SMSs ?

  • a 3 liner phone! my phone got stolen last monday! huhuhu... :( i mis my phone. not even 1 month since i bought it

  • Hi All I Love Nokia 1208 Thats Very Very Beautiful Love U Nokia 1208 Faryal SHaKeeL

  • Oh my bad.. :) hehe.. sorry bratinela.. U bought one too?? sounds great..

  • its amazing!!,....

  • I gues you can't lock the keyboard. right?

  • I bought the 1208 last week, very useful at night, my clock and flash light. Its a phone ok with long talk hours without recharging, less that S$100.

  • I bought the model in 11/2007. First the software was not properly installed for sending sms. After being taken to the Co's service center it was made good. a month later, the display is half covered and looks eclipsed.When taken to the Service center they refuse to do it under guarantee telling that it was mishandled in a falling, which i've not remembered to have undergone.My experience with this piece is unsatisfactory and unsavoury.

  • This phone sucks! its just colored thats all. it has a lot of quirks that need to be refined. the indian calendar should have been omitted im not from there.the keypad fades right away.just not good :(

  • What is the use of 4 MB Memory?

  • is there any draft folder and outbox folder in nokia 1208... how many masseges can be stored in these apart from inbox?

  • I bought the Nokia 1208 last Christmas as my alternate phone and I must say I'm really in love with it. It doesn't have a lot of features: no camera, no radio, no expandable memory, just a little flashlight, but it works great! It's light, it's small and handy and it's cheap! You can adjust the font size (perfect for those with poor eyesight - especially for older people), the tones are of mp3 quality and there are a lot of them to choose from. The only things I wish this phone had was connectivity (either infrared or bluetooth - because I use the organizer function a lot) and a bigger phone memory (for storing numbers and messages).

  • its only a 3 liner phone. bought 1 yesterday. works fine.

  • thanks. im buying 1 later. here in angeles city it costs 1,800 pesos. hope its not too bad...

  • It's a 5-liner phone.. I just bought it today here in the Phils. and it costs less than 2K.. Wow..! Pretty neat features at a nice cost. I'm experiencing no problems as of now. Hmm.. I think I made a good decision on choosing this one. It's a neat secondary phone.. I have a SonyE W810i that runs on a different sim. 1208 is really neat. You should get this toO!

  • One of the best low end phones in the market right now. The screen is unbelievably pleasant (they say its 65k). The ringtones are light and nice to listen to (polyphonic). The design. Thats what i liked on first sight. When the keypad lights up (noticeable in a dark room)the blue backlight is great. But you might notice a flaw here. Around the area of the keypad, you will see leaking lights from the bulbs underneath. But its ok. Another great plus point is the flashlight. A great handy tool. Its better than 1100. The voice clarity is crisp, clear and loud. Only thing i noticed as usage problem is that the phone book holds only 200 contacts. I need to confirm this. But all else, this is a wonderful phone. That for the price of SR 140 from Riyadh. Made in India.

  • just wanted to ask, how many liners is this phone?

  • Press the up arrow key twice to on the flashlight

  • this is not quad-band. it's dual-band GSM 900/1800 for europe/asian version and EGSM 850/1900 for US version.

  • Hello Well my opinion about this team is good at low-end of telofonos cell is very complicated to find one that has these characteristics. Today I have a poor but beautiful phone: Samsung C406. Given that the most outstanding is the camera and is not of great importance to the use that I rate it, this phone (1208) is a good option for me when stolen in this way have a good team and above. Bye bye

  • for flashlight: unlock the key pad first, if u lock it, then press UP twice or three times to turn it on... then press UP again to turn off... hope it helps.

  • can anybody tell me that is there any shortcut for turning on and off the flashlight without entering in menu in 1208? Pleseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee let me know.....

  • I have the following operating frequencies: GSM 900/1800 EGSM 850/1900 on the purchase. No comments on this of manufacturer�s. I doubt it�s quad-band. I bought Nokia 1208 in Russia, and traveled to Canada. It doesn�t work in Canada. �No network coverage� it writes even for Emergency 911 call attempts (without SIM-card). It�s a defective goods or this is consumer fraud. I have confirmation from Nokia Support that the one bought in Russia should work in Canada too. See more details at my post

  • When I add one or more items to Right key, the phone is restarted immediately! Maybe it has big problem!

  • no i dont think so that it is providing full chill as it has no gprs and many more

  • Pathetic Phone. No battery time...it was giving me a talk time of 35-40 minutes with original battery...then I replaced it with a new one and now it is giving me a talk time of 1 Hour...I've to daily recharge it....I am feeling extremely bad after purchasing this phone.....Nokia 1208 you SUCK

  • If we change it,s profile name(e.g. My style to Sohan)we can,t activate it into the goto menu.Is it a limitation of handset?

  • Affordable.Cool user friendly phone. Very durable and good battery. For the rough and tough ones.NOKIA phones are the best. 1650 is also very good

  • no it's a gsm phone.i love this phone it's very convenient and user friendly..

  • Update on prev post. Navi key is handy. Press LEFT for compose msg, RIGHT for calender, UP to turn on/off flashlight, DOWN for contacts. Iv used 1208 for few days and now find keypad average; would prefer wider and longer keypad like 3410 and 3510. I could text very fast with them and keys were comfy. The ringtones were louder too. If outdoors you will need to use vibrate with max volume on 1208 or you might miss calls/texts. VALUE FOR MONEY : 10/10. FEATURES : 10/10. WEAKNESSES : keypad and loudness of ringtones.

  • A good basic phone which is a carbon copy of the nokia 1600, even the demo mode uses the 1600 keypad. Flashlight very good and better than the 1101 which i loved. Ringtone at max vol is slightly quieter than the 1600. I will prob buy the 1200 too as i prefer the monochrome display. Keypad ok. Best ever keypads were the nokias 3310,3410,3510,3510i. How i wish nokia would relaunch the 3410 with flashlight, calender, loudspeaker, bigger memory but slimmer with same keypad. The monophonic tones were excellent and you always heard them outdoors and you just could not beat the monochrome display which you could easily see outside too.

  • dont get mad..this handphone is so innocent..simple function but nice..

  • I Have Buy This Phone Is Stupid Phone Only Flashlight And Very Stupid Price Do Not Buy This Phone This Phone Only 0.0 Score Only

  • Hi all, I bought the 1208 last year and have been using it for few months. The phone did have the Goto and phone reboot bug at first. But the bugs were cleared after I had the firmware upgraded at the Nokia Care Centre (no charge since it is within the 1-year warranty). The battery did seem to last shorter than the stated hours in the manual for first few trials. But after a few rounds of complete-discharge-and-complete-recharge, the battery power has began to last longer. I guess if you have bought the phone from an authorised dealer, you could have upgraded the firmware and remedy the bugs free of charge, and the battery life would have improved tremendously if you had performed complete-discharge-and-complete-recharge process. Just my two-cents worth.

  • can anybody tell me about the battery backup of this phone?it is good or bad compare to other nokia phone in this range?

  • im havin tis fon.. its damn user friendly.. easy usage.. but d parts hv been changed i guess.. i brought it to d phone shop n they said parts hv been changed...

  • can anybody tell me about the battery backup of this phone?it is good or bad compare to other nokia phone in this range?

  • batry backup is very bad

  • This phone is the worst phone that I bought. I know it's a low end phone but there are so many bugs in there system. When you rename the profile the phone would restart. Once I had a problem in sending messages. I thought my messages were sent becase it was saved in the sent items but I didn't saw the icon that sent "Message sent". I restarted the phone and realized that The phone had a problem. Believe me this phone is not perfect, too many Factory Defect!

  • Made n counts,RR made n china, will never shipped to UK only for locals. Nokia fonz this class we always n this range made n finland hungary india or China.But there is diff n quality fitting and resale.The price diff is 10$ only for make same model

  • This phone is so call i recieved it Christmas 08 and will keep it till the day it breaks. I am a builder and this phone will be so handy as it is so durable! ANOTHER FAB NOKIA

  • Who cares where this phone comes from they all do the same job. This one happens to do it very well. I have had many phones, some with a camera some without and this one topps them all. Well done nokia, i say. Hurrah!

  • I would love this phone. My friends always tell me about how good it is. Where can i by this from as i hear they are a limited edition phone. Is the battery really as good as it says it is though.

  • This phone is fantastic. I know it doesnt have a camera but it is probably the best phone i have ever had. I battery lasts 15-20 days. I will be keeping this phone for ever. I love you Nokia WOOP WOOP!

  • first phone to came out from the new nokia factory in Cluj (Romania)is a 1208.

  • Made by Nokia is nonsense its not origin or country but ditort people instead of China.I doubt sets made n finland r true. Nokia only assembles the sets their never manufacturer its components. screen by samsung board taiwan body china.

  • got 1208 and it worked fine, battery life is very good. mine is made in india.

  • Made n China has become customery for Nokia cheap sets. Just receive or call sma feature even contact name cant be saved more than 10 digits.The finish is clumsy yes no buttons very near dpad normal fingers to large for use. Baby set u might slip from ur hand previous 1100 series were much better and rugged. Nokia is going Chinokia.

  • it will jam all of a sudden and my messages wont go i have to restart it or restore factory settings in order for the messages to get delivered! wats going on ? wat should i do? its hardly been a month!

  • hello i buy a set when i send a messag the set will restart the set is not good

  • very nice instrument, we like that peace all. this is a gift to public of at list i would like to say gujarat.

  • 10 $ diff with chinese made and hungary.The option of multi phonebook is confusing u hav to disable it to see names saved with nos.Very silly of Nokia couldnot add cable connection. Its China everywhere and only European Names survive but Origin Made n China.

  • Its ok for the battery ,, anyway its cheap...

  • many probs, major probs r :- 1. wen der is an incoming call n u try 2 pick it up, da key doesnt work. 2. msgs r not sent, u have 2 restart da phone to send msgs. 3. just an up model o 1600, screen not gud.

  • Nokia used to write made by nokia meaning china but n this set it is clearly written made n china. The finish is bad yes no buttons very small centre dpad only for fourway function not centre. Still most distress even u hav names & nos saved n contacts still their names donot display only no it is riduculus.Nokia has not learnt lesson

  • hi, i bought newly after two days battery it will be gone. realy please belive me

  • 1208 is one the excelent cell , has got all the funtions one can expect from nokia. the only problem is that of Battery.

  • hi all no browser, limited phone book, no option for downloading mp3 ringtones then 4mb memory is wht for? is tht makeing sence?

  • I have this phone for about one week. So many people told me this phone has a good battety, but after 1st charging i talked about 2:30 hours and the battery was ready for another charging. I think it's not good time for talking...2:30 hours. Can the things change after the 2nd and the 3rd charging? :)

  • This phone is low-end so dont expect much! Cut the crap! you want more? Buy Nseries.

  • the phone is quite good with good battery time ... its kinda nice for a standby phone with good standby time ...good voice quality & good sound

  • What's the memory for?

  • i'm just buy this nice phone today, my firmware is V 3.73. and seletion key works fine.. no prob at all!

  • Made n India fonz esp 1200 1208 teribble finish and flash is useless main screen light more better,just a gimmick.Indian are still as efficent n quality check than Hungarians. It is merely to listen and call message set. still 50$ to expensive n what u get.

  • @altheo yes this is colored fon. there is another model similar to this that is not colored.

  • Yes this phone really great!!! Heee

  • Could any one tell about a color phone and this type of color phone. this is not a color phone as said in the gsm specs. it has only a backgound color. otherwise a good phone

  • i got the phone a couple of days ago and i love it. it goes well for me, i like the idea of the flashlight, it comes in handy. its a great phone all-round!

  • This is quite a neat phone. battery life is very good. Anyone knows whether how the flash light quality compares with nokia 1200 and nokia 1650? Thanks

  • this mobile is very good

  • ohh i wonder my 1208 mobile has FM tuner which others dont have...... it has a laser light tooooo...............oh i'm really a great fan of my 1208 mobile...........nokia rocks

  • is anyone else having a reboot problem? does the phone re-start out of the blue sometimes? it happens to me!

  • I have brought 1208 in the last month. This phone is very valuable for me and I want to download polytone like rang de basanti in my 1208. Please help me how can I download it? Please reply me on my email ID. Thanking you

  • original battery last me about 3 day(includes call and sms)when i put my extra battery with higher ampere from 1600 it reaches 4 1/2 day. its the best for me.

  • it is very good mobile its ringtone is very clear.

  • i am bought this phone one month go.in this phone the ringtone rang de basnti is very good plz tell can i load more song ringtone tone on my cell.but i do for this plz reply me.

  • i bought this phone yesterday. it seems fine with me. no problem at all. i'll use this while im still save for a n73 music. :D

  • is anyone else having a reboot problem? does the phone re-start out of the blue sometimes? it happens to me!

  • indian nokia is not performing like hungary,finland nokia kindly upgrade the quality

  • Atleast allow ringtones service in this. secondly right key selection is not working it reboots the phone which is bad. no attractive wall papers no attractive ringtones and neither the facility to download ownchoice ringtones

  • This phone is very good in function & performance, long life battery & flashlight for emergency, I worked on site & it`s flashlight, very helpfull.I think there is no problem on phone if you read the manual book first.

  • i think the phone also has picture messaging, is that true

  • Perfect phone for peopel that wil luse it for calls ;) The battery is teh best i ever saw and teh flash is cool. And it costs only 12EUR :P

  • best low end fon.

  • this is very good phone with nice keypad light specially at night. has good flashlight that comes in very handy.

  • Hi all, Need not fret over the right selection key bug. Just visit the nokia care centre and have them upgrade the firmware to V4.00 19-10-07 RH-105. Mine is working well after the firmare upgrade. Cheers!

  • yes very nice key pads with blur lights.

  • its good . key pad is cool!!!!!

  • @Basio Snake game? did not see that on mine....

  • Rightkey Selection problem, else good and sleek and light weight.

  • got mine without any issue. great fon . highly recomendable.

  • yes,there is a serious problem on right selection key. don't buy it. nokia care can't solve this problem. i'm really upset for this problem.

  • this phone also has a flash light torch. gmsarena.com have forgot to add this into the specification!

  • Hello, I just bought this phone yesterday, I think it's a perfect phone for making calls ( don't forget it's the main function for a mobile phone ) with excellent voice, long battery life, and the call tracker ( controlling your call length )is a nice new feature for those who complain about the bill, also nice small size. I had it as a second phone, so it's the perfect phone for me . I didn't experience the problem u guyes are complaining about ( the right selection key ) but there's a small problem with the snake game, as u can't use it except with one maze, no access to all the other options, i don't know if u experience this as i do or not. Overall, it's a nice, cheep, small phone, color screen, blue numbers, long duration, what else do u want !!

  • very good and cheap.

  • I like this phone verry much.what's whit all the complains about it?verry good phone FOR 50 EUROS!

  • great keypad lights(very nice bright blue color)and a very useful flashlight.

  • i bought this three days ago and is happy with it. i found the hands free loud speaker to be very useful while driving. voice quality is very good. cant go wrong, great value.

  • poor you. i have bought it today. i have no problem with it. this phone is very nice. i love it.

  • same problem here. i can't seem to save the setting for the right soft key. it only reboots, after which nothing happens, and the soft key setting remains unsaved. i won the phone in a raffle, brand new, openline.

  • this nokia model is best then other i have a (mp3 grad)ringtone of these modle or these format name

  • Very Good Phone.I bought it tonight but have the problem is it does not save settings to the right selection key options when try to save options it reboots please inform me if anyone got solution. will it be solved by Nokia Service Center?????

  • Hi Syam You could only do online update if the phone could connect to the PC with cable, IR or bluetooth. N1208 has none of these connectivity options so only the care centre could help you with the firmware update. >@rosybear, >Dont we have the firm ware pdate in the nokai >websiste??

  • @rosybear, Dont we have the firm ware pdate in the nokai websiste??

  • Great phone! Excellent Battery life!Excellent keypad! It's indeed a breather after using heavy & feature rich phones like the HTC. The phone adapts to user preferences quite nicely. A great value for money phone. Just INR 1900. The display maintains itself even in bright sunlight. The alarm functions are great. The only drawback is the Bollywood ringtones coming as standard.. It would be great to have these in additional to some original Nokia tones. Would recommend the phone for all first time users & for those who need a second emergency handset.

  • @Syam and others who face problem with the 'Goto' function. I brought my phone to the nokia care centre last week. They upgraded the firmware and the 'Goto' bug is solved. The upgraded firmware is V4.00 19-10-07 RH-105. The upgraded firmware also solved the 'profile' bug, whereby the phone reboot itself when you personalise and save customised configurations. Don't think you can upgrade the firmware online. Better visit the nokia care centre for the upgrade service. Cheers! :)

  • Any body found this as an issue. while the battery is being charged if u remove the charging jack from the mobile and reinsert it.. the screen shows charging. We have to remove the battery to restart the phone

  • I`m low end phone lover, although i`m a manager now & I think I have to say thank you to Nokia for releasing great phone like Nokia 1208, the battery is strong, the phonebook is great & especially the flsh light, it can be used in emergency condition

  • good

  • @roysbear You were spot on the GOTO button bug, even i have the same problem.can u tell me the formware version ... mine is V3.72

  • Either this display is 4096 colors or 6030 has more than 65k display. One thing for certain is that both of them dont have the same 65k display. 1208 has more of a ngage display

  • i brought nokia 1208... i hate the function GO TO... it reboot whenever i assign a function

  • hi... nokia 1208 is very nice fone i bought it today and e want to download ringtoon in this nice fone its cable is available or not? plz reply me

  • good in low price having user friendly functions

  • this phone is great for conversations, sepecially those users who need talk time a lot! great flash light for those dark moments!lol! You cannot download ring tones on it rather than the fixed tones but has ringtone composer...its a pretty good inexpensive toy phone....god gift for X'mas!!! :)

  • It is a good mobole! but its price is more than any other mobile.Battery backup is good.

  • Hi! i find this phone a good one basing on your comments. My question is - Does this phone have a tone composer? I can compose tones by just listening to the music & can send it to you for free.

  • it is a good mobile in low range specially the features are good.

  • very cute cell.I bought it tonight but the problem is it does not save settings to the right selection key options when try to save options it reboots please inform me if anyone got solution. will it be replaced in warranty?

  • Just bought the phone last week. Bright flashlight and fantastic phonebook memory. :)Not much complaint abt this phone although it seems like some of the functions in the phone is not activated. Any of you face the problem with the 'Go to' function, the function that supposely activated by the top right blue key? Seems like i am not able to mark items in the 'Go to' function. Whenever I tried to mark items, the phone reboots itself and all the marked items are unmarked.

  • Very very very BAD PHONE , no design ,no quality sound ( Nokia 1600, 1110 , 1100..is very good)Why Nokia do this , Why ?? ..Bad by Nokia .

  • a nice cell ph but...buttons r a bit had aint lik 1112.. LG kg279 or wht eva...gentelmen lg iz lg...no budy purcahase lg as compard to nokia...thts why thy giv featuers nt reliabiltiy accessories n cheap n batery,,,buttons,,stong...n all stuff r gud... thank u n ASALAMOALIKUM $ LIx

  • great little phone - features and ease of use far outweigh anything for the price - Love it

  • nokia 1208 cell is so bad. cause sound is low it is very bad i hate this cell

  • Nokia is the best but at this price the other sets are giving more featured options such as LG KG270

  • hey is its menu like 1112

  • yes it happens with me too... when i change the profile name it reboot...also when i change the profile it reboots. But overall its a great phone. Good battery back up.

  • Is battery as good as in 1110i ?? (because it's colour screen)

  • great phone....but when I change profiles it reboot ...it is happened at u too?

  • this phone beats my E90. composing SMS is fast. i actually use this more than my E90. sometimes you outgrow all features and go back to basics.

  • this is aa classical phone... buy it as soon as possible. it is very good in functions. this phone looks very beautifulll and shiny..it is exellent for normal people :P

  • hi... nokia 1208 is very nice fone i bought it today and e want to download ringtoon in this nice fone its cable is available or not? plz reply me

  • @ abcxyz07306 Can you please tell me- > how many messages it can hold in its inbox > can we make distribution list to send same message to many people at once. > is there a message counter > what are the inbuilt games

  • hi . is this phone have micro usb ?

  • 1208 nice phone verry good iam so happy........iam using on 31/10/07 at 2.30pm ..........

  • @K.B.Rajesh Check out Nokia 3109 Classic

  • Nice phone, having since last week. This phone seemed good fit for my requirements: - Low cost - Basic features (not striped down version i.e. in Motorola F3 there is no out box for messages) - Good reception at interior places in building - White back light (could be color but not yellow). Don�t expect much and don�t try to compare with high end phones. It makes/receives calls sends/receives SMS. Screen seems large however active area is really small (3 lines of SMS could fit). Flash light is powerful and nice utility. Phone restarted couple of times when I was trying to configure Profiles, no other complaints so far. Pros: Great reception, lightweight, Calendar, Multiple phone books, Flash light. Cons: Lacks multiple alarms, reminders can not be copied, 3 pin charger is big. I paid Rs 1825 (India).

  • Very good nokia.We need one mobile with fm and mp3 options but without camera. please do it as soon as possible. Regards K.B.Rajesh

  • hi from the philippines here. this phone is very much usable and it has an mp3 ringtone capability. very much simple. for those who cannot afford to buy higher model try this first.

  • come on i live in south africa the only pepol who still wants this basic phones r old peple and young children

  • keep it up nokia

  • good announcement made by nokia. i think they are doing well by manufacturing these low end phones because just a simple phone get more popularity in the third world countries. and those who are seeking cameras and bluetooths can checkout N series and E series. keep it up nokia

  • Good on you Nokia for keeping a super simple handset on the market that is not hard to use... like the dodgy F3

  • This phone is as much use as a chocalate teapot :-d

  • i like very much nokia 1108 & 1208 becase i m network engineer, so it is very usefull to me as a flash light when i useing see the card slot or motherboard to look chip no.

  • Does this really cost money or do kids find it in their surprise eggs? ;)

  • Oh thank you god. This is real phone! Nothing abortive! Great!

  • whn the tis phone will come out..?? it got colour screen o not..?? Wat the different wit Nokia1200..?? who noe the ans pls ans me..

  • This phone has been noted on the official Nokia website to be dust and splash resistant. This is a typical tradesmans phone with very little features and tradesmen rarely care about the appearance or features such as camera, bluetooth or internal memory. So don't complain about the phone unless you have fully researched it, because for it's target market it is a simply brilliant phone that is serving its general purpose.

  • I think this phone looks great! Rugged, industrial, reliable and no- nonsense. Im sick of the fashionable slippery slimline phones where you need a toothpick to press the buttons. Solid and simple is the way to go.

  • all you people complaining about nokia's idea of making these entry-level phones, get this: NOT EVERYONE wants the same shoes, NOT EVERYONE wants a 10MP camera, NOT EVERYONE wants a BMW, and NOT EVERYONE wants an iPhone. so stop complaining and if you are after TOY cellphones with mp3 and camera and bluetooth and all that then get out of here and go to the N-series forums where your comments would rather be appreciated!

  • People please for GOD's sake don't complain about this phone. We all know it has a very small screen, only 4 mb memory etc, etc.. But why the hell are you people complaining. This is just a basic cheaply priced phone. It's for only two categories of people, 1) People who have a vry small budget for a mobile phone. 2) People who would just use the phone mainly for making & rec'in calls & maybe at times sending a few sms... Tatz It.. Nothing More Than That. So people if you want to complain about itz features, then instead of giving ur opinions here, go check out the N Series or other mid/high end phones, I am sure your opinions would be highly appreciated there. Cheers!!

  • I think Nokia is continuing the 8210 in a new form, so 1208 was launched !! However, hope can preserved traditional ring ring tone and don't just only has ascending volume setting if volume set is more than level 2.......

  • Ab, no pics nor comments/info in your link, whatsup?

  • looks great, specs / build quality. too bad that it can only store 50smses while the user memory is 4MB! also, no option to connect to pc?

  • just want i want

  • Nice basic handset for people who dont want/need special stuff on their handset. The design is kinda boring though, but ah well one cannot have it all I guess =P

  • I hope the will be sold seperatly too without sim-lock.Thinks there is a huge market for low end phones but where can you get one wich you can use with any provider you want?

  • hope the keypad is easy to work with(not hard to press like some other phones) overall nice for basic neeeeds

  • hope that the talk time really live up to its expectations.. really cool phone for basic needs

  • Its not so bad,but its not at all good.

  • Very very... Ugly!

  • oh yeah dis be da greatest fone in da world!! hahaha lmao. as if :L

  • it looks like SonyEricsson J100;)

  • wat is nokia thinking! why dont they just continue making the 33 and 5110s is this some sort of revamped flinstone world and NO DEFINITELY NO it aint better than the N's

  • I�m happy that nokia decided to put in it a flashlight!!! that's very usefull. It has loudspeaker too.

  • Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood basic handset KAKA

  • this phone is much better than n95!!!rock on!!!!

  • Why are people so negative about low end phones? .. They rate it as if it was a high end phone .. Phones like this actually don't make the world fall behind it excels the world by allowing more people to be able to own a mobile phone such people: teens, low income earners people in lower delevoped countries

  • Well done Nokia. you are going back to past. Nokia do me a favour please distribute this phone free to the world. You guys have already earned a lot.

  • this phone is short &sleek

  • I think Nokia have been really clever with what they have done, there is still a huge call for entry level phones as there are many people out there that just want a standard handset for them to make calls from, all of the new phones will sell well and i will put a lot of money on them being more reliable then the N series!

  • its looking jus like nokia 1600

  • This phone have a CSTN 65k color but CANNOT MMS Uh... What for?

  • I thought that the idea of each new mobile phone is 2 have new features.And of not,than at least 2 have the most recent modern features.What's up with that 1208 ?

  • what the hell is this and why nokia keep remaking phones with same features but different look? dont you know this just increase the costs of manufacturing such phones ?

  • Can you name a better phone that has a launch price of 35 euros?