Nokia 216
The Nokia 216 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Entry-levelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.4" · 118 x 50.2 x 13.5 mm, 71.7 cc (4.65 x 1.98 x 0.53 in)
RAM16MB
Storage16MB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓16GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,020 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Lower-resolution 167 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
RAM
16MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
167 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,020 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
118 x 50.2 x 13.5 mm, 71.7 cc (4.65 x 1.98 x 0.53 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 216 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
No, the Nokia 216 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Nokia 216 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Nokia 216 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Nokia 216 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 216 uses microUSB 1.1.
The Nokia 216 supports No.
The Nokia 216 has 3.0, A2DP.
