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product_id: 261904283
title: "Nokia 225 | GSM Unlocked Mobile Phone | 4G | Blue"
brand: "nokia"
price: "$165.39"
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# Bluetooth 4.0 audio 4G LTE connectivity 20-day standby battery Nokia 225 | GSM Unlocked Mobile Phone | 4G | Blue

**Brand:** nokia
**Price:** $165.39
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📱 Nokia 225 4G: The smart classic for the no-nonsense millennial.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nokia 225 | GSM Unlocked Mobile Phone | 4G | Blue by nokia
- **How much does it cost?** $165.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nokia enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nokia brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power That Lasts:** Up to 20 days standby and 6 hours talk time means your phone works as hard as you do.
- • **Classic Meets Modern:** Sleek curved design with hard-coated glossy finish—because style matters even in a basic phone.
- • **Effortless Navigation:** High-performance keymat and dedicated function keys deliver tactile precision for fast, frustration-free use.
- • **Entertainment On-The-Go:** Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player, wireless FM radio, and built-in games keep boredom at bay anywhere.
- • **Stay Connected, Unlocked:** Seamless 4G LTE support on multiple GSM carriers keeps you in the loop without contract chains.

## Overview

The Nokia 225 4G is a GSM unlocked feature phone combining reliable 4G connectivity with a long-lasting 1150mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, and a tactile button interface. Designed for simplicity and durability, it offers essentials like a rear camera, wireless FM radio, and basic apps on the Series 30+ OS. Its lightweight, ergonomic design and broad carrier compatibility make it a practical choice for users seeking a distraction-free yet connected mobile experience.

## Description

The Nokia 225 4G cell phone brings you all the perks that come with 4G, like clearer call quality, social media, and multiplayer gaming. Featuring a Series 30+ operating system, enjoy a long-lasting battery life, plus type and navigate with precision thanks to the high-performance keymat and dedicated function keys. Take in the premium design features, including a curved back for comfort, easy-grip edge, and glossy hard-coated colors for a high-end finish. Plus, give your downtime an upgrade with essentials like Facebook, Snake, try-and-buy games, and a built-in camera. If your item is having issues connecting to your mobile network or your hotspot feature is not working as expected, please contact your carrier for assistance with network connections and hotspot activation. This device uses a nano SIM card. If you do not have a nano SIM card or your current SIM card does not fit this product, please contact your carrier for further assistance in getting a new SIM card. Compatibility: This device is designed to work with GSM carriers. This product will not support Verizon or Verizon subsidiaries. Please confirm compatibility with your chosen carrier before purchasing. For support with SIM card or network related issues, please contact your carrier for assistance in connecting your device to the chosen compatible network. Supported Network bands: 2G: 850 / 900 / 1800 /1900 3G: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G/LTE: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66, 71 Charging: This product is designed to be charged using the charging adapter and charging cable that are provided in the product box. Charging this device with any other charging adapter or cable may cause device malfunction. Please observe basic safety steps when charging this device and do not charge this product with malfunctioning or damaged equipment. Current Software Version: Custom Nokia Software Bluetooth Version/Range: 4.0 – 30’ Range FAQ How do I connect my phone to my carrier network? If your Nokia phone and network are compatible, place your SIM card in the SIM card tray found in the battery compartment. Once your SIM card has been inserted into the device, power on your phone and proceed through the product setup steps. If you are not able to connect to your network after finalizing the product setup, please contact your carrier support for additional assistance as every carrier has different steps to assist you in ensuring your product connects to their compatible network. How can I ensure other people hear me on my microphone? If you are experiencing microphone issues with your device and your product has a Google Assistant button, please ensure that the Google Assistant button is not stuck or dirty as this will cause the microphone to not function as intended. If the Google Assistant button is not obstructed, please ensure that there is no dirt or debris in the headphone port of your product. How can I turn up the volume to my speaker? Please ensure that there is no dirt or debris in the headphone port of your product. Why is my phone feeling warm, closing apps or occasionally slowing down? During extended operation, the device may feel warm. In most cases, this is normal. To avoid getting too warm, the device may automatically slow down, close apps, switch off charging, and if necessary, switch itself off. If the device is not working properly, please visit Nokia’s customer support website. They may recommend that you take your device to the nearest authorized service facility. My phone won’t charge. What should I do? First ensure the issue isn't with the power source or socket you're using - you can quickly check this by plugging your phone into a different outlet, then checking if it charges. If the socket is not the issue, try taking a closer look at the power cable or charging port on your phone, ensuring everything appears as it should. Then, try turning your phone off completely and plugging it into the socket - bear in mind if the battery is completely drained, it might take up to 2 or 3 minutes to start charging. How can I contact support? Our customer support page offers a number of ways that you can contact support. Please visit the Nokia website for further assistance. How do I fix button issues on my phone? Before performing any additional troubleshooting steps, please ensure that your product does not show any physical damage, has not been exposed to water, the screen is clean, and your fingers and hands are not wet or dirty.

Review: Jogger here reviewing as a Bluetooth MP3 player - It's sad to say but nobody can make a reliable MP3 player under $50 anymore. I've tried about a dozen here on desertcart and they're all just garbage. So I go back to the old standby, Nokia. Nokia knows how to get it done, to make a reliable MP3 player that is lightweight and has a solid Bluetooth connection that never drops, and has a randomizer that doesn't play the same songs over and over again in a 2000 song library. You may dismiss this as being a simple dumb phone, but for a long-term jogger this was a Godsend. Thank you Nokia for still making an MP3 player that works like an MP3 player should. Buttons are solid, phone is very lightweight and perfect for jogging, and sound quality is excellent. Someday I might even use it as a phone. I've also had the Nokia 6300 and I prefer this one for better Bluetooth connection and being lightweight. Update. Phone is still great, however randomizer is not. After a while you realize you are listening to the same 100 songs out of 1000. The only way to get to other songs is choose a different starting track from the list of 1000, otherwise you just end up ransoming to the same 100 songs. Disappointed.
Review: I Didn't Choose the Dumbphone Life; the Dumbphone Life Chose Me - I've been an avid dumbphone user for a very long time and this is by far the worst dumbphone I've ever had. After three years, my phone was starting to reach the end of its life so I got this. The price is good, but the phone is not. I want a phone that can text and call. That's it. This phone comes with about a bunch of apps that I'll never use, and the worst part is that YOU CAN'T UNINSTALL THEM. I don't want Facebook on my phone. It comes with FOUR different games, again, that cannot be uninstalled. Oh, and it comes with a dictionary app that literally nobody asked for. You can't download pictures to save as wallpapers so you've got to either stick with the pre-loaded wallpaper or use the camera which takes pictures that are only marginally better than the pictures my toaster takes. But, hey, that'll make me feel young again. I can't figure out how to make the notification icons up top go away. It's annoying to have to unlock by pressing the star button every time. I haven't found a way to adjust the font size. There's no buttons on the side so you have to go in to the settings and manually turn the volume down. Getting this phone to work is by no means intuitive. In fact, my husband and I (we're both avid dumbphone users) are both having to research how to use this phone. It's not like we're elderly either. He's 29 and I'm 27. We've talked about getting rid of our cell phones and just using a landline. It's looking like we might just do that soon since you can't find a dumbphone anymore. EDIT 12/15/2023 This phone is the absolute WORST. My husband and I have both had problems making and receiving calls (he has this phone too). Not only that, but the time stamps on my texts are all goofed up. If I send someone a text at 9:05 their response will come in with a time stamp that's an hour earlier which goofs up the order of the conversations and makes it difficult to follow. After months of this, I can't take it anymore. I'm getting a new phone. My last dumbphone lasted two years. This one has barely made it six months if that. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE.

## Features

- Compatibility: This is a single SIM device is designed to work with GSM carriers. This product will not support AT&T, Verizon or Verizon subsidiaries. Please confirm compatibility with your chosen carrier before purchasing. For support with SIM card or network related issues, please contact your carrier for assistance in connecting your device to the chosen compatible network. A list of compatible networks include: Boost, Cricket, H2O Wireless, Metro, Net10, Simple Mobile, T-Mobile, and Tracfone. If you do not use one of the list compatible carriers, product compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
- Discover a world of perks that come with 4G, including clearer call quality, seamless sharing, and multiplayer gaming.
- Get more out of your phone with long-lasting battery life and signature sturdiness. Please note this phone has a single SIM slot and uses the operating system Series 30+.
- Take in premium design features, including a high-performance keymat, separate function keys, curved back, easy-grip edge, and hard-coated colors.
- Beat boredom with the built-in camera, wireless FM radio, and a variety of great games.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08Q1RN311 |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Battery Capacity | 1150 Milliamp Hours |
| Battery Power Rating | 1150 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #179,344 in Cell Phones & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories ) #3,770 in Cell Phones |
| Color | Blue |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (2,808) |
| Date First Available | December 8, 2020 |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| GPS | False |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Microphone |
| Item Weight | 3.18 ounces |
| Item model number | TA-1282 |
| Manufacturer | HMD Global |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 0.13 GB |
| OS | Series 30+ |
| Other camera features | Rear |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Phone Standby Time (with data) | 20 days |
| Phone Talk Time | 6 Hours |
| Product Dimensions | 4.91 x 2.01 x 0.54 inches |
| RAM | 0.06 GB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 0.06 GB |
| Scanner Resolution | 240 x 320 |
| Special features | Basic Phone, Bluetooth Enabled, Camera |
| Standing screen display size | 2.4 Inches |
| Weight | 3.18 Ounces |
| Whats in the box | Battery, Nokia 225 4G phone, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, Cellular |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nokia
- **CPU Model:** A-Series
- **CPU Speed:** 1.1 GHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 0.13 GB
- **Model Name:** 225 4G
- **Operating System:** Series 30+
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 0.06 GB
- **Resolution:** 240 x 320
- **Screen Size:** 2.4 Inches
- **Wireless Carrier:** Unlocked

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this have access to social media apps?  Trying or give my kid a phone but keep them off social media.**
A: YES. FB shortcut is pre-installed and you CANNOT delete it. There is also a browser, that although it would be a pain to use, I'm sure it wouldn't stop a bored, determined kid from using it.

The Nokia 110 would be a better choice. It doesn't even have wifi, so if you get your kid a plan with no data, it would be impossible for them to access the internet. Tello has some very affordable prepaid plans (around $5 a month).

**Q: I have a question does this phone work with T-Mobile or is it carrier locked.**
A: Yes.  I have T-Mobile To-Go Prepaid Legacy account Grandfathered in that I opened around 2004 (Gold Status, $.10 per minute or text).

The previous 2g cell phone still worked, but the 2g network was going away, so I needed at least a 4g phone.  After getting this new 4g Nokia, I took it and my old 2g phone to a T-Mobile Store,  bought a new Nano SIM, and had T-Mobile move the account to the new SIM card.  No problem.

I had read online that there is a difference in internal technologies of the 2g SIM cards and you could not just cut a standard size 2g SIM chip to nano SIM size and have it work on a 4g network  in a 4g phone.  It might work on the 2g network in a 4g phone, but I was buying this phone for the 4g network.  I didn't want to risk it, so just bought a new 4g nano SIM from Tmobile and had them move the account over.

Works fine.

**Q: Will this work on T-Mobile?**
A: It should. T-mobile is a gsm network and this is a gsm phone. Many mvnos use t mobile's network for gsm since just about every other major varrier uses cdma.

**Q: Will this work with at&t? And how small is it?**
A: Yes, it will work wonderfully with AT&T. Here are the measurements: 124.7 x 51.0 x 13.7 mm

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jogger here reviewing as a Bluetooth MP3 player
*by B***P on August 9, 2023*

It's sad to say but nobody can make a reliable MP3 player under $50 anymore. I've tried about a dozen here on Amazon and they're all just garbage. So I go back to the old standby, Nokia. Nokia knows how to get it done, to make a reliable MP3 player that is lightweight and has a solid Bluetooth connection that never drops, and has a randomizer that doesn't play the same songs over and over again in a 2000 song library. You may dismiss this as being a simple dumb phone, but for a long-term jogger this was a Godsend. Thank you Nokia for still making an MP3 player that works like an MP3 player should. Buttons are solid, phone is very lightweight and perfect for jogging, and sound quality is excellent. Someday I might even use it as a phone. I've also had the Nokia 6300 and I prefer this one for better Bluetooth connection and being lightweight. Update. Phone is still great, however randomizer is not. After a while you realize you are listening to the same 100 songs out of 1000. The only way to get to other songs is choose a different starting track from the list of 1000, otherwise you just end up ransoming to the same 100 songs. Disappointed.

### ⭐ I Didn't Choose the Dumbphone Life; the Dumbphone Life Chose Me
*by E***E on June 27, 2023*

I've been an avid dumbphone user for a very long time and this is by far the worst dumbphone I've ever had. After three years, my phone was starting to reach the end of its life so I got this. The price is good, but the phone is not. I want a phone that can text and call. That's it. This phone comes with about a bunch of apps that I'll never use, and the worst part is that YOU CAN'T UNINSTALL THEM. I don't want Facebook on my phone. It comes with FOUR different games, again, that cannot be uninstalled. Oh, and it comes with a dictionary app that literally nobody asked for. You can't download pictures to save as wallpapers so you've got to either stick with the pre-loaded wallpaper or use the camera which takes pictures that are only marginally better than the pictures my toaster takes. But, hey, that'll make me feel young again. I can't figure out how to make the notification icons up top go away. It's annoying to have to unlock by pressing the star button every time. I haven't found a way to adjust the font size. There's no buttons on the side so you have to go in to the settings and manually turn the volume down. Getting this phone to work is by no means intuitive. In fact, my husband and I (we're both avid dumbphone users) are both having to research how to use this phone. It's not like we're elderly either. He's 29 and I'm 27. We've talked about getting rid of our cell phones and just using a landline. It's looking like we might just do that soon since you can't find a dumbphone anymore. EDIT 12/15/2023 This phone is the absolute WORST. My husband and I have both had problems making and receiving calls (he has this phone too). Not only that, but the time stamps on my texts are all goofed up. If I send someone a text at 9:05 their response will come in with a time stamp that's an hour earlier which goofs up the order of the conversations and makes it difficult to follow. After months of this, I can't take it anymore. I'm getting a new phone. My last dumbphone lasted two years. This one has barely made it six months if that. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nokia 225 works Great on AT&T and T-Mobile in USA - Follow these 2 Tips
*by J***. on July 2, 2021*

I was able to get this 4G Nokia 225 Bar phone to work well for both my AT&T Prepaid plan and my T-Mobile Simply Prepaid plan with the following steps: Tip 1-Put in the SIM this way to get recognized: Place the SIM in plastic side up/metal contacts down with the diagonal in the upper right corner, then slide the metal bracket slightly to the right to physically lock the SIM in (you will hear and/or feel a click) I had to use a tiny flat screwdriver(for glasses or phone tool) on the middle of the 3 holes to get enough force to click it into place. See pictures-tiny screwdriver not included. Tip 2-Power On: 2nd button down on the right side of the keypad. Hold it down and count for 5-10 seconds until you see "Nokia" light up. Power Off: Unlock, *(asterisk), then same button and hold as Power On. (See pictures) Pros: The phone worked on both AT&T and T-Mobile in the Chicago, IL area of the USA. It is lightweight and is just like the old Nokia phones of the past, but also updated to 4G for US compatibility(2021). It was priced low enough and also has Bluetooth to use my existing number/provider for calls in my car while I am testing the other provider's internet from my smartphone. Cons: I wasted a lot of time before figuring out the above 2 tips. My story: After an hour or more of trying and rebooting, I honestly thought my SIM was incompatible or that the phone wasn't unlocked to work with that provider and had spent an hour or more each, one evening and the following morning, before trying the other provider's SIM. It was then, with a bright light shining a specific direction before seeing the instructions printed on top of the SIM locking mechanism. Afterward, I was able to get both provider's SIMs to work easily. See pictures-tiny screwdriver not included. I also had intermittent trouble getting it to turn On or Off before remembering my old Nokia bar and flip phones from 15+ years ago and that the button has to be Held Down for at least a full+ 5 seconds before it powers up-See pictures. Its been so long since I've worked with a sliding metal plate to lock down a SIM, and can easily see why other reviewers thought their loose SIM or non-existent service was the fault of a bad phone. Hopefully, the above 2 tips and pictures will help you, as they are either missing or not clear enough in the included paper instructions.

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