Nokia launched a new Series 40-powered feature phone, the Nokia C2-03.

Combining Dual-SIM functionality with Touch and Type technology, this new phone is perfect for people who want to combine their separate needs into one single device, the company says.

The Nokia C2-03 is Nokia’s third Touch and Type phone and first such form factor to feature Dual-SIM. Up until now, Dual-SIM phones needed to be switched off and the battery removed, so that the SIM card could be inserted. Not now. The Easy Swap feature allows to open the slot on the side of the phone and simply insert new SIM, with no need to reboot.

Measuring 103 x 51.4 x 17mm (L x W x H) and weighing 118g, it fits perfectly in pocket, or hand. The standby time is quoted as lasting up to 400 hours, with a talk time of up to five hours, while the music playback time last up to 35 hours. The screen is measured at 240 x 320 with up to 65K colors.

As for Internet browsing, the newly released Nokia Browser for Series 40 is now installed as standard on all future Series 40 devices. This compresses all the data before it reaches phone in order to give a much faster, richer and more cost-efficient web experience.

The Nokia C2-03 will be available in Q3 2011 in India, China, SEAP, Eurasia and MEA, costing €77 (excluding taxes and subsidies).