Nokia has introduced a low-cost, social, Asha smartphones with the launch of the Qwerty Asha 210. The phone has embedded a dedicated social button, offering Facebook integration in Europe and Latin America, while users in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Africa will be able to take advantage of Nokia’s new WhatsApp button.

Nokia’s partnership with WhatsApp will allow Asha 210 owners to enjoy free WhatsApp usage for as long as they own the device, connecting them with owners of iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. The handset is available in single or dual-SIM variants and features a 2-megapixel camera which is accessed using a dedicated hardkey on the front of the device, directly opposite the Facebook or WhatsApp button (depending on the region in which it is sold). The Asha 210 will ship with a number of the new apps and services Nokia announced at Mobile World Congress, including its self-portrait and fast editing photo features, as well as the its Slam feature which allows users to wirelessly share contacts and media over a Bluetooth connection.

Not bad for $72.