Nokia 2 is a smartphone to consider if you want a Nokia-branded Android offering without paying through your nose. The affordable device looks to attract buyers with a humongous battery promising two-day runtime.
Where to Buy Nokia 2
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Nokia 2 Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.3GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 CPU with 1GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 8GB Storage, up to 128GB memory card
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Single SIM or Dual SIM
- 4000 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
In terms of look, the Nokia 2 doesn’t offer something way better than you’d rightly expect of a budget smartphone. The rear features polycarbonate, but there is an aluminium frame to enhance durability. This is an attractive device for the price, though. Interestingly, Nokia 2 enjoys water drip protection with an IP52 rating.
A 5-inch IPS display offers decent screen estate for content viewing. A resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels means image quality should be good as well. There is also Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect against scratches.
Camera and Storage
We do not expect a budget smartphone to awe when it comes to shot taking. But it appears Nokia 2 will do a good job with an 8MP sensor donning the rear. It has LED flash and autofocus and shoots HD videos at 30 fps.
The 5MP sensor you get for selfies seems like one to deliver quality shots as well. Internal storage capacity is only 8 GB, though. But you have a dedicated microSD card slot for extending this by another 128 GB.
Performance and OS
On the inside, the Nokia 2 has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset taking care of business. The speed tops at 1.3 GHz – a hallmark of budget phones. RAM capacity is 1 GB.
You can look forward to rich user experience with Android 7.1 Nougat OS onboard. There is planned upgrade to latest Android 8.0 Oreo for the Nokia 2 as well.
Other Features
The major selling point of the Nokia 2 is arguably its 4,100mAh Li-Ion battery. This is pretty impressive for a budget device. It promises talk time of up to 19 hours. HMD Global claims a single charge will last you up to two days.
The smartphone offers you a very affordable means of enjoying 4G LTE connectivity. Nokia 2 supports LTE on all major networks in Nigeria including MTN, Glo Mobile, 9Mobile, Smile, InterC, etc. Navigation options on the Nokia 2 include GLONASS and Beidou.
Pricing and availability
Nokia 2 is now available in Nigeria. It is still being expected in Kenya and Ghana. Nokia 2 Price in Nigeria is ranges from 33,200 Naira to 45,000 Naira depending on your location.
Nokia 2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia 2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Quad-core Processor: 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212)
- GPU: Adreno 304
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Colours: Pewter Black, Pewter White, Copper/Black
- Dimension: 143.5 x 71.3 x 9.3 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM – Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.0 inches, LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 720p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, Autofocus, LED flash
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluettoth v4.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes, FM radio with RDS
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes, Google Assistant
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: Yes, Up to 19 hours
- Standby Time: Yes, Up to 1340 hours
- Fast Charging: Yes
