The Nokia C2 is the successor of the Nokia C1 smartphone that was announced last year in December by HMD Global. Unlike the Nokia C1 that packs 3G, the successor comes preloaded with 4G LTE Network.
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Apart from that, the device is designed for everyone not just for those purchasing their first smartphone. The phone brings some upgrades on the hood. Let’s check them out.
Nokia C2 Key Specs & Features
- 5.7 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi)
- Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
- Quad-core Unisoc
- 1GB RAM
- 16GB Built-in Storage up to 64GB Memory Card
- 5 MP Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Design and Display
In terms of body design, it still maintains the same pattern as the Nokia C1. There is nothing spectacular on the body. It has a smooth panel that houses the camera, an LED flash, and the branded logo. This is to say, there is still no fingerprint scanner on the phone.
The Nokia C2 has body dimensions of 154.8 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm and the weight just 161 grams. Overall, it’s built with a combination of glass and plastic. You will find the dedicated Google Assistant button on the left side.
On the front, the bezels are still there both on the top and bottom of the screen. However, it offers a bigger screen size of 5.7-inch which has a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio and 282 PPI density.
Camera
The company ships the affordable android phone with a single rear camera of 5MP f/2.2 positioned in the middle of the panel alongside an LED flash.
Just like it’s predecessor, it also comes with a front camera of 5MP that is also paired with an LED flash for low background photos.
Hardware and Software
The budget device from HMD has a Unisoc processor which is not specified. However, the SOC comes with a Quad-core processor running at a speed of 1.4 GHz.
It has average inbuilt storage of 16GB coupled with 1GB RAM. You can still expand the memory using a dedicated micro SD card slot up to 64GB. It runs on Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) not really Android 10 (Go Edition). Hopefully, an update will be made available soon.
Battery and Network
There is a removable battery capacity of 2800mAh which is also an upgrade from the C1’s 2500mAh capacity. It still has the standard 5V 1A charging technology.
It has 4G LTE Network and other regulars such as Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, a MicroUSB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an FM radio for entertainment.
Nokia C2 Price and Availability
Nokia C2 price in Nigeria starts at around 33,000 Naira. The smartphone costs 425 Ghs in Ghana, 1,200 EGP in Egypt, and 7,500 Ksh in Kenya.
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The Nokia C2 will come in single SIM and dual SIM variants (both Nano SIMs) and will be available in Africa and other countries like the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The Saudi Arabia model will have different network bands from that of the aforementioned regions but the pricing will be almost the same.
Nokia C2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia C2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
- Processor: Unisoc (28nm) Quad-core 1.4 GHz
- GPU: –
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Cyan, Black
- Dimension: 154.8 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 161 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 5.7 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera, 720p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, 720p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 – Africa, ME, APAC
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 – Africa, ME, APAC
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) – Africa, ME, APAC
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- 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: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
