Nokia C30 was a C-series smartphone announced by the Finland-based company HMD in 2021. For some that don’t know, the C-series phones are the most affordable devices from the brand. The Nokia phone comes with a dual cameras setup, a large battery, and a waterdrop display screen size.
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Nokia C30 Key Specs and Features
- 6.82 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~257 ppi)
- Android 11 (Go edition)
- Octa-core Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
- 2GB, 3GB RAM
- 32GB, 64GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (Rear)
- 4G LTE Network
- Charging 10W
- 6000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Nokia C30 comes in a plastic-wrapped body that measures 177.7 x 79.1 x 9.9 mm in dimensions and weighs 237 grams. It has a smooth panel that is housing the camera’s setup and a fingerprint scanner.
The front side has some bezel at the bottom screen while the top has a waterdrop notch. It offers a 6.82-inch HD+ LCD that produces 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It also offers 257 PPI density and a 79.9% screen-to-body ratio.
Cameras
As far as the camera is concerned, the Nokia C30 has a dual-camera setup that consists of a 13 MP primary sensor with an LED flash and a 2 MP secondary sensor. The front side features a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies. The primary is paired with an LED flash for bright photos in a dark environment.
Hardware and Software
The Nokia C30 packs a Unisoc SC9863A chipset that is based on a 28nm process node with an octa-core processor that has four A55 cores at 1.6GHz and four A55 cores at 1.2GHz. It makes use of IMG8322 for graphics and it’s powered by Android 11 Go Edition which is an optimized version of the Android 11 made for devices with entry-level hardware.
The memory configurations come in multiple variants. It has 2GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, and 3GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. You will also get a microSD card slot to further expand the storage capacity.
Battery and Network
The android phone has a large 6,000mAh battery with 10W charging. The connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and a micro-USB port.
Nokia C30 Price and Availability
Nokia C30 price starts at around $135.99 and comes in two color options — Green and White. The Nokia C30 costs around 57,000 Naira in Nigeria, 995 GHC in Ghana, 3300 EGP in Egypt, and 14,000 KES in Kenya.
Nokia C30 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia C30:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11 (Go edition)
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm), Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: IMG8322
- Memory: 2GB, 3GB RAM
- Colours: Green, White
- Dimension: 177.7 x 79.1 x 9.9 mm
- Weight: 237 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.82 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~257 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, (wide) + 2 MP, (depth) Dual Cameras
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, LED Flash, 720p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB, 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
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: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- 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: Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Charging 10W
