Tell me, would you be interested in an Android device running on the latest version of the operating system in its purest form, having a “2-day battery” life, an aluminium frame, a Gorilla Glass 3 screen protection and promise for software updates for up to 2 years while still retailing for close to ₦30,000?
You would?
Well, say hello to the Nokia 2.
Here, a quick overview:
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
- Display: 5.0 inches, LTPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 pixels)
- Software: Android v7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 212)
- Memory: 1GB RAM | 8GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 5 MP | Rear — 8 MP (Autofocus, LED Flash)
- Battery: 4100 mAh
Software, Design, Display
The Nokia 2, launched at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2017, is a dual SIM Android Nougat device (version 7.1.1) which has support for LTE.
Design-wise, the device, while still featuring “2016 bezels”, is crafted from sturdy materials.
At the back, the Nokia 2 sports a polycarbonate enclosing which looks removable and an aluminum frame surrounds the device and is available in three distinctive colors.
The device features a 5-inch LTPS LCD Touch display having a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution (294 PPI) which is covered by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection.
Performance, Hardware, Cameras
Beneath the exteriors, the Nokia 2 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset which is a 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU coupled with the Adreno 304 GPU for pushing graphics.
For memory, the device comes with a gigabyte of RAM and an internal storage of 8GB which can be extended by a microSD card, capacities up to 128GB.
For selfies, snaps and video calls, the Nokia 2 sports a 5MP front-facing shooter while its primary camera is an 8MP lens which is supported by a single LED flashlight which sits directly beneath it.
The battery, which is one of the device’s major selling point, is a massive 4100 mAh non-removable monster which Nokia (HMD Global, that is) says would hold up just fine for 2 days on a single charge.
Nokia 2 Price in Nigeria
| Store | Price |
|---|---|
| MSRP | ₦32,000 |
| Online Stores | From ₦32,500 |
| Offline Stores | From ₦33,000 |
Nokia 2 Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Operating System | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 143.5 x 71.3 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | – |
| Build | Aluminium frame, Plastic front, Polycarbonate back |
| Colors | Pewter / Black, Pewter / White, Copper / Black |
| Display Size | 5.0 inches |
| Display Type | LTPS LCD Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Display Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 |
| Processor Type | 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU |
| GPU | Adreno 304 |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Internal Memory | 8GB |
| SD Card Support | Yes (Up to 128GB) |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (Autofocus, LED Flash) |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 4100 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | – |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes (802.11 b/g/n) |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | microUSB (v2.0) |
| OTG | – |
| Music Player | Yes |
| Video Player | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Reader | No |