Android One-based Nokia 2.3, with two-day battery life, goes official
As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Android One-based Nokia 2.3 at an event in Cairo, yesterday. The entry-level handset comes with a waterdrop notched design, HD+ display, stock Android user interface, and a 4,000mAh battery which promises two-day battery life. However, there is no word on its availability in India as of now. Here's our roundup.
A look at the Nokia 2.3
Nokia 2.3 sports a familiar waterdrop notched design with a prominent bottom bezel, and dedicated Google Assistant button. On the rear, the polycarbonate panel houses a dual camera setup with LED flash. The handset comes with a 6.2-inch LCD display with an HD+ (720x1520 pixels) resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, it is offered in Charcoal, Cyan Green, and Sand color options.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In the imaging department, the Nokia 2.3 comes with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13MP (f/2.2) primary sensor, along with a secondary 2MP sensor to capture depth details. The main camera, accompanied by an LED flash, offers photography features like HDR, panorama, portrait mode, and supports 1080p video recording at 30fps. Up front, the phone houses a 5MP (f/2.4) selfie snapper.
Here's a look at the internals
Nokia 2.3 is fueled by MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, it runs stock Android Pie (upgradable to Android 10) as part of Android One program and packs a 4,000mAh battery. In addition, it offers all standard connectivity options including support for dual-SIMs (Nano), Wi-Fi, VoLTE, Bluetooth, micro-USB port, and a headphone jack.
And, what is the pricing?
Nokia 2.3, in solo 2GB/32GB configuration, is priced at EUR 109 (approximately Rs. 8,600) in international markets. There is no word on its availability in India yet, but we expect the handset to hit the Indian shelves sometime soon.
