Nokia launches its wallet-friendly C2 handset: Details here
What's the story
HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, has unveiled a new wallet-friendly smartphone, the Nokia C2. The new handset arrives as a budget offering and features an LCD screen, a single front and rear camera, and runs on Android Go. The phone will go on sale in international markets soon, but there is no official word on its availability in India. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
A look at the Nokia C2
The Nokia C2 comes with a conventional rectangular screen, featuring proportional bezels on the top and bottom. On the rear, the polycarbonate houses a single camera with an LED flash. The handset sports a 5.7-inch LCD display with an HD+ (720x1440 pixels) resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, the phone gets a dedicated Google Assistant key but lacks support for any biometric authentication.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In terms of optics, the Nokia C2 houses a 5MP (f/2.2) main sensor with an LED flash. Up front, the handset sports a 5MP selfie snapper. Moreover, both the front as well as rear cameras are capable of recording HD videos at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Nokia C2 draws power from a 1.4GHz 'Unisoc' quad-core processor, paired with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage (expandable up to 64GB). Under the hood, the phone runs on Android Go which is an optimized version of Android for low-end smartphones. In addition, it packs a 2,800mAh battery and gets standard connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB port, and a headphone jack.
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Will it arrive in India?
There is no word on the availability of the Nokia C2 in India. However, considering the fact that its predecessor, the Nokia C1 did not launch in the country either, the handset is unlikely to hit our shores. It will be priced under Rs. 10,000.