Nokia 2
The Nokia 2 is a Nokia-branded budget Android smartphone by HMD Global. It was announced on 31 October 2017.[3]
| Brand | Nokia |
|---|---|
| Developer | HMD Global |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Slogan | Live more between charges[1] |
| Series | 1st |
| Successor | Nokia 2.1 |
| Related | Nokia 1 Nokia 3 Nokia 5 Nokia 6 Nokia 7 Nokia 8 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | 143.5 mm (5.65 in) H 71.3 mm (2.81 in) W 9.3 mm (0.37 in) D[2] |
| Mass | 161 grams (5.7 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat" Current: Android 8.1 "Oreo" |
| System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 |
| CPU | Quad core 1.3GHz ARM Cortex A7 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 304 GPU |
| Memory | 1 GB LPDDR3[2] |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC 4.5[2] |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Battery | Non-removable 4100 mAh Li-ion battery |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch screen Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Digital Compass Proximity sensor |
| Display | 5.0 in (13 cm) diagonal IPS LCD, with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 1280x720 px 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Rear camera | 8 MP autofocus with LED flash |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Sound | 3.5 mm jack, single speaker |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (USB 2.0), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Website | nokia |
Specifications
Hardware
The Nokia 2 has a 5.0-inch LTPS IPS LCD display, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using microSD cards up to 128 GB. The phone features a 4100 mAh battery, and is claimed to have two-day battery life. The device has an 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, and a 5 MP front-facing camera. It is available in pewter and black, pewter and white, and copper and black colours.[2][3]
Software
The Nokia 2 launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and can be upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo. In June 2019, HMD stated they would not be updating the phone to Android 9 Pie, because the System-on-Chip which it runs on, is not powerful enough to offer satisfactory performance with Android Pie.[4][5]
Reception
The Nokia 2 received mixed reviews. Andrew Williams of TechRadar praised the phone’s battery life and pricing, while criticising the slow performance, poor cameras, and limited storage.[6]
References
- "Nokia 2 mobile". www.nokia.com. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- "Nokia 2 Specifications". GSM Arena. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- Rogerson, James (2017-10-31). "Nokia 2 announced with two-day battery life and a low price". TechRadar. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
- "All HMD phones except Nokia 2 are now running Android 9 Pie". Android Police. 2019-06-28. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- "Nokia 2 will not get the Android 9 Pie update". India: Digit. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- Williams, Andrew (26 March 2018). "Nokia 2 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
