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Nokia 2.2 | Specifications Review

The Nokia 2.2 is a budget Android smartphone that was unveiled early in June 2019. The smartphone packs an entry-level technical profile with the highlight expected to be on its price and software features.

The Nokia 2.2 has a suggested online retail price of Ksh. 9,360.

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At that price range, if you are interested in the Nokia 2.2 you should also check out the Infinix Smart 3 Plus (Ksh. 12,999) and TECNO Spark 3 Pro (Ksh. 13,499).

Key Feature of the Nokia 2.2

The key feature of the Nokia 2.2 AKA the reason why Nokia wants you to buy the smartphone is the software. The Nokia 2.2 runs Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box.

Nokia has an excellent record of providing software support and it is therefore, likely that the 2.2 will receive not only Android 10, but also Android 11. This means that by buying the 2.2 you are guaranteed of receiving software updates for the next two years.

That said, here is a quick run-through the technical profile of the Nokia 2.2.

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Performance

Fingerprint: No

Network: 4G/3G

Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie)

CPU: 2.0 GHz Quad-core

RAM: 2/3 GB

Internal Memory: 32/16 GB

Micro SD: Yes, up to 400GB

The Nokia 2.2 runs Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and it’s is expected that it will be among the first phones to receive Android 10. This is significant to the buyer who considers software a priority as the update means that you can squeeze out at least two years from the device before it becomes obsolete.

Storage-wise, the smartphone comes in two variants. One variant has a 16+2GB combo while the other packs a 32+3GB option. In addition to this, you get a micro-SD card slot that can manage up to 400GB of memory.

Display Specifications

Display Size: 5.71 inches

Display Type: IPS LCD

Screen Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixel

Screen Resolution Density: 295 ppi

Screen Protection: None

The Nokia 2.2 packs a 5.71-inch IPS LCD display. The display size of the smartphone is quite small and below the 2019 standard of budget smartphone (6+-inches).

However, the good thing about the display is that it has a HD+ resolution and due to this it has a decent screen resolution density (a measure of sharpness) of 295 PPI.

Design Specifications

Dimensions: 146 x 70.6 x 9.3 mm

Colors: Steel, Tungsten Black.

The Nokia 2.2 has the generic Nokia budget smartphone design. The smartphone is available in Steel and Tungsten Black.

Camera Specifications

Back Camera: 13 MP

Secondary Camera: 5 MP

LED Flash: Yes

The Nokia 2.2 offers 13MP camera for general photography and a 5MP camera for your selfies.

Battery Specifications

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3000 mAh

A Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery keeps the lights on. The battery capacity is large enough to last a day from a single charge while on moderate usage.

Online Price in Kenya

The Nokia 2.2 has a suggested online retail price of Ksh. 10,399.

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