HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.2 in India. This is an entry level device, which on paper could punch above its weight.
The phone sports a 5.71-inch HD+ display with a water-drop notch, and can crank the brightness up to 400 nits. The bezels are quite minimalistic, and it kind of looks like a premium phone. The Nokia 2.2 runs Android 9 Pie with Android One, and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor which is clocked at 2.0GHz.
In terms of memory, the phone comes in 2 variants: 2GB RAM/16GB ROM and 3GB RAM/32GB ROM. Though it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, the Nokia 2.2 supports Face Unlock via the 5MP camera housed in the “Selfie-notch”, as the company calls it.
The main camera is a 13MP lens with an f/2.2 aperture and an LED Flash. The Nokia 2.2 packs a 3,000 mAh battery which supports 5W charging over a micro-USB port.
Nokia 2.2 specs
- Display: 5.71-inch HD+, Water-drop notch, 400 nits brightness
- Operating System: Android 9 Pie (Android One)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio A22 @2.0GHz
- RAM: 2GB/3GB
- Storage: 16GB/32GB
- Main Camera: 13MP, f/2.2 aperture, LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 5MP
- Special: Face Unlock, Google Assistant button
- Battery: 3,000 mAh, 5W charging, micro USB
- Dimensions: 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.3mm
- Weight: 153g
The device will be available in Steel and Tungsten Black colours. Official Xpress-On covers for the Nokia 2.2 will be available in Forest Green, Ice Blue and Pink Sand colours.
Nokia 2.2 Price in India
The Nokia 2.2 has been priced at Rs. 7,699 in India for the 2GB/16GB variant, while the 3GB/32GB model will retail for Rs. 8,699. That might be a bit pricey if you were to compare it with, say the Redmi Note 7 which offers more for nearly the same price.
However, Nokia says that the Nokia 2.2 will be sold for Rs. 6,999 (2GB RAM variant) and Rs. 7,999 (3GB RAM variant) until June 30th. The phone will be sold via Nokia.com, Flipkart, and major retailers from June 11th.
