Nokia announced 3 new Android smartphones which is a first for Nokia and a surprise after it's takeover by Microsoft despite all of the leaks. The 3 new smartphones are named Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL. All of the 3 phones are based on the AOSP and Nokia's skin called Touch UI. Another shocker by Nokia is that the Google Play Store is not included but you can sideload apks just as any normal Android device so I guess you could also sideload the Play Store and enjoy!
Specs of Nokia X:
Height: 115.5 mm
Width: 63 mm
Thickness: 10.4 mm
Weight: 128.7 g
Display size: 4 ''
Display features: Brightness control, Tactile feedback, Orientation sensor, Nokia Glance screen, Wide viewing angle, Screen double tap
Main camera sensor: 3 MP
Camera resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
Maximum standby time with dual SIM: 17 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 13.3 h
Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4
Maximum talk time (3G): 10.5 h
RAM: 512 MB
Maximum music playback time: 26 h
Full Specs
Width: 63 mm
Thickness: 10.4 mm
Weight: 128.7 g
Display size: 4 ''
Display features: Brightness control, Tactile feedback, Orientation sensor, Nokia Glance screen, Wide viewing angle, Screen double tap
Main camera sensor: 3 MP
Camera resolution: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
Maximum standby time with dual SIM: 17 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 13.3 h
Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4
Maximum talk time (3G): 10.5 h
RAM: 512 MB
Maximum music playback time: 26 h
Full Specs
The Nokia X has no front camera and the 3 MP camera is just bad. I am personally not at all impressed by the Nokia X. Now let's see what the other 2 have in store for us!
The Nokia X+ has the exact specifications as the Nokia X but it includes an expandable storage option and 768 MB of RAM instead of 512 MB. I don't even know why Nokia cared to make a new phone just for two features...
Specs of Nokia XL:
Height: 141.4 mm
Width: 77.7 mm
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Weight: 190 g
Display size: 12.7 cm
Display features: Brightness control, Tactile feedback, Orientation sensor, Nokia Glance screen, Wide viewing angle, Screen double tap
Main camera sensor: 5 MP
Camera resolution: 2592 x 1944 pixels
Main camera focus type: Auto focus
Maximum standby time with dual SIM: 30 days
Maximum talk time (2G): 16 h
Processor name: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4
RAM: 768 MB
Maximum talk time (3G): 13 h
Maximum music playback time: 37 h
Full Specs
The only significant changes in the Nokia XL from the Nokia X+ in my opinion are the front facing camera and the 5" screen which I assume would be terrible as a result of its pitiable 187 ppi resolution.
Misc points:
- All the 3 phones are available in 6 color options: Green, Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Orange.
- The Touch UI is based on 4.1.2 Jellybean
- The Nokia XL has an LED flash while Nokia X and Nokia X+ don't.
- The new Touch UI looks just like a modified Windows Phone Tile view and that is not at all appealing to me. Although, it is just about time when people start rooting these and install custom ROMs.
- It includes Fastlane from the Asha line of phones.
Video showing Touch UI:
I would rate the new Nokia X phones 2.5/5 and would not recommend anyone to buy these. If you want to buy a budget Android phone, go for the Moto G NOW!
P.S: The Samsung Galaxy S5 is launching in 2 hours and i will be blogging so come again!
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