{"id":2834,"date":"2019-08-07T19:22:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T18:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techrant.blog\/?p=2834"},"modified":"2019-08-08T14:58:57","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T13:58:57","slug":"nokia-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techrant.blog\/nokia-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia’s Super-Cheap Smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the last year, Nokia has made a comeback to the Smartphone market. Currently, there’s a Nokia Smartphone in every price category. Their latest offering: The Nokia 2.2<\/strong>, launched three days back as a refreshed model of their entry-level product. At this price point, it sits at the number one spot in the (30,000-40,000 naira) budget category. It is even better than some phones in the (40,000-50,000 naira) mid-range category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Described by Nokia as “Your fastest ticket to Android Q”– And rightly so. Like all it’s premium siblings, the Nokia 2.2 is a part of Google’s Android One<\/a> program; Meaning you’ll get the latest Android 9 (Pie) out of the box. It also means a guaranteed update to the upcoming Android Q. Alongside regular security patches and essential updates straight from Google for at least the next 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design\/Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One could actually mistake the Nokia 2.2 for a premium smartphone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Nokia 2.2 is a 5.7-inch HD+ display (720p) with a Teardrop notch. The resolution is really not bad considering its 267ppi Pixel Density. Borders around the display are a bit thick, but acceptable for the price. Further, it has decent viewing angles and is bright enough to be visible outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s an all plastic (polycarbonate) build with a small footprint. Weighs in at 153.00 grams with 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.30mm dimensions. It has dual SIM support with a dedicated SD card slot so you don’t have to compromise a second SIM slot for an SD card. The Nokia 2.2 has a removable battery as well so you could carry an extra one, rather than a power bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance and Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the hood, there’s a Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53<\/span> SoC alongside a Power VR GE820 to handle graphics. For memory and storage, there’s a 2GB RAM\/16GB Storage as well as a 3GB\/32GB Storage option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The processor on this one is just okay enough for your day-to-day tasks. The amount of RAM was also a generous offering — At least when compared to the likes of the 35,000 Infinix Hot 7<\/a>; with just 1GB RAM. Even if the base 2GB on Nokia wasn’t enough, you could go for the 3GB RAM model. Android One<\/a> also brings all the functionality of Google Assistant including Google Lens and even a dedicated Google Assistant Button for searches and voice commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Camera is a surprising 13MP (f\/2.2, 1.2nm) with Auto Focus. And for such a simple phone, the night mode feature is a very welcome surprise as it crushes Low-light photography. Other features like HDR and Panorama are also supported and there’s a LED flash right below the single lens. Additionally, there’s a mediocre 5MP lens for selfies. Again, this is a 30,000 naira phone so not much to complain about there. Besides; that single mediocre lens supports Face Unlock in the place of the missing Fingerprint sensor. And let’s not forget that beautiful Teardrop notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given it’s Android One branding, the Nokia 2.2 clearly stands out. Most manufacturers don’t care much about Software on their entry level smartphones, so the Nokia brings a refreshing change. Although, bear in mind that this phone comes with several Trade-offs. A weak CPU and Mediocre cameras; to highlight a couple. Further, the lack of a fingerprint sensor may be a deal-breaker for some. Although, and in this price point, the Face unlock option is a wonderful compensation. With even the 2GB\/16GB option, it’s still the best and only phone I’ll recommend for 30,000 naira. It’s really even better value than most more expensive models; like the 40,000 Nokia 3.2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can pick either of them up at any Slot outlet or online on Jumia<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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