HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia 2.2 smartphone in India. It is an entry-level phone that has arrived to replace the Nokia 2.1 smartphone from last year. The Nokia 2.2 has a waterdrop-style notch like the Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 mid-range phones that were made official in India recently. The modest Helio A22 powers the Nokia 2.2 and it features a 13-megapixel camera for capturing better shots in dim-light conditions. The smartphone has landed in India with a starting price of Rs. 6,999 (~$100).
Nokia 2.2 Specifications and Features
Housed in a nano-coated polycarbonate body with 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.3mm dimensions, the Nokia 2.2 sports a 5.71-inch IPS LCD panel with 19:9 aspect ratio. The display that is equipped with a selfie notch produces full HD+ resolution. It features a thick bezel at the bottom that has the branding of the company.
A front-facing camera of 5-megapixel is placed inside the notch. It can double as face recognition for conveniently unlocking the device. The AI driven front camera can produce brighter selfies in low-light conditions. The rear shell of the phone lacks a fingerprint reader. An LED flash enabled camera of 13-megapixel and f/2.2 aperture is available on the backside of the device. The camera features available on the device include autofocus, Beautify (for beautified portrait shots), HDR, panorama, low light enhancement, timelapse and Google Lens.
The MediaTek Helio A22 SoC fuels the smartphone. It comes in two variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. For expanding its storage, users can add a microSD card to the device. The phone features a 3,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. It carries support for 5W charging only.
The Nokia 2.2 boots to purest version of Android 9 Pie OS since it is an Android One smartphone. It comes with two-years OS update guarantee and three years of security updates. The connectivity features of the smartphone include singe/dual SIM support, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack. There is a dedicated key for launching Google Assistant. Customers of the Nokia 2.2 can customize its appeal by using changeable Xpress-on covers. Shown below is the official unboxing video of the Nokia 2.2 smartphone.
Nokia 2.2 Price and Availability
The 16 GB and 32 GB models of the phone Nokia 2.2 are respectively priced at Rs. 6,999 (~$100) and Rs. 7,999 (~$115) in India until the end of this month. Beginning from next month, these models will respectively cost Rs. 7,699 (~$111) and Rs. 8,699 (~$125). In Europe, it carries a starting price of 99 euros. Tungsten Black and Steel are the two color editions of the smartphone.
The pre-bookings of the smartphone have started in India. The last date to pre-order it is June 10. In India, the phone can be purchased through the company’s official online store, Flipkart and offline stores. Buyers of Nokia 2.2 can benefit from Rs. 2,200 (~$32) cashback offer and 100 GB additional data from Jio on Rs. 198 and Rs. 299 recharges.
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