Along with the Nokia C21 and C21 Plus smartphones, HMD Global has also launched another C-series smartphone in the European market, dubbed as Nokia C2 2nd Edition.

As the name itself indicates, it is launched as a successor to the Nokia C2 that was announced in 2020. The Nokia C2 2nd Edition comes in two color options — Dark Blue and Warm Grey. The company is yet to reveal pricing and availability details.

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition features a 5.7-inch display that offers a screen resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The company has not specified which processor is powering the device but it has been revealed that it is powered by a Unisoc quad-core SoC running at a clock speed of 1.5GHz.

The device is offered in two models — 1GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage and 2GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage. Both of them come with a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the storage capacity.

In the camera department, the smartphone has an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 5-megapixel snapper on the front side. It comes with support for Face Unlock as well as fingerprint sensor for added security.

It runs the Android 11 Go Edition operating system and the company has promised to release security updates for two years. The device is powered by a 2,400mAh battery and supports just 5W charging.

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You can get a great phone even after spending a very low amount of money. Even if you spend less than $100/150. If you do not believe it, you have never seen devices such as the new Realme C3. And how not to talk about smartphones running Android Go like the newly-announced Nokia C2? They offer a “lite” version of Android so that they can run smoothly even on low-end or outdated hardware. Even Samsung launched its entry-level smartphone for 2020: the Samsung Galaxy A11. Here, you will find an in-depth specs comparison between three of the most recent and amazing entry-level devices meant for people with a minimum budget: Nokia C2, Realme C3, and Samsung Galaxy A11.

Nokia C2 vs Realme C3 vs Samsung Galaxy A11

Design

Nokia C2 is actually one of the smartphones with the most compact bodies out there and this is a big added value, despite it is not the most beautiful device. Realme C3 and Samsung Galaxy A11 are definitely more elegant: the former due to its elegant glass back and the latter because of its punch-hole display. The Realme C3 has bigger dimensions, but it is the only offering protection against water: it is splash resistant. Further, it has a front panel protected by Gorilla Glass 3. So it is undoubtedly the most interesting when it comes to build quality.

Display

In each case, you have to deal with a below-average, but still sufficient, display. Nokia C2 and Realme C3 feature an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution, while Samsung Galaxy A11 has a TFT panel that is a technology inferior to IPS, but it still offers an HD+ resolution. While Nokia C2 has a very smaller display (a lot easier for one-handed use, which makes the phone very compact), Realme C3 has a wide 6.5-inch panel for the joy of productive users. But a so wide panel decreases the pixel density, so you may notice a big difference in the level of definition despite the Realme C3 has the same resolution as its two opponents. On the other hand, Realme C3 offers high brightness and wide viewing angles, so it is definitely worth a chance.

Specs & Software

The Realme C3 has a very powerful chipset, one of the best ones ever seen on an entry-level smartphone. We are talking about the Helio G70 by MediaTek, an SoC meant not only for general performance but also for gamers thanks to its high GPU performance. The processor is paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage: the highest-end memory configuration of this comparison. Despite it runs Android Go that is a light version of Android, Nokia C2 has no way to reach the Realme C3. And the same is for the Samsung Galaxy A11 fueled by a Unisoc chipset. Samsung Galaxy A11 has more advanced memory configurations than Nokia C2 and it runs Android 10 out of the box just like the Realme C3, while Nokia C2 still runs Android 9 Pie (but note that it is the Go Edition).

Camera

Realme C3 comes with two or three cameras on the rear side, depending on the market. But on the paper, both the versions are inferior to the Samsung Galaxy A11. The Galaxy A11 boasts a triple camera including a 13 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.8 aperture, a 5 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. It even has a pretty nice (for an entry-level device) 8 MP front camera. Right after, we obviously got the Realme C3 in both its variants. The version with a dual camera lacks the ultrawide lens, but if we compare it to the Nokia C2 it does not matter since it only comes with a single (and pretty bad) 5 MP camera. But the Nokia C2 is the only with a front-facing LED flash allowing to shoot selfies in the dark.

Battery

With its mammoth 5000 mAh battery and a very efficient display, Realme C3 is one of the smartphones delivering the longest battery life and it wins this comparison. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy A11 with a still nice 4000 mAh battery, while Nokia C2 loses again with its 2800 mAh battery.

Price

Realme C3 has a starting price inferior to €115/$130, while the pricing details of Nokia C2 and Samsung Galaxy A11 are still unknown. But we are pretty sure that Nokia C2 will have a way more affordable price. If we only consider the specifications, Realme C3 is the absolute winner of the comparison due to its stronger chipset and a bigger battery. But do not forget that Samsung Galaxy A11 offers a very nice camera.

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Nokia C2 vs Realme C3 vs Samsung Galaxy A11: PROs and CONS

Nokia C2

PROs

• Very affordable
• Android Go
• Very compact
• Front-facing LED flash

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Oppo Realme C3

PROs

• Amazing performance
• Splash resistant
• Android 10 out of the box
• Reverse charging
• Huge battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A11

PROs

• Great design
• Nice cameras
• Good battery life
• 128 GB of internal storage
• Thinner

CONS

• Inferior display

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Last December, HMD Global announced the Nokia C1 – a 3G smartphone designed for those purchasing their first smartphone. Now, it has followed it up with the Nokia C2 which shares a similar design to its predecessor but brings some upgrades including 4G.

The Nokia C2 is bigger with its 5.7-inch screen which has an HD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is made from polycarbonate and comes in Black and that Cyan color we love from the Nokia 7.2. Like the new models announced in the past 6 months, this too has a dedicated Google Assistant button on the left side.

There is a Unisoc processor inside it but the spec sheet doesn’t specify which it is. Nevertheless, it is a quad-core chipset with a 1.4GHz clockspeed. There is 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage which can be expanded to 64GB via a MicroSD card slot.

HMD Global ships the phone with a 5MP f/2.2 camera positioned in the middle along with an LED flash. Just like the Nokia C1, this also has a 5MP selfie camera with an LED flash too.

Since the Nokia C2 has a bigger screen, its battery capacity has been bumped up to 2800mAh from the C1’s 2500mAh capacity. However, you are still limited to 5V 1A charging. Oh! This is a removable battery too.

There is Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, a MicroUSB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an FM radio receiver built-in. The phone will come in single SIM and dual SIM variants (both Nano SIMs) and will be available in Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The model that will be sold in Saudi Arabia will have different network bands from that of the aforementioned regions.

The Nokia C2 will run Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) out of the box and not the latest Android 10 (Go Edition) which has already been announced. Hopefully, it and the Nokia C1 get an update in the future.

There is no info on the price and availability yet. However, HMD Global has an event this Thursday where they will most likely reveal the price and date of release.

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Last year, HMD Global revived the Nokia C-series with the Nokia C1. The C1 is an entry-level device targeted at those just who may be picking up their first smartphone. The Nokia C1 is pretty affordable and one of the ways it is able to keep its price down is due to it not having 4G support. Now, a report has surfaced that a Nokia C2 is coming soon and it will have 4G.

The news was first reported by NokiaPowerUser and they said the phone has model number TA-1204 with dual-SIM support. The phone has been certified in Thailand and Malaysia already and may have been one of the phones HMD Global would have unveiled at its pre-MWC 2020 event before it was canceled.

The Nokia C2 is said to have a UNISOC processor just like its predecessor but may not differ with respect to the rest of the specs and the design. Nevertheless, we expect it to come in new colors. Of course, we also expect it will be a bit more expensive than the C1 due to the addition of 4G support.

HMD Global pulled out of MWC 2020 even before the annual event was canceled and it is yet to announce a new date for its product launch. The event was expected to be for the launch of the Nokia 8.2, the Nokia 4.3, the Nokia 1.3, and a feature phone called the Nokia 400.

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