Nokia 2.2: Most Affordable Android One Smartphone Yet

Looking for a super-cheap Android Onesmartphone? Well, HMD Global has just announced the Nokia 2.2, and it might be up your alley.
HMD Global has seen a lot of momentum in the budget segment in markets, and the brand is continuing its push in this category with the launch of the Nokia 2.2. The phone is powered by MediaTek's Helio A22 chipset, and comes with a 5.71-inch 720p display with a waterdrop cutout.

You also get a dedicated Google Assistant button, Category 4 LTE modem, 13MP f/2.2 camera at the back, 5MP shooter up front, MicroSD slot, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3000mAh battery. There's even a software-based face unlock, and the phone runs Android One out of the box. In fact, with prices starting at just ($100)  the Nokia 2.2 is the most affordable Android One device in the market today.

As is the case with the rest of HMD's portfolio, the Nokia 2.2 comes with guaranteed monthly security updates for three years and two platform updates, with the brand stating that the device is ready for Android Q. That's a big deal considering the segment HMD is targeting with the device, with a majority of phones in this category barely getting one platform update.

The Nokia 2.2 is available for ($100) for the variant with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, and there's a 3GB/32GB model that'll be available for ($115). HMD says that this is an introductory price that will be valid until the end of June, following which the 2GB/16GB edition will cost ($110) and the 3GB/32GB model will go for ($125). The phone will go up for sale starting June 11, and right now there's no word on whether it will be making its way to other markets.

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
	GSM 900 / 1800 - India
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - APAC, EMEA, India
4G bands	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) - APAC, EMEA
	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300), 41(2500) - India
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes

LAUNCH
Announced	2019, June
Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2019, June 11

BODY
Dimensions	146 x 70.6 x 9.3 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
Weight	153 g (5.40 oz)
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY
Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	5.71 inches, 81.4 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
	Always-on display

PLATFORM
OS	Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
Chipset	Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU	Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	PowerVR GE8320

MEMORY
Card slot	microSD, up to 400 GB
Internal	32 GB, 3 RAM or 16 GB, 2 GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", 1.12µm, AF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA
Single	5 MP
Video

SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio	FM radio
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

FEATURES
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser	HTML5

BATTERY
	Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery

MISC
Colors	Steel, Tungsten Black

June 07, 2019