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Nokia 2.2

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Nokia 2.2
Nokia 2.2 (2 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 4 x 2 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
2048 MB 
, 2GB or 3GB
Display
5.71 inch 19:9, 1520 x 720 pixel 295 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 16GB / 32GB
Connections
Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD (400GB), Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, microUSB
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.3 x 146 x 70.6 ( = 0.37 x 5.75 x 2.78 in)
Battery
3000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/2.2, 1/3", 1.12µm
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
153 g ( = 5.4 oz / 0.34 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
100 Euro

 

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Average Score: 59.71% - poor
Average of 7 scores (from 37 reviews)
price: 58%, performance: 50%, features: 66%, display: 63% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Nokia 2.2

Nokia 2.2 Unboxing and Review: Android One for Everyone
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
Being a significant upgrade to the Nokia 2.1, the Nokia 2.2 continues to maintain the line’s reputation of providing clean, stock and optimized Android to budget phones. The shift to a removable battery is something we did not expect, and the cameras have improved considerably, despite the unusual video format. While face unlock felt more like a gimmick than a real feature, the Nokia 2.2 is an ideal device for those who need a backup or weekend phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2020
Nokia 4.2 and 2.2: The best phones for under $300
Source: Mobile Syrup English Archive.org version
Overall, these aren’t the first phones I’d recommend to most people, but if you’re looking for a device that gets the job done at a really low price, these two devices are a great option. I found myself able to do everything with both smartphones that I can with a flagship device like the Pixel 3 or the OnePlus 7 Pro, just a bit slower. That means I was streaming music, browsing social media or the web, watching YouTube and answering emails with ease. The 4.2 handles all of these tasks like a champion, while the 2.2 takes more time to do them. Still, both phones are entirely passable. If you’re a heavy phone user, maybe the 4.2 is more your speed. Once again, if you’re looking for a low-cost handset that can do everything a flagship can, these are likely your best bet. Although, don’t expect to be taking amazing pictures.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2019
Nokia 2.2 Review – Could this device be the best budget smartphone?
Source: Ausdroid English Archive.org version
Overall, I can see the Nokia 2.2 being for those who don’t necessarily worry about high or mid range specifications, features and inclusions and you could do a little worse but also a little better if you shop around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2019
60% Nokia 2.2 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Nokia 2.2 is yet another offering in the sub-Rs. 8,000 segment. With its Rs. 7,999 price tag, the 3GB RAM variant of the Nokia 2.2 faces competition not only from new smartphones that are aggressively priced, but also from older models that have dropped in price or are being discounted.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 50% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
70% Nokia 2.2 review: Affordable Android One option with a great battery
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
The Nokia 2.2 is the most basic Nokia phone you can find right now that is on the Android One program. And that's really the biggest draw about the device. It is one of the most affordable Android One phones in the market, which means not only do you get the latest Android Pie software, but you get it with a stock interface and the satisfaction in knowing that it will receive regular security updates and Android Q soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
57% Nokia 2.2 Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Nokia 2.2 entered the budget smartphone market with a price tag of Rs 7,999 (for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant) at a time when its more sophisticated brother, the Nokia 4.2 received an updated price of Rs 10,490 (for the similar 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant). While you might save a couple of thousand rupees with the Nokia 2.2, you’ll miss out on a lot in terms of features and quality. Performance too takes a hit with the Nokia 2.2’s weak MediaTek Helio A22 chipset.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 57%
Nokia 2.2 First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
Nokia 2.2, HMD Global's latest budget smartphone was unveiled globally at an event in New Delhi on Thursday. The Nokia 2.2 succeeds last years Nokia 2.1, which was an Android Go smartphone priced at Rs. 6,499, and is the Finnish company's most affordable Android One device. The smartphone is set to go on sale on June 11 in two variants — one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage and one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. We got to spend some time with the Nokia 2.2 at the launch event, and here are our initial impressions.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2019
Nokia 2.2 First Impressions
Source: The Mobile Indian English Archive.org version
To conclude, Nokia 2.2 gives a decent look and the display looks interesting in nature. The hardware is quite standard for its price range and the cameras are yet to be tested in different lighting conditions. The major take away here is the Android One branding, meaning that users will get some regular updates. That said, the phone will face stiff competition from the likes of Realme C2, Xiaomi Redmi 7, Infinix S4 and more, which offers some good hardware and design language.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2019

Foreign Reviews

60% Nokia 2.2 review: Android One smartphone at a good price
Source: Ubergismo Deutsch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
55% Nokia 2.2, entry level per chi non ha troppe pretese | Recensione
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 55% price: 53% features: 62%
58% Recensione Nokia 2.2: la memorie raddoppiano, le prestazioni no (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 58% price: 60% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
58% Recensione Nokia 2.2 – Semplice, sicuro, non una scheggia ma va bene così
Source: Techzilla.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 58% price: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 65%
Test du Nokia 2.2 : de l’Android One à moins de 100 euros
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; beautiful display; nice performance; long battery life; good price. Negative: Only 8GB ROM; no compass; no gyroscope.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2019
Recenzja Nokia 2.2. Powrót do korzeni marki?
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; decent autonomy; good display; nice cameras. Negative: Average performance; no fingerprint sensor; poor connectivity; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2019
Обзор плюсов и минусов Nokia 2.2. Очень дешевый смартфон со сменной батареей
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; modern design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2019
Nokia 2.2: Mượt mà, chụp ảnh đẹp, định nghĩa mới của smartphone giá rẻ là đây
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice performance; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2019
Đánh giá chi tiết Nokia 2.2: Chỉ 2 triệu vẫn chiến được Liên Quân Mobile
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; compact size; light weight; elegant design; decent autonomy. Negative: Average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2019
Đánh giá hiệu năng Nokia 2.2: giá cực rẻ thì chơi game thế nào?
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price. Negative: Average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2019
Trên tay smartphone giá mềm Nokia 2.2: Android One, có thể thay thế nắp lưng
Source: TechTimes VN VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; compact size; nice design; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2019
(Video) Mở hộp và đánh giá nhanh Nokia 2.2: Android One giá 'cực rẻ', trở về thiết kế pin rời
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2019
Chi tiết Nokia 2.2 - smartphone chạy Android 9, giá 2,1 triệu đồng
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; compact size; light weight. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2019
Nokia 2.2: chiếc smartphone ngon nhất trong mức giá rẻ nhất
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice performance; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/18/2019
Nokia 2.2 bản hoàn thiện hơn về mọi mặt so với Nokia 2.1
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; elegant design; great built quality; nice performance; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2019
4 lý do giải đáp tại sao nên mua Nokia 2.2 ngay lập tức
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; compact size; beautiful display; decent cameras; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/12/2019
Trên tay đánh giá nhanh Nokia 2.2 sau vài ngày sử dụng
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice cameras; decent performance; elegant design; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2019
Vì sao Nokia 2.2 là sự lựa chọn tốt trong phân khúc giá rẻ?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; elegant design; nice performance; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2019
Đánh giá nhanh Nokia 2.2: Hiệu năng mượt mà, giá cực rẻ
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice performance; low price; modern design; decent hardware; compact size.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/09/2019
Đánh giá nhanh Nokia 2.2: Android One giá 'cực rẻ', trở về thiết kế pin rời
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; long battery life. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2019
Nokia 2.2: Chiếc smartphone giá rẻ nhưng lại sở hữu những tính năng không hề rẻ
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; stylish design; nice display; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2019
Một số ưu điểm của Nokia 2.2 'đáng đồng tiền bát gạo' có thể bạn chưa biết
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; support Google Assistant; smart AI cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/04/2019
Nokia 2.2 lên kệ Việt giá chỉ 2,3 triệu đồng
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; face unlock; decent autonomy; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2019
Nokia 2.2 và những ưu điểm cực kỳ đáng mua
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; stylish design; smart Google Assisstant; nice AI camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2019
Nokia 2.2 nâng tầm trải nghiệm mới trong phân khúc giá rẻ
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice display; decent cameras. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2019
Trên tay Nokia 2.2: Màn hình giọt nước, pin 3.000 mAh, giá chỉ 2,3 triệu đồng
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; low price; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2019
Nokia 2.2 trình làng với màn hình giọt nước, giá rẻ bất ngờ
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; impressive design.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/07/2019
Review Nokia 2.2: Cari Aman di Harga Rp. 1 Jutaan
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice ergonomy; great display; long battery life; good hardware. Negative: Poor cameras; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2019
Nokia 2.2 hands-on si impresii
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/15/2019

Comment

Model: With Nokia’s presence in the budget phone category, equivalent Chinese phones are now having a tough fight. The Nokia 2.2 is the cheapest in its series of smartphones. Realistically, the Nokia 2.2 is a delightful welcome to this range as the 2.1 didn’t do much justice for the range and for Nokia themselves. The 2.1 was stuck with the weakest Qualcomm processor but that wasn’t even its weakest point. The phone had 1 GB RAM in 2018, which meant that it could barely handle two apps at a time. This time things have changed. The Nokia 2.2 comes with two options for RAM and memory, a 32 GB with 3 GB of RAM version or a lower 16 GB with 2 GB of RAM version. The built-in memory can be expanded by inserting a micro SD card. The Nokia 2.2 now relies on a Mediatek processor which is slightly more powerful than the lowest Qualcomm processor. As for the display, the Nokia 2.2 comes with a 5.71-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1,520 pixels giving it a density of 295 pixels per inch. Frankly, the screen is wonderful for what it costs. It also extends to the top to give it some sort of a bezel less look. There is a tiny tear drop notch on the top to place the front facing camera. Coming to the camera, this phone has a single 13 MP camera on the rear. It is coupled with a LED flash and can capture photos in HDR mode. The camera is more of a necessity and not really a feature. It captures decent photos for sharing with friends on social media. The front facing camera is a 5 MP unit which is good for video calls but not really for selfies.

Despite its all plastic construction, the Nokia 22 feels solid. This is not a surprise considering Nokia’s track record. Apart from that thick chin with the Nokia branding which feels quite out of place, the phone feels like a pretty good compact device. It rests in the hands well and can be used with one hand which is not a common thing these days. The phone is shipped in two colors, Steel and Tungsten Black. It comes with what is probably the best version of Android, Android One. This is essentially a clean and light version of Android and it makes phones fast and snappy. Inside there is a 3,000 mAh battery, which is big enough for the phone's screen resolution and processor. Unfortunately, the charging port is a micro USB port, which means charging and transferring data is slower. The Nokia 2.2 is an important addition to their lineup and exactly what the world needs. It gives people access to a smartphone at an extremely affordable price but doesn’t compromise too much on its functionality.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

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Helio A22 MT6761: ARM based quad core SoC (8x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 2 GHz. The chip also includes a Cat.7 LTE modem (300 Mbps download).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.71":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years. 

In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.


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