Nokia 2

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Reviews for the Nokia 2

60% Nokia 2 Review
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
But when we tried to flick between tasks as we habitually would, the Nokia 2 didn’t feel so much like it was multitasking as tendering its resignation, getting its P45 and sending off its CV for the next job. Even the cheaper Vodafone Smart N8 is faster, and the Nokia 3, is faster still. There’s slow, and then there’s too slow.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

Nokia 2, First Take: Lack of performance is a compromise too far
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
Overall, the Nokia 2 does the brand no favours. The processor/RAM combination delivers disappointing performance, while 8GB of internal storage means that many users will have to buy a MicroSD card, adding to the outlay. If your budget for a smartphone is around £100, you'd do well to shop around: at the time of writing, I found the superior Nokia 3 on a well-known auction site for less than that, for example.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/28/2018

50% Nokia 2 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Cheap phones can be great, but the Nokia 2's poor performance and seriously lacking storage makes it a real pain to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 50%

60% Nokia 2
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Nokia 2 is another cheap, well-built handset from the resurgent Finnish brand, but it simply doesn’t achieve the minimum level of performance that we expect from a modern phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 40% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%

40% Nokia 2 Review: The illusion of value
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
We were pleasantly surprised by the Nokia’s 2 enticing price, pleasing build quality and attractive screen. Pure Android is always appreciated, especially when it comes to minimising bloat, but scratch the surface and this device loses a lot of its appeal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 40%

Nokia 2 Review
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
HMD Global strives to bring back Nokia’s glory days, and the Nokia 2 delivers for a good number of reasons. It is one of the company’s longest-lasting devices in terms of battery life, and it brings back what’s amiss to entry-level smartphones nowadays: great build and aesthetics with top-notch software and consistent updates. Add to that a good display and a dedicated microSD card slot, those are already good charms for an entry-level device when its contemporaries are not as frequent in updating their affordable smartphones and leave the user stuck with the same software all along.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2018

52% Nokia 2 review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
It's not a bad phone, this Nokia 2. It's just that there's only so much you can do within a budget this tight. And Nokia did a lot, actually - for a phone this affordable, the 2 has a pretty remarkable display, great build, and awesome battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 52%

Hands on: Nokia 2 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
A solid performer, albeit a little slow to use and will only suit those looking for a very basic, well-made Android smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/05/2017

62% Nokia 2 Review
Source: Phone World Archive.org version
Nokia 2 is a satisfactory mid-range device with all features. The only feature which disappoints us is its 1GB RAM which should be at least of 2GB RAM. We have tested this device and it is ready to use Furthermore it is available in very economical price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 62% price: 60% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%

Nokia 2 hands-on review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Nokia 2 is largely an unremarkable device. The promise of two-day battery life is appealing, but competition like Xiaomi has been doing it for a while now and with much more powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2017

Hands-on with Nokia 2: It’s not about the specs!
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Overall, the Nokia 2 offers uncluttered Android experience in a smartphone that trades in extravagant innards for practicality and reliability. There’s a thoughtful design that works well in both form and function and a package that might be greater than the sum of its parts.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/02/2017

Foreign Reviews

Einsteiger-Smartphone mit 5″ Display und Dual-SIM
Source: Area DVD DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2018

57% Günstiger Preis, billiges Handy
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 57%

Was kann der Preis-Akku-Hammer?
Source: n-tv DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2018

Nokia 2 Viel Akku, maue Technik, gute Verarbeitung
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/09/2018

Das günstige Smartphone mit purem Android
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2017

80% Recensione Nokia 2 by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 60% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%

64% Recensione Nokia 2: non all’altezza della fascia bassa
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 64%

60% Nokia 2 recensione: finalmente uno smartphone che dura due giorni
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

59% Recensione Nokia 2: tanta BATTERIA, ma solo quella
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 59%

70% Recensione Nokia 2
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 70% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%

Recensione: Nokia 2, low cost con tanta autonomia
Source: InstaNews IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; good price; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2018

Preview Nokia 2 by Smartphone Italia
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good hardware; decent cameras; large battery capacity. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/21/2018

Nokia 2
Source: Consumentenbond NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large battery capacity; excellent display; decent hardware. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2018

60% Test du Nokia 2 : enfin un smartphone qui tient deux bonnes journées !
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

Смартфон Nokia 2: Обзор
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; nice design. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/10/2017

Recenze: Nokia 2 – legenda s atraktivní cenou
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; support dual SIM; decent cameras. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/19/2018

Đánh giá chi tiết Nokia 2: Ấn tượng ở thiết kế và pin
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; very long battery life; good price; nice display; good performance. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2017

Nokia 2 - cảm giác 'nồi đồng cối đá' đã trở lại
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; long battery life; nice display; decent hardware; good price. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2017

Mở hộp Nokia 2 chính hãng: Kiểu dáng mạnh mẽ, giá rẻ cho giới trẻ
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent hardware; good price; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2017

Nokia 2 ra mắt với pin 4.100 mAh, giá 99 euro
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; good price; support 4G LTE.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2017

Comment

Model: Nokia's phone range doesn't mess about with confusing names. The higher the number, the better the phone is. The Nokia 2 is a basic smartphone for those who want something that doesn't cost a lot SIM-free, or that comes 'free' on an affordable contract. There are a few neat parts of this phone, though. It has metal sides rather than a pure plastic frame, and the screen is surprisingly vivid for a low-end model. The Nokia 2's battery is also huge at 4,100 mAh, letting it outlast any big-name phone in this class. The Nokia 2 does not seem especially heavy or fat even though it has an unusually large battery. It's 9.3 mm thick and 161 g so is empirically quite chunky but hides this fairly well. The Nokia 2 looks like a relative of Nokia's old Lumia phones. It has a pull-off plastic battery cover, curved to feel good, but the sides are anodized aluminum rather than plastic. Some phones with metal sides manage to feel quite high-end even with plastic rears. The Nokia 2 doesn't, because of the plastic's curve and that can feel there's a slight air gap under the battery cover. It doesn't have the pleasing density of a unibody design. However, considering the price, a user should feel happy with the Nokia 2's build. Metal edges aside, there's nothing fancy to the Nokia 2's hardware. It uses a rapidly-aging micro USB charge socket, and there's no fingerprint scanner. The Nokia 2 has no water resistance, though. There are no rubber seals anywhere.

The Nokia 2's screen is one of its stronger elements, even though it doesn't sound that good at all on paper. It's five inches across and has a resolution of just 720p. The Moto G5 and Huawei P10 Lite both have 1080p screens. It’s not a huge issue, though. 720p still looks fairly sharp at this size, and obvious pixelation is only evident in small fonts. Color and contrast are both remarkably good, giving the Nokia 2's display a rich and potent appearance. There's no customization of the color profile, but it looks perfectly fine as-is. HMD Global hasn't skimped too much on protection either. A pane of Gorilla Glass 3 sits on the screen. It's not the latest version of this toughened glass but will still keep scratches away if users treat the phone reasonably well. As the user would hope, there's an auto-brightness setting, and it works fairly well. Nokia's night image processing has a fair stab at maintaining some semblance of detail and color at night, but the result is shooting that's almost criminally slow. A user has to wait several seconds for the Nokia 2 to do its thing before the process is finished. The phone also uses rather slow shutter speeds at night, meaning the user will often find photos appear blurry even if they could swear their hands were perfectly still.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

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This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

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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