Nokia has launched its first-ever smartphones based on Google’s Android operating system, runs on Nokia X software platform. The Nokia X, X+ and XL – budget smartphone – powered by Microsoft is actually based on Android Open Source Project to give users altogether a different experience.
The new Nokia X phone announced will have Microsoft services such as Bing search, Skype communications and OneDrive file storage. It will also have Google Apps along with Nokia apps. All these X-series phones support 3G network.
While the entry level Nokia X will be available at 89 euros or around Rs. 7500 in India, the Nokia X+ will be priced at 99 euros and the Nokia XL packs will come at 109 euro. All the phones will be available by Q2 of this year.
“The X family boasts Nokia’s exciting, high quality hardware design and a range of bright colours. The brand new, tile-based Home screen offers you a simple, elegant way to manage your apps and phone functions and also reintroduces a redesigned version of the enormously popular Fastlane notifications centre – a second Home screen if you like – from the latest Asha devices,” said Nokia.
Here’s the feature comparison of Nokia X, X+, XL
Nokia X | Nokia X+ | Nokia XL | |
Phone Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Network | 2G,3G | 2G,3G | 2G,3G |
SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Weight | 128 gm | 128 gm | 190 gm |
Size | 115 X 63 X 10 mm | 115 X 63 X 10 mm | 141.3 X 77.7 X 10.8 mm |
Display Type | 4-inch IPS LCD | 4-inch IPS LCD | 5-inch IPS LCD |
Resolution | 480×800 pixels | 480×800 pixels | 480×800 pixels |
Storage | 4GB internal, expandable up to 32 GVB | 4GB internal, expandable e up to 32 GVB | 4GB internal, expandable up to 32 GB |
RAM | 512MB | 768MB | 768MB |
Primary Camera | 3 MP | 3 MP | 5 MP |
Secondary Camera | — | — | 2 MP |
Operating System | Nokia X platform 1.0 based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | Nokia X platform 1.0 based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | Nokia X platform 1.0 based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
Processor | 1 GHz Dual Core 8225 Qualcomm snapdragon | 1 GHz Dual Core 8225 Qualcomm snapdragon | 1 GHz Dual Core 8225 Qualcomm snapdragon |
Battery | 1500mAh | 1500mAh | 2000mAh |
Talk Time | Up to 13 hours in 2G and Up to 11 hours in 3G | Up to 13 hours in 2G and Up to 11 hours in 3G | Up to 16 hours in 2G and Up to 13 hours in 3G |
Price | 89 euros | 99 euros | 109 euros |
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