At the ongoing MWC 2022, HMD Global has introduced three new Nokia smartphones. The Nokia C21, Nokia C21 Plus, and Nokia C2 2nd Edition. Android Go is the most prevalent feature of these new Nokia phones, which they all come preinstalled with. These are low-end smartphones that will make excellent phones for light activities on a budget.
Nokia C21 specs
This is a new Nokia phone with Android 11 Go, which is a simplified version of Android 11 designed for very basic functions that don’t need much RAM. The Nokia C21 comes preinstalled with lightweight versions of Google apps, such as Gmail Go, YouTube Go, and Maps Go, among other things due to this software. It is not really recommended to download and run heavy apps or games on the Nokia C21, as well as the other two phones.
For hardware, The Nokia C21 boasts a 6.517-inch HD+ LCD with a notch on top. A 5-megapixel front-facing camera is positioned inside the notch, while the rear camera has an 8-megapixel sensor. The Nokia C21 is powered by an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor and up to 3GB of RAM, as well as 32GB of internal storage. If you feel the storage is too little, you can always add a microSD card to expand it. There’s a 3000mAh removable battery and a fingerprint sensor on the back of the Nokia C21.
Nokia C21 Plus specs
The phone has a 6.517-inch HD+ display with a notch, which is powered by the octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor and runs on Android 11 Go software. But when compared with the non-plus variant, it has a little more RAM of 4GB. There is up to 64GB of storage on this phone, along with support for a microSD card if you want to expand the storage capabilities. On the rear of the device, you’ll find a fingerprint sensor. The Nokia C21 Plus has an IP52 rating, which indicates that it can withstand water splashes.
The Nokia C21 Plus has a more advanced camera than the Nokia C21. This one has two sensors, rather than a single sensor like the previous model: A 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, which is helpful for portraits. On the front, you’ll find the same 5-megapixel camera. The Nokia C21 Plus features a larger battery of 4000mAh.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition specs
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition comes with a 5.7-inch FWVGA display. It includes an unknown MediaTek processor with up to 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The Nokia C2 2nd Edition comes with a 5-MP rear camera and a 2-MP front camera. The battery in this device is removable, measuring 2400mAh.
Nokia C21, Nokia C21 Plus, and, Nokia C2 2nd Edition release dates
HMD Global has announced that the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and Nokia C21 Plus will be available to purchase starting April, whereas the Nokia C21 is expected to go on sale in Europe around the end of March.
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Nokia C21, Nokia C21 Plus, and, Nokia C2 2nd Edition prices
The Nokia C21 comes at a price of €99. The Nokia C21 Plus is a little better in terms of specifications therefore has a higher price, which starts at €119. Lastly, Nokia C2 2nd Edition is the cheapest of all. This phone costs a starting price of €79.
