Nokia 2 first impressions: Big focus on battery, stock Android

The Nokia-brand is making a comeback in the mobile phone market in 2017 thanks to Finnish startup HMD Global. So far the company has launched the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 8, and the reincarnated version of 3310 in the market. But its latest Nokia 2 bridges the gap between smartphones and feature phones. Nokia 2 is aimed at first-time smartphone buyers, the segment the company believes has the demanding profile. According to the company’s own analysis, the sub-$150 segment contributes around 30 per cent of numbers in India. That’s probably the reason why the company chose India as the global launchpad to mark the debut of Nokia 2.
While it isn’t next to impossible to get a budget phone in the Rs 7,000 price point, the company claims the Nokia 2 possesses some special features that will solve the key pain points consumers face in their day to day life. We tried the Nokia 2 at the global launch event, and here’s our first impressions.
If you care about the design and cherish to get a high-end looking device, the Nokia 2 may be for you. The design of the phone will draw attention – after all, there aren’t many phones in this segment that focus on the aesthetics. Nokia 2 is heavily inspired by the company’s existing portfolio, which includes the likes of Nokia 3, Nokia 6, among others. The phone has an aluminum frame, while the back has a polycarbonate build. The device easily sits in the hand, but the lack of a fingerprint scanner will disappoint many. Nokia 2 comes in three colour options: pewter/black, pewter/white, and copper/blackNokia 2 sports a 5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The low resolution display does mean that you will spot pixels compared to a FHD panel, but considering the price of the phone one shouldn’t get surprised.