During its MWC 2022 event in Barcelona, HMD Global launched three new budget smartphones under its Nokia C-series. These include the Nokia C21, C21 Plus, and the C2 second-edition smartphones, which run the stripped-down Android Go software. Let’s take a look at each of the new devices in this article.
Nokia C21 and C21 Plus
Starting with the Nokia C21 series, it includes the standard Nokia C21 and the higher-end Nokia C21 Plus. Both the devices have similar specs and features, though the Nokia C21 Plus has an upper hand over all the three devices that have launched under the entire Nokia C-series.
Under the hood, both devices pack the Unisoc SC9863A processor with an octa-core design, clocked up to 1.6GHz. Plus, the Nokia C21 includes up to 3GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. Nokia C21 Plus, on the other hand, packs up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. Both the models have an in-built microSD card slot to expand the storage up to 256GB.
Other than these, the Nokia C21 Plus comes with an IP52 rating for water and dust resistance, while the standard model does not have an IP rating. The devices have a fingerprint sensor on the back and run Android 11 Go Edition out of the box, instead of the latest Android 12 Go Edition. Hence, they come with light versions of Google apps such as Google Go, Gmail Go, and others. As for the color variants, the Nokia C21 comes in Dark Blue and Warm Grey colors, while the C21 Plus comes in Dark Cyan and Warm Grey colorways.
Now, coming to the Nokia C2 Second Edition, it is the most inferior device amongst the lot, featuring a 5.7-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a maximum resolution of 480 x 960p resolution.
As for connectivity features, the Nokia C2 Second Edition supports 4G networks, has a dual-SIM slot, and comes with support for Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 technologies. It has a micro-USB port for charging and data transfer and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Price
As for the prices of the new Nokia C-series devices, the Nokia C21 and the C21 Plus have a starting price of €99 (~Rs 8,345) and €119 (~Rs 10,029), respectively. The Nokia C2 Second Edition, on the other hand, is the cheapest and comes in at just €79 (~Rs 6,700).
