When is the Nokia 2.1 release date?
Its predecessor, the Nokia 2, became available to buy on 26 February 2018. Just three months later, HMD Global’s updated version has been unveiled, and will become available to buy at some point in July. At least that’s a much shorter wait than the October to February we had for the Nokia 2.
How much will the Nokia 2.1 cost?
It looks like the Nokia 2.1 will be slightly more expensive than the £99/$99 Nokia 2. HMD Global has priced the new model at $115 (which is about £85, but if we take the Nokia 2 as an example it could be up to £115).
What are the Nokia 2.1 specs and features?
The Nokia 2.1 sits firmly in the budget phones category, but you might be surprised by its design and features. The headline feature of the Nokia 2.1 is its 4,000mAh ‘2-day’ battery, but it also offers a 5.5in HD screen and dual front-facing stereo speakers designed for entertainment on the go. Inside the Nokia 2.1 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, and there’s a 5Mp front-facing camera paired with an 8Mp rear camera. It’s only available with 8GB storage, but there is a microSD card slot. Available in Blue/Copper, Grey/Silver and Blue/Silver, the Nokia 2.1 is made from a durable polycarbonate with metallic accents that are designed to make the phone look more premium than its price tag. It runs Android Oreo (Go edition), which is designed for phones with 1GB RAM or less. This means some of the Android apps that run on it (such as Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail) will be limited versions optimised for the lower specifications offered by the Nokia 2.1, but it should help things run more smoothly. Android Oreo Go can already be found on the even cheaper Nokia 1. HMD Global promises that it’s also ready for Android P. If you’re looking to buy a Nokia phone that you could get your hands on today, check out our round-up of the best Nokia phones. Read next: Best new phones coming in 2018 and beyond Ashleigh is Tech Advisor’s Head of Affiliate. Providing expert buying advice you can trust is her forte, helping you to find the most reputable consumer tech products and services, and ensuring you don’t spend a penny more than you should.
