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Nokia C10, Nokia C20, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10, Nokia X20 Phones Launched: Price, Specifications
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HMD Global has updated the Nokia smartphone portfolio by bringing six new models
Nokia C10, Nokia C20, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10, and Nokia X20 were launched on Thursday at a virtual launch event hosted by Nokia brand-licensee HMD Global. While the Nokia C-series is designed for the entry-level market, the Nokia G-series comes under the mid-range segment, and the Nokia X-series is the company’s top-of-the-line offering. The Nokia C10 and Nokia C20 run on the streamlined Android 11 (Go edition). The Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 as well as the Nokia X10 and Nokia X20, on the other hand, offer the regular Android 11 experience. The Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 also offer 5G connectivity.
Nokia C10, Nokia C20, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10, and Nokia X20: Price, availability
Nokia G10 price starts at EUR 139 (roughly Rs. 12,300) for the base 3GB + 32GB storage variant. There is also a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option that is yet to receive an official price tag. The Nokia G20 price starts at EUR 159 (roughly Rs. 14,000) for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model. It also has a higher 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.
In terms of availability, the Nokia G10 will be available in Dusk and Night colours from late April and the Nokia G20 will go on sale in Glacier and Night shades from May.
Pricing details of other Nokia phones launching today are yet to be revealed. However, HMD Global confirmed that the Nokia C10 will be available in 1GB + 16GB, 1GB + 32GB, and 2GB + 16GB options in Grey and Light Purple colours. The Nokia C20, on the other hand, will go on sale in 1GB + 16GB and 2GB + 32GB configurations and Dark Blue and Sand colour options. It will be available in select markets globally from June.
The Nokia X10 will be available in 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 4GB + 128GB variants in Forest and Snow colours from June. Moreover, the Nokia X20 will debut in June in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB configurations along with Nordic Blue and Sun colours.
Details about the India pricing and availability of the new Nokia phones are yet to be revealed.
In addition to the Nokia phones, HMD Global launched the Nokia Lite Earbuds that will be available in select global markets later on Thursday, April 8, with a price tag of EUR 39 (roughly Rs. 3,500). The earbuds will feature Charcoal and Polar Sea colour options and deliver up to 36 hours of total playback time on a single charge.
Nokia C10 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia C10 runs on Android 11 (Go edition) and features a 6.51-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 2D Panda Glass protection and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display also has 400 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the phone has a quad-core Unisoc SC7331e SoC, along with up to 2GB of RAM. There is a single 5-megapixel camera sensor at the back, with an f/2.2 lens and an LED flash. At the front, the Nokia C10 carries a 5-megapixel camera sensor with an LED flash.
Nokia C10 comes with an HD+ display
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The Nokia C10 has up to 32GB of onboard storage that is expandable (up to 256GB) via a microSD card through a dedicated slot. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity sensor.
The Nokia C10 packs a 3,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. It measures 169.9×77.9×8.8mm and weighs 191 grams.
Nokia C20 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia C20 runs on Android 11 (Go edition) and has a 6.51-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 2D Panda Glass protection, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 400 nits of peak brightness. The phone is powered by an octa-core Unisoc SC9863a SoC, coupled with up to 2GB of RAM. It comes with a single 5-megapixel rear camera sensor and a 5-megapixel front sensor. And both come with an LED flash. The Nokia C20 also comes preloaded with HDR support and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-backed beautification.
Nokia C20 is powered by an octa-core Unisoc SC9863a SoC
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For storing content, the Nokia C20 has 16GB and 32GB of onboard storage options that both support expansion (up to 256GB) via a microSD card through a dedicated slot. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity sensor.
The Nokia C20 comes with a 3,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The phone measures 169.9×77.9×8.8mm and weighs 191 grams.
Nokia G10 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia G10 runs on Android 11 and features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, along with up to 4GB of RAM. For photos and videos, the Nokia G10 has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is also an 8-megapixel selfie camera at the front. The phone features Night mode and Portrait mode.
Nokia G10 comes with triple rear cameras
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In terms of storage, the Nokia G10 has 32GB and 64GB of internal storage options that come along with microSD card expansion (up to 512GB) through a dedicated slot. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and has a dedicated Google Assistant button. It also includes an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor.
The Nokia G10 packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging. It measures 164.9×76.0x9.2mm and weighs 194 grams.
Nokia G20 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia G20 runs on Android 11 and features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It comes with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. The phone carries a quad rear camera setup that has a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. You’ll also get an 8-megapixel camera sensor at the front. The phone is equipped with OZO Audio for an enhanced sound experience while recording videos.
Nokia G20 features a quad rear camera setup
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HMD Global has provided 64GB and 128GB onboard storage options on the Nokia G20 that are expandable (up to 512GB) via a microSD card through a dedicated slot. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Onboard sensors include accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. There is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Further, the phone comes with a Google Assistant button.
The Nokia G20 packs a 5,050mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The phone measures 164.9×76.0x9.2mm and weighs 197 grams.
Nokia X10 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia X10 runs on Android 11 (with three years of update promised), and features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) display with a hole-punch design and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display also has 450 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the Nokia X10 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone has a quad rear camera setup that has Zeiss optics and a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The camera setup also includes a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. It is available along with OZO Audio.
Nokia X10 offers a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display
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For selfies and video chats, the Nokia X10 has an 8-megapixel camera sensor at the front. It is paired with a fixed-focus lens.
The Nokia X10 has 64GB and 128GB of onboard storage options that support expansion (up to 512GB) via a microSD card. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a Google Assistant button. It comes with an IP52-rated build for dust and water resistance.
You’ll get a 4,470mAh battery on the Nokia X10 that supports 18W fast charging. Besides, the phone measures 168.94×79.7×9.1mm and weighs 210 grams.
Nokia X20 specifications
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia X20 runs on Android 11 (with three years of updates promised) and features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) hole-punch display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 450 nits of peak brightness. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. It comes with a quad rear camera setup that has a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The camera setup is also backed by Zeiss optics and supports OZO Audio.
Nokia X20 and Nokia X10 are promised to receive OS updates for three years
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In terms of capturing selfies and enabling video chats, the Nokia X20 has a 32-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front.
The Nokia X20 has 128GB of onboard storage that is expandable (up to 512GB) via a microSD card. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone also includes an array of sensors that include accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. Further, there is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a Google Assistant button.
HMD Global has provided a 4,470mAh battery on the Nokia X20 that comes with 18W fast charging support. The phone measures 168.94×79.7×9.1mm and weighs 220 grams.
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