Nokia C2 Review - Android

HMD Global recently brought its most affordable smartphone yet in the Philippines. Launched last month, the Nokia C2 is the latest addition to the...

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HMD Global recently brought its most affordable smartphone yet in the Philippines. Launched last month, the Nokia C2 is the latest addition to the brand’s lineup of Android Go devices. It now comes with a better 5.7-inch HD+ screen, 4G LTE connectivity, and slightly bigger battery capacity at 2,800mAh. Priced at sub PHP4K, is it worth buying, or should you save more to get another entry-level model within the range of PHP5K? Let’s find out.

Design and Construction

Coming in a plastic unibody with a metallic matte finish, the Nokia C2 is available in two stunning colorways: Black and Cyan. We got the latter color for our review unit. Compared to other phones within the same price range, the smartphone boasts a more premium look. It doesn’t attract fingerprints easily and is slightly heavier from its previous sibling, the Nokia C1, at 161 g. However, it feels light and has a comfortable grip even when held single-handedly.

Just like its predecessor, it has a removable battery, which is a rare thing for smartphones nowadays. You’ll need to pry and open the smartphone’s back panel through a groove, put the battery in, and turn the power button on to bring it to life.

Ports and button placements are pretty much the same from the Nokia C1. Opening the back panel reveals the microSD slot and the first nano-SIM slot on the right.

On the other side is the second nano-SIM slot, which is now placed sideways.

At the back lies the rear camera and the flash, as well as the engraved Nokia branding in silver. The single loudspeaker can also be found on the lower left side.

When flipped over, you’ll see the LED flash, an earpiece, a 5MP camera, and the iconic Nokia logo at the top of the display.

Located on the right are the volume rockers and the power button.

A dedicated Google Assistant button is on the left.

Below are the single microphone and the micro-USB port for transferring data and charging the device.

Its 3.5mm audio jack sits right at the top of the smartphone.

Display and Multimedia

The smartphone sports a 5.7-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 and all-around large bezels. It is decent for streaming and playing digital content with good color reproduction. However, contrast is a bit darker than usual for some scenes with poor lighting.

Its single loudspeaker exceeded our expectations, delivering good high-frequency sounds for music and video streaming. It can be loud and fill a small room. However, as expected, it lacks bass. Users may also cover it while holding the smartphone. The little dot on the top keeps the speakers in producing muffled sounds

Camera

The Nokia C2 is equipped with a single 5MP sensor both on the front and the rear. Check out the sample shots from the smartphone’s cameras: