Nokia 2 goes up for pre-order in the US, priced at $99
The Nokia 2 became
official at the end of October as HMD Global's entry-level Android smartphone
model - its cheapest yet. The device has already landed in Russia and South
Africa, and it looks like the US is among the next batch of countries to
receive it.
Today the Nokia 2
has gone up for pre-order at online retailers such as Amazon, B&H, and Best
Buy. Regardless of where you buy from, the phone will set you back a cool $99.
Of course you're receiving an unlocked unit, but keep in mind that it's only
compatible with GSM-based carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile (and the
various MVNOs which use their networks). The device will not work on Sprint or
Verizon, unfortunately.
Still, it makes a decent back-up smartphone,
especially when you factor in battery life - the Nokia 2 comes with a huge
4,100 mAh cell. Otherwise it's understandably low-end given the price, sporting
a 5-inch 720p display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, and the
Snapdragon 212 chipset. The main camera is an 8 MP unit with LED flash, while
for selfies you get a 5 MP sensor.
The release date for the Nokia 2 isn't yet
mentioned by any of the retailers taking pre-orders, so we're left guessing on
that front. Hopefully this will be made clear soon.
Source: gsmarena
