Nokia 2.2 with Selfie Notch and Dedicated Google Assistant button launched. Price, Specifications and Availability details inside

Just as expected, Nokia Mobile launched the new Nokia 2.2 today in an event in Delhi. It'll be the company's cheapest Android One device retailing for 99 Euros globally. 

Nokia 2.2 focuses on bringing AI-powered features at a cheaper price tag. Google Assistant is arguably the best voice assistant in the world right now. Even though all of the current Android phones have it, the dedicated Google assistant button is what makes the Nokia 2.2 stand out. Like Nokia 3.2 and 4.2, the Google assistant button has a tap, double tap and tap and hold actions. 

With Nokia 2.2, HMD Global is trying to improve the imaging experience in low-end devices. The 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras use the latest AI-powered algorithms for better HDR and low light performance. With sophisticated AI-powered low-light image fusion, the camera snaps multiple images simultaneously and through advanced algorithms creates a single image with more light, greater detail and less noise. 

The phone is made from polycarbonate with a glossy finish. The back cover is removable and can be customised using the Xpress-On covers, which are sold separately. The battery underneath is also removable. But the capacity has been lowered to 3000 mAh, which is a solid 1000 mAh down from the Nokia 2.1. 

The display is a 5.71” HD+ panel with a selfie notch. The aspect ratio is 19:9. HMD claims that the panel can reach a maximum brightness of 400 nits which should be helpful to read under direct sunlight.

Under the hood is the Mediatek Helio A22 SoC, which is a quad-core processor clocked at 2GHz. There are 2 or 3 gigs of DDR4 RAM for multitasking. You'll get 16GB of storage for the 2GB variant and 32GB for the 3GB variant. It can further be expanded up to 200GB via a MicroSD card. 

The is no fingerprint sensor here, however, you can use biometric face unlock. There is also liveliness detection which, HMD claims, can't be fooled by a picture of yours. 

Like other Nokia smartphones, Nokia 2.2 is a part of the Android One program which promises 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security updates.

Full Specs:

Design

• Size - 145.96 x 70.56 x 9.3 mm
• Weight - 153 g
• Colours - Steel, Tungsten Black

Performance

• Operating system - Android 9 Pie
• RAM - 2 GB / 3 GB DDR4 RAM
• CPU - MediaTek Helio A22, 4 x A53 cores 2GHz

Display

• Size and type - 5.71” HD+ with Selfie notch
• Ratio - 19:9
• Other - Always-on display

Connectivity

• Cable type - Micro USB
• Sensors - Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Face unlock
• SIM slot - Nano SIM, single and dual SIM models available
• Keys - Google Assistant Button
• Other - USB On-the-go

Network and connectivity

• Network speed - CAT 4
• WiFi - 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
• Bluetooth 4.2

Storage

• Internal storage - 16 GB / 32 GB2
• MicroSD card slot - Supports up to 400 GB

Audio

• Connector - 3.5mm audio jack
• Other - FM radio

Camera

• Rear cameras - 13 MP AF 1/3” 1.12um f/2.2 with a single LED Flash
• Front-facing camera - 5 MP
• Camera features - HDR, Panorama, Low Light enhancement, Time Lapse, Beautification, Google Lens

Battery

• Battery type - 3000 mAh
• Charging - 5 W

What's in the box

• Nokia 2.2
• 5V 1A Charger
• Micro USB cable
• Quick start guide
• Headset

Nokia 2.2 Price and Availability Details

In India, the price of Nokia 2.2 starts at ₹6999 for 2+16GB and ₹7999 for 3+32GB memory variant. The phone will go on sale from 11th June onwards from offline retailers in the country. The Nokia 2.2 should be launched in Europe soon with a price tag of €99 but the exact date of availability is not confirmed yet.

Product Page at Nokia.com

Unboxing by Juho Sarvikas:

Official Intro video: