HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has today announced the availability of the Nokia C1 and Nokia 2.3 in Kenya, a week after the global launch held in Cairo on 5th December.
The phones will be available in stores countrywide from next week at a recommended retail price of Ksh 5,999 and Ksh 12,300 respectively.
Our interest is the Nokia 2.3, which is targeted at the lower market segment looking for a durable and decent phone at an affordable price. The phone gives consumers access to two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates even in the affordable price tier. With the promise of two-day battery life, the Nokia 2.3 features a large 6.2” HD+ screen and is Android™ 10 ready.
The Nokia 2.3 has a 13MP/2MP dual camera which is AI-powered and comes with features such as ‘Portrait Mode’ and low-light imaging, fans can capture creative images in a variety of settings.
The Nokia 2.3 comes with a two-day battery life courtesy of AI-assisted Adaptive Battery technology. It’s 6.2” HD+ screen is great for media consumption and productivity.
The latest features of Android 10 will also give fans access to dark theme to save on power usage and improve visibility, as well as enhanced privacy and more, once updated.
Pricing and availability
The Nokia 2.3 comes in Cyan Green and Charcoal
Nokia 2.3 Key Specs
Colors Cyan Green, Sand, Charcoal
Size 157.69 x 75.41 x 8.68mm
Weight 183g
Operating system Android 9 Pie
RAM 2 GB
CPU MediaTek Helio A22Connectivity
Cable type Micro USB (USB 2.0)
SIM cards Dual SIM and Single SIM models available
SIM card type Nano SIM
Sensors Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor)
Keys The Google Assistant Button
Rear cameras 13 MP f/2.2 + 2 MP depth sensing
Rear flash LED
Front-facing camera 5 MP f/2.4
Other Biometric face unlock
Battery type Non-removable 4000 mAh3
Internal storage 32 GB
MicroSD card slot Support for up to 512 GB
Display Size 6.2”
3.5 mm headphone jack
FM radio receiver (headset required)
1 microphone
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 5.0
No NFC
GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+Beidou
In the box
Nokia 2.3 device
Quick start guide
Safety booklet
Charger
Micro USB cable
SIM tray tool