Since 2016 HMD Global has always been on its toes in releasing new Nokia smartphones. There are many Nokia smartphones out here but then which is the suitable one and for whom?
Nokia is not a new player in the smartphone market. It has been there since the 1990s and 2000s. It is hard to forget Nokia smartphones, especially if you remember those Golden days where we could enjoy playing snake Games for many of us; Courtesy of those buttons smartphones from Nokia. Nokia has been into various partnerships, including Microsoft, back to its finish roots before being rebranded into HMD Global. TechMoran presents the most important models and shows the differences.
Nokia XR20
HMD Global is setting new standards with this smartphone. The manufacturer depends on a blend of standard outdoor phones, but with advanced technology thus we can witness a solid design with the model. The smartphone costs Ksh 57,000
Key Specifications:
- Display:6.67-inch
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
- Front Camera:8MP
- Rear Camera:48MP + 13MP
- RAM:6GB
- Storage:128GB
- Battery Capacity: 4630mAh
Nokia X20
Another top model smartphone from Nokia. Overall it will give you better battery life, thanks to the 4470mAh battery. We also appreciate its 5G connectivity. Its Performance(Snapdragon 480) is not that better, incredibly priced at between 35,000 to Ksh 40,000. Avoid utilising heavy applications here. However, it is still a top model phone
Key Specifications:
- Display: 6.67-inch
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Rear Camera:64MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery Capacity: 4470mAh
- OS: Android 11
Nokia X10
The Nokia X10 is a slightly slimmed down Nokia X20. The Processor here works better than the 480 chip in the X20 model. We also appreciate a 5G connection and a good battery life thanks to its 4500mAh battery capacity. However, these points do not make the smartphone a top model-not even in the price range up to just Ksh 30,000 or slightly above it.
Key Specifications
- Display:6.67-inch
- Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
- Front Camera:8MP
- Rear Camera:48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
- RAM:4GB
- Storage:128GB
- Battery Capacity:4500mAh
- OS: Android 11
Nokia G10
At a price of only Ksh 15,000, you can have this device. However, it has a faulty memory. But in the long run, you will appreciate its Battery capacity & the MediaTek helio G25 chipset(not much hype with its performance). If you are looking for a phone that will go beyond the basic requirements, we would advise you consider the models above.
Key specifications
- Display:6.52-inch
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G25
- Front Camera:8-megapixel
- Rear Camera:13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel
- RAM:3GB
- Storage:32GB
- Battery Capacity:5050mAh
- OS: Android 11
- Resolution:720×1600 pixels
Nokia 8.3 5G
The Nokia 8.3 is a decent 5G smartphone and pleases with a powerful battery, a large display and a quick way to voice assistance. The camera takes very decent pictures, and its performance is on top thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.The smartphone costs around Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 50,000
Key Specifications:
- Display:6.81-inch
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
- Front Camera:24MP
- Rear Camera:64MP + 12MP + 2MP + 2MP
- RAM:6GB
- Storage:64GB
- Battery Capacity:4500mAh
- OS: Android 10
Nokia 5.4
The smartphone offers a good memory at just a Price of Ksh 18,000 to Ksh 20,000we also discovered an acceptable processor, thus a robust performance and a usefully large screen. The only argument is that it provides two years of updates, whereas its competitors at the same price segment will offer up to four years of the same security patches
Key Specifications
- Display:6.39-inch
- Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
- Front Camera:16MP
- Rear Camera:48MP + 2MP + 5MP + 2MP
- RAM:4GB
- Storage:64GB
- Battery Capacity:4000mAh
- OS:Android 10
Nokia 5.3
With Nokia 5.3, you have to prefer with less. The performance is not appreciated but up to the task at only a price range of just slightly under Ksh 18,000. The camera provides exceptionally sharp images, especially in the daytime. The battery lasts a very long time. A considerable advantage is the installed Android 10 and four years of security updates.
Key Specifications
- Display:6.55-inch
- Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
- Front Camera:8MP
- Rear Camera:13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
- RAM:4GB
- Storage:64GB
- Battery Capacity:4000mAh
- OS: Android 10
Nokia 3.4
At a price of around Ksh 13,500, you will discover this model. The camera has a few new features, but the image quality is not exactly convincing. Thanks to a large battery, the Nokia 3.4 lasts a very long time, the update guarantee, and the straightforward Android 10 round off the package for beginners.
Key Specifications
- Display:6.39-inch (720×1560)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
- Front Camera:8MP
- Rear Camera:13MP + 5MP + 2MP
- RAM:4GB
- Storage:64GB
- Battery Capacity:4000mAh
- OS: Android 10
Nokia 2.4
The most affordable smartphone on our list, from Ksh 10,000 to ksh 13,000, you can have this device. The processor performance and the display show weaknesses that must be tolerated. The camera does not cause eye pain, at least in daylight. And there is a beginner-friendly Android 10 with an updated warranty and a large battery for very long runtimes.
Key Specifications:
- Display:6.50-inch
- processor MediaTek Helio P22
- Front Camera5MP
- Rear Camera13MP
- RAM3GB
- Storage64GB
- Battery Capacity4500mAh
- OSAndroid 10