Nokia 2.1

  • Released 2018, August
    174g, 9.7mm thickness
    Android 8.1 Oreo, up to 9.0 Pie; Android One
    8GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.5"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 8MP
    720p
  • 1GB RAM
    Snapdragon 425
  • 4000mAh
    Li-Ion

Nokia 2.1 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  GSM 900 / 1800 - India
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - APAC, EMEA, India
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM, USA
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300) - APAC, EMEA
  LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 66(1700/2100) - LATAM, USA
  LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 40(2300), 41(2500) - India
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2018, May
Status Available. Released 2018, August
Body Dimensions 153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
Weight 174 g (6.14 oz)
Build Aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Platform OS Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition); Android One
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 308
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 5 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
Charging Battery charging 10W
Talk time Up to 19 h (3G)
Music play Up to 128 h
Misc Colors Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Models TA-1080, TA-1092, TA-1084, TA-1093, TA-1086
SAR EU 0.83 W/kg (head)     1.67 W/kg (body)    
Price $ 139.99 / £ 74.47 / € 92.00 / ₹ 4,275

Nokia 2.1 - User Reviews

  • Great phone I have US version Nokia 2V,it is a rebranded 2.1.This is a very good phone for the price.Good soc,snapdragon425, stereo speakers , impressive 5.5 ips screen.Ok cameras.Looks classy.l wish us had blue/ copper color US only has blue/ silver.Ive had no problems with low ram.For storage issues I've inserted a 32 gb msd card.Running over 70 apps on phone with no problems.Great budget phone Nokia However do wish it had 2 GB ram,but can get by with one.

  • Speakers sound great not quite crisp like those high end samsung flagship devices but clean enough.Loudness on the other hand is very good.May not be one of the loudest but its definitely one louder devices out there.So overall i believe one Shouldnt have any issues with the overall sound quality unless he's deaf

  • My Nokia 2.1 Blue/copper battery life is okay, responsive, gracious to carry and users friendly!

  • I’ve been using this phone for 6 months and I am satisfied. Pros: great battery, good speakers, very good price, Android go which is great for 1g of ram and 8g memory, Android update supporting. Cons: terrible camera especially at night, insufficient ram especially for switching between apps. Great when using it for calls, texts, watching videos, social media apps like WhatsApp -telegram and Instagram, hotspot SIM card internet to other devices.

  • Got it for 65 bucks for my Mom. Don't know why people is complaining about its specs. It's a very cheap phone, c'mom. Don't expect premium features for a very basic phone.

  • PIcked this for my 80-year-old dad. He loves it. Does everything he needs. When I used it - I found it slow for multitasking beyond 5-6 apps. Don't buy if you're not happy with internal memory and RAM. Additionally, next to zero bloatware, stock android experience and amongst the first phones to get the latest updates/upgrades.

  • Only pro is a good battery. Measly 8gb internal memory. Pathetic 1gb ram that can only load about half of all websites and will near freeze completely if you dare have more than one tab or app open at a time. Touch screen ALWAYS lags and takes a few taps to work after leaving it for 30 seconds. Quiet, tinny speakers and potato camera. As someone who has had numerous cheap androids (

  • This is a very good phone in 5500 inr . No lags in simple use . No boalteare no ads . Fully Google supported phone.

  • This is a shit phone... Storage is pathetic. I advice people not to buy this nonsense phone.

  • Don't buy Nokia 2.1 1GB RAM phone because of small memory space choose 2 GB memory smartphone

  • it's just amazing

  • If this 📱 phone(Nokia 2.1)only had a 2GB ram...

  • You clearly haven't tried the 1 plus

  • It's not a really good one,but you can count on its 4000 mAh battery to watch movies and surf the net.I offer you to get

  • There is a major audio issue with the phone in terms of hearing the caller for some reason

  • I need for Nokia 8gb ram and 128 gb inbelt storage

  • The issue is wid proximity sensor . go to any repairing shop he 'll clean it

  • plz help me when I dial a number my screen turn black kindly help

  • This fone would have been nicer if it has atleast 2gigs of ram and 32 gigs of rom. I love 16:9 display.

  • if you are looking for a phone to watch movies (4000mAh battery). and internet. Nokia 2.1 is a great choice. if you are looking for a camera. do not buy this. camera is just TERRIBLE.

  • Hey People are you in certain with this Phone,,,, I personally did'nt try this new awakened device yet, am just planning to buy one its came few weeks ago,, been try out most of branded phone still am not satisfy well try to comeback to the living legendary phone been nokia 2 decades ago have one till now,,,,,,

  • It's so bad phone bad camera and everything

  • this model is very hanging handset in mobile product.

  • Yeah sure Camera's terrible

  • hello pokemon go and wizard unity is possible or not?

  • i have nokia 2.1 , good result to me

  • Nokia 2.1 the worst smart phone in human kind, i bought one and it does not take 3 weeks before the system crash down. Later after 1 week it continiously on and off. I will advice you to tell your friends and family not to engage in buying the phone. Because everything about the phone is like scam.

  • very bad phones not for gaming camera is terrible very very bad i have throw it on toilet but Samsung J2 Core is Better than nokia 2.1

  • i advise you not to play games . you should restart/ reboot your phone 1 time in 5 days. i also advise you to use a micro sd card and to free up space from phone memory. sorry for bad language. i am from china.

  • Not exploring all features yet, but it seems a power gulper.... battery runs fast,, pity!!!!!

  • This is the most basic android touchscreen you can get in the market esp if our credit score doesnt permits us to get the handset we like but we badly need to get a phone. This "somehow" I would say is a good opt for a basic phone which is already touchscreen. This is not a gamer phone mind you since it only has 1GB ram and I would also strongly recommend to use microsd since internal memory is just 8GB. With this being said its just really good for texting and phone calls. Not bad for the price if you want a touchscreen phone

  • i receiving below notifications on my nokia 2.1, only for galery app, think this is a app issue adroid.process.media keeps stopping can any one explain??

  • i cant upload photos on fb and sometimes the botton switch is not working 🤬🤬 why?

  • My Nokia 2.1 doesn't apload pictures nd it is slowly

  • Yes I just brought it today and it is infact true

  • Stereo speakers ,video experience and battery with that very low price

  • Yes I can play free fire in nokia 2.1

  • Go optimizations in apps and Linux are awesome! I got the "2 v" as a Verizon box phone after my unlocked octa-core Sony wasn't white listed on Verizon BYOP anymore and notice little performance hit despite a gigabyte less RAM and no low-clock cores. Only thing missing is IPS(waterproof) rating.

  • Yes

  • To be candid I am a real fan of Nokia. I've used different types of Nokia smartphone which really met my satisfaction but I must confess with this Nokia 2.1 it's not in category of good phone. I cannot even recommend it for anyone. It's the worst Nokia smartphone I ever use

  • I just got this phone a few days ago and it is terrible. It takes forever for the screens to change i.e. contacts to appear and keypad to appear. I've had Nokia in the past and they were good phones but this one is garbage. I'm sure glad I didn't pay a lot for it!!!

  • A very good phone for the price.

  • nokia 2.1 is the best budget phone. no phone at this price will give such service. it is quite better than samsung j2 core and xiaomi redmi go.this phones battery and speakers are nice. but to be honest, its camera is not so good

  • Great Battery - Terrible Camera

  • Are You planning to buy Nokia 2.1? Well then here is my short and honest review on this phone to help you out with that - Pros - 1. The dual front facing speakers are unbelievably good sounding.I compaered the phone's sound with other front facing speakers smartphone such as Htc M9, M8, Nexus 6 and 6p and 2.1 surprisingly sounded better and louder than all of those.While its understandable that it sounds better than Nexus 6 and 6p as those phones dont have any dedicated amplifiers for their speakers,but it sounding better than m9 and m8, is completely astounding. Given that, m9 sounds better than its successor htc 10, and is still one of the best sounding phone out there, You can say its a huge feat for a budget device to achieve that level of sound quality. And the sound has some sort of depth, even more the htc boomsound which were manufactured by Dolby / harman kordon. 2. The display is big and bright.contrast and color reproduction are above averag. 3.The phone is damn attractive.Looks and feels much better than similar priced phone like Nokia's own 1 plus, Samsungs j3, j4. 4.Fast for a 1gb ram device. 5.Internet speed is very good. 6.android pie experience is simply incredible. 7.Charging time is better than average when you use the bundled charger. Now for the cons- 1.the battery despite being a powerful 4000 mah, is not very good.Of curse its still better than average.but for a 4000 mah battery powered smartphone i expected a lot more user time from this device. 2. Camera is average, both Main and front.Selfies dont look that good. 3.Bezels make the phone look bigger than it is. 4. Very Low internal storage 5. Low ram 6.This phone is not made for gaming.So you like playing games you better look for other option, because even simple ordinary games look sluggy with noticable fps drops. overall opinion - Best Budget music phone.

  • can i play garana free fire without any problem on nokia 2.1? please give me an answer. please please please!

  • After several months of use,for someone who wants the basics,it's more than fine.Not for gaming,because the processor is slow. Battery's capacity is really good under heavy use.Speakers,are a little tiny (not much) in max volume,but with good bass,something that is always missing in this price range. Videocalls are just ok,camera for photos is bad,and android go edition runs almost smooth,if you do not fill the phone,with plenty of unnecessary apps. Ram and rom are not enough,but it depends for what you want to do.Wifi and call reception are really good.Colours are a little blue-ish.

  • yeah! boy! nokia is back on the game

  • You are very right, software-wise this phone is appalling. Some app like Truecaller, Call Recorder etc. can be downloaded and installed but will not work. Yahoo Mail apps and some other common apps version will be rejected. Obviously, I wasted my money

  • are you a lunatic? its display is so good

  • this phone is quite better than huwawei y5 and samsung galaxy j2 core

  • i love this phone for its nice display and sound.its camera is not so good. to be honest, i like this phone very much

  • i love this phone.its battery is good.lasts for long time.its display and sound quality are impressive

  • this phone is aw....some . its display is nice.its speakers are imressive.this phone lasts for long time. in its accessibility it has magnification system.it has night light which helps me to fall asleep

  • no. i can still change my walpaper

  • that's Humorous phone.In 20 days, the microphone is fueled

  • Been using this phone for over a week and I'm impressed. Display is good, camera is also okay, battery is superb will conveniently last over a day and half though I am not too much into games. I observed some little lag but overall it's a great phone.

  • I'm a Nokia fan but this phone is awful. Very very bad camera. In fairness, the design is great.

  • Beautiful phone, really. But shitty cam, really...

  • Nice one man...

  • I just regret having this phone..some apps can be downloaded but fail to install them ,I set up an alarm and it doesn't work even when still on I have to restart the phone everytime I want it to work and when putting up a wallpaper it disappears on itself and yes the Camera isn't the quality I expected next time I buy a phone it surely won't be this brand I just wasted my money Andi wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

  • i just got mine last Sunday and I have been enjoying it. Although the phone camera is not as good as I thought, but i still enjoy it. the Battery is superb.

  • honest review: Pros: Battery . No 1 Android pie experience: Awesome. Speakers: Mind blowing Cons: Display is of cheap quality and blur. not a good 720p panel either Not super fast for work or internet browsing as words look blur and speed is slow bad cameras. Conclu: Can skip this phone

  • The battery of this phone suck too fast, please, any help. I don't enjoy it at all, I bought it because of the strong battery stated in the specification

  • After system update android pie, performance of this phone is running so good. Battery & sound quality is very good. Camera performance is not good as wanted. But without this, phone is quite good.

  • We have got Pie Go edition update since 2019-02 in Azerbaijan. And it's great. Also th is device is really good for daily life, but not for gaming lovers.

  • Does it have volte on both sims ? Is it dual volte ?

  • It's a terrible phone. Not a gaming phone either. Games keep crashing when in operation. They could've made it 2gb ram. I only bought it because of the strong battery because my area has a power problem so the battery lasts longer when they're power cuts. If you love gaming, this phone sucks and keeps shutting down apps when screen locking.

  • May I Know system size after updating? Because, my mobile takes 3.1GB (only system) after updating to Pie go. But, all sites mentioned that pie go is less than 2GB.

  • Nokia 2.1 in Nigeria has received pie update. I got mine and its running very cool.

  • New updates have arrived Nigeria android pie 9

  • Android good but 1gb ram 8rom not so good battery backup is satisfied this phone is only good for old people but nit for young genaration not a gaming phone also plastic body look not horny not enough thin its heavy

  • May be not original

  • Terrible I had I’m for four days it would over heat when charging and I wasn’t using it it would freeze and restart itself

  • Pretty much like the Nokia 3.2?

  • about 5.5gb of memory space

  • im from india just wait u will eventually get the update sooner or later i get 500 less space after pie than before

  • what is the user memory space after update?

  • Pls which country£? I am from Nigeria not yet gotten our pie update

  • just got pie update yesterday it feel even more smoother and wallpaper bug is fixed too

  • Nokia 2.1 is now receiving Android 9 pie ,go get it.

  • I bought this phone just because it was so cheap. My father already has Nokia 2, great phone, slow yes, but perfect for older people, or children... Battery lasts for ages... I will use Nokia 2.1 for GPS tracking on my bike. Bike computers are ridiculously expensive so I will install Strava and make it a perfect bike companion.

  • My ideal budget Nokia phone (Maybe Nokia 2.1 plus?) -5.5" 720x1440 no notch 18:9 screen (292 ppi) over 75% screen to body ratio -Snapdragon 429 (12nm very efficient quad core cpu) -3GB RAM -32GB storage -4000 mAH battery with quickcharge 10mm body thickness (i like thick phones) -160 grams weight or less -Android One -Rubber corners like in the Nokia 8 I'm sure with these specs it will sell like hotcakes for under $130 upvote so Nokia will take notice and hopefully design such phone

  • It's a $90 phone.

  • I think Nokia spoilt this 📱 phone (2.1)by giving it a 1GB Ram...What do guys 🤔 think.....??!!

  • You can't uninstall the go apps. But yes you can download thr normal apps.

  • nokia!!!!!!please make this phone super pro version!!!no notch or hole camera, simply as it is. just dual speaker, better hardware and screen ratio. dont forget white colour

  • Indonesia needs a Nokia cellphone. My hope about Nokia is the 4.7-inch super amoled sailing phone, bezel-less design, dual front camera, dual rear camera with bokeh effect, 5g, middle class chipset, complete sensor (accelerometer, gyroscope, proxymity, compass, fingerprint located on / off button, infrared, latest wifi), stereo speaker, FM radio, 1 cm thickness with 2.5d glass, 130 gram weight, 2000 mah battery, fast charging, IP 68. A compact cellphone that will fight Xiaomi cs jumbo phones. Like Daud against Jalut.

  • 3.1 better

  • They said yes... read other comments

  • Can you uninstall or disable the go apps (I am planning to install the normal apps) Thanks for replying

  • I like gsmarena and it info specs, but it would be greate if there vill be emmc version of memory for each device. Thanks lot for your work and all the info

  • Ok not problem

  • Just fo record, when you install regular youtube, later you can't uninstall youtube, if you want to.

  • They named it the Nokia 2 V with a space in between lol Not bad for $49.99

  • Looks like this phone is coming to the US now via Verizon, with Nokia 3.1 Plus coming via Cricket (which is my carrier). 2.1 has a bigger battery and dual speakers, so hopefully there's an unlocked version or a way to unlock it.

  • Thanks for reply

  • Yes , it can. That's what am using.

  • Can lt setup regular YouTube ,facebook,WhatsApp from google store or just the go versions?

  • Nokia 2.1 will get Pie update on Q1 2019

  • So is this phone available in the US yet? I've been pretty much waiting for a budget phone with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for a year, and there still hasn't been any news about it. I'm reluctant to buy it off Flipkart or whatever.

  • The Nokia 2.1 is a good phone. I get so angry when I see s on e just talking nonsense about this phone. It seems some that are complaining bought a refurbished Nokia 2.1. As for the Nokia 2.1 am using here, it is good. I play games with it ; real steal game, NITRO NATION 6, FC:WW2, War games etc. So what are you guys saying. The camera is okay a well but not that bad. The battery last for like a day ad half for a heavy user. The calling reception is so clear, even in a noisy place yiu can see hear someone you are speaking with on phone. What else do you want on a budget phone with such a quality?

  • According to some recent rumors, Nokia 2.1's successor is suppose to to make its debut next month ( possibly at the MWC). Hopefully, it will arrive with following improvements- 1.A Brighter and more powerful display with great color reproduction. 2.More Powerful Speakers. 3.More Powerful Battery life. 4.More powerful camera. 5.Overall size of the phone should be noticeably smaller with very small bezels. Now, Nokia 2.1 successors may not came with all of these improvements, but lets hope for the best. and beside Nokia 2.1 was better than Nokia 2 in a lot f aspects, Now, Nokia will be forced to make improvements in their upcoming budget class smartphones, if they plan to beat those Chinese smartphone manufactures.

  • most of the HMD nokia phone's speakers are terrible, including there flagship Nokia 8 and its new version. Nokia 1 and Nokia 8110 4g are two of the worst sounding phones I've heard in my life.Nokia 2.1 is bit different in this regard.Even though its quality is not going to blow you away like Galaxy S9 or the iphone Xs but its still very good.And I've done side by side speaker comparison of S9, razer phone 2 with the nokia 2.1, and surprisingly it held its own against those two very well.given that those two are equipped with Dolby atmos softwares which gives a huge boost in terms of sound quality.So the difference between s9 and 2.1 isn't that big unlike what the reviewers tell you.So any normal music fan should be satisfied with how nokia 2.1 sounds.And guys don't let yourself be fooled by reading those reviews spread all over internet where reviewers claim Nokia 2.1sounds tinny, bad and not loud enough etc.

  • For 45 euros, brand new, it's ok phone :)

  • I just bought two Nokia 2.1 smartphones for my parents and man it exceeded my expectations the call quality is crystal clear and the stereo loudspeakers are surprisingly louder and clearer than my Nokia 7 plus lol and the best of all the screen quality is great and it can play videos with 1080p resolution at 60 FPS just amazing and good battery, what more would you want at this price? Good job Nokia.

  • No, you should be okay with the 2.1 for now. And in terms of performance, both are same.Only plus point of Huawei y5 prime over Nokia 2.1 is that, it has slightly better display and more fashionable looks, that if looks matters to you.,Though Nokia 2.1 is still very attractive in its own right.But if you really want to upgrade then you should wait for newer versions of Y5 and Nokia 2.1, that are rumored to be release next month.Good luck.

  • Thank you. In terms of smoothness in running of apps, will you still recommend Y5 prime. I got the nokia 2.1 but I might replace it with the Y5 prime.

  • Y5 prime has very bad loudspeaker, so if you like to listen music through the phone's speaker then you'll be disappointed. Otherwise both phone are same.Though Y5 is far more attractive in terms of the looks.Also it has superior camera. So my suggestion is go for Y5.

  • Nokia 2.1 has android go that updates lightweight apps 5gb out of 8gb

  • Don't. It has only 1 GB of Ram and 8 GB of storage. It will be full and tired in less than 3 seconds.

  • its a very goog phone but i cannot use my hotspot

  • Check previous comments

  • am about to buy the phone guys any advices

  • Nokia 2.1 with good battery but very very very bad camera

  • Nokia 2.1

  • Hi. Please which should I take between Nokia 2.1 and Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 model

  • I bought this phone yesterday, so far so good for now, you have to take its specs into consideration, for the normal browsing..whatsapp.. it is fine. My only problem is that it appears the screen is not as responsive as my old HTC one M8

  • hello guys, can anyone tell me which budget class phone had the best sounding speaker? I'm a music fan so I need to know.thanks in advance.

  • Nokia 2.1 has a much larger battery (4000 vs 2600 mAh) and a significantly better screen (5.5" 720p vs 5" 480p) than J2 Core

  • No double tap function ,apart from that is a good phone

  • The copper accents are typical of HMD Global

  • I've noticed that after the Android 8.1.0 System Update, I can no longer use the home screen wallpaper option to change my wallpaper - I cant change it in the settings either... Has anyone else had this problem?

  • Due to Android Go, Nokia 2.1 has 1gb of RAM

  • Wrong, Nokia 2.1 has dual stereo speakers

  • Actually Dual speakers are stereo

  • Nokia 2.1 is better because of android one and stock android better design and build quality and higher resolution better display bigger screen bigger battery better audio and stereo speaker for chipset i prefer snapdragon 425 ( it is used in samsung's more expensive phones like j4+and j6+ but cheaper ones like j2 core and j4) All this for a cheaper price!!!!!

  • Did you forget the price different ? Nokia 6.1 costs more than twice

  • I can't install Whatsapp or any app how can look do so

  • i sold my samsung j2 core because of weak network coverage

  • Pretty Nice Thing and pretty snappy. Camera is shit but the rest is for around 100 bucks pretty good and with a sd card the phone is also usable for basic use

  • i am about to buy this phone, any thing i need to know? thanks

  • unsatisfied with this product Nokia 2.1 , WHY??? camera is not clear, and the sound quality is not stereo. better go for Nokia 6.1

  • Download facebook lite from play store

  • Its simple we can download youtube app but only 720p :(

  • Nope we can't

  • Very disappointed with this phone, it's laggy, too big for a 5.5 inches, not comfortable in hand, there's something buggy with the developer option menu: whenever I set the animation scale to Off it keeps resetting to 1x every time causing the screen drawing to be even more lagging. The worst thing is, you can't use your SD card from other phones on this one directly because Nokia hasn't got the license to use the exFat standard (of which most cards are formatted like), i had to go thru a very painful and boring data transfer between a computer and the phone before i had to re format the card to the old fat32 standard so the phone can read the card. Very stupid. Also the screen resolution and quality is below average. In the good side, the battery is definitely a plus with more than 10 hrs SOT easily achieved, the stereo speakers are very loud and clear enough. Contrary to what others said here, i didn't find any heating issues whatsoever. I strongly recommend the Redmi 6A instead for the exact price and much better performance and screen and software. For a little more money, i would go for a Samsung J.

  • Download the full YouTube app instead of the trashy YouTube Go pre installed version.

  • Can we play 1080p videos on YouTube???

  • Galaxy J2 core is much better than this Nokia 2.1 because of speed & performance & UI, camera, no heating, global services, quality, chip-set, removable battery, Antenna &...

  • I don't know what is wrong with this phone, it's surprisingly slow. very slow. I used android one phone before (cherry mobile G1, a 2015 model), and that phone is still on my hand and working. and that old phone is faster. they have the same line of procesor. (snapdragon 4xx) I think something wrong with the android Go software. yes it's only have 1 gb ram but even running with only one app, it is still very slow compare to the old android one models

  • Can this phone connect to a 5GHz wi-fi? On their official site, it states that it has wireless a/b/g/n.

  • I curse the day that made me buy Nokia 2.1, I NEVER found peace of mind ever since! The battery drains like no body's business, it burns like a hot plate stove. Just nothing I thought it would be💔

  • Yes,you are right.Also (my mistake) it does have hybrid stereo speakers,when you're hearing music,without being connected with an external amplifier or speaker,but in an incoming call,only the bottom firing speaker works obviously.

  • Am pissed

  • i havnt received the September update till date :(

  • On GSM.arena news. Nokia is launching 3 phones with 1 of the three rumoured to be Nokia 2.1 plus with 16gb rom. On December 5th in dubai

  • Well said! Samsung just can't compete with Nokia on the budget priced phones . They have actually been struggling with this for a good few years now. Nothing seems like changing anytime soon either.

  • Oh yeah? Where did you hear that? Source? Thanks.

  • Samsung have a phone with 1gb ram and 8gb rom (j2 core) and nokia 2.1 is cheaper bigger and have better processor and stereo speaker and better display with more resolution and android one while j2 core don't have any thing better Samsung sells a phone with double the price of this one that have the same processor (j4+) so what do you think? No company sells a phone at this price so this one is great and i love it Nokia is far better than samsung which is trash in the budget segment

  • Hello guys, was about to buy this phone when I heard Nokia 2.1 plus is coming soon. Do u think I shd wait. Is the upgrade significant n worth the wait

  • I see. Many thanks for your reply.

  • Please does Nokia 2.1 support 4G on both Sims and does it support band 28 because I'm seeing different variants on Gsmarena?

  • This issue has since been patched with the September security maintenance patch.

  • In regards to dual sim capabilities, I would like to correct you that with 2 sims, the primary one will operating at 4G while the secondary sim will operating at 3G.

  • The latest patch for Nokia 2.1 is September. HMD team very busy with Pie is the most likely reason why Nokia 1 and Nokia 2.1 updates have been less frequent.

  • The wallpaper bug has since been patched with the September security maintenance patch.

  • It has to be something with Google Go Edition? I can't see what is causing the problem otherwise.

  • Why is it doing that? How hard can it be to keep your preferred wallpaper?! Weird.

  • Are you Nokia 2.1 owners getting regular security updates? Then again it hasn't really been out that long to judge yet. I ask really as the Nokia 1 hasn't had a security update since August! So I was just curious really.

  • I bought 2 x Nokia's 2.1 and both off them is still changing wall papers by itself after all the updates is done it is still doing it. Very unhappy with Nokia

  • thats A copy not original.

  • download via play store.

  • it can send messages it a very good phone.

  • This is because Android Go has aggressive memory management that closes background apps to save RAM.

  • I need an advice from Someone who have used this device please.

  • Will Gsmarena ever do a review of the Nokia 2.1? They did a review of its predecessor Nokia 2.

  • You get what you pay.Low quality mobile phone.If you want it for a secondary (in case of need) device,it's ok,but only for the basics. Forget apps like facebook,instagram,viber,messenger etc. i'm not even mentioning games,because of the low ram & rom,and the chipset. Screen is blue-ish like, and the browsing is like a turtle with a crutch. Surprisingly it gets 2 nano-sims (1st 4g / 2st 2G) and a SD card (it can load my 128gb kingston),and also the 4000mah battery performs really good. More weird is that there's NO STEREO SPEAKERS,and the bottom firing speaker,doesn't do any volume record (without being quiet) with its tiny highs,but has a very good lows (bass),depending of course from the quality of the music file. I hope i was helpfull.

  • Good news Nokia 2.1 users! The automatic wallpaper changing problem has now been addressed by September software update. Cheers!

  • What do you mean you can't get Facebook? Of course you can.

  • It does support WhatsApp.

  • I don't like it cos it automatically Closes your opened application

  • I like the design,big battery,16:9 screen ratio,but it's a bugdet phone with low functions.sad

  • M using Nokia 2.1 m not happy coz I it cant send massages or delete it

  • Me too having the same

  • Does nokia 2.1 support whats aap

  • I bought nokia 2.1 .It's functions not satisfying.iam not getting face book.

  • Neither.

  • Nokia.

  • Which is better New Nokia2.1 or Unlocked Huawei Y5 2017?

  • How is this phone compared to samsung's J2 Core? I'm also up for other recommendations aside from the two.

  • Remember camera happy people: you're never going to get a good camera on a budget phone. Of you want a decent camera you are going to have to more money I'm afraid? Can't afford it? Save up,l! It will be worth it in the end.

  • Then spend more money on a high end smart phone?

  • This phone is a dual sim but mine it only have 1 slot for sim card .y?

  • If HMD offered 16GB of storage and priced this phone under $80, I think it would've sold like hotcakes outside China.

  • Hey i wtb this phone any recommended? Sorry I'm from Vietnam and has bad English

  • Use an other camera app camera not bad Battery 4000 fast charge metalic color android 8 sterio band Nice design enjoy nokia

  • Me too having the same problem

  • I bought my Nokia 2.1 yesterday. The camera sucks for real. Im not happy at all.

  • After updating the software, the wallpaper automatically changes to default.

  • Yeah! I agree. The camera SUCKS! Anyways, I still love the phone.

  • The only advantage the nokia 2.1 has is that it has many network bands and the display is simple eitherwise the camera sucks both in low light and good lighting The battery management closes apps once you turn off the screen The s/w update has bugs..... Like the wallpaper started changing back to the default ugly green skylights....

  • I bought this phone 2 days ago.This is good phone this price range.But when I switch on mobile data battery dain past. Good camera.Phone body has nice design.l give 4/5 star.Sorry for bad English.

  • Interesting to note that the Nokia 1 has been a lot more popular and successful than the Nokia 2.1. I would imagine the lack of a fingerprint reader, lack of usb c and a few other key things is the reason for this. The only main reason to get the 2.1 over the Nokia 1 is the bigger screen, dual stereo speakers and better camera. And remember, the Nokia 1 will also get the Pie update as the Nokia 2.1. But each to their own :). ;)

  • No! It's an entry level phone.

  • I tried everything i reset the mobile also still the same problem

  • How to fix the issue

  • I guess you need to choose one in the ON DEVICE WALLPAPERS.

  • yes im facing same problem

  • Hey I'm from sri Lanka I'm facing an issue . My home screen wallpaper is changing automatically. Plz help me

  • My mother has Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro for 4 months now. It is true that the screen is gorgeous because of the SuperAMOLED display but the screen resolution is not good. I can see the individual pixels with my eye. Bloatwares are everywhere in J2 Pro. Battery life is not good. It drains fast. Yes it is pretty fast but I doubt it will stay fast. Samsung devices tend to become slow when more apps are installed. Software updates are not delivered in regular basis. If you want a phone for your media content with a gorgeous display then choose J2 Pro. If you want a phone that has a huge battery and can receive software updates for 3 years, then choose Nokia 2.1.

  • I have this phone for a month now. This is my honest review: Pros: 1. The design is gorgeous. I got the white variant and the silver accent is so elegant to look. 2. It is pretty fast for a phone with 1GB of RAM and a modest Snapdragon 425 processor. 3. The operating system is clean. No bloatware and hidden processes. 4. Two-day battery life is fantastic. It has got a 10W charger so I can charge the phone pretty fast. 5. Dual front firing stereo speaker is very loud. It is clear and very suitable for movies and online video streaming. 6. Up-to-date. I got a software update upon first boot. 7. Android Go is amazing. I thought it is a downgraded version of Android One but I was wrong. The only obvious UI tweak that I noticed is the multitasking view. Other than that, there is no significant changes in the performance. Cons: 1. The back cover is flimsy and it doesn't lock perfectly. The polycarbonate surrounding the camera is thin. 2. Camera is okay. It is slow to focus. The camera UI has limited settings. 3. No available accessories for this phone. I cannot find a tempered glass and protective covers. 4. The price is a little bit high. Here in the Philippines, it cost 5,990 pesos or $110. 5. No one-hand operation feature. 6. No Gorilla Glass as confirmed by a Nokia representative. For the love of the brand, I did not regret buying this phone. It is pure, secure, and up-to-date. I hope Nokia can improve its build quality for the entry level phones.

  • go for samsung ..nokia is slow

  • Samsung J2 pro better than Nokia 2.1 More RAM Removable battery Better display Extra button which is option to power button to switch on the display

  • Go for Nokia

  • Please Nokia 2.1 and Samsung galaxy j2 which one do you recommend for me to buy

  • no fingerprints scanner?

  • He probably meant price to performance ratio is better... ^_^

  • That phone is a whole inch smaller and has a weaker chipset. Not to mention it lacks the stereo front facing speakers. And the cameras are worse. How is it better?

  • Pretty good phone! I recommend this phone to someone who is on budget and wanting a branded phone. It runs pretty smooth too, can run games like GTA San Andreas even on max settings! also it is design for Finnish people cause it's made there. so um yeah, go Nokia!

  • Yes, Nokia 2.1 has mobile hotspot function though only at 2.4 GHz

  • What do you advice us to buy instead??

  • I did tell you guys that the Nokia 1 is a much better (and cheaper) option.

  • What is the > Battery life Endurance rating " ??? "

  • Yes it does ,pull the top of the screen down and swipe to the left yourl see it on the second swipe

  • Does this phone has a Mobile hotspot function.

  • Very bad phone please don't buy My Nokia 2.1 Light sensor not working correctly Some times works, Camara alwys asks storege permition, Not allow to sent message with sim 2

  • Why Nokia 2.1camara bilink

  • Just purchased this Nokia 2.1,it's not so good,abit slow and freezes often,wonder if they would take it back in exchange for something else,also it can't edit pictures like putting text on pics n stuff.its camera surely is like not what they say...

  • Very bad phone please don't buy My Nokia 2.1 Light sensor not working correctly Some times works, Camara alwys asks storege permition, Not allow to sent message with sim 2, N

  • no compass, will it have problems with waze and navigation in general?

  • My fone don't start corretely, time to time, all sistems are blockd .

  • Is Nokia 2.1 available in stores as well?

  • Doesn't Nokia 2.1 run Android Go Edition? Why is is saying Android One?

  • Nokia 1 vs. Nokia 2.1 Screen Material - plastic vs. glass Screen Resolution - 480p vs. 720p Rear Camera Video Resolution - 720p vs. 1080p Front Camera Resolution - 480p vs. 1080p Video Recording Format - 3gp vs. mp4 Speaker Placement - rear vs. front Furthermore Nokia 2.1 has more built in functionalities

  • Yes. I recommend the Nokia 2.1

  • I can confirm for you that both front and rear camera can shoot video in 1080p.

  • if you do that it will work fine because it only have 1gb ram

  • Yes!

  • How?

  • anyone has this phone ? can it play pokemon go ? thanks

  • Will this phone support international sim card?

  • Hello. I intend to buy this phone. Does it beat Nokia 2 on battery life. Also GSM arena writes main camera max resolution at 720p. I saw a YouTube video showing 1080p in max resolution. Which one is right? I really need a phone that can last safely into the evening with heavy internet usage doing can only charge at night

  • Yes

  • miui is just fooling users. it doesn't give android upgrade or update. whats the point of all good looking ui if there's a potential security risk behind it. and i think you like to watch ads every where thus choosing xiaomi device.

  • Defiantly awesome Cell Just go for it

  • It's funny, the Nokia 1 is actually better than Nokia 2.1 in many ways!

  • yeah

  • Hey guys, I am thinking of buying this phone only to use it for listening to music, browsing Reddit, Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook, light use in general, do you recommend it?

  • The stereo front speakers are good. They can be very loud when listening to music or watching a movie. However I noticed that turning on the equalizer in google play music app lowers the volume, so I suggest turning off the equalizer. The sound quality is still very good without the equalizer settings. Another thing I noticed is that for ringtones, alarms, notification sounds and speakerphone only the botttom speaker is used. Which means that these sounds are not very loud, in fact the ringtone volume at max setting is not very strong. There is also no split screen mode because of Android Go limitation.

  • 1gb RAM and 8gb memory are not it's shortcomings, rather that's what is marketing point. This is an Android Go version phone. Go version is supposed to be lighter and efficient with meagre hardware. Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 1 are examples for same - low memory and 1 GB ram, yet highly efficient with normal tasks. All those who complain and compare it with others are ones who have terribly misunderstood the Android Go phones.

  • It is a good phone. The battery is awesome and the display too. The shortcomings are the ram and storage (8gb) . Camera is good with a third party camera app. Internet bowsing is super fast It is a good deal. *Not for gamers and heavy users*

  • But can you give me a comprehensive experience of yours on it's battery? Does the battery last two days with intensive use of internet browsing? Because I do stay long on browser. I want to buy it too.

  • Looks great, shame it doesn't work. The handset will not send messages unless you clear the cache, clear the data, force stop the app. In that order. On contacting support they recommended I seek a refund.

  • Hi, The main camera is 720P 30fps? It should be 1080P 30fps!

  • a strange phone 5.5 hd 1gb ram 8 gb storage, it would have been better if it had 5-5.2 display 2 gb ram and 16 gb storage, it is a slow brick

  • Yes but does it really

  • what a fantastic combo 5.5 inch with 4000 mah battery wow. at 7000 rs wow If ram and processor and camera is no issue this phone is a class so basically its for browsing long hours watching videos long hours listening to music long hours. Dont think its for gaming as 1 gb ram Dont think its for photogrpahy as 8 mp camera Conclu: big phone in small price ! Good combo

  • Hell obese 174 g (6.14 oz)

  • Will gsmarena review this phone. I am interested in the Nokia 2.1. i would like to know how good the stereo speakers are in terms of loudness and sound quality.

  • No it does not i guess. The front glass feels like corning gorilla but I really dont know. Its has a anti fingerprint coat.

  • Hello dear please reply the review of Nokia 2.1 experience.. because I want to buy this... please sugest me...thanks

  • Worth of money.very slow working

  • Hey Nokia 2.1 users! Is this phone protected with Gorilla Glass screen? Thank you so much!

  • Its ok for me. Actually its has a good display. Sunlight readability is good.

  • what about screen brightness on sun light? is it ok ?

  • Got the nokia 2.1 recently. I have to say im very satisfied with it. Im a moderate user and im using whatsapp youtube and some light games with it. Im so satisfied with it. Go for it. And the screen size is a huge plus for me :)

  • Thanks for the information.

  • If you have 5A, no need to buy anything else. MIUI has good track record of updates to all its handsets, including the one at last of its line. Nokia 2.1 is a good phone too. But Redmi 5A is better.

  • I'm not a heavy user. But I want ten important apps to install so how is the phone working after some apps installed. Because memory like that. And say about display quality and performance. (Note: correctly I'm using Redmi 5A 16gb version it is everything working fine. But I want Nokia mobile blow 7000rs) so real user say about the phone. Thanks....

  • Yes you can, only if you need basic functionality plus durability.

  • I have plan buy Nokia 2.1 any advice.

  • It has fast charge as in Nokia 5

  • I like Nokia phones' longevity which is a branding of them way before the smartphones was released.

  • does this phone have fast charge system? or is the same Nokia 2 ? thanks

  • Any screen protection like gorilla glass??

  • This phone is pure garbage,like all other Nokia phones

  • I entered the Nigerian market this week.

  • Yes, I see the same.

  • How is the in-call loudness and quality? For me its very important. Thank you in advanced.

  • Does this support USB OTG sticks?

  • This is better in some points compared to the Nokia 2. Especially the CPU/GPU and stereo speakers. I think the battery life will be worse because the battery size is the same 4100mAh but with a bigger 5.5 display. The ppi is also lower because the new one has the same resolution but a bigger display.

  • Hey today I bought this mobile...all I can say it is a decent mobile with good battery backup.screen is LCD and camera quality is as per the price.for internet usage we can see a reasonable quality..worth a buy..there is no heating issue...

  • The display has some tint shade in bottem area. Did anyone feel the same in your phone.

  • Yes. We can.

  • Can we format sd card as internal storage in nokia 2.1

  • redmi 5A '3GB' 32 GB version is avaliable for 6999 which is Nokia 2.1's price..

  • Nokia 2.1 is part of Android Go program. Hence hardware wise it will be on lower side. Prime goal of Go version is to prove that even at meagre hardware (1 gb ram only), Android is capable to run the show. 5A is budget offering from Xiaomi with same SoC as Nokia 2.1 (i.e SD 425) ,but with 2gb RAM. It runs MIUI. Updates are by Xiaomi. Only difference is, Android Go is a start up venture by Android. No idea about how will it go in future as far as updates are concerned. On other hand 5A and MIUI are regular offerings , tried and tested. Need not worry about updates and support. Hope this will help you take an appropriate decision.

  • Ji. What about the screen protection. Does it has any gorilla glass or any other glass

  • its speaker is so loude today i purchased and sound is great just like jio phone

  • Guys, how's the Nokia 2.1 compared to Xiaomi 5A ? Both have Snap 425. But the 5A sells for 65 Eur/75 Usd in my country. Has 2Gb RAM & 16Gb ROM, dual sim + memory card slot. Seems to have much better specs but I've been waiting patiently for Nokia.

  • Does Nokia 2.1 really has gorilla glass. They didn't mention about it in their website but here it is mentioned

  • Launched in India today for 6999

  • Express release? What's first July after August and will be Sept.

  • Hi Nokia, When to enter Indonesia??

  • When launch in India I m waiting eagerly

  • Hi Nokia black colours is not available very bad

  • It's an Android Go version. It is widely believed that go version of OS will work smooth even at 1gb of ram. Hence, don't expect more than a gig of ram on any Go version of OS phones. They have not killed it by a gig of ram, but they are trying to demonstrate that even a gig of ram is enough.

  • Unfortunately the Nokia 2.1 has no compass/magnetometer and gyroscope sensors. The 1GB Ram killed this phone, 2GB Ram would have been better.

  • Nice 4000 mAh, but it should be 2gb ram please nokia

  • would be a very good choice if it had 2gb ram, even if it cost 120

  • The 1GB Ram killed this phone, 1.5GB Ram would have been better. If not every other thing on this device is just fine......

  • love the way, Nokia is improving.

  • Release is taking longer than expected :(

  • The new Nokia 2.1 seems like a clear improvement over its predecessor. I hope the quality and max loudness of the stereo front speakers are good. Front stereo speakers are great, I had the Moto G2. Great for listening to media/music. Unfortunately the Nokia 2.1 has no compass/magnetometer and gyroscope sensors.

  • eagerly waiting for it. I want to buy immediately if its available

  • India launch date? will sell like hotcake,if price under 6500...

  • i like the dual speakers. wish the higher priced models also sport dual speakers.

  • no not that the one with mountains and sunset behind it

  • Northern Lights...

  • Nobody can tell you as of now. You should have known that it is yet to be available in market.

  • Waiting 4 this phone

  • What about camera quality?? Can anyone please tell me?

  • Are you sure? As I'm planning to buy this and use for at least a year or two.

  • yes, it is very good, and I wish Noka could make removable battery smartphones because many people like removable battery smartphones.

  • Yes you can store unlimited photos...

  • Very nice idea for Nokia 2.1 to have dual front speakers. We want from Nokia to equip more phones with such speakers.

  • Like the Nokia 3.1 and 5.1, will the 2.1 also get unlimited Google photos storage? Please reply as I'm planning to buy it. And can you easily install and use all the non GO apps on this phone for example the standard YouTube app and the non GO Google app?

  • price is high.

  • Please take note that this is an entry level smartphone. The reason they make that is to make the phone cheap while maintain other aspect. Not everyone can affort even phone like this with dual speaker and OTG if it was expensive.

  • This phone with front facing stereo speaker, USB OTG, and powerful snapdragon processor with this cheap price? Oh! I'm totally in love with this phone. When it come, I'm quickly grab it!

  • Screensize should be same for 2 series and so on for other series and a 4 inch phone they may make with a big battery for secondary phone.

  • Best phone from all basic models out for 2018. It will be really dificult to find anything better under 100.

  • i really like that wallpaper does anyone have it ?!

  • Interesting. It looks like a nice replacement for DECT phones in enterprise. Decent standby time for a smartphone (huge battery!) and android compatible :-) In enterprise, it will be perfect for shared phone books apps, e-mail or simple applications, whilst being compatible with more expensive and powerful phones or even specific-pourpose devices (healthcare, industrial environment, etc.). I'm looking forward to get one.

  • Best in Class...

  • This phone is good enough for street stalls. Especially dat dual stereo speakers xD, at least there are people who willing to buy this phone. (for dat purpose)

  • true bro ram is necessity

  • Remember: WhatsApp won't make you rich. WhatsApp won't make you find the woman of your dreams. Whatsapp takes up too much of your ⌚. WhatsApp is 😜 😈 😁

  • I forgot about that.

  • whatsapp is not everything you want :(

  • but we cant move that to sd card. lots of videos and pictures took in gbs

  • I think Nokia is restarting from bottom because they've got the Andriod now LOL :D

  • Or OnePlus ??

  • Yep..it's way too bulky.

  • 2018 and nokia is making 1 gb RAM phones , i think better to go with featured phones instead of such plastic box. approx 10 mm thickness for a normal phone , dn know y nokia making such scraps 180 gms plastic body phones, y such heavy box with plastic all over ??

  • nokia 3310 the latest one is better than this...Or even Nokia 1

  • WhatsApp is only 61.99 MB! What you going on about?

  • agree. my father's galaxy on5 have only 600mb left in phone memory

  • in 2018 1gb ram and 8gb storage what kind of this joke? Nokia u should learn something from Samsung.

  • I only know what I've read from Nokia and Google. You'll have to ask them.

  • Thanks for letting me know :) ;)

  • It's not 2008 actually

  • But then it wouldn't be a Google Go edition phone :) ;)

  • It will be enough as it runs on the Google Go software. No, it won't be enough if you want to play games like the forthcoming Asphalt 9 and the like.

  • Why not??

  • 8GB not enough for whatsapp.

  • deal break!

  • 1GB of RAM is break deal..

  • I like the stereo speakers in the front size of the device, Surely it will give a better sound quality for the music content of the phone. Reminds me of Xpress music...Very nice idea.

  • Why so thick? 4000mah can easily put in 8.7mm max.. Xiaomi with thesa size screen redmi note 4 4100mah 8.1 or 8.5mm thickness

  • Still a great phone but adding an additional Gig of RAM for $15 won't hurt the Nokia 2 lineup!

  • if it had 2gb ram sdm450 and 16gb internal then it was a great

  • For me 4000mAh battery on 75% to 15% with SD636 3 days is no problem. So with this quad core 720p screen should last battery for a week for sure and especially as this phone cant play games that kill battery as it's even running on stripped out Android GO

  • Nokia 2 gives around 2 to 3 days. Lets see about this guy......

  • Nice phone for the price range, Nokia is back in the game!