Nokia 2 Dual sim smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Humanity can no longer imagine life without gadgets. The 21st century has become an era of real technical progress. Internet, video communication, the ability to call anywhere in the world - all this has become commonplace. Cell phone manufacturers are still competing for the title of the best, and new companies are emerging trying to achieve prominence, despite the success of world leaders. One of these giants is Nokia. The timeless classics are still poised to wow their fans in 2018.

About selection criteria

Choosing a smartphone in our time has become a difficult task, because the market is filled with a huge number of flagships. New devices come out almost every day, without giving a chance to keep track of the assortment. It is easy to find a bunch of ratings on the Internet “TOP-10 of the best devices for an advanced user”, but not all people tend to buy the most sophisticated and popular model. The family of budget phones remains in the shadows, as it cannot boast of the best hardware or mind-blowing design.

However, the demand is there, and it is quite high, because reliability and quality are always relevant, especially if they offer to buy all this at a low price. The selection criteria for each user is certainly individual, but the standard minimum set of requirements is approximately the same: reliable, ergonomic, with good connection quality and fast internet.

The dream of a device with optimal performance at a modest price tag is quite achievable thanks to Nokia, which has long established itself as an honest manufacturer, ready to listen to the opinions of users on the main question: "What should be an ideal mobile phone?"

Special thanks to them can be expressed for their willingness to create products for the budget segment, which are not much inferior to the top models in terms of functionality and build quality.

A user-friendly and intuitive interface, attention to detail and ensuring all needs make the products of the Finnish company competitive and certainly worthy of the attention of the most fastidious user.

If you are looking for a budget and practical smartphone, take a look at the new Nokia 2 Dual sim, announced on October 31, 2017. This is perhaps the most significant product in the budget line, which has managed to win the hearts of many owners. In this article we will try to honestly and without embellishment to answer any questions that may arise when choosing this smartphone. It can be the perfect companion and friend, so here are the pros and cons to get you closer to the device.

Even though the smartphone cannot boast of a hardware specification, it is ideal in terms of price / quality ratio and has already received good reviews as one of the leaders in the budget segment. The Nokia 2 model primarily boasts a capacious battery, so it will be an ideal choice for those who are tired of living from charging to charging or carrying a portable charger. Ergonomic design, powerful battery, dual front speakers, bright LCD screen and all this at a very tasty price.

In fact, the model is tailored for the use of social networks and making calls, a standard minimum set of requirements for modern mobile phones. But if the ability to play the latest mobile games is important to you, then this model will quite disappoint you. For those who value simplicity and reliability, the phone will be a great purchase, ready to last for many years.

Contents of delivery

• Smartphone;
• Charger 5V / 2A;
• USB cable;
• Wired stereo headset;
• Instruction.

Main characteristics of a smartphone

Appearance

Nokia 2 Dual sim has a rather compact size, the parameters of the device are 143.5 × 71.3 × 9.3 mm and the weight is 161 grams. The smartphone fits well in the hand, it does not slip thanks to the shock-resistant matte cover. The glass is recessed into the polycarbonate body, which makes the phone monolithic and ergonomic.

Thanks to the polycarbonate coating and the aluminum frame, the device looks expensive and stylish, which is not always the case for budget models made exclusively of plastic. The smartphone undoubtedly looks more prestigious and solid compared to its budget brothers. It is not a shame to present it as a gift or show it to friends.

Indeed, it is difficult to believe that we are facing a modest state employee. Materials are perfectly matched to create the appearance of an expensive and advanced device.

The on / off key is located on the side on the right, along with the volume rocker. At the bottom there is a microUSB connector, two microphones are located at the bottom and top ends, and on top there is a classic 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The model has two slots for nanoSIM cards, located under the cover, there is also a separate slot for microSD.

Screen

Screen - 5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon technology), 1280 × 720 pixels, 16: 9, 294 ppi, automatic brightness control.

We must pay tribute to Nokia, despite belonging to the budget family, the phone is equipped with a decent oleophobic coating that guarantees the absence of fingerprints, plus everything it is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which has proved its durability more than once, such glass will definitely not let you down and is guaranteed not will crack on impact on a hard surface.

The quality of the screen adequately withstands the test of daylight, in automatic mode the backlight level adjusts to the lighting, which will make it possible to read during the day.

In 2018, the five-inch screen may not seem too big, but it all depends on individual preferences, and may even be a plus for many. In general, the LCD screen is bright, so even the modest size of the device will not interfere with enjoying video.

Battery

It is worth talking about the battery separately, because its parameters distinguish Nokia 2 DS from its brethren. It is difficult to find a device at a price of 8 thousand rubles, while capable of holding a charge better than top flagships.

Built-in Li-Ion with a capacity of 4100 mAh allows the phone to remain "alive" for a long time. The full charging time of the battery is 4-4.5 hours. Unfortunately, fast charging and wireless charging are not supported.

8 hours is the average life of a device when watching a video at maximum brightness. With an average brightness and using the device to make calls, use the Internet, communicate in instant messengers / social networks, it will last for a couple of days. If the smartphone is used mainly for calls, and the web pages are rarely viewed, the term of work increases to 4-5 days, which is a remarkable indicator.

It's safe to say that the phone will be the perfect companion for those who use it for business purposes. No need to be nervous and afraid of a sudden shutdown, it will work as long as you need - this makes Nokia 2 DS an ideal companion for the modern person who values ​​his time.

Chipset

Snapdragon 212 chipset, 4 Cortex-A7 cores with a frequency of up to 1.3 GHz, Adreno 304 GPU. As mentioned above, the smartphone is not suitable for gamers and lovers of killing time in another mobile gaming novelty.A small amount of RAM (1GB) will not be able to support most games, as well as a number of some applications. The built-in memory (8GB) will be enough if you don't overload the device with a lot of applications. It all depends on the needs of the user and his preferences.

The chipset and GPU have modest characteristics, far from those of many modern smartphones, but they are understandable for the price of the device. Note that Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 provides fast and almost uninterrupted operation, provided you use the standard applications installed on the device. Qualcomm has received many positive reviews, the medium-task oriented model makes it possible to move between programs without problems.

Cameras

The phone is equipped with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, you shouldn't expect any special quality, although the color rendition is surprisingly good. The main camera also does not have high performance, having 8 megapixels. Rear flash, autofocus work flawlessly. There are no complaints about shooting in the dark either, Nokia 2 DS stands the test in any light.

Both cameras perform the assigned tasks properly and have a simple and intuitive interface. Video recording is carried out in HD, this is the maximum quality.

By the way, the captured photos can be stored in unlimited Google cloud storage, which saves the user from worrying about the lack of memory on the card.

Below is an example of a photo captured with 2 Dual Sim. It can be seen that the photo is clear, bright and detailed.

And here is an example of a frame with a video:

Software

The phone is equipped with the Android Nougat 7.1.1 operating system (a "clean" version that uses the battery more sparingly) and has standard Google applications. Updates come regularly, so don't worry about the safety of your device. The operating system is intuitive for the user and will not cause any particular difficulties when working with a smartphone.

The familiar Chrome browser, Google Calendar - for scheduling your schedule, Play Music - for your music collection, Gmail - for exchanging mail with work colleagues or friends - all applications are simple and understandable to everyone, however, they can always be replaced with alternative ones using Play Store. If you need help, Google Assistant will always help, you just have to say "OK Google".

Communication

The phone is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.1. GPS is working properly.

Nokia 2 Dual Sim meets all communication standards according to 2018, supporting GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4, VoLTE. Making calls will not cause difficulties, user reviews confirm that the connection is fast, no complaints about the quality have been identified. You can trust the device and not be afraid of interrupting an important call.

Sound

The supplied headphones will not suit sophisticated music lovers, but they will do for ordinary users. Sound without crackles and noises, the headphones do their job. Supports all popular audio formats (MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA). There is also an important FM radio for many.

The two front speakers do a good job of creating stereo sound, the volume is easily adjustable, the dynamic range of the sound is quite wide, so listening to your favorite music will leave only a positive impression.

General impressions

The device undoubtedly has many advantages and could become a bestseller in the near future. It is competitive and meets all the requirements for mobile phones in 2018.

The popularity of the device is undoubtedly justified and understandable, it combines all the qualities that distinguish Nokia from others and make it one of the leading leaders in the cell phone industry.

• Low price;
• Design;
• Long battery life.

• Doesn't support modern games;
• Weak camera;
• Small RAM.

Nokia has certainly managed to make a device that has managed to find its target audience.Despite the drawbacks, they are entirely due to the low price and do not prevent the 2 Dual Sim from being the leader among mid-range phones. It will be the ideal first phone, will be a good gift for a child or for an adult who has never used such devices before. An intuitive operating system will make him an irreplaceable friend even for a person far from information technology. Support for two SIM cards will be a definite plus for many people, especially if the phone is used for both personal and business purposes.