Nokia X Available in India online for Ra. 8,500: Nokia X, First Android OS Smartphone from Nokia

Nokia X

Nokia X Available in India online for Ra. 8,500: Nokia X, First Android OS Smartphone from Nokia

Nokia announced its first Android based smartphone Nokia X at Mobile World Congress. The handset is now available online in India. The mobilestore listed the handset with a price tag of Rs. 8,500 and claims that it will be available from March 15.

Mumbai: Nokia X is the first Android based handset from Nokia and was introduced at Mobile Congress World 2014 along with Nokia X+, Nokia XL. At that time, Nokia said that Nokia X will be made available in India, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East immediately.

Now an online retailer in India listed the handset and is offering in white, red, yellow, cyan, green and black colors. There is no official word from Nokia about the price of the handset. Though the handset is now available online, since it is from a third party, it cannot be considered that this is the official launch of Nokia X in India.

For the first time Nokia launched the handset with customized Android open source project that allows users to access Nokia app store. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system is the base for Nokia X’s operating system. It sports 4 inch display and is powered by 1 GHz dual core processor. Other specifications include 512 MB RAM, 4 GB in-built storage, 32 GB micro SD, 3G connectivity and 1500 mAh battery.

Key Specifications of Nokia X

  • Nokia X sports 4 inch display
  • Display type is IPS LCD
  • Display resolution is 480 x 800 pixels
  • Pixel density is 233 ppi
  • Body dimensions are 11.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm
  • It weighs 128.7 grams
  • It runs on Android based Nokia X Platform 1.9
  • The handset is powered by 1 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
  • The processor is backed by 512 MB RAM
  • There is 4 GB of internal storage
  • Memory can be expanded up to 32 GB
  • Connectivity features are WiFi, EDGE, GPRS and 3G
  • It sports 3 megapixel primary camera
  • There is no front facing camera
  • Micro USB charging
  • It comes with dual SIM capabilities
  • Proximity, ambient sensors
  • The battery under the hood is 1500 mAh battery
  • 13 hours of talktime
  • 672 hours of standby