Nokia 2
#3801
Nokia 2.1
#4434Category Breakdown
Nokia 2
Nokia 2.1
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.551.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.756.5
Summary
- The Nokia 2 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 2.1 has a larger 5.5-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 212 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the 2.1 upgrades to a Snapdragon 425 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
- The Nokia 2 has a 4100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 4000 mAh battery in the 2.1, but the latter supports 10W charging.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum frame, though the 2.1 is slightly heavier.
- Software-wise, the Nokia 2 runs Android 7.1.1, upgradable to 8.1, while the 2.1 comes with Android 8.1 (Go edition), providing a more optimized experience for lower-end hardware.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 2
Nokia 2.1
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: EMEA+APAC; LATAM; India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909v2 Snapdragon 212 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.5 x 71.3 x 9.3 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
Weight
161 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, Copper/Black
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes