Nokia 2
#4419
Nokia 2.1
#3548Category Breakdown
Nokia 2
Nokia 2.1
Performance
44.649.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
29.328.1
Build
74.474.4
Connectivity
45.249.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
33.840.2
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, Copper/Black
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity