Nokia XL Offers Nigerians New Android Experience

     

Since the Microsoft-Nokia acquisition was finalised three months ago, Microsoft has started rolling out phones on Android in Nigeria. Nokia XL was launched recently and since then, there have been talks of an improved second-generation Nokia X phones which are growing stronger globally.

According to the Inquirer, Nokia XL is new and exciting. “Nokia has done something different, and it has done it well. The user interface is intuitive and looks great, while Nokia has ensured that despite lacking Google Play store access, the device has a decent selection of apps, albeit mainly ones that are Nokia branded.” 

  

  

The Verge’s review is no different. It thinks the Nokia XL is perhaps the best phone for Skyping and video calling. “Nokia’s XL takes a slightly different approach, with a 5-inch display and a combination of a 5-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front-facing one. Nokia is positioning the XL as “great for Skype”.

The main attraction on the Nokia XL is its operating system according to TechRadar. “It’s operating system is built on the Android open source platform, although the heavy modification it’s undergone means it’s unrecognisable in terms of any Google affiliation.”

Users have lauded Nokia XL for its high reception and call quality service as well as its display, extremely long battery life, quality camera, design, portability, durability and ecosystem friendliness.

In terms of specifications Nokia XL arrives with a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing snapper.

With a 5-inch display the Nokia XL dwarfs the 4-inch X and X+, but with a quoted price of around N28,000, you’ll struggle to find a smartphone this size for less.