Nokia 2.3 With MediaTek Helio A22 SoC and 2GB of RAM Launched at Rs 8,199 in India

Diving into the specifications, the Nokia 2.3 sports a 6.1-inch HD+ display on the front along with a teardrop notch which HMD is calling ‘selfie notch.’ The notch house of the 5MP front-facing camera. Underneath, it has the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset which is the same chipset that powers the Nokia 2.2- the predecessor of Nokia 2.3. The phone comes in a single variant with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Yes, you heard it right; HMD Global has launched a 2GB RAM phone in 2019 and that too at a price where we can get 4GB of RAM phones nowadays. There’s a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 400GB.

Cameras on the Nokia 2.3 include 13MP primary shooter on the back which works in tandem with a 2MP depth sensor. HMD Global also highlighted that the Nokia 2.3 offers Portrait mode with adjustable blur feature.

Connectivity options include Dual 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS and Micro USB port. The Nokia 2.3 also has a dedicated hardware key on the left side to trigger Google Assistant instantly.

Nokia 2.3: Pricing and Availability in India

The Nokia 2.3 will be available in three colours- Cyan Green, Sand and Charcoal. The price of the single variant has been set as Rs 8,199 which is a steep one considering the Nokia 2.2 with almost similar specs available at just Rs 5,999. HMD Global also stated that the Nokia 2.3 users purchasing the handset before March 31, 2020, will be eligible for a one-time phone replacement.

Reliance Jio prepaid users can avail additional data and cashback benefits worth Rs 7,200 with the Nokia 2.3. Right after inserting the Jio 4G SIM card on Nokia 2.3, the telecom operator will credit Rs 2,200 worth coupons in the user’s Jio account. The coupons can be used to recharge the newly launched Rs 249 and Rs 349 prepaid plans. The phone is already available for purchase via Nokia Shop Online and offline stores across the country.

The Nokia 2.3 was supposed to take on the Redmi 8A which is retailing for just Rs 6,499 in India. However, at Rs 8,199, it competes with the likes of Redmi 8, Realme 3i and the Moto E6s smartphones.