Nokia X2 vs Nokia X vs Nokia XL: specs comparison

Earlier today, Microsoft unveiled the Nokia X2, a successor to the Nokia X, which was introduced back in February along with the Nokia X+ and the Nokia XL. Being the entry-level devices they are, said devices came with pretty humble hardware specs, but the most notable aspect about the Nokia X family of devices was that it ran Android. Well, technically speaking, it was a forked version of Android, which has been stripped from all of Google's apps and services.
Unsurprisingly, the Nokia X2 does not stray away from its predecessor that much, as it also runs a forked version of Android. The hardware of the Nokia X2 has been improved in comparison with the Nokia X - it sports a faster processor, twice as much RAM, a better GPU unit, and a bigger display.
With that being said, we put the Nokia X2 up against the Nokia X in order to see how Microsoft's latest fares against its predecessor in terms of pure hardware specifications. We've also thrown in a Nokia XL for a good measure.
Of course, you'll decide which one's the clear winner here, folks! Be sure to let us know by dropping a line in the comments section below.
Unsurprisingly, the Nokia X2 does not stray away from its predecessor that much, as it also runs a forked version of Android. The hardware of the Nokia X2 has been improved in comparison with the Nokia X - it sports a faster processor, twice as much RAM, a better GPU unit, and a bigger display.
With that being said, we put the Nokia X2 up against the Nokia X in order to see how Microsoft's latest fares against its predecessor in terms of pure hardware specifications. We've also thrown in a Nokia XL for a good measure.
Of course, you'll decide which one's the clear winner here, folks! Be sure to let us know by dropping a line in the comments section below.
|
|
|
Nokia X2 (2014) | Nokia X | Nokia XL |
Design
Dimensions | ||
---|---|---|
4.79 x 2.69 x 0.44 inches 121.7 x 68.3 x 11.1 mm |
4.55 x 2.48 x 0.41 inches 115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm |
5.57 x 3.06 x 0.43 inches 141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm |
Weight | ||
5.27 oz (149.5 g) | 4.54 oz (128.7 g) | 6.70 oz (190.0 g) |
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Black, Yellow, Green, Red, White | Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White | Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White |
Display
Size | ||
---|---|---|
4.3-inch | 4.0-inch | 5.0-inch |
Resolution | ||
800x480px, 217 PPI | 800x480px, 233 PPI | 800x480px, 187 PPI |
Technology | ||
IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body | ||
63.31 % | 62.56 % | 64.71 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
---|---|---|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 8210 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8225 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8225 |
Processor | ||
Dual-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
Dual-core 1000 MHz ARM Cortex-A5 | Dual-core 1000 MHz ARM Cortex-A5 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 302 | Adreno 203 | Adreno 203 |
RAM | ||
1GB (LPDDR2) | 0.5GB | 0.75GB |
Internal storage | ||
4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB |
OS | ||
Android (4.3), Nokia X UI | Android, Nokia X UI | Android, Nokia X UI |
Battery
Capacity | ||
---|---|---|
1800 mAh | 1500 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Ion |
Camera
Rear | ||
---|---|---|
Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
5 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.7 Focal length: 30.1 mm Sensor size: 1/4" | 3 MP Aperture size: F2.8 Focal length: 32.4 mm Sensor size: 1/5" |
5 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.8 Focal length: 32 mm Sensor size: 1/4" |
Flash | ||
LED | LED | |
Video recording | ||
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Video light, Video calling, Video sharing | 864 x 480 pixels30 fps, 864 x, 480 pixels, 30 fps | Resolution, 864 x 480 pixels30 fps, 864 x, 480 pixels, 30 fps Video sharing |
Front | ||
0.3 MP VGA, Video capture: 640x480 (VGA) | 2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
---|---|---|
4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 b,g,n Hotspot | 802.11 b,g,n Hotspot | 802.11 b,g,n Hotspot |
USB | ||
microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass |
Other | ||
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
---|---|---|
3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Custom equalizer, Preset equalizer | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
Radio | ||
FM, Stereo, RDS | FM, Stereo | FM, Stereo |
Cellular
3G | ||
---|---|---|
Bands 1(2100), 8(900) | Bands 8(900), 1(2100) | Bands 8(900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | ||
Yes | Yes | Yes |
SIM type | ||
Micro SIM | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
---|---|---|
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
---|---|---|
Date approved: Dec 27, 2013 FCC ID value: QTLRM-986 | ||
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 1.07 W/kg Body: 0.77 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.31 W/kg |
Buyers information
In The Box | ||
---|---|---|
High Efficiency Charger AC-20, Nokia Battery BN-01 1500 mAh, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-108, Quick guide | High Efficiency Charger AC-20, Nokia Battery BN-02 2000 mAh, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-108, Quick guide |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2014 | Feb 24, 2014 |
See the full
Nokia X2 (2014) vs Nokia X vs Nokia XL specs comparison
or compare them to other phones using our
Phone Comparison tool
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: