HMD Global has launched its first rugged 5G smartphone the Nokia XR20 in the new XR series in India, as they announced. It is a waterproof smartphone with an IP68 rating and has a sleek casing that is made to the MIL-STD-810H military standard, 1.5m drop protection, and can be submerged to depths of 1.5m for 30 minutes. The company says that this phone was built for conditions far harsher than the rough and tumble of everyday life.
This phone has the same 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole displays as the X20 but comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection for better durability. It runs on the Snapdragon 480 5G processor with up to 6GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, and works on Android 11 with 3-years of software upgrades as well as security updates.
It has a dual rear camera setup where a 48MP primary camera with ZEISS Optics, along with a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and on the front side has an 8MP punch-hole camera. It features stereo speakers, OZO spatial audio, and all-new SpeedWarp mode with super-stabilization that lets you fast-forward to the key moments. It is powered by a 4630mAh battery that supports 18W fast wired charging and also supports 15W wireless charging.
Nokia XR20 Specifications -
| Display | 6.67-inch (2400×1080 pixels) FHD+ 20:9 aspect ratio display, up to 550 nits brightness, Wet hands and gloves compatibility, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection |
| Processor | Octa-Core Snapdragon 480 8nm Mobile Platform (2GHz x 2+1.8GHz x 6 Kryo 540 CPUs) with Adreno 619 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.1) storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD |
| OS/UI | Android 11 |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP rear camera with ƒ/1.79 aperture, LED flash, ZEISS Optics, 13MP 123° ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture, OZO Audio |
| Front Camera | 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Features |
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| Dimensions | 171.64 x 81.5 x 10.64 mm |
| Weight | 248 g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA (n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n28, n41, n66, n77/n78 international bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2×2 MiMo, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou/ QZSS/NavIC, USB Type-C |
| Battery/Charger | 4630mAh (typical) battery with 18W wired charging, 15W Qi wireless charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Nokia XR20 comes in Granite and Ultra Blue colors, and the price is Rs.46,999 for 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage version, which is too costly with Snapdragon 480 SoC. It will be available from 30th October 2021 across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and Nokia.com, and the Pre-booking started from 20th to 29th October 2021. Customers who pre-book the smartphone can get free gifts such as a Nokia Power Earbuds Lite worth Rs. 3,599, and One year of the screen protection plan.
