Nokia C22

Nokia C22 Review

Design

The Nokia C22, launched on February 25, 2023, measures 164.6 mm in height, 75.9 mm in width, and 8.6 mm in depth, weighing 190 grams. This makes it a fairly standard-sized smartphone. It's available in Midnight Black and Sand colors. The build appears to be typical for a budget phone, with no mention of premium materials like glass or metal, implying a plastic construction. The device incorporates a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric security.

Display

The C22 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 270 ppi. The aspect ratio is 20:9. It uses a waterdrop notch to house the front-facing camera. The screen’s lack of HDR support and unspecified refresh rate indicate a basic display experience. Color depth and brightness values are not provided, suggesting the screen aims for functionality rather than high fidelity visuals.

Performance

The phone is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, built on a 28nm process. It has an octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The graphics are handled by an IMG8322 GPU. It includes 2GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The absence of an SD card slot implies that the storage is not expandable. The Antutu benchmark score of approximately 109,200 (v9) reflects its low-end performance profile. The absence of a cooling system and gaming buttons is also indicative that it is not intended for heavy gaming.

Camera

The Nokia C22 has a dual-camera setup on the rear. The main camera is a 13MP standard lens, and there is also a 2MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera system features an LED flash, autofocus, PDAF, and supports digital zoom, continuous shooting, and panorama features. It can record videos at 1080p at 30fps. The front-facing selfie camera has an 8MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and includes a front flash. The camera features encompass general modes like face detection, HDR, and white balance settings. No mention of optical image stabilization or slow-motion video is included.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Polymer battery. It supports 10W fast charging via USB. The lack of wireless charging is consistent with a device in this price range.

Software

The Nokia C22 runs on Android 13. No details were provided regarding whether it will get any future software updates to the operating system version.

Connectivity

It features Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with hotspot capability, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, and GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, SUPL, and Galileo support. It uses a Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) setup with 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G bands supported. USB Type-C 2.0 is present, but the phone lacks USB OTG and video output functionality. It supports USB charging and mass storage capabilities, including usb-otg functionality, which contradicts the previously listed lack of usb otg.

Pricing

The Nokia C22 is classified as a "low price" device. The phone is available in a 3GB/64GB configuration at $117.58 and a 2GB/64GB version.

Overall Verdict

The Nokia C22 is a budget-friendly smartphone focusing on basic functionality rather than high performance or cutting-edge features. Its large display, adequate battery life, and simple camera system make it suitable for users with basic needs. The chipset and low RAM might limit its multitasking and gaming capabilities. The presence of Android 13 is a positive, though its future update status is unclear. Overall, the C22 is a competent option for its price point in the low-end smartphone market, aimed at consumers seeking an affordable and practical device.