Finally, Nokia has announced the unveiling of its new generation of Nokia X, Android- based Smartphones, which could be available in Indian markets soon would be priced modestly at R,8,599 for starters. However, this Nokia X is not based on full Android but runs on variant of Android. The Operating system that would be used for Nokia X is the Nokia X software platform, its software release is that of Software platform 1.0 and updates are done through Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) there is indeed good news and bad news regarding Nokia X Gen. Smartphones which is listed below.
Good News:
1. This model has single capacity button for navigational purposes unlike three capacity buttons that is found in most Windows- supported Smartphones
2. This model is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual-core processor and dual SIM capabilities. Third party apps that are pre installed in Nokia X are BBM, Plants v.Zombies 2, Viber, Twitter and Vine
Microsoft Services3. This Model relies heavily on such as Bing search, Skype communications and also OneDrive file storage
4. This X Model is indeed at the entry level but would be backed up later by Nokia X+ and Nokia XL, more multifunctional and which holds out greater memory and storage space.
5. This Model boasts of Cloud services provided by Microsoft Cloud services in terms of login and app dat
6. It also offers 10GB free space on Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service.
7. This facilitates slideloading of apps, Third Party app stores and Nokia’s Own Stores.
8. It has 4-inch WVGA LCD display albeit non LED
9. It has 1GHz dual-core processor and also has 512 MB RAM
10. It possesses 4 GB internal storage and also main advantage is that using Micro SD Card expendable up to 32GB
11. 3MP fixed-focus back camera is main feature of this phone
12. In line with connectivity needs also featured technology used in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and A-GPS
13. It also has a 1,500 mAH detachable battery
14. It has talk time of 10.5hours on 3G and a standby time of 17 days on its Dual core model
15. Its proximity is through Sensors Accelerometer
16. It offers Messaging SMS( threaded view),and also for creative people MM facility , email for urgent work, Push email and IM facilities also.
17. Supported with HTML browser
18. Radio is Stereo FM
19. GPS available with Java MIDP emulator
20. SNS integrated
21. MP3/WAV/eAAC +/Flac player
22. MP4/H.264/H.263 player
23. Document viewer
24. Photo viewer
25. Voice Memo/dial
26. Predictive text inputs
27. Music Play up to 26h
28. Color choice are ,white a color of passion , black most comfortable color, green for new trendy , cyan youngsters favorite , red and yellow are in common.
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Not so good news is that:-
1. Total absence of Google apps. These are replaced by Nokia’s APIs.
2. Support from Third Party App Stores like Yandex which facilitates most Android apps. Consistent reliability may be of concern
3. Google PlayStore not available
4. No front camera which is typical of most Smartphones
5. Back camera is devoid of flash facility thus making it useless for night time use
6. 512 MB RAM is too little for a Smartphone of this class and Nokia stable
However, despite being only an entry level product with no support from Google, relying fully on Nokia’s own technology, this Finland based company is determined to afford this range of products- X. X+ and XL compete with reigning brands like Samsung, Apple, Panasonic, Motorola and so on. However the main concerns about this Nokia X has to do with the exclusion of Google based apps even lack of Play Store. In the absence of acknowledge tech app, current and future owners of these brands of Smart phones would have to rely totally on the promises made by Nokia regarding the capabilities and competencies of their own APIs.Essentially, Nokia strategists have targeted Nokia X for the consumer gap between the low priced Asha series and the high end Windows phone to offer it the needed leverage. Indeed the UI is split into Fastlane and a tile-based launcher. The user preferences and personalization are having main propriety in the former and it is about notifications and also shows the opened applications. The other screen, accessible by swiping to the left or to the right, includes tiles that are analogous to Windows Phone, and some tiles could also be resized. However, this differs from Windows Phone in terms of app list. While it may take some time for users to get used to UI, the main idea conceived by Nokia think tank when designing this phone X was product differentiation from other Android phones. Indeed Nokia’s USP is that it comes with Nokia’s own app store, HERE Drive and Maps for location tracking service and also Nokia Mix Radio music service for audio music.
Essentially, Nokia strategists have targeted Nokia X for the consumer gap between the low priced Asha series and the high end Windows phone to offer it the needed leverage. Indeed the UI is split into Fastlane and a tile-based launcher. The user preferences and personalization are having main propriety in the former and it is about notifications and also shows the opened applications. The other screen, accessible by swiping to the left or to the right, includes tiles that are analogous to Windows Phone, and some tiles could also be resized. However, this differs from Windows Phone in terms of app list. While it may take some time for users to get used to UI, the main idea conceived by Nokia think tank when designing this phone X was product differentiation from other Android phones. Indeed Nokia’s USP is that it comes with Nokia’s own app store, HERE Drive and Maps for location tracking service and also Nokia Mix Radio music service for audio music.
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On cursory performance testing and inspection:
There were no issues while navigating through Fastlane and the app launcher screens and no time delay was reported while launching apps. Detailed study is needed to report on multitasking functions and competencies and given average details, there are doubts expressed about its capacities to undertake high end graphic rich Android games.
On the whole, Nokia X seems to provide value for the R,8,599 paid for it and is indeed a handy budget item, boasting of rich haul of apps and services. It is functional, yet robust and could last more than expected.
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