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Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 presented: The Nokia 8.3 5G comes with James Bond
22.9.2020
Translation: machine translated
Nokia unveiled two new smartphones on 22 September and brought an already familiar model out of its forced break. While the Nokia 2.4 and 3.4 are affordable entry-level devices, the new top model Nokia 8.3 has all 5G bands on board and a role in the new James Bond film.
James Bond was originally due to hit cinema screens in April 2020. Even a double-0 agent is powerless against closed cinemas during a pandemic, so Nokia adapted to the new start date to avoid wasting its marketing efforts - and gained a buffer in production, which also came to a standstill due to the circumstances. "No Time to Die" will be released in cinemas on 12 November, while the Nokia 8.3 5G will be available almost a month earlier.
Nokia 8.3: The first smartphone with all 5G bands
Nokia claims that the Nokia 8.3 is the first smartphone to support all 5G bands used worldwide. This was certainly a very good argument during the development phase and will perhaps be again when travelling around the world becomes more commonplace again. But until then, it will have to impress with other things.
With its 6.81-inch display, the Nokia 8.3 5G is a huge smartphone even by today's standards and weighs 220 grams. This makes it difficult to find a suitable trouser pocket. If that works, it still remains an uncomfortable companion. However, the large display is stylish to look at and has a sufficient full HD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels.
The Nokia 8.3 5G is equipped with the Snapdragon 765G and eight gigabytes of RAM. Although this is only the second generation of current smartphone hardware, it is still at the forefront and completely sufficient for most applications. The internal memory of 128 gigabytes is a reasonable size and can be expanded with a microSD card if required. The battery is large with a capacity of 4500 mAh.
Nokia has once again worked with Zeiss for the quad camera on the back. I have not yet been able to test whether this co-operation will result in good pictures this time. Behind the main camera is an image sensor with a resolution of 64 megapixels. It is supported by an ultra-wide-angle lens with a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels. There is also a 2-megapixel depth sensor, which provides additional information for taking pictures with depth of field, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Based on my previous experience with other smartphones, I'm not expecting much from the macro camera.
The Nokia 8.3 5G runs Android 10 out of the box. However, the smartphone is ready for Android 11 and is guaranteed to receive the update to Android 12. The promise is part of the Android One programme in which Nokia is participating. Google's operating system is only minimally customised as part of this programme and there are guaranteed security updates for three years and system updates for two years.
HMD Global, the company behind the Nokia smartphones, plans to sell the Nokia 8.3 5G from 28 September in Switzerland and from 8 October in Germany. The recommended retail price is 649 euros or 649 francs. The colour is only available in the "Polar Night" variant with a shimmer effect.
Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4: two affordable smartphones
If you don't want to spend so much money on the Nokia 8.3 5G, HMD Global is trying to convince you with two new launches: the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4
| Nokia 2.4 | Nokia 3.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 inch HD+ (1600×720 pixels) | 6.39 inch HD+ (1560×720 pixels) |
| Performance | MediaTek Helio P22
2 GB RAM | Snapdragon 460
3 GB RAM |
| Memory | 32 GB + microSD | 64 GB + microSD |
| Camera | Dual
13 megapixel + 2 megapixel depth sensor | Triple
13 megapixel + 2 megapixel depth sensor + 5 megapixel ultra wide angle |
| Front camera | 5 megapixel (in waterdrop notch) | 8 megapixel (in hole punch) |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Connections | Micro-USB
3.5 mm headphone socket | USB-C
3.5 mm headphone socket |
I briefly held both devices in my hand. The noticeable and visible differences were minimal. However, after looking at the data sheets, I would definitely go for the Nokia 3.4 and pay the slightly higher price. The slightly smaller display and lower battery capacity shouldn't be a problem. For me, the larger memory, the more powerful hardware and the USB-C port and NFC are more important. The wireless technology for contactless payments is missing from the Nokia 2.4.
Both smartphones have a fingerprint sensor and an extra button for the Google Assistant. They run Android 10 ex works. Nokia participates in the Android One programme. Therefore, there are only minimal visual and functional changes to the basic version of Google's operating system. Android 11 is waiting in the wings for both models and HMD Global also guarantees them an update to Android 12.
There are no differences in colour. The Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 each come in three colour variants: a grey called "Charcoal", a blue variant called "Fjord" and "Dusk", which is purple and is not intended for Switzerland.
The Nokia 2.4 will go on sale at the beginning of October and the Nokia 3.4 will follow at the end of October. The recommended retail prices for Germany are 129 and 159 euros and 129 and 169 francs respectively. <p
When I was but a young student, I'd sit in my friend's living room with all my classmates and play on his SuperNES. Since then I've had the opportunity to test out all the newest technology for you. I've done reviews at Curved, Computer Bild and Netzwelt, and have now arrived at Galaxus.de.
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