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Microsoft unveils Nokia X2 smartphone

Press release, June 25; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES Asia

Microsoft Devices Group has unveiled the Nokia X2, the newest addition to the expanding Nokia X family of smartphones.

The new Nokia X2 provides access to Android apps and Microsoft services, while allowing users to switch between apps with the Fastlane feature. The Nokia X2 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor featuring a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM. The Nokia X2 debuts the next-generation Nokia X Software Platform 2.0 and major enhancements to the user interface.

Microsoft's new services including OneNote and Yammer are also available to download free from the Nokia Store.

The Nokia X2 will be available at launch in orange, black and green, with yellow, white and dark grey coming later to the lineup.

The Nokia X2 will be available initially as a dual-SIM device and will begin rolling out globally in July 2014 for EUR99 (US$135).

Microsoft Nokia X2 smartphone specifications

Item

Detail

Display

ClearBlack 4.3-inch WGVA

Processor

Snapdragon 200 processor featuring a dual core 1.2GHz CPU

RAM

1 GB

Camera, rear

5MP autofocus with flash

Camera, front

VGA

Battery

1800 mAh

Talk time

2G: up to 10 hours
3G: up to 13 hours

Standby time

Up to 23 days

Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, June 2014

Microsoft Nokia X2 smartphone

Microsoft Nokia X2 smartphone
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