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Nokia-brand licensee HMD Global had a big day, launching six smartphones plus the Nokia Lite Earbuds TWS earphones that will be available from mid-April for €75 (around P4,342 in Philippine pesos or $89 in U.S. dollars). The company is streamlining its budget lineup and at the same time expanding it to include 5G models.

The new C series handsets include the Nokia C10 and Nokia C20 and run on basic Android 11 (Go edition). Meanwhile, the Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 as well as the Nokia X10 and Nokia X20 bring the full Android 11 experience and are guaranteed to receive three years of monthly security updates. The G series models are built around the MediaTek Helio G25 and Helio G35, respectively, whereas the X10 and X20 are powered by Qualcomm’s most affordable 5G chipset ever, the Snapdragon 480, just like the recently announced OPPO A74 5G.

Pricing

You’ll find the prices of the new models in Europe below, but bear in mind they don’t necessarily reflect how much the devices will cost when — or if — the Nokia C10, Nokia C20, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10, and Nokia X20 arrive in your country, as European prices tend to be higher than in most other parts of the world when it comes to consumer electronics.

• Nokia C10
  • 1GB/16GB: €79 (P4,570 or $94)
• Nokia C20
  • 1GB/16GB: €89 (P5,148 or $106)
• Nokia G10
  • 3GB/32GB: €139 (P8,040 or $166)
• Nokia G20
  • 4GB/64GB: €159 (P9,197 or $189)
• Nokia X10
  • 6GB/64GB: €309 (P17,873 or $368)
• Nokia X20
  • 6GB/128GB: €349 (P20,187 or $416)

Local availability will depend on your location, but expect the new Nokia handsets to hit stores between April and June 2021.

Video: Nokia’s #LoveTrustKeep launch, in case you missed the livestream (Nokia C10 and C20: 9:43 mark, Nokia G10 and G20: 14:21 mark, and Nokia X10 and X20: 17:33 mark)

Nokia C10 and Nokia C20

Both the Nokia C10 and C20 pack 6.52-inch HD+ LCD displays with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 2D Panda Glass protection, and 400 nits of peak brightness. Being entry-level models aimed at consumers upgrading from a feature phone, they don’t have a fingerprint sensor or multiple cameras at the back. Instead, you get a single 5-megapixel camera on both ends with HDR support and AI-enhanced beautification.

Besides color options, the main difference between the two comes down to their chipsets. The C10 uses a quad-core Unisoc SC7331E SoC, while the C20 has an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A. Both processors ship with up to 2GB RAM and come with a 3,000mAh battery that charges over microUSB.

Nokia C10 specs

• 6.52-inch LCD display, 1,600 x 720 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• 28nm quad-core Unisoc SC7331E processor
• Mali-400 GPU
• 1GB/2GB RAM
• 16GB/32GB expandable storage
• 5-megapixel rear camera
• 5-megapixel front camera
• No fingerprint reader
• 3,000mAh removable battery
• Android 11 (Go edition)
• Colors: Gray, Light Purple

Nokia C20 specs

• 6.52-inch LCD display, 1,600 x 720 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• 28nm octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor
• Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
• 1GB/2GB RAM
• 16GB/32GB expandable storage
• 5-megapixel rear camera
• 5-megapixel front camera
• No fingerprint reader
• 3,000mAh removable battery
• Android 11 (Go edition)
• Colors: Sand, Dark Blue

Nokia G10 and Nokia G20

Like the C series phones, the G10 and G20 sport 6.52-inch HD+ LCD panels with a waterdrop-style cutout at the top. The Nokia G10 is backed by a MediaTek Helio G25 with up to 4GB RAM, while the Nokia G20 upgrades to a Helio G35 that has up to 4GB RAM and as much as 128GB of expandable storage.

The latter is likewise equipped with quad cameras at the back headlined by a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a dedicated ultra-wide shooter, which you don’t get on the G10. So if you’re after a more well-rounded smartphone that can take higher-quality pictures and video, the G20 is better suited for your needs. Both devices have a fingerprint scanner as well as a 5,050mAh battery, which HMD Global says can keep them running up to three days.

Nokia G10 specs

• 6.52-inch LCD display, 1,600 x 720 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 processor
• Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• 32GB expandable storage
• Triple 13-megapixel (main), 2-megapixel (depth), and 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras
• 8-megapixel front camera
• Fingerprint reader (side-mounted)
• 5,050mAh battery with 10-watt USB-C charging
• Android 11
• Colors: Dusk, Night

Nokia G20 specs

• 6.52-inch LCD display, 1,600 x 720 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor
• PowerVR GE8320 GPU
• 4GB RAM
• 64GB/128GB expandable storage
• Quad 48-megapixel (main), 5-megapixel (ultra-wide), 2-megapixel (depth), and 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras
• 8-megapixel front camera
• Fingerprint reader (side-mounted)
• 5,050mAh battery with 10-watt USB-C charging
• Android 11
• Colors: Glacier, Night

Nokia X10 and Nokia X20

The X10 and X20 enter the market as the latest budget 5G offerings from HMD Global. They pack 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD screens and four cameras at the back with Zeiss optics and identical secondary cameras for ultra-wide, portrait, and macro shots. HMD has also opted for 4,470mAh cells in these models, which support 18-watt fast charging over USB-C.

The most notable difference lies in their camera systems; the X20 gets a 64-megapixel rear camera and a 32-megapixel unit for selfies and video chats. Both sensors are much sharper than what the X10 offers.

Nokia X10 specs

• 6.67-inch LCD display, 2,400 x 1,080 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• 8nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor with 5G
• Adreno 619 GPU
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• 64GB/128GB expandable storage
• Quad 48-megapixel (main), 5-megapixel (ultra-wide), 2-megapixel (depth), and 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras with Zeiss optics
• 8-megapixel front camera
• Fingerprint reader (side-mounted)
• 4,470mAh battery with 18-watt USB-C charging
• Android 11
• Colors: Forest, Snow

Nokia X20 specs

• 6.67-inch LCD display, 2,400 x 1,080 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• 8nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor with 5G
• Adreno 619 GPU
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• 128GB expandable storage
• Quad 64-megapixel (main), 5-megapixel (ultra-wide), 2-megapixel (depth), and 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras with Zeiss optics
• 32-megapixel front camera
• Fingerprint reader (side-mounted)
• 4,470mAh battery with 18-watt USB-C charging
• Android 11
• Colors: Midnight Sun, Nordic Blue

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