The Nokia 2.2 is an interesting duck, as it doesnt seem overtly compromised.
As a rule of thumb, they tend to be a bit cheaper than Qualcomms own chips.
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The MediaTek Helio A22, which appears on this particular handset, was released halfway through last year.
Thats helpful, given HMD is selling the Nokia 2.2 primarily on its entry-level photography credentials.
As mentioned, it comes with a solitary 12-megapixel rear shooter.
Its not immediately obvious what sensor HMD chose to include with this gear.
Id be interested to see how it performs on a far cheaper rig.
At 99, the Nokia 2.2 retails at one-tenth ofthe price of a Huawei P30 Pro.
The Nokia 2.2 comes with two options for both RAM and storage.
In both situations, youre going to want to pay extra to max these out.
While you could probably manage with 2GB of RAM, itd likely be a frustrating experience.
That extra gigabyte will make all the difference, especially when it comes to browsing and multitasking.
Similarly, youll want to double that storage from 16GB to 32GB.
Remember, the operating system consumes a fair chunk of that internal storage.
Youll want as much space as possible for apps, photographs, and future operating system updates.
We appreciate the tiny teardrop notch, which gives users a respectable amount of screen real-estate to work with.
This hides the phones 5MP front-facing camera, which also supports face unlocking.
The phone comes in two color options: Steel and Tungsten Blue.
On the side of the gadget, youll find a dedicated button for Google Assistant.
The Nokia 2.2runs Android 9 Pie.
Thats the latest and greatest version of Googles mobile operating system.
Thats more than enough to cover the typical lifespan of the phone itself.
Honestly, for the price, Im struggling to find fault with this phone.
Would I want to use it as my personal daily driver?
My tastes are expensive.
I walk around with the Huawei P30 Pro, which is the caviar of Android smartphones.
But would I buy this for my tech-averse parents?
It does the job.
Its not too weedy, given the price.
On paper, its capable of handling ordinary tasks.
Theres no word on US or UK availability and pricing yet.
However, when it goes on sale in Europe, the entry-level model will retail for 99.
