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Nokia XR20 5G: Everything we know

The Nokia XR20 is a Qualcomm-powered, 5G-enabled, shockproof, and water-resistant smartphone that wants to be more than a ruggedized device. It stands out as a solid all-rounder with above-average after-sales service and warranty, making it a clear favorite among those seeking for a business smartphone that can take more than a few knocks.

Release Date and Expected Price

The XR20 will be available in two color schemes and two versions in the UK (4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage) (Ultra Blue and Granite). The first model will cost £399 (about US$549, AU$749), while the second will cost £449 (around AU$839, 499 Euros). The phone will be available in the United States starting August 24th for $550.

Design

At a glance, the XR20 doesn’t appear to be as well-made as some of the bulkier smartphones we’ve seen in recent months. It weighs only 248g and has a slim 10.6mm profile – the thinnest in its category – with a footprint of 171.6 x 81.5mm.

The device’s front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which Nokia claims is the strongest screen it has ever seen on a Nokia smartphone. Near the top edge, there’s a tiny pinhole camera, as well as a red emergency button and a SIM slot. A lanyard attachment loop, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone, a Type-C connector, and a downward firing speaker occupy the opposite side.

A dedicated, non-customizable Google Assistant button is located on the left edge, while a rocker volume button and a slightly depressed power button that acts as a fingerprint scanner are located on the right side. A prominent bulge on the textured plastic back has two camera sensors (48-megapixel and 13-megapixel UW), as well as two, LED flashes.

The XR20 is MIL-STD-810 certified, featuring a thick rubber bumper and metal frame that should keep it usable in most conditions. The device has also been given an IP68 rating.

Specifications

The Nokia XR20 is a special edition of the Nokia X20. Both have the same 6.67-inch display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, an octa-core SoC. The latter is constructed using an 8nm technique, which allows it to run cooler and more efficiently. A Snapdragon X51 5G modem-RF system with Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.1, Kyro 460 CPU cores, and a Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU are all found inside the chip. It can carry out tasks such as file switch easily.

Wind-noise cancellation technology, 2×2 MIMO antenna technology (for enhanced Wi-Fi reception), 15W Qi wireless charging technology, and 18W fast charging capability for the 4.63Ah battery are also included. However, as par with the latest trend, it does not come with a charger but just a Type-C USB cable.

Verdict

Expect a little short of miracles in terms of raw performance, though we did observe that our browser-based tests generated the best results among the 5G tough devices to date, outperforming even the most mainstream Dimension 800 smartphones. The storage performance was average, with random/sustained writes being the standouts.

If you want the best network connections, a tough smartphone without the tough look, the cleanest Android, and a well-known brand with assured after-sales assistance, you should acquire this device.

July 31, 2021
Nokia’s new phone lineup – simplicity and longevity

If you’re perplexed by Nokia’s phone lineup and its penchant for decimal points, there’s some good news. HMD Global has redesigned the Nokia phone lineup for 2021, and it’s significantly simpler and more oriented — if not exactly what you were hoping.

The Nokia phone lineup for 2021 is divided into just three categories, all of which are based on longevity. The X-series is the flagship model, with more advanced features, a two-day battery life, three years of OS updates (including regular security updates), and an extended warranty. The mid-range G-series shown above is intended to be more affordable, with three days of battery life, two years of OS updates, and three years of monthly security fixes. The C-series targets newcomers with a “all-day” battery and two years of quarterly security updates, but no OS enhancements are promised.

The Nokia X10 and X20 (pictured at middle) headline the 2021 models, although they’re low-to-mid-range phones. Both use 5G-capable Snapdragon 480 chips and sport 6.67-inch 1,080 x 2,400 displays. The X10 starts things off with a 48MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide cam, a 2MP macro cam, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP hole-punch selfie shooter. You’ll also get between 4GB and 6GB of RAM, with 64GB to 128GB of expandable storage. Spring for the X20 and you’ll upgrade to a 64MP main camera, a 32MP front cam, and configurations that scale up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Nokia G10 and G20, meanwhile, are decidedly more modest entries to the 2021 line. Both use MediaTek processors (G25 in the G10, G35 in the G20) and revolve around 6.5-inch “HD+” screens. The G20 boasts a camera setup similar to the one in the X10, albeit in a teardrop notch for the front cam, while the G10 makes do with a 13MP primary camera and drops the ultra-wide sensor. You’ll get 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable space on the G20, but the G10 starts with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

The C10 and C20 (below) run Android 11 Go edition and are clearly designed to occupy the no-frills places in Nokia’s 2021 selection. The displays are largely similar to what you’ll find in the G-series, but you’ll get basic Unisoc quad- (C10) and octa-core (C20) chips, 1GB to 2GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of expandable storage, and single front and rear 5MP cameras.

You won’t have to wait long to get your hands on any of the Nokia 2021 smartphones, at least in some parts of the world. The G10 will be the first to arrive in the UK, with a late April delivery date and a price of £109.99. The G20 will be available in May for £129.99. The X20 will be available at the same time, with a starting price of £299.99. The £249.99 X10 (plus a lower-priced version from Three) won’t be available until early June, but the C20 will be available for only £79. There are no plans to ship the C10 to the United Kingdom.

Nokia availability in US.

As you might have noticed, none of the 2021 Nokia phones announced so far are high-end devices. Unfortunately, there’s no equivalent to the 9 PureView or other models that would compete with rival flagships. That’s not necessarily an issue if you’re more interested in raw value than speed. However, we’d add that phones like the Realme 7 5G offer 120Hz displays and other perks for similar money. While Nokia’s battery life and lengthier support are important considerations, they’re not the only factors in your purchase.

April 8, 2021
Android 11 upgrade timeline for Nokia

Most Nokia phones will have to wait until 2021

Nokia phones from HMD Global come with some of the cleanest Android builds around, but that still does not make it the quickest company to upgrade its smartphones. As the company posted and then removed a roadmap on when we can expect the new software to reach the Nokia lineup, with the last phones expected to get the update in Q2 2021, it looks like the same will be true for the Android 11 launch.
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Fortunately, the tweet was saved by Neowin, who first came forward with the news that would otherwise have gone unnoticed. It looks like phones from the last two years are on board, as with recent Android update updates, which is the cut-off date that Nokia normally promises with newly launched phones.

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First in for the update are the Nokia 8.3 5G, the 2.2, the 5.3, and the 8.1, slated to receive the update in Q4 2020. They’re followed by the 1.3, the 4.2, the 2.4, the 2.3, and the 3.4 in Q1 2021. The Nokia 3.2, 7.2, and 6.2 are supposed to get the update a little later, between Q1 and Q2 2021. You’ll find the Nokia 1 Plus and the 9 Pureview last in line with a Q2 2021 estimate. The 2018 flagship Nokia 8 Sirocco is nowhere to be seen, unfortunately — it launched with Android 8 back in the day and got updated to Android 10 this year.

It’s unclear why HMD Global decided to pull the tweet, as nothing further has been communicated by the company. That’s why you’ll need to take this timeline with a grain of salt — we don’t know if the plans have changed in the meantime. In a worst-case scenario, it’s possible that fewer phones will see the update than stated in the tweet, but the dates might also be incorrect. Either way, the timeline still gives us a rough idea of when to expect which updates.
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October 9, 2020
Amazing – Unofficial Android 11 Custom ROM are here
As you might well be aware by now, Android 11 ‘s stable version has now been released to the public. Google’s Pixel phone series and a handful of Xiaomi devices have entered the upgrade train so far, while official beta builds are available for the OnePlus 8 lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, and many other smartphones from various OEM’s.

The source code for the newest Android version is also available on AOSP, which is undeniably a critical ingredient for compiling custom ROMs based on Android 11. In reality, the Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9 T Pro has already been given a fairly functional AOSP 11 ROM for vanilla.

Now, more Android 10 custom ROMs have begun popping up in our forums for devices like the Xiaomi POCO F1, OnePlus 5/5T, Essential Phone, and the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1; and we expect even more to come along the way in the coming weeks. We’ll add and update this list with some of the first set of Android 11 builds and custom ROMs for a wide range of devices!

Android 11 Custom ROMs from XDA:
1. ASUS:
  1. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1
2. Essential
  1. Essential Phone
3. Lenovo:
  1. Lenovo Z6 Pro
4. Motorola
  1. Moto G7 Power
5. Nokia:
  1. Nokia 6.1 Plus
6. OnePlus:
  1. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T
  2. OnePlus 6
7. Xiaomi:
Android 11 Google Apps

Apart from the above mentioned ROMs, we will see a lot of custom Android 11 builds released in the weeks to come. Not all custom ROMs ship with Google apps pre-installed though. If you’re looking for an acceptable delivery of GApps, then you’ll be pleased to know that Nikhil, XDA Senior Member, has stepped up and launched an updated version of the NikGapps kit.

The SetupWizard module within this Gapps distribution is known to be problematic, but you can remedy this by skipping the module using nikgapps.config or flashing the variant without SetupWizard.

Download NIKGAPPS
September 18, 2020
Nokia X Manager – firmware tool

Are you a customer of Nokia? If so, here’s another Nokia product with your Nokia environment being illuminated. The Nokia brand has developed and released yet another fantastic app that supports all Nokia users, and the unique application is the Nokia X Manager update (all versions).

Nokia X Manager is a small, compact program that lets users perform several tasks on their Nokia X smartphones. You will discover a lot of information about this if you go ahead and read this write-up. The write-up includes information such as all Nokia X models, the new and oldest edition and its functionality.

Nokia x manager

Nokia X Manger features

1. Available Commands: The Nokia X Manager was made or created with a button based ADB commands that are made for restarting the device, detecting the tool automatically and manually, rebooting the recovery and rebooting the Bootloader.

2. Install Recovery: With its features, it will be easier for users to install TWRP or CWM on their Nokia XL Smartphones or Nokia X Smartphones. With the Nokia X Manager, you can easily install the stock recovery on your computer.

3. ADB Commands: Utilizing the characters, the users can introduce adb shell commands, do ADB pull or ADB push commands as well as install all kinds of the app on their computers.

4. Speedy Rooting: With the Nokia X Manager, users are allowed to unroot or root their Nokia XL or Nokia X Smartphone in just one tap on the screen. Only by connecting the tool to the computer. Immediately the tool gets notified by the Nokia X Manager, tap on the button meant for rooting to get the device rooted.

5. Install Gapps: With the means, you can freely install the Gapps, which means Google apps, on your Nokia XL Smartphone or Nokia X Smartphone. You have to make sure your tool is rooted first, to install or uninstall the Google apps.

Download latest Nokia X Manager

March 27, 2020