Nokia X2 deals & review

In a word or two

The Nokia X2 is a decent and affordable phone with plenty to keep you entertained on the move.

The Design

If you’re familiar with the Nokia naming system, you’ll know that this is a low-end X-series phone. Ranking below the X3, the Nokia X2 is similar in its features and focuses on music ability primarily.

The look of the handset is appealing. The classic tallness and slimness of a candybar-style mobile is enhanced by the two-tone colour scheme – black with red effects or silver with blue effects. There is the traditional Nokia layout of numerical keypad, 5-way navigation pad, and selection and call keys. The screen measures 2.2 inches.

Light at only 81g, the Nokia X2 is definitely a phone to slip into your pocket or handbag and carry with you wherever you go. This lightness is especially good when you consider music lies at this phone’s core – you can plug your earphones into the 3.5mm audio jack, use the dedicated music keys on the side of the X2, and go about your day in your own musical world.

Specifications

For a low-end handset, the Nokia X2 has a good camera onboard. With 5-megapixels, LED flash and 4x zoom, the camera is actually better than those found on some high-smartphones – even the iPhone 3G S doesn’t have a flash. There is also a video recorder and the option to upload images straight onto Flickr or Facebook.

You can communicate in multiple ways on the Nokia X2. There is an Opera browser app for accessing the internet; Nokia Messaging Service 2.0 for email; and text messages displayed with a threaded view similar to the iPhone, shown as one long conversation instead of date order. There are games including Snake III and Sudoku on the handset together with Java support for downloading further games, so you can keep yourself amused when you’re not chatting, taking photos or listening to music.

Music is where the Nokia X2 excels itself. The phone has dual speakers for listening to your songs out loud, and sharing with friends; an FM radio; and Bluetooth for a wireless headset option as well as a 3.5mm audio jack for standard earphones. You can choose between Ovi Player and Windows Media Player for syncing your music collection, and the memory can be boosted to up to 16GB via a microSD card. In some locations, the X2 even comes with Comes With Music option for accessing unlimited music downloads from the Nokia Music Store.

Considerations

There is no 3G support on the Nokia X2.

Verdict

If you want an affordable phone – estimates are in the region of €85 before taxes and subsidies – that has a good camera and music player, make sure you take another look at the Nokia X2.