Nokia?! Android?! Heck Yeah! Nokia X, Nokia X+, Nokia XL!

I’ve heard about it. I’ve read about it. Wished for it to happen. And it did! Nokia launched its new range of Android-powered smartphones via Nokia X, Nokia X+, and Nokia XL!

I still remember the time that possessing a Nokia 3310 would get you to the top-list of most popular dudes in the campus. There were “Whoa! Is that 3310? Awesome!” here, and “Can I touch your Nokia 3310?” there. Games like Snake, Pairs, Bantumi and Space Impact were the coolest and most addicting games ever. Comparing high scores in Snake was a trend back then. And over time, Nokia offered more. And people liked them. Until, of course, Apple and Samsung and other big names in the tech business came into the picture. Android and IOS took the limelight. Nokia, sad to say, was left behind.

Cellphone has been a great part of my life. Without it, I can’t say that my life is complete. It made living 200% easier! I still remember, when Android and IOS were just beginning to gain popularity, I remained stubborn and, well, strong-willed never to change my brand of cellphone. I even bought Nokia E6 even though there were a lot of Android-powered devices available in the market already at that time. But as time goes, I felt left out. My friends were talking about stuff I didn’t recognize, well, because I don’t know Android yet. Or IOS. Things like Instagram. And so, I said goodbye to Nokia and bought my very first Android device. And, boy, was I happy! Android has a lot to offer compared to Nokia phone (even when Lumia series with Windows for OS came in). I just can’t blame people from turning their heads down to Nokia.

But, finally, Nokia X, X+ and XL are here! But don’t get excited just yet. Though these devices are Android-powered, Google Play Store is not available. Apps you usually see in the Play Store may not all be included. Apps are offered still via Nokia App Store.  But, no sweat. Nokia pointed that there is a high level of Android app compatibility. And these new devices’ UI looks Windows. Plus pointer, huh?

But look at that. That is how the Nokia App Store might look like. There’s Hill Climb Racing and Benji Bananas! What more could you ask for?

And check this out (source: http://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-x-hardware-specs-349546/)...

	Nokia X	Nokia X+	Nokia XL
Display	4 inch ISP LCD, WVGA (800x480), 233ppi	4 inch ISP LCD, WVGA (800x480), 233ppi	5 inch ISP LCD, WVGA (800x480), 187ppi
Processor	1GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S4	1GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S4	1GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S4
RAM	512MB	786MB	786MB
Storage	4GB + MicroSD (32GB)	4GB + MicroSD (32GB)	4GB + MicroSD (32GB)
Camera	3 MP rear	3 MP rear	5 MP rear LED flash, 2MP front
Battery	1500mAh	1500mAh	2000mAh
Connectivity	Dual SIM, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro USB	Dual SIM, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro USB	Dual SIM, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro USB
Dimensions	115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm	115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm	141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm
Colors	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow
Software	Nokia X 1.0	Nokia X 1.0	Nokia X 1.0
Price	€89 / $120	€99 / $139	€109 / $149

Quite a specs, isn’t it? It’s up to you.

Photo credits to androidauthority.com