Nokia X

Nokia X
BrandNokia
ManufacturersNokia, later Microsoft Mobile[1][2]
SloganYour Fastlane to Android apps.[1]
SeriesNokia X family
Compatible networks(GSM/GPRS/EDGE): 850, 900, 1,800 and 1,900 MHz
3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s): 900 and 2,100 MHz
Availability by region24 February 2014
Discontinued17 July 2014[3]
SuccessorNokia X2
TypeTouchscreen Smartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions115.5 mm (4.55 in) H
10.4 mm (0.41 in) W
73.2 mm (2.88 in) D.
Weight128.7 g (4.54 oz)
Operating systemNokia X platform (Modified Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2[4])
  • Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display, up to 2 fingers
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
CPU1.0 GHz dual-core
GPUAdreno 203
Memory512 MB RAM (768 MB in Nokia X+ and XL)
Storage4 GB
Removable storagemicroSD up to 32 GB
BatteryLi-ion 1500 mAh
Display4.0 in (10 cm)
800×480 px IPS WVGA (233 PPI)
Rear camera3 MP fixed focus
Connectivity
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The Nokia X is a mid-tier smartphone announced as part of the Nokia X family in February 2014, running on the Nokia X platform. The device shipped on the same day as the unveiling, with Nokia targeting the product for emerging markets, and was sold and maintained by Microsoft Mobile. On 17 July 2014, Microsoft announced that it would discontinue the line.[5]

The X was previously under development known as Normandy,[6] Project N,[7] the Asha on Linux project[8] and MView.[9]

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