Nokia X2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

6
Bad:

6

Pros:

The Nokia X2 has a solid, straightforward design and a comfortable keyboard. Messaging options are plentiful and call quality is satisfactory.
Good battery life, easy accessibility and simple menus...
Slim, lightweight design, comfortable keypad, excellent audio quality, powerful loudspeakers, dedicated music buttons, FM radio works without connecting wired headset

Cons:

The Nokia X2 has a low-resolution display and lacks a dedicated volume rocker. The speakerphone performance wasn't ideal, and data speeds top out at EDGE.
No 3G or advanced features limit its usefulnessLook and Feel...

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Last revision on April 20, 2012

Reviewers Liked

The Nokia X2 has a solid, straightforward design and a comfortable keyboard. Messaging options are plentiful and call quality is satisfactory
Good battery life, easy accessibility and simple menus
Slim, lightweight design, comfortable keypad, excellent audio quality, powerful loudspeakers, dedicated music buttons, FM radio works without connecting wired headset
Display, Excellent camera, Good battery backup, Dedicated music and camera keys
Good audio playback with headphones, Convenient music buttons, Camera and flash perform well for the price

Reviewers Didn't Like

The Nokia X2 has a low-resolution display and lacks a dedicated volume rocker. The speakerphone performance wasn't ideal, and data speeds top out at EDGE
No 3G or advanced features limit its usefulnessLook and Feel
Display has poor viewing angles, music keys are easy to press accidentally, volume buttons are difficult to press, average camera quality despite the resolution, web browser runs out of memory too fast, battery life could have been better
Uncomfortable keypad, Data cable length
No 3G / WiFi, Fascia loves fingerprints, Music playback through speakers is tinny

Expert reviews and ratings

Overview, design and feelThe Nokia X2 is an entry-level handset with plenty of features and a penchant for music playback. It sits somewhere between the Nokia C1-01 and the Nokia X3 Touch and Type in both functionality and price. With the recent trend...

By TechRadar on March 24, 2011

I’ve got something good for you if you’re looking for something good and simple in your cell phones, one of the new ones out at T-Mobile, a prepaid phone (that frankly has the look of a smartphone to it) called the Nokia X2, a phone that...

By MobileWhack on March 11, 2011

The Nokia X2 offers basic communication options, plus a couple of extras, in an agreeable design. What's more, it delivers a full keyboard at an affordable...

By cnet on March 08, 2011

While the Nokia X2 is very affordable and looks good, the Symbian S40 operating system is getting a tad outdated and the omission of 3G is a big letdown. Even the most basic handset could benefit from a speedy data connection - however, for the price...

By 3G UK on February 24, 2011

Affordable, shiny and easy in the hand, the Nokia X2 is good for music playback, but its lack of 3G or Wi-Fi means it’s not suitable for heavy data users...

By Mobile Choice on February 22, 2011

The Nokia X2 is priced at Rs. 5,489. For that price, you are getting a very decent phone with good features and performance. Considering the price we must say the X2 is good value for money. However, it is not the best that you can get for this price....

By TechTree on December 23, 2010

The Nokia X2 performs pretty well across all fronts for a phone of this price and class, except when it comes to being connected. The lack of 3G and Wi-Fi is a real disabler if that is a priority. If it isn't however, then the Nokia X2 is a good...

By Phone Arena on September 30, 2010

A capable feature phone, but there are better options available for the same...

By ElectricPig.co.uk on September 28, 2010

A middle-of-the-road music machine, the Nokia X2 is ideal for those on a tight budget who want easy-access tunes on their...

By CNET UK on September 22, 2010

The X2 is a candy bar type phone with a numeric key pad that stands out. It was released in July 2010. Being the latest in the X series line of from Nokia, this phone targets the young at heart, with a love for music and a limited budget. This...

By BrightHub on August 14, 2010

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