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Dirt-cheap Nokia 2.3 comes to the US for just $129

posted by martyb on Wednesday January 22 2020, @08:55PM   Printer-friendly
from the frugal dept.

Freeman writes:

HMD's Nokia 2.3 has been announced for sale in the US. This low-end phone is just $129 but still manages to look like a respectable device.

[...] it runs stock Android with no crapware.

[...] There are some nice extras here, too, like a micro SD slot, a headphone jack, FM Radio support, and a dedicated Google Assistant button on the side.

[...] There are some downsides that come with the low price. First, there's no fingerprint reader. The only biometrics are a selfie-cam-powered face unlock feature, which can't be that secure since it only does a 2D face scan. Second, you're getting the old micro USB port for charging, instead of the newer, reversible USB-C, which is a shame. This also means there's no quick charging, and instead you get a pokey 5V/1A charger. Third, there's no NFC, so you won't be able to tap-and-pay at the register. Fourth, it only comes with Android 9 Pie, although an upgrade to Android 10 is planned at some point.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/dirt-cheap-nokia-2-3-comes-to-the-us-for-just-129/

Only downside [for me] is the fact that it actually has a selfie-cam-powered face unlock feature. How about you?

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  • (Score: 3, Insightful) by c0lo on Wednesday January 22 2020, @11:00PM (2 children)

    by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday January 22 2020, @11:00PM (#947069) Journal

    GPS + map apps are undeniably useful...

    ... for Google (and others) to track you movements.
    For everything else, there are TomTom, Garmin, Navman, etc... like in "do a single thing and do it well" philosophy.

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  • (Score: 2) by takyon on Wednesday January 22 2020, @11:10PM (1 child)

    by takyon (881) <takyonNO@SPAMsoylentnews.org> on Wednesday January 22 2020, @11:10PM (#947073) Journal

    Wow, great take on half of the comment.

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    • (Score: 2) by c0lo on Thursday January 23 2020, @10:06AM

      by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Thursday January 23 2020, @10:06AM (#947318) Journal

      As for the other half, any guarantee those map apps won't record and report your movements (for the past X months) next time your phone gets connectivity?
      'Cause, unless it's a burner, you will need to let it connect sooner or later.

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