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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?
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Wednesday January 22 2020, @11:40PM (2 children)
Right there with ya. I wouldn't even have to switch charging cables, so it sounds like almost the perfect phone.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday January 23 2020, @01:59AM (1 child)
USB-C is waaay better. My daily-driver laptop, phone, and toys can all use the same charger and peripheral finally instead of a bunch of annoying mini/micro/barrel/proprietary shit cables. Plus I don't have to turn it around 3 times to get it in.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday January 23 2020, @01:39PM
That's nice. I don't, however, own anything that uses USB-C, so it would be Yet Another Tedious Cable for only one thing.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.