As the launch of the next Jio Phone (literally called 'Next') draws nearer, the entry-level budget smartphone segment is set for a major shakeup. It is speculated that the Jio Phone Next could be launched with Android Go, the watered-down version of Android, which has only been seen on very few smartphones launched over the past few years. While Android Go was introduced with the intent of bringing Android to sub-Rs. 5,000 devices with 1GB of RAM or less in 2018, it did not really take off in India. Now, in 2021, it makes little sense especially on a smartphone that's priced closer to Rs. 10,000.
The Nokia C20 Plus aims to deliver the basics with entry-level hardware and Android Go, but it fails when it comes to execution. The phone’s design is practical and sturdy but it is also quite chunky, and not ideal for one-handed use. The Unisoc processor can barely hold things together even with 3GB of RAM on the higher-priced variant, so the software experience is sluggish. The stripped-down Android Go software seems half-baked at best, given that there are just a handful of current Go-branded Google apps and some third-party lite apps from the Play Store that help save on space. The Go apps are clunky and are not as capable as their regular Android counterparts. Making things worse are the cameras, which deliver below-average image and video quality. Thankfully the battery keeps up but takes about 3.5 hours to charge to 100 percent.
Product Name | Price in India |
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Nokia C20 Plus (2GB RAM, 32GB) - Dark Grey | ₹ 6,999 |
Nokia C20 Plus (3GB RAM, 32GB) - Dark Grey | ₹ 7,499 |
Nokia C20 Plus (2GB RAM, 32GB) - Ocean Blue | ₹ 7,499 |
Nokia C20 Plus (3GB RAM, 32GB) - Ocean Blue | ₹ 7,999 |
Nokia C20 Plus price in India starts from ₹ 6,999. The lowest price of Nokia C20 Plus is ₹ 6,999 at Amazon on 23rd November 2024.
Brand | Nokia |
Model | C20 Plus |
Price in India | ₹6,999 |
Release date | 11th June 2021 |
Launched in India | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 165.40 x 75.85 x 0.00 |
Weight (g) | 204.70 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4950 |
Colours | Blue, Grey |
Screen size (inches) | 6.50 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 720x1600 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | Unisoc SC9863A |
RAM | 2GB, 3GB |
Internal storage | 32GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 |
Rear camera | 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
No. of Rear Cameras | 2 |
Rear autofocus | Yes |
Rear flash | Yes |
Front camera | 5-megapixel |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Operating system | Android 11 (Go edition) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.20 |
Micro-USB | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |