Source: HMD Global
What you need to know
- HMD Global has launched three new Android phones in the U.S. with Cricket Wireless: Nokia C2 Tava, Nokia C5 Endi, and Nokia C2 Tennen.
- The three phones will be available to purchase from Cricket Wireless starting May 29.
- Nokia C2 Tennen, which is the most affordable of the trio, is priced at just $70.
HMD Global has expanded its U.S. carrier portfolio with the launch of three affordable new Android phones: Nokia C2 Tava, Nokia C5 Endi, and Nokia C2 Tennen. All three phones run Android 10 out of the box.
The Nokia C5 Endi comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display featuring a waterdrop notch housing an 8MP selfie camera. It runs on a MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage. On the back of the phone is a triple-camera setup featuring a 13MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. It also offers a 4,000mAh battery and comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button. The Nokia C5 Endi will be available in Deep Midnight Blue at Cricket Wireless starting June 5 for $170.
Nokia C2 Tava sports a smaller 5.45-inch HD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor, which is paired with 2GB of RAM and up to 32GB internal storage. The phone has a dual-camera setup at the rear, featuring an 8MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. It also features a 5MP selfie camera, a removable 3,000mAh battery, and a Google Assistant button. The Nokia C2 Tava will be available to purchase from Cricket Wireless in Tempered Blue for $110 starting today.
Source: HMD Global
Nokia C2 Tennen offers the same specs as the C2 Tava but carries a lower $70 price tag. It will be available in Steel via "select national retail stores" from June 15.
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