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Nokia X Phones: Specs and Features

The Finnish technology firm Nokia, whose devices and services arm is owned by Microsoft, released three new Android phones – the Nokia X, X+ and XL – on February 24. This debut of Android devices is indeed tremendous since Nokia formerly manufactured only Windows-based phones.  The X series are colorful devices and are worth looking into. Here’s what the new Nokia X, X+ and XL have to offer.

 

Hardware and Design

Nokia devices typically display exceptional build quality and cutting edge design. The recently released Nokia X series of smartphones is no exception. Available in 6 colors, these Nokia’s monobody architecture is very attractive and sleek. The Nokia X and X+, which possess 4-inch displays, are almost identical in form and features. However, the 5-inch Nokia XL offers several capabilities that are not available on the two other Nokia X series phones.

 

Nokia X

 

Nokia X

Even though the Nokia X operates on an Android platform, it’s not the typical Android operating system (OS) that you’re accustomed to. Though the device’s OS is based on Android open source software, it still resembles a Windows phone with more modification options. The 4-inch device features a dual-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage space and a 1500mAh battery. The body of the Nokia X is moderately thick and is made from polycarbonate material. It carries a headphone jack, a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a microSD card slot that’s expandable up to 32GB. The user interface is sleek and the cost of the device is low.

 

Nokia X+

Much like the Nokia X, the Nokia X+ is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and offers a 4-inch display. It has a maximum talk time (3G) of 10.5h and a display resolution of WVGA (800 X 480). With the main camera at 3 megapixels and the resolution at 2048 x 1536 pixels, the Nokia X+ takes pretty decent web quality shots. While 4GB of RAM seems easily exhaustible, an expandable memory (MicroSD) with the capacity to store a maximum of 32GB of information can be used to boost internal storage. The device has Internet browsing capabilities and supports HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and Opera. For accessing social networking sites seamlessly, you can conveniently use social apps such as Twitter, Facebook and even communicate with friends through Viber, WeChat and Skype. Use the X+ as a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect up to 8 devices with its Wi-Fi capabilities.

 

Nokia XL

The Nokia XL is widely recognized as the ‘daddy’ of the bunch because it packs more power than the other two models. It too, comes with a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and 4GB of internal storage capacity. However, its 768MB of RAM is an upgrade over that possessed by both the X and X+ models. It also comes with a more powerful 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, as well as a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. This is ideal for capturing significant moments and for making video calls. Since the smart device was designed with a microSD slot, the user can opt for more memory by using one. This device can also be used with two different carriers since it was designed with dual-SIM capabilities.

 

The Nokia XL uses the Nokia X software platform 1.0.1 which, though not as appealing and clear as the Android KitKat or iOS platform, is highly compatible with a wide range of apps. However, despite being based on an Android platform, the Nokia XL will not use Google Play store as a source for obtaining apps. Instead, the XL smartphone will use Nokia’s own app store. If users want an app that is not available in this store, they can always use third party stores to obtain all their choice applications.

 

Nokia XL

 

While the appeal of the Nokia XL lies in the operating system, an open source Android platform, the device remains unrecognizable with Google affiliates. This is evident in the manner in which the device obtains its apps. Even though the device was developed on the Android platform, Nokia opted to use Microsoft’s services instead of Google’s cloud technology. While you can benefit from Microsoft’s services, you’ll also be restricted in the number of apps you are able to download. This is due to the fact that Windows app store is not as broad as Google Play Store.

 

Similarities Between the X series and Windows Phone

 

The following are some of the ways in which the Nokia X series devices are similar to the Windows Phone.

 

• The home screen of the X series is made up of tiles


• Tiles can be customized or moved around by simply holding and dragging a specific one


• Users can increase the size of each tile


• Home app tiles dance around as an app tile is being moved


• Provides Here Maps and Here Drive instead of Google Maps


• Uses Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage platform

 

With Nokia manufacturing devices for both Android (Google) and Windows (Microsoft) phones, the smartphone market might see more advanced devices that are able to provide a greater outlook for the industry.

Nokia X Phones: Specs and Features

Charter Brings You More with the ‘More’ Campaign

Customers are always craving more. Charter strives to satisfy these cravings by making it possible for its valued customers to have the best possible experiences when using its services. If this includes going the extra mile or putting additional services in place, Charter is willing to take that step. Instead of merely matching what other providers offer, the appropriately named ‘More’ campaign has been introduced to customers. Since more is ultimately better, Charter gives you more entertainment options (TV), more speed (Internet) and more opportunities to catch up and say hello (phone).

 

‘More’ Entertainment

If you are one of those movie fanatics who are constantly glued to the TV screen, you should choose Charter for entertainment.

 

• More high definition (HD) programming

Charter offers its subscribers over 125 channels – including many that transmit high definition programming. Customers who want an elevated viewing experience can opt to watch more HD programming that provide clearer, sharper pictures. This resolution offered by Charter is approximately 6 times sharper than the standard definition that many TV service subscribers are accustomed to.

 

 

• More On Demand programming options

Charter has a vast On Demand library loaded with the latest movies and episodes of the most popular TV shows, which can be accessed whenever subscribers wish to do so. With over 10,000 On Demand titles, 1,500 of which are available in HD and 3D, you can watch whatever you want, whenever you want. Instead of having your favorite episodes pass you by, you can catch up with back-to-back episodes On Demand.

 

• More ways to watch movies and shows

Not only do you have the option of viewing On Demand titles, but you can also view in demand movies and TV shows conveniently recorded on your DVR. With Charter, you can tap into up to 780 hours of storage space while accessing this feature on up to 4 TVs within your home. There’s no need to compromise since you can record approximately 8 shows concurrently. If you’re pressed for time just as your favorite movie is about to air, simply record it on your DVR and watch whenever you are able to do so. Manipulate TV programming by playing, pausing and rewinding televised content in every room.

 

Charter also makes it possible for its customers to make more of their entertainment mobile. You can download and install the Charter app on a variety of mobile devices. This’ll allow you to view content on smartphones and tablets while also using them to manage your DVR so that you never miss a show.

 

‘More’ Catching Up

If you talk a lot, you can use Charter phone service to regularly catch up with friends and family. You can also use it to reconnect with people you may not have spoken to in years.

 

 

 

• More value

-Talk for as long as you like without having to deal with dropped calls

-Save money by avoiding all the additional fees that some other phone companies normally charge

-Stay connected with friends and family with unlimited local and long distance calling

-Call friends and family living in Canada, the US, the Virgin Islands, Guam and even Puerto Rico

 

• More calling features

Monitor your landline while you are away from home with the Phone Online Manager. With this feature, you can listen to and delete voicemail messages online, access recent contacts on outgoing calls, add a new contact number, or enable and disable phone features with just a couple of mouse clicks.

 

Charter phone service puts a number of impressive features such as call waiting, call screening and caller ID in your hands. You can also use popular calling features to route calls to other numbers when you are busy or customize your ring tones so that you know exactly who is calling when your phone starts ringing

 

‘More’ Internet Speed

Charter’s Internet service offers more speed in comparison to DSL options. Get up to 30 Mbps, which is significantly faster than DSL, to stream videos, download audio and videos files, and play online games at the same time, without sacrificing convenience.

 

• More time saved

Instead of waiting hours to download a movie, you can save time with Charter’s ‘More’ Internet speed by accessing faster downloads and content streaming. Download more than ten songs in less than a minute and around 50 photos in less than 30 seconds. This compares very favorably with the download times that you’d enjoy with the other Internet service providers who are out there.

 

Instead of buying expensive virus protection software to protect your computer, you can rely on the comprehensive coverage provided by the Charter Security Suite. This top of the line antiviral package detects and combats viruses, spam and other malicious content or programs automatically.

 

Saving Money with Charter

In order to save more with Charter, customers can opt to subscribe for a triple play package. With this bundle, customers put all their eggs in one basket. This includes combining phone, TV and Internet services. This package is convenient since instead of paying three separate bills for all services, customers are only required to pay one. Another package customers can benefit from is a double play. This allows customers to combine Internet service with phone service, phone and TV service, TV and Internet services and vice versa. This ultimately saves subscribers money.

Charter Brings You More with the ‘More’ Campaign