Nokia X, Nokia first ever android phone

Nokia has introduced its first Android-based smartphone, actually three, it is dubbed as Nokia X,Nokia X+,Nokia XL. The Nokia X,Nokia X+,Nokia XL was unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2014, held in Barcelona, Spain on Monday. The event which kick-off at 8.30 a.m, Monday local time Barcelona (1 PM IST) where the much anticipated Nokia X smartphone is the spotlight. As per the numerous leaks and rumours from the past few months, the handset will gradually replace the existing low-end Asha line-up. It is the first device from Nokia to use the Nokia X OS – a fork of Android. However, like the Asha series it also uses the Fastlane UI for quick navigation. The phone has similarity to Windows Phone 8 UI. The Nokia X does not come with pre-installed Google Play Services. As a result the Play Store isn't available on the Nokia X or Nokia X+. Though, Android apps can be downloaded through Yandex Store. Both the Nokia X and Nokia X + have similar spec lists, for example, both have 4-inch touchscreens but the ‘+’ model includes more storage and an SD card by default. In a surprise move, Nokia also launched the Nokia XL which comes with a larger 5-inch display and a 5-megapixel camera on the rear, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has unbeatable prices at €109 for Nokia XL €89 for Nokia X and €99 for Nokia X+. It is said that it has access to Android apps and 3rd party stores on Nokia X families and that Android developers can easily bring their apps to #NokiaX in just a few hours and publish to Nokia Store.