Nokia XL

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Nokia XL
NokiaXL 1.jpg
Developer Nokia, before Microsoft acquisition
Manufacturer Microsoft Mobile [1] [2]
Series Nokia X family
Compatible networks WCDMA network: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
LTE Edition: D-LTE and TD-SCDMA LTE bands - 38, 39, 40 (China)
Availability by region24 February 2014
Successor Nokia 3
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Form factor Slate
Dimensions141.4 mm (5.57 in) H
77.7 mm (3.06 in) W
10.9 mm (0.43 in) D.
Mass190 g (6.7 oz)
LTE Edition: 158 g (5.6 oz)
Operating system Nokia X Software Platform
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
LTE Edition: MSM8926 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU 1.0 GHz dual-core (ARMv7)
Memory768 MB RAM
Storage4 GB
Removable storage microSD up to 32 GB
Battery Li-ion 2,000  mAh
Display5.0 in (13 cm)
480×800 px IPS WVGA
Rear camera5.0 MP with flash, 2592×1944 pixels, Autofocus, 4× zoom
Front camera 2.0 MP, 1600×1200 pixels
Connectivity
  • Bluetooth 3.0 + HS
  • micro-USB 2.0
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • 3.5 mm audio connector
  • WAPI
Data inputsUser input: Touch Operating keys: Volume keys, back key, lock key
Website http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/nokia-xl/

The Nokia XL is a smartphone announced as part of the Nokia X family in February 2014, running on the Nokia X platform. It is currently sold and maintained by Microsoft Mobile.

Contents

The rear side of the device NokiaXL 2.jpg
The rear side of the device

Specification sheet

TypeSpecification [3]
Weight190 g
Dimensions141.4 mm x 77.7 mm x 10.9 mm
Battery lifeTalk time: 13 hours (GSM) standby: 30 days (GSM)
DisplayType: IPS Size 5.0 in resolution: 480×800 pixels, 185 ppi
Operating system (UI)Android 4.1.2 (Nokia X 1.x UI)
Dual SIMYes
SIM TypeMicro-SIM (available in single SIM and dual SIM slot versions)
Storage4 GB
Multiple languagesYes
Bluetooth3.0 DUN, FTP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP, SDAP, SPP
PC SyncYes
USBmicro-USB
Custom graphicsYes
Custom ringtonesYes
Data-capableYes
Flight modeYes
WLANYes, with hotspot
Memory card slotmicroSD up to 32 GB
MMSMMS 1.2 / SMIL
ram size 768MB [4]
Text messaging2-way: Yes
FM radioStereo: Yes
Music PlayerYes
Back camera5.0 megapixels
Front camera2.0 megapixels
FlashYes
Video capture30 fps
Headset jackYes (3.5 mm)
Speaker phoneyes

Background

The Nokia XL was announced in a surprising manner at the 2014 edition of Mobile World Congress on 24 February 2014 which was held in Barcelona, Spain. [5] [6]

Reports suggested only a 4-inch touchscreen Android running Nokia X will be unveiled but Nokia also announced the 'Nokia X family' which was made up of Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL.

Nokia XL was much of a hardware upgrade from the other members of the maiden Nokia X family. It came with a 5-inch touchscreen instead of the 4-inch ones on the others. It featured a bigger camera (5  MP sensor) and also a LED flash and 2 MP front-facing camera—the last two are absent on the Nokia X and Nokia X+ models. [7] [8] [9]

The phone was known in the development stages as "Asha Monster". [10]

Nokia XL 4G

An LTE version was released in China in July 2014.

TypeSpecification
Screen5 in (13 cm) IPS LCD,
800 x 480px, 187ppi
RAM1 GB
Internal storage and included microSD card4 GB internal
Up to 32 GB MicroSD card support, 4 GB card included
Rear camera5 MP, autofocus and flash
Front camera2.0 MP
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8926
CPU1.2 GHz quad-core
Networks TD-LTE: 38, 39, 40 (China)
TD-SCDMA: 1900 MHz, 39
WCDMA: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 2100 MHz
GSM: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
Dimensions141.3 x 77.7 x 10.8 mm
Weight158 g
Battery life (on standby)21 days
Battery life (talk time)2G: 15 hours, 3G: 11 hours, 4G: unknown
Operating systemNokia X 1.x software platform (AOSP 4.2.x)

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