Adam Ferguson, global head of product marketing at Finnish company HMD Global, the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets, said its new C21 Plus and C2 smartphones were not about making headlines with price tags or high specifications, but were more focused on providing reliability to users.
The phones start at £100 and £75 respectively and HMD claims they have long battery life and a durable design to encourage users to keep their phones for longer, whilst still offering the typical appointments of a modern smartphone, such as a good-quality screen and camera set-up.
The new C-series phones run Android, with quarterly security updates planned for two years, and offer battery sizes of 4000mAh or 5050mAh, depending on the model. Built around a robust inner metal chassis, the C21 Plus phone has an IP52 rating for protection against dirt, dust, and water droplet ingress. A toughened cover glass protects the 6.5” HD+ display, while the...