Nokia C02

Nokia C02
BrandNokia
ManufacturerHMD Global
TypeSmartphone
Series
C series
First released
February 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
RelatedNokia C12
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Slate
ColorsDark Cyan, Charcoal
Dimensions148.7 mm × 71.2 mm × 10 mm (5.85 in × 2.80 in × 0.39 in)
Weight191 g (6.7 oz)
Android 12 (Go edition)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz
Memory2 GB LPDDR4X
Storage32 GB eMMC 5.1
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery3000 mAh Li-Ion (removable)
Charging5W wired
Rear camera5 MP, LED flash, HDR
720p@30fps video
Front camera2 MP
Display5.45 in (138 mm) IPS LCD
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
SoundLoudspeaker, 3.5mm jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
GPS
Micro-USB 2.0
Data inputsAccelerometer
IP52 (dust and splash resistant)
References

The Nokia C02 is an entry-level Android LTE smartphone that manufactured by HMD Global under the brand Nokia as part of the C series. It was unveiled on February 23, 2023.

Specifications

Design and hardware

The Nokia C02 is housed with a polycarbonate body and frame with a "nano-texture" finish. It is officially rated IP52, providing protection against dust and light water splashes.

One of its notable hardware features is a removable 3000 mAh battery, a rarity in modern smartphones, which supports 5W charging via a micro-USB port.

The device utilized a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and FWVGA+ resolution (720 x 1440 pixels). It is powered by an unnamed quad-core chipset clocked at 1.4 GHz, paired with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, which is expandable up to 256 GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

Cameras

  • Main Camera - It features a 5-megapixel sensor with an LED flash, supporting portrait mode and time-lapse.
  • Selfie Camera - It features a 2-megapixel front-facing sensor, which also supports Face Unlock.

Software

The Nokia C02 runs on Android 12 (Go edition). HMD Global committed to providing two years of quarterly security updates for the device. The "Go edition" software is optimized for low-end hardware, featuring smaller app sizes and better data management.

References

  1. ↑ "Nokia C02 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Michail. "Nokia C02 silently debuts with Android 12 (Go edition) and entry-level specs". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  3. 1 2 Vasile, Cosmin (2026-04-28). "Nokia's new Android 12 Go edition phone is as basic as it gets". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  4. ↑ "Nokia C02 smartphone with Android 12 Go Edition launched". The Times of India. 2023-02-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  5. ↑ Lucic, Kristijan (2023-02-24). "Nokia C02 is the company's new Android Go smartphone". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2026-04-29.