The Nokia C20 and Nokia C20 Plus are budget entry-level Android-based smartphones developed and manufactured by HMD Global under the Nokia brand. The Nokia C20 was announced on April 8, 2021, while the C20 Plus was announced on June 11 of the same year.[3][4]
In the Philippines, pre-orders for the C20 start from June 7 to 11 and went available in retail stores from June 14 to 20.[5] It was available nationwide on June 14, 2021. The Nokia C20 Plus was also released on August 9, 2021, in India.[6]
Specifications
Design & build
The display is made of glass with Panda Glass screen protector above the display.[7] The body is constructed from plastic with a wavy texture.
Externally, the Nokia C20 is identical to the Nokia C10, while the Nokia C20 Plus is similar to the Nokia C30.
The bottom features a microUSB port and a microphone. The top houses a 3.5 mm audio jack. On the right side are the volume rockers and the power button. Depending on the version, slots for 1 SIM card and a microSD card (up to 256 GB[8]) or 2 SIM cards and a microSD card are located under the removable back panel. The rear includes a speaker with a protruding “dot” to prevent sound muffled when lying flat, the “NOKIA” logo, and the camera module. The C20 has a circular camera block with an internal LED flash, while the C20 Plus features a circular dual-camera block with an LED flash located to its left. On the front, unlike the C20 Plus, the C20 has larger bezels and an LED flash for the front-facing camera.
The Nokia C20 features a 6.52″ IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (1600 × 720), a 20:9 aspect ratio, a pixel density of 269 ppi, and a waterdrop notch for the front camera.
Color options
- The Nokia C20 is available in Dark Blue and Sand colors.
- The Nokia C20 Plus is available in Ocean Blue and Graphite Black colors.
Hardware
The smartphones are powered by the Unisoc SC9863A processor and the IMG8322 GPU. The Nokia C20 features a 3000 mAh battery, while the C20 Plus features a 4950 mAh battery. In both phones, the battery is removable and can be replaced by the user and has 10W wired charging with microUSB.[3]
Cameras
- The Nokia C20 has a 5 MP, f/2.2 main camera and a 5 MP, f/2.2 front camera.[9]
- The Nokia C20 Plus features a dual main camera setup consisting of an 8 MP and 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor). The front camera has a resolution of 5 MP and an aperture of f/2.2.
Both models’ main and front cameras are capable of recording video at 720p@30fps.
The Nokia C20 is available in 1/16 GB, 2/16 GB, and 2/32 GB configurations.[7] The Nokia C20 Plus is available in a 3/32 GB configuration.[10]
Software
The smartphones were released running Android 11 (Go Edition).[11]
References
- ^ “Nokia C20 – Full phone specifications”. www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ “Nokia C20 Plus – Full phone specifications”. www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ a b “Nokia C20 Plus announced with Android Go, 6.5″ screen, and 4,950 mAh battery”. GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ “Nokia C20 Plus with 5000mAh battery to launch on June 11”. The Times of India. 2021-06-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ “#LoveTrustKeep: Nokia G10, Nokia C20, and Nokia C10 are officially in the Philippines!”. ManilaShaker Philippines | Tech Reviews, Comparisons, and News. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Singh, Jagmeet (August 9, 2021). “Nokia C20 Plus With Dual Rear Cameras, 2-Day Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Specifications”. Gadgets360. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
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- ^ Wong, Abel (2021-06-11). “Nokia C20 Plus release: Android 11 Go Edition & 4950mAh battery, priced at ~RM449”. TechNave. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Guison, Duey (2021-04-08). “Nokia C10 and C20 Official: Ultra-Budget Phones with Android 11 Go”. UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Valiyathara, Anvinraj (2021-06-11). “Nokia C20 Plus launched along with BH-205 TWS Bluetooth headset, SP-101 Bluetooth speaker”. Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ “Nokia G20 and G10 unveiled with large batteries, Android Go-powered Nokia C20 and C10 join in”. GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.