The Nokia C22 is an entry-level Android smartphone developed by HMD Global under the Nokia brand. It was announced on February 25, 2023, at MWC 2023 alongside the Nokia C32 and Nokia G22.
Design & build
The display is made of glass. The back and frame is made of plastic with a wavy texture.
Externally, the Nokia C22 is similar to most Nokia smartphones from 2022. The device received protection against splashes and dust according to the IP52 standard.[2]
The USB-C port, speaker, and microphone are located at the bottom. The 3.5 mm audio jack is located at the top. Depending on the model, the left side houses a slot for either one SIM card and a memory card up to 256 GB, or two SIM cards and a memory card. The volume buttons and the lock button are placed on the right side. The Nokia logo, fingerprint scanner, and dual camera unit with LED flash are located on the back.
The Nokia C22 was sold in Sand and Midnight Black color options.
Technical specifications
Hardware
Like its predecessors, the smartphone features a UNISOC SC9863A SoC processor and an IMG8322 GPU. It also has an octa-core consisting of Cortex-A55 cores clocking at 1.2-1.6 GHz respectively.
Battery
The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh, which lasts for three days and has 10W standard charging. It also supports life enhancement with AI-managed battery life.[3]
Camera
The smartphone features a 13 MP (wide) main dual camera with autofocus + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps. The front camera has a resolution of 8 MP and the ability to record video at 720p@30fps.[4]
Display
The C22 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (1600 × 720) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a pixel density of 270 ppi, and a waterdrop notch for the front camera.
Storage
The device was sold in 2/64, 3/64, and 4/128 GB configurations[5] with “Virtual RAM” technology.[6] The storage capacity can also be expanded with a microSD card up to 256 GB.
Software
The Nokia C22 was released with the pre-installed Android 13 (Go edition).
References
- ^ “Nokia C22 – Full phone specifications”. www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ “Nokia launches trio of phones focused on repairability, durability, and imaging”. Android Authority. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Ikoba, Jed John (2023-02-26). “Nokia C22 and C32 With Three-day Battery Life Announced”. Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Ikoba, Jed John (2023-02-26). “Nokia C22 and C32 With Three-day Battery Life Announced”. gizmochina.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Ivan. “Hands-on: Nokia C32, Nokia C22, Nokia G22 at MWC 2023”. GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ Nayan (2023-02-26). “Nokia G22, Nokia C32 & Nokia C22 launched with “Virtual RAM” feature. Pricing & other details inside”. NPowerUser. Retrieved 2026-04-09.