Nokia C32

The Nokia C32 was launched in India on Tuesday. The phone was earlier launched in select European markets alongside the Nokia C22, which arrived in India earlier this month. The Nokia C32 comes with a one-year replacement warranty. It is available in two stock variants and three colour options in India. The handset is powered by an unspecified octa-core chipset and is said to offer up to three days of battery life. It is equipped with two rear cameras.

Price of Nokia C32

In India, the Nokia C32 is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the base 4GB 64GB variant, while the 4GB 128GB variant is priced at  Rs. 9,499. It can currently be purchased in the country from the Nokia India online store. Customers can avail of the no-cost EMI offer starting at Rs 1,584 per month for  6 months. The Nokia C32 is available in India in three colour options – Beach Pink, Charcoal and Mint.

Design and Operating System

The Nokia C32 has a  2.5D 6.55-inch curved screen with a resolution of 1600 x 700 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The phone will immediately boot into the Android 13 operating system. It has an unspecified octa-core chipset clocked at up to 1.6GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM, expandable to 7GB via virtual RAM, and up to 128GB of built-in storage. The company promises biannual quarterly security updates for the Nokia C32. The Nokia C32 is a sleek and stylish smartphone with a glass front and back and a durable plastic frame. It features splash- and dust-resistant construction for added protection from the elements. The dimensions of the device are 164.6 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm and the weight is 199.4 g. It is available in three attractive colours: charcoal, autumn green and beach pink. The phone has the latest Android 13 (Go edition) operating system, which ensures a smooth and efficient user experience.

Camera and Display

The dual rear camera unit of the Nokia C32 is housed in a rectangular module at the top left corner of the rear panel along with an LED flash. It packs a 50-megapixel  primary sensor with AI support and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The 8-megapixel front-facing camera sensor is housed in a centrally-aligned water drop at the top of the screen. The Nokia C32 has dual cameras with a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The main camera is equipped with autofocus and LED flash, while the macro camera can take excellent close-up photos. The phone also has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for high-quality selfies and video calls. The device has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9, which ensures vivid and immersive viewing. The screen is protected by scratch-resistant glass that keeps it longer than new.

Processor and Memory

Under the hood, it’s powered by an unspecified octa-core chipset clocked at up to 1.6GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM, expandable up to 7GB via virtual RAM and up to 128GB of built-in storage. The company promises biannual quarterly security updates for the Nokia C32. The Nokia C32 has a Unisoc SC9863A chipset built on a 28nm process. It has an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A55 cores 1.6GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores 1.2GHz. The device comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded with a microSDXC card.

Battery and Connectivity

Backed by a 5,000mAh battery and 10W cable charging support, the Nokia C32 claims  a battery life of up to 3 days. For security reasons, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is connected to the power button on the right side of the phone, and it also comes with a face unlock feature.

The phone also has a USB Type-C port,  3.5mm audio jack and supports GPS, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth v5.2. Weighing 199.4 grams,  Nokia C32 measures 164.6 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm. The Nokia C32 is equipped with a powerful 5000 mAh Li-Po battery for long-lasting battery life. It also supports 10W cable charging, which allows you to quickly charge the device’s battery when it is empty. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports GSM, HSPA and LTE networks, making it compatible with multiple carriers. It also has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS and a USB Type-C 2.0 port. The device has a side fingerprint sensor, accelerometer and proximity sensor to increase the comfort and security of the user. It also has a wireless FM radio that lets you  listen to your favorite stations on the go without having to plug in headphones.

Pros and Cons Of Nokia C32

Pros

Reasonably priced smartphone. There is a separate slot for a micro SD card. Strong battery capacity. There is an audio jack. Side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Includes support for the latest Android 13 OS. Glass protection against scratches. maintains resistance to splash and dust. Supports wireless FM radio.

Cons

No support for 4K video recording. Without a custom interface. Not for heavy use.  Average camera setting. No reverse charge support. Nits default brightness or refresh rate.