Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL dual-SIM Android-based smartphones launched

Nokia has announced its first-ever smartphones based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), that can run Android apps and are powered by Microsoft and Nokia services.

Nokia X and Nokia X+  are dual-SIM Phones that come with 4-inch 480x800 displays and are powered by 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. Both have identical 4GB internal storage, with expandable support up to 32GB via microSD card, and are powered by a 1500mAh battery. While the Nokia X comes with 512MB RAM, the Nokia X+ comes with 768MB RAM. Both phones have a 3-megapixel rear camera, but no front shooter. They are powered by a 1500mAh battery.

Nokia XL comes with a 5-inch 480x800 display, a 5-megapixel camera, a 720p front camera, 768MB RAM and a 2000mAh battery, while sharing other specifications with its younger siblings

Nokia X will go on sale immediately, starting at EUR 89 (approximately Rs. 7,500 not including duties and taxes) in Asia-Pacific, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa

Nokia X+ and Nokia XL are expected to roll out in these markets starting early 2014 second quarter, priced at EUR 99 (approximately Rs. 8,400 not including duties and taxes) and EUR 109 (approximately Rs. 9,300 not including duties and taxes), respectively

Nokia X and Nokia X+ will be available in bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow, black and white.

Nokia XL will be available in bright green, orange, cyan, yellow, black and white

Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL come with -

• free cloud storage from Microsoft's OneDrive (earlier called SkyDrive)
• free access to Here Maps, with offline maps and integrated turn-by-turn navigation
• Nokia MixRadio for free music streaming and downloadable playlists
• pre-loaded with a variety of third-party apps and games
•  3G support and take Micro-SIMs instead of regular ones.