I noticed a minor lag when I opened multiple tabs on Google Chrome and then tried to switch between them. There is only one variant of the phone with 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage which is expandable up to 512GB via microSD card. It has got a MediaTek Helio P22 processor under the hood. Nokia 2.4 is thin despite packing a 4,500 mAh battery (Express Photo: Arun Rawal) Performance Nokia has included a Google Assistant button as well on the left side of the phone which may come in handy for some users in everyday use. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back but you have to get the position of your finger just right to unlock the phone. On the back, there is a textured finish due to which the polycarbonate back does not feel cheap. It is also thin and feels sleek on the hand. The phone does not weigh too much, especially considering its size. There is Nokia branding at the bottom of the screen making optimal use of the extra space. It is also odd to see chunky bezels all around which makes the smartphone bulkier and tough for one-handed usage even for a guy like me who has big hands. Nokia 2.4 has a 6.5-inch HD+ screen (Express Photo: Arun Rawal) It looked a little better when I watched a few videos on YouTube. The experience was mediocre, something you should expect from a budget smartphone with a resolution of 1600×720 pixels. I logged into my Netflix account and streamed one episode of Schitt’s Creek. The display was a bit dull, especially when I used it in the sunlight. Before the launch, I got to use the phone for a few hours and here are my first impressions of the budget smartphone.

The latest option from the company is the newly-launched Nokia 2.4. Instead, the company is trying to keep things simple and focus on the software part to appeal to its customers. At least that’s what I have observed in the past few years in the budget segment. HMD Global’s Nokia branded phones are not just competing with other brands on the basis of specifications.

Nokia 2.4 display