Nokia C02

Nokia C02
Brand	Nokia
Manufacturer	HMD Global
Type	Smartphone
Series	C series
First released	February 23, 2023
Related	Nokia C12
Compatible networks	GSM, HSPA, LTE
Form factor	Slate
Colors	Dark Cyan, Charcoal
Dimensions	148.7 mm × 71.2 mm × 10 mm (5.85 in × 2.80 in × 0.39 in)
Weight	191 g (6.7 oz)
Operating system	Android 12 (Go edition)
System-on-chip	Quad-core 1.4 GHz
CPU	Quad-core 1.4 GHz
Memory	2 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	32 GB eMMC 5.1
Removable storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Battery	3000 mAh Li-Ion (removable)
Charging	5W wired
Rear camera	5 MP, LED flash, HDR; 720p@30fps video
Front camera	2 MP
Display	5.45 in (138 mm) IPS LCD; 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
Sound	Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP; GPS; Micro-USB 2.0
Data inputs	Accelerometer
Water resistance	IP52 (dust and splash resistant)
References

The Nokia C02 is an entry-level Android LTE smartphone that manufactured by HMD Global under the brand Nokia as part of the C series. It was unveiled on February 23, 2023.^[2]^[3]

Specifications

Design and hardware

The Nokia C02 is housed with a polycarbonate body and frame with a "nano-texture" finish. It is officially rated IP52, providing protection against dust and light water splashes.

One of its notable hardware features is a removable 3000 mAh battery, a rarity in modern smartphones, which supports 5W charging via a micro-USB port.^[3]

The device utilized a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and FWVGA+ resolution (720 x 1440 pixels). It is powered by an unnamed quad-core chipset clocked at 1.4 GHz, paired with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, which is expandable up to 256 GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.^[4]

Cameras

Main Camera - It features a 5-megapixel sensor with an LED flash, supporting portrait mode and time-lapse.
Selfie Camera - It features a 2-megapixel front-facing sensor, which also supports Face Unlock.^[5]

Software

The Nokia C02 runs on Android 12 (Go edition). HMD Global committed to providing two years of quarterly security updates for the device.^[2] The "Go edition" software is optimized for low-end hardware, featuring smaller app sizes and better data management.

References

^ "Nokia C02 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
^ ^a ^b Michail. "Nokia C02 silently debuts with Android 12 (Go edition) and entry-level specs". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
^ ^a ^b Vasile, Cosmin (2026-04-28). "Nokia's new Android 12 Go edition phone is as basic as it gets". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
^ "Nokia C02 smartphone with Android 12 Go Edition launched". The Times of India. 2023-02-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
^ Lucic, Kristijan (2023-02-24). "Nokia C02 is the company's new Android Go smartphone". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2026-04-29.

[gsmarena-1] "Nokia C02 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.

[:0-2] Michail. "Nokia C02 silently debuts with Android 12 (Go edition) and entry-level specs". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-04-29.

[:1-3] Vasile, Cosmin (2026-04-28). "Nokia's new Android 12 Go edition phone is as basic as it gets". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-04-29.

[4] "Nokia C02 smartphone with Android 12 Go Edition launched". The Times of India. 2023-02-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-29.

[5] Lucic, Kristijan (2023-02-24). "Nokia C02 is the company's new Android Go smartphone". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2026-04-29.

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