Nokia XL
The Nokia XL is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm, 109 cc (5.57 x 3.06 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 187 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, May
Also Known As
Also known as Nokia XL Dual SIM RM-1030/RM-1042 with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
OS
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
187 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable (BN-02)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
190g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm, 109 cc (5.57 x 3.06 x 0.43 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Bright green, orange, cyan, yellow, black, white
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia XL does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Nokia XL does not have NFC.
Yes, the Nokia XL supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Nokia XL supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Nokia XL has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia XL ships with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), X platform 1.
The Nokia XL uses microUSB 2.0.
The Nokia XL supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Nokia XL has 3.0, A2DP.
