- Today, HMD Global announced it is bringing the Nokia XR20 to the United States on August 24, 2021.
- The $550 phone boasts MIL-STD 810H durability but its specs are fairly weak.
- You’ll also be able to get the phone in the United Kingdom starting today.
With the prominent “glass sandwich” design of smartphones nowadays, durability is not exactly an option. Unless you want to risk your phone cracking or even shattering with a drop, you’ll need to put it into a case.
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However, HMD Global isn’t content with that. The company’s Nokia XR20 is a rugged device with one of the strongest smartphone display coverings available. It makes multiple durability promises including the military-grade MIL-STD 810H and IP68 certifications.
Considering the device’s durability, HMD expects it to last you quite a while. Thankfully, the company will also deliver three years of Android upgrades and an additional year of security patches to the phone.
Of course, the phone can’t be perfect. Its processor is quite weak and its imaging system will leave a lot to be desired. Check out the specs below.
Nokia XR20 specs
| Nokia XR20 | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ 2,400 x 1,080 20:9 aspect ratio Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 |
| RAM | 4GB or 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB microSD card support up to 512GB |
| Power | 4,630mAh non-removable battery 18W wired charging support 15W wireless charging support |
| Cameras | Rear:
– 48MP main (ƒ/1.79, 1/2.25-inch sensor, 0.8μm, AF) Front: – 8MP main (ƒ/2.0, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12μm) |
| Bands | GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 5G4 SA+NSA: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n28, n41, n66, n77/n78 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1 NFC support |
| Ports | USB-C port 3.5mm headphone port Dual-nano SIM slot OR Nano-SIM and microSD card slot |
| Security | MIL-STD 810H certified 1.8m drop protection IP68 certified |
| Buttons/sensors | Power/fingerprint sensor Volume rocker Google Assistant button Top-mounted customizable button |
| Software | Android 11 |
| Dimensions/weight | 171.6 x 81.5 x 10.6mm 248g |
| Colors | Ultra Blue Granite |
Where to buy and how much it will cost
If you’re excited to grab a Nokia XR20, it will land in the United States on August 24. You’ll have two color options: Ultra Blue (as shown in these photos) and Granite (a dark gray).
The phone will cost you $550 for the model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
In the United Kingdom, the Nokia XR20 will start at £399 (~$552) for the model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The 6/128Gb model will go for £449 (~$621). You can grab the phone in the UK starting now.