HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, releases Nokia 2.3 in the Philippines.

The Nokia 2.3 comes with a camera powered by AI, a large 6.2” HD+ screen and two-day battery life. Being Android 10 ready, the new Nokia 2.3 will receive guaranteed monthly security updates for three years and OS upgrades for two years, ensuring this smartphone gets better over time.

“Consumers world over have really appreciated the Nokia 2 family of products,” said Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global. “The Nokia 2.3 is a step forward in our promise of offering you an experience that stays fresh longer giving consumers access to two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates even in the affordable price tier.”

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Recommended Shot

The Nokia 2.3 features a dual-camera and comes with Recommended Shot, a brand-new Nokia phone feature to assist users to choose the best picture. This new feature allows mid-air backflips and family portraits or group shots. “Recommended Shot” automatically captures alternate images before and after the shutter button is pressed and suggests which among the shots is the best one.

“On top, it offers industry-leading AI for this segment, large screen and our signature promise of two-day battery life making it the ideal pick for those who rely on their smartphone as their primary screen.”

– Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global

This next-generation phone also features AI-powered features such as “Portrait Mode” and low-light imaging.

“We’re bringing the next-generation Nokia 2.3 to the Philippines as we want to reach more of our Filipino fans, especially those who are looking to level up their smartphone experience with a phone that is not only reliable and packed with advanced features but also comes with a budget-friendly price tag,” said Sancho Chak, General Manager, HMD Global Philippines. We at HMD Global are very excited for the launch of the Nokia 2.3 in the Philippines and we look forward to more fans enjoying the Nokia smartphone experience that just keeps getting better.”

Portrait mode

The Nokia 2.3, with a large 6.2-inch HD+ screen, comes equipped with Portrait Mode, which subtly blurs the background using Google Photos. It features 13MP/2MP dual camera and a variety of exclusive bokeh or blurred background effects such as Classic, Butterfly, Heart or Star-shaped styles.

The Nokia 2.3 also has a dedicated Google Assistant Button and biometric face recognition.

The Nokia 2.3 comes in Cyan Green and Charcoal color models and is now available in the Philippines carrying a price tag of only P5,990 (more than $115). Every purchase comes bundled with a free Bluetooth speaker and case.