Nokia XL / Nokia XL Dual SIM RM-1030/RM-1042

Carrying over Nokia's Lumia style build quality to a cheap Android phone sounds like a winning combo, and it is in some respects. However, the low screen resolution and lack of Google services mean it's far from perfect.

Low price for big screen ; Android apps ; Fast Lane hub

Not the quickest ; Bulky design ; No Google services

The Nokia XL is aimed at a narrow area of the market and it's a smartphone which will likely have big appeal in emerging markets, but less of a presence in more developed areas.

The Nokia XL has a solid build quality, a powerful battery that lasts a full day on a single charge, and two SIM cards.

The XL's processor is slow, and its touchscreen is occasionally unresponsive. The poor screen resolution and unattractive UI severely hinder the user experience. You can't access the Google Play store and Nokia's app selection is very limited.

Despite having the best specs of Nokia's Android phones, the XL's poor performance and confusing OS denies users Android's full potential and a true Windows Phone experience.

Nokia's first attempt at an Android smartphone is a confusing one thanks to the heavy customisation that has been forced onto the open source OS. In terms of the hardware you get for the price, the Nokia XL is a good deal, but the weird nature of the...

Quad-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE ; Dual-band 3G with HSPA ; Optional dual-SIM support, dual standby ; Nokia X software platform 1.0.1, based on the Android Open Source Project (4.1 Jelly Bean) ; 5" IPS LCD WVGA capacitive touchscreen, ~187 ppi ; 1.2GHz...

Large and heavy for a 5" device ; Low screen resolution ; No Google services (Play, Gmail, Maps, Calendar, Drive), you can't even sync contacts ; Budget-grade hardware may result in system bottlenecks ; Poor video capture ; No smart dialing ; No...

The Nokia XL is the best and the brightest of the new X family but, again, it's a step up from the Asha lineup rather than something to compete with Nokia's Windows Phone offerings or even most Androids.

Large and vivid 5-inch display ; Runs the main interface fairly smoothly ; Camera is above the average for the class ; Very affordable ; Above average call quality

No Google Play Store and crippled app selection ; Bulky build ; Android Nokia X platform is a design mess

With an off-contract price of around $165 (€140 in Europe), the Nokia XL is an affordable device that stands out with a display larger than most of its competitors in this price range. Needless to say, this large and also gorgeous display is its...