Nokia Launches T20 Tablet with Bigger Battery

Emma Okonji

Mobile phone manufacturer, HMD Global has unveiled the first ever tablet in the Nokia mobile stable – the Nokia T20.

The device, which offers users a suite of cutting-edge functionalities, was formally launched into the Nigerian market at a well-attended event held at Yudala Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos, recently
Describing the mobile tablet, the Mobile Marketing Manager, West Africa, HMD Global, Adetayo Obinaike, said the device, was configured for users to love, trust and keep, adding that it comes with a powerful 8200 mAh battery, offering longer hours for work, play and learning, in addition to being equipped with two years of Operating System (OS)upgrades and three years of monthly security updates with an optional fourth year for enterprise customers, ensuring greater security and data privacy for users.

Further distinguishing the Nokia T20 is a 2k screen which delivers crisp, crystal-clear detail, as well as a massive 64GB / 32GB internal storage.

The 10.4-inch device is powered by an octa-core chip ensuring a faster, more reliable user experience, among other exciting features and will be distributed nationwide by TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle, and solutions distributor.

Speaking at the launch of the Nokia T20, the General Manager, West, East and Central Africa, HMD Global, Joseph Umunakwe, emphasised the unique attention to security and safeguard of user information, which the device assures for users, notably through the monthly security and Operating System (OS) upgrades, even as he noted that the device is built in compliance with international standards and guaranteed to deliver long-lasting performance.

In his presentation, Obinaike, highlighted the wide range of benefits and unique differentiators, which make the Nokia T20 a must-have for all categories of users, especially in line with the new normal occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Obinaike disclosed that the changes brought about by the pandemic represented an ample opportunity for Nokia to come up with a device, built to specifications to support virtual work, remote learning and for leisure users as well.

He revealed that the device was designed to accommodates a wide audience, including kids, with the inclusion of the Google Kids Space, which comes loaded with apps that encourage educational and fun/entertainment-focused content for this specific class of users, along with essentialFamily Link parental controls.

‘‘The new Nokia T20 comes with 10.4-inch display with high resolution but it is eyes friendly so that you can spend more time using the tablet. It also comes with an amazing battery life that could last a whole day once fully charged,’’ Obinaike said.

Also endorsing the device, Managing Director, Sales, TD Africa, Mrs. Gozy Ijogun, attested to the quality, unique selling proposition and competitive pricing of the Nokia T20.

‘‘At TD Africa, we are deliberate about our partnerships and the Nokia T20, one of the latest innovations from Nokia Mobile is a device we are very excited about. In addition to the great features, we are also excited about the fact that it comes at a very competitive price point. The device will be available in every retail store or online platform through our nationwide database of channel partners,” Ijogun said.

Senior BusinessManager, West Africa, HMD Global, Emmanuel Ossai, revealed that the Nokia T20 would retail at N118,000, even as he reiterated the large screen display, big battery, work-life balance and rugged accessories that accompany the device.

Present at the unveiling ceremony were top officials of HMD Global and TD Africa, as well as channel partners and resellers from the ICT ecosystem and the media.