ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has launched a new variant of its M2 smartphone in India. The new Nubia M2 Play is the 3rd model in the company’s M series of smartphones. It comes runs Android Nougat OS with an upgraded Nubia UI 5.0. The new handset is essentially a lighter version of the Nubia M2 Lite. Is the new variant needed? Read more to find about Nubia M2 Play Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price & Availability
| Price | Rs 8,999 |
The new Nubia M2 Play is priced at Rs 8,999 in India. It will be exclusively available on Amazon India soon.
The Nubia M2 Lite was launched at Rs 13,999 via Amazon India. It features a MediaTek’s Helio P10 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 16MP front camera.
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Specifications
| Processor | octa-core (4×1.4GHz + 4×1.1GHz) 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 (MSM8940) |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | 32GB (further expandable up to 128GB) |
| Display | 5.5-inch, LCD, 2.5D glass, HD (720 x 1280 pixels), 274ppi |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat, Nubia UI 5.0 |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | 13-megapixel with flash |
| Front Camera | 5-megapixel |
| Battery | 3000mAh |
| Dual SIM (Hybrid) | Yes |
The Nubia M2 Play sports a 5.5-inch LCD display with 2.5D glass, HD resolution, and 274ppi pixel density. It is powered by an octa-core (4×1.4GHz and 4×1.1GHz) 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 (MSM8940) processor along with Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM. The 32GB internal storage can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.
On the camera front, it features a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony CMOS sensor, hybrid autofocus, f/2.2 aperture and NeoVision 6.0. Camera features include Beauty mode, HDR 4.0, anti-shake, and full HD video recording at 30 frames per second. The 5-megapixel front camera features 84-degree wide-angle and f/2.4 aperture.
The Nubia M2 Play is backed by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. The new handset uses a Neo Power 2.5 technology for battery optimization.
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Features
- Fingerprint scanner
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- Nubia UI 5.0
- Dual-SIM (Hybrid)
- 4G VoLTE on both slots
- Proximity sensor
- G-sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- microUSB charge port
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Two color options
In terms of design, the Nubia M2 Play looks similar to the Nubia M2 Lite. It also features a metal body design with curved glass. It is 7.9mm thick. The Home Button features the signature Nubia red circular icon and integrates a fingerprint scanner. The new smartphone will be available in two color options – Black and Gold.
The Nubia M2 Play runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with Nubia UI 5.0 on top. The company claims that the upgraded nubia UI 5.0 is more intuitive. The dual-SIM (Hybrid) M2 Play supports 4G VoLTE on both slots. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, GPS, and GLONASS.
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Conclusion
The new Nubia M2 Play looks similar to the Nubia M2 Lite. Despite features like 4G VoLTE, fingerprint scanner, and Android Nougat OS, the new handset will face tough competition in the sub-Rs 10,000 price segment. Will you go for the new Nubia M2 Play? Let us know in the comments section below.
