Nokia 2 goes up for pre-order in the US, priced at $99

Nokia 2 goes up for pre-order in the US, priced at $99

The at the end of October as HMD Global's entry-level Android smartphone model its cheapest yet. The device has already and , and it looks like the US is among the next batch of countries to receive it. Today the Nokia 2 has gone up for pre-order at online retailers such as , , and . Regardless of where you buy from, the phone will set you back a cool $99. Of course you're receiving an unlocked unit, but keep in mind that it's only compatible with GSM-based carriers such as AT and T-Mobile (and the various MVNOs which use their networks). The device will not work on Sprint or Verizon, unfortunately. Still, it makes a decent back-up smartphone, especially when you factor in battery life the Nokia 2 comes with a huge 4,100 mAh cell. Otherwise it's understandably low-end given the price, sporting a 5-inch 720p display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, and the Snapdragon 212 chipset. The main camera is an 8 MP unit with LED flash, while for selfies you get a 5 MP sensor. The release date for the Nokia 2 isn't yet mentioned by any of the retailers taking pre-orders, so we're left guessing on that front. Hopefully this will be made clear soon.