Nokia XR20 | Unboxing & Features Explored!

In this video I unbox the super rugged Nokia XR20, talk about all of its key hardware quirks and features, its key specifications, and cover its camera. This is the first impressions video on the Nokia XR20, and more will follow.
The video covers the following:
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Unboxing
01:44 - Rugged?
02:43 - Hardware & Specs
04:46 - Cameras and Samples
07:27 - Connectivity
07:43 - Software
08:58 - My Impressions
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[@AbdullaZaki]

I know I'm late, but sadly I can't control how early I can get my hands on devices. Really appreciate all your support though, means the world to me 😌. What kind of stress tests would you like me to do on the XR20? Ill try your most creative realistic ideas if I can :)

[@robindenoth5312]

I would like to see the action camera mode in use

[@haziqsembilanlima]

It's pretty tough so maybe test the camera in Pro mode as well as Action and Speedwarp. Given it comes with USB3 OTG, maybe test if USB dock/hub can work with it, curious if it can do display over displayport/hdmi on dock. There's experimental desktop mode in developer settings if you want to explore further

[@Adityakumar-dl4vc]

Okay don't worry about this

[@stevenmajor9513]

Drop it from a great height. Use it as a hammer to drive in a nail. Submerge in water. Bend test like my dude Jerry Rig. Throw it against the wall. Just smash it until it smashes.

[@rufruru]

I just got the Nokia G20 today in Abuja Nigeria. Thanks to your review.

[@ciarancullen3575]

Watching this on my Nokia XR-20 and love it!!! Nokia connectivity is spotless, never had Bluetooth run so smooth. Love your content brother!

[@solitude365]

Is it good for gaming like mobile legend please tell

[@shivkeshkesarwani2692]

@@solitude365 no

[@killbot86]

I just bought my Nokia XR20 yesterday and here in Australia, the box came with the charger, USB cable and also earphones 👍👍👍

[@deadpool6072]

This is the best they've ever done this year.

[@abhijitnair08]

I think I'd prefer Nokia 8 sirrocco

[@nashpv]

@@abhijitnair08 he says about this year

[@abhijitnair08]

@@nashpv I see.

[@abcun17]

Great review! Was looking forward to this one for a while! Excellent device! The XR-20 for me combines the best of both worlds, durability and functionality. I love the design (the colour is really nice) and features you get. It has pretty much everything I need as a user. Combined with the fact that this is a 5G phone, the three years of OS updates and four years of security patches, also future proofs the device as well. While I like and appreciate all the devices that Nokia has put out recently, I think that the 8.3 5G and the XR-2O are by far my favourites!

[@countryzomer]

I own the XR20 128. Im really happy with it, even tho it feels like holding a brick.

[@countryzomer]

@Adi pretty good, it will last me around 2 days when fully charged.

[@riyazdeen.k3662]

Am make order on amazon UAE, headset and charging adapter included or not?

[@countryzomer]

@@riyazdeen.k3662 im european. Earplugs and the USB-C cable were included. No charging adapter.

[@samborolossi]

Do u like the camera ?

[@countryzomer]

@@samborolossi the camera is good enough. but nothing special.

[@marjoreal]

My gosh. Finally :) thank you, Abdullah!

[@luketissera5436]

The video that I was waiting for. Thanks Abdullah Brother, Awesome video✌✌

[@quilla.b]

I was waiting for this. About time!

[@jcfawerd]

For those who don't know, the CPU part of 480 is a stripped-down version of 7xx CPU, so it is faster and more efficient than the old 6XX series

[@supernovice8350]

I just bought a Nokia 5.4 today and it's all thanks to your review. This is my very first phone I ever bought. Thanks for Nokia reviews and more subs to come for you!😄

[@naveenb7534]

How is the device as of today??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@supernovice8350]

@@naveenb7534 still working fine and my daily phone. Gonna change this after 2 years.

[@naveenb7534]

@@supernovice8350 good one 😁😁😁

[@fadih6696]

always amuses me with your contents, absolutely immaculate performance ! keep up the good work

[@captainmorgan5449]

Another great video! This phone is definitely for the gent who works outside in the elements!

[@annaroshchupkina6366]

Finally XR20 video by Mr Nokia!! Was waiting for it!!

[@mongmyerofficial]

Finally, Legend is back with legendary features i.e., most sturdy phone manufacturer NOKIA

[@miguelojera2356]

I like how they kept the Lumia like camera layout, especially the pro mode toggles.

[@SirFaceFone]

Yep, the thing I like about HMD is their centered, symmetrical camera layout.

[@randomly_random_0]

I just hope they would produce Lumia-like designs on their next phones, an Android in a Lumia device? That's perfect

[@armantadibmazumdar8615]

I was waiting for your review😃😃

[@SouravSatvaya]

Waiting for tests, especially drop test. Actually want to see how much damage your floor can take.

[@ciarancullen3575]

I dropped mine on the table and first thought was did th glasses break, 2 did they spill and then if I phone was ok. Wasn't worried about that tank of a phone breaking at all🤣

[@haziqsembilanlima]

G50 is finally official and finally a G series/5.x that has sensible spec, sensor amounts and price. Would like to hear your thoughts when you got it and if the compromises worth it. Bit excited as it reminds me how 2017's 5 and 6 used to differ, same SoC, different config, different target group

[@hussainmohd6298]

6.82 screen killed it for me.

[@petrisalonen4893]

It's a terrible release. What were they thinking about? 6.81 screen only HD+, No Zeiss cameras, probably no Gorilla Glass protection, but will cost at least 250 €. Crazy when you can buy much superior new Nokia X10 for only 249 € with Gorilla Glass 3, Full HD+ screen and Zeiss cameras. Prices mentioned are here in Finland in our € (Euros)

[@darksoul6188]

It's a shiity too lol no fast charging no amoled no punch hole big screen average chip set but good pricing and emmc. 5.1

[@sridharchandu8195]

I love you sir 🙏🏼. From India 🇮🇳❤

[@iainlivingstone319]

Great video as always👌 think I'm gonna get it for a work phone £399 a bit steep but definitely looks a solid device. Thanks Abdulla for this 👍😎

[@sanbornolsen]

Just got mine yesterday, never knew Nokia made Smartphones. Absolutely brilliant device, I would recommended this to others

[@climaxjump69]

Thank you for reviewing this

[@noumannaeem809]

So this is where I come to know that your background music is from the Lumia 930 ad. Man I love this music. I see your title and now this music runs in my mind before even I play the video. And best review like always!

[@SirFaceFone]

I see he's a man of culture as well. Those Lumia ads were fabulous ✨

[@AbdullaZaki]

:)

[@pratikdutta2888]

Love this 😍

[@derinkjohn3001]

This is a nice review manh💫

[@reymartpuya2809]

Yes it's finally here 😊

[@PlatinumGamingg]

Again nice video keep up the good work

[@singhnsk]

Nice overview video actually. Well done!

[@AbdullaZaki]

Don't sound so surprised :p Thanks!

[@erroristmusic]

Would be a lot better if it were 5.9 inches or something, its too big plus thicc for my small hand :D Small and thicc would be a lot more comfortable. Amazing video, as always!

[@arjunsavanur7242]

5.9 would be still small. 6.3 inch would have good battery

[@AbdullaZaki]

Yeah would be nice to have an XR20 mini

[@sunilnathani3924]

Google Pixel 4A is 5.81 inches.

[@erroristmusic]

@@sunilnathani3924 yeah, I think Asus Zenfone 8 as well. It's really comfortable

[@sunilnathani3924]

@@erroristmusic Google is Google. You cannot compare Google with anyone, if you know the importance of Android updates.

[@kianoushmjd189]

Waiting to see the tests 😉

[@liquidmetaldream]

Love the design 💕

[@manvanshugoyal275]

Best part of video is seeing bumblebee chilling on road

[@akmankar7696]

KING IS BACK

[@SauPuttHoney]

6:25 Cat taking selfie 🤳

[@uddeshrai09]

Waiting for Drop Test, Water Test and also Bend Test by Abdullah Only 💙

[@andromedagodit2492]

Keep doing what you do bro... 😁 It's time for Nokia to make a well deserved come back. 😁 😍 🤗 👍❤️

[@thursmornsunlight]

I was about to buy this last weekend but didn't because the European version means I won't get any warranty. Well I'd have to ship it to Europe. The price went up this week to a scary $645 CAD for the European version. The American became available online and it's listed as $745 CAD. Looks like I won't be getting the XR20 any time soon! Still thinking about the 8.3 you recommended. Might have to import an used one from the States. It's look around $450 CAD. Which is high to me still xD. Argh. Anyway nice review xD

[@AbdullaZaki]

That's a shame! I think the 8.3 is probably a better phone if you don't need the extra toughness

[@thursmornsunlight]

@@AbdullaZaki This year I have dropped my Motorola One Hyper into water more than twice by accident xD and dropped it on the floor (while I am on the bed) multiple times. So far it looks fine because it's plastic. I am imagining if it were Nokia 8.3 >< it would shatter!

[@thursmornsunlight]

@@AbdullaZaki I am going to wait a little longer and see what HMD reveals on October 6th. And the pricing too. If they can release those ones at a good price I'd go for it. But I heard it may just be G50 that gets officially debuted in a press conference alongside with a tablet, G300? (what is this) and a X100 (wait did we skip X50)? Anyhow, you probably know and you're looking at me, hush hush. LOL. But yeah thanks for the recommendation. I found an American website that sells some used ones. I just have to pay local taxes if I import one. Looking at a good at $454 CAD for a good conditioned used 8.3 Nokia.

[@joshiejames]

Thanks for th review. I went and got this phone after watching it. Good phone. More than enough for me. I'm always outdoors, at beach, working out, and drop phones all the time. So a rugged phone with great battery is what I need. All the other specs are more than enough for me. It's fast, good screen and photos and videos are great. I don't really see the need for $1500 phones for most people.

[@ronaldodancel9803]

At Last You Had The New Nokia XR20, Waiting Your Next Video For Nokia G50 5G

[@mwetherajames]

Regardless of the eye rolls you @themrnokia made without us seeing. I like this machine. I imagine this as s Nokia move *smart move* to avail super durable features on a mid range phone because it's a preliminary to the flagship. I cannot imagine what Nokia has cooking for its ideal flagship with heavy hitting features bases on their midrange releases

[@AbdullaZaki]

Eyerolls? I actually like this one :)

[@Rebecca.G]

I love the phone, it just seems a bit big. I have small hands (size S in gloves) my current phone is 5.8 and is a good size. I can't imagine having something even bigger than that.

[@AbdullaZaki]

We need to start a petition for an XR20 mini :)

[@LetsBringThePain]

Add OLED and 90hz and then this would be a kilker device and I hope XR series to continue with this build quality but even now as a good rugged midranger it looks like a nice option 👌

[@mybuddy3119]

Even the cheap Poco f3 has AMOLED screen. European phone really is cheapskate when it comes to features.

[@arcadian7litre]

My next phone for sure!

[@petermusukwa7227]

Fantastic I love it

[@hapehape5335]

Amazing.

[@mimanshajaiswal2243]

Ty🙏

[@hoathuyetnhatnhat8919]

You should also get the Nokia 800 Tough and do a durability comparison between these two

[@Adityakumar-dl4vc]

Ist like and view from me

[@silvermodding]

This should be classified as an indestructible weapon in smartphone form factor xD

[@Adityakumar-dl4vc]

World best toughest phone

[@samsamsam3131]

How Lucky you are sir , you have that one of the nice phone 😍

[@abhijitnair08]

Nokia did a good job for the marketing 😁

[@vipulkumar9520]

From India i am watching your video because of your consistency.

[@lloritoovidexequield.8609]

*Count Dooku voice* I've been looking forward to this =) Too bad this phone is too big for my hand...again xd

[@Stinger430]

Really decent device. I love your Sting Ray!

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thanks :D Maybe one day I'll get a full scale one :)

[@roseogrady8785]

Thank You.

[@imzakii4100]

Nice ♥️

[@tazziiee1098]

would love to skate while using this phone haha

[@Sagar-nh4qy]

Wow!

[@samsamsam3131]

Super nice 😍😍😍

[@RichmondVillanueva]

I think this phone can be placed alongside the likes of 7+ and 8.1 in terms of "top-tier" phones from HMD of all time. I hope they arrive in the Philippines though..

[@sajjadalibad8547]

Nokia is back on this model

[@AlexisTichko]

The G50 also sounds like a good phone, very big and heavy but no nonsens and a huge screen. Aeger to see a revieuw from this one as soon as it can.

[@ES-qu1jd]

I got the G50 and the XR20. The G50 speakers aren't great in my opinion. The volume is just too low. If you've got earphones then it's fine. On the XR20 the speakers are great. Both phones have gorilla glass, but three months in of having the G50, I dropped it on the sidewalk and the glass shattered despite having the screen protector.

[@850Tech]

Glad Nokia is doing something. !

[@tominator369]

It's massive!!!!!

[@markustampubolon8651]

Its perfect

[@AlexisTichko]

Can't wait to get mine. Saving some cash first as I recently bought a load of devices such as the X20, G20, redmi note 9s, Redmi 9... A bit too much indeed. Love your revieuws where you always take a nutral standpoint. Nokia is great but not the best so are the other brands. None will ever be, luckily. Taste is personal thing and for me, I like the underdogs and/or challangers. Continue the good work and greeting from Belgium.

[@nikolaisedov2295]

Why buy many budget phones instead of one premium phone tho?

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thank you :) I think a lot of people are rooting for Nokia, I just hope they can deliver more often

[@hum1st]

Finally

looking so good phone

[@hamSo47]

Hope that atleast this phone has good quality, lasting charging port.

[@airmanfirstclass3535]

I'm hoping the same. Am stuck in a rut with my 7 Plus. All other features are great except for the faulty charging port. The upside with the XR20 is wireless charging, which should save charging port several charging cycles

[@BradleyLarcher]

Really don't know why Nokia likes the snapdragon 480 series so much, it's on almost all their phones.

[@ANINDYA-001]

A pretty decent device

[@LuciferoNovanta]

Can i ask you if it have "always on display" and "double tape to wake" features?

[@meghbalokakash332]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ZaryanUrRehman]

they should have given the option to remap the Google button

[@AbdullaZaki]

Yessss

[@ciarancullen3575]

I bet they are payed by Google not too though at least :') I like it for making calls with and setting alarms by it doesn't often get in the way I find.

[@bryankibet1587]

i remember using nokia 1110 back in 2007.while i was 14yrs...now ive grown up and id like nokia to bring back those memories with a new 1110 with good features like atleast 64gb with good camera can u please ask nokia to bring back the old nokia names like 1110,1200

[@elgoker20]

جميله نوكيا ودايما متميزه ❤

[@zbyszekadamh6501]

Nokia XR20 to bardzo ciekawy technologicznie design smartfona , to już kolejna odsłona serii XR . Według mnie to trochę za drogi smartfon , cena tego modelu jest trochę za wysoka . Ale jak się chce mieć coś z wyższej półki to cena nie gra roli .Mam ostatnio dylemat czy wybrać model X czy G czy nawet XR , bo posiadam model smartfona Nokia 3.1 już ponad trzy lata ,a szukam nowszego modelu smartfona z większą pojemnością bateri i pamięci , bardzo dobrym aparatem cyfrowym do robienia zdjęć, bo jestem fanem robienia zdjęć .

[@johnhigh1031]

Great. Any idea when it will be available in KSA. Thanks

[@AbdullaZaki]

Should be out by now I think

[@hamSo47]

Good phone to take on a trek or during outdoor activities.

[@mostafaabdelhalim5062]

Thank you so much for your review, Idk y I feel that you r mad while making this review xD, But anyway, waiting for a lot of video for this phone.. Because it worth buying, Camera test, battery... Etc Nice effort :)

[@AbdullaZaki]

Thanks! Haha maybe I wasn't in a good mood when filming, but I like this phone

[@mostafaabdelhalim5062]

@@AbdullaZaki hope everything is going well with you, and that you are better now :)

[@RetosSpace]

This guy's content is getting like Legit kickass !!!! Is it me or is Nokia a bit of a hit and miss with their devices?? Don't get me wrong Nokia fanboy but they seem to be a few steps behind the rest ,and yes I know they basically a start up being HMD ...Kickass vid

[@AbdullaZaki]

We aren't getting enough X series devices, but I hope that will change and they will more competitive

[@ciarancullen3575]

It seems like the winds are changing hopefully, nailing down a good budget to midrange line up the start of this year to continue to build to bigger things starting October 6 with new devices being announced!

[@mochammadrazualdi]

Box handphonenya konsep jadul banget gede, isi penuh mantep

[@lucyjane2481]

Anyone know what kind of SD card is needed for the Nokia 3v??? Ive tried a regular 32gb micro san disk ultra but it dont show as reading it AT ALL

[@haideralirasheed]

Good one no doubt 👍🙂

[@thedarkknight1971]

Another fine video fella. Keep it up 😁😎.. Next stop 'Techspurt' for the G50 review 😏. I like the idea of a VPN provider being pre-installed, only thing is, it would be better if it also came with 1 year (or even 6 months) free use of said VPN, just so people get a chance of being more secure when online. And it would naturally be better than the 'Free' VPN Providers out there, that log your data, or spam you with ads, or are slow etc etc... 🤔😒

[@AbdullaZaki]

Techspurt, my arch nemisis haha, just kidding, chris always does such a good job with his videos.

[@thedarkknight1971]

@@AbdullaZaki Haha, yeah, his strange quotes, his ramblings and jokes he does in his own quirky way lol. But like you, he's one of the few I'd trust with regards to reliable info and reviews, like, - Asbyt, - Michael Fisher (MrMobile), - Dankpods (headphones/music based tech stuff and a lot of funny goings on) - Dave2D - Our good old friend Zack at JerryRigEverything - Marques Brownlee - Mrwhosetheboss - GSMArena - Paul Hibbert (another loony git hahaha) - If I'm in the mood for a chilled 'chinese knock off/clone review), I'll usually dig into the 'SMOOREZ' collection, - As previously mentioned your 'bestest friend' : Techspurt - Android Authority - TechAltar That's pretty much my go to list for tech reviews, for fun/interesting, educational and factual channels. So don't worry, you're up there with the excellent job your are doing. All the best Paul 😎🇬🇧

[@AbdullaZaki]

@@thedarkknight1971 that's a fantastic list and I'm happy to be included in it :) thank you!

[@thedarkknight1971]

@@AbdullaZaki not a problem my friend, it's the quality of your work, the subjects too (primarily Nokia obviously) especially the classics like E7, N95 8Gb, N8, 808 etc... But yeah, it's always interesting finding out what you got your 'mits' on next, and what you think about it. All the best fella 😎

[@vikramvij1245]

Abdulla can you please review camera features and comparison with others. Thanks

[@doybalongo8107]

The Legendary smartphone wish to have 1

[@paul-young]

I like the direction this phone is going. I'd like to see this in 6.3 size, minimum 5000 battery, and headphone jack at top, top right preferably. I see it has a headphone jack, which is good, but I think it makes better ergonomic sense to have it at top, preferable top right. Also, does anyone know why the phone app button (other than Samsung and LG) has a group button within contacts, but other brands do not. It makes organization of similar contacts very useful and efficient. In fact LG even has a dedicated Group tab within contacts and all other manufacturers don't have this.

[@ES-qu1jd]

I had a Motorola phone with the headphone jack at the bottom and loved it. Then I got another phone and it was at the top. I just didn't care for that because it was better at the bottom, IMO. I just got the XR20 and see the jack is at the bottom, I'm happy :)

[@paradantonax]

the bulb aroud the camera on the back is very sensitiv for sratches, just whitin a week i spotted scratches

[@ntdat29]

Hi , does the phone work with network in Vietnam? Thanks

[@ApexLegend76]

Assalamualaikum.. Hai, i'm already subcribe your channel 🥰

[@victorkreig6089]

[Waits for inevitable G-Cam video]

[@AbdullaZaki]

Haha I don't think I will this time.

[@jeanluc4530]

j'adore le Nokia 8.5 !

[@vivekanandan5093]

Nokia 3310 : I'm proud of you my Grandson

[@abhin_c_l]

Please review Nokia c01 plus

[@michaels5166]

this is something i would hike, ride the woods, or climb with...Just what you need, not any junk involved...

[@musiclamprechts2031]

Bro do a comparison of the Nokia xr20 vs the Oukitel wp23

[@iriankohl7759]

very nice review ,I wonder if you are gonna do a more in deep video about this one? raw performance , camera , I think at this point talk about durability in this guy is pointless since is like a robocop cellphone I've seen any kind of possible torture on it and nothing happens ,it reminds me the first lumia the 800 that was "promoted" as a hammer for instance maybe the "pros and cons" for this one you are very legit in your talking so I'm sure you are not afraid to say "what is bad on the device" anyway keep the good job

[@AbdullaZaki]

I'll try to cover as many aspects as possible if I think they will be useful and interesting to people :)