Nokia launches 5 new smartphones at MWC, including forked Android device line

Exciting news for Nokia fans in emerging markets, the company has revealed five new models highlighted by three Android powered smartphones released under its Nokia X line. Likely developed before Microsoft acquired Nokia, the models are The Nokia X is the entry-level model in the family, will cost €89, and is available immediately. The Nokia X+ offers more memory and storage for those who want to enjoy even more music, photos and video. It’s priced at €99 and will be available in early Q2 2014 and the Nokia XL packs a 5-inch screen, 5MP rear-facing and 2MP front-facing camera, great for Skype video calls. It will be priced at €109 and be available in early Q2 2014.

These three are decidedly headed to compete in the affordable segment. Nokia also launched new Asha feature phones for the same markets and the Nokia 220.

So, these new phones round out a Nokia line with high end Windows Phone devices for North America, Europe and Asia and now the X series and Asha phones for emerging markets. Pricing and Canadian availability were not announced and there's no definite timetable to see these devices in North America but they do offer an interesting alternative to current entry level smartphones.