Nokia XL goes on sale in Malaysia

Nokia XL offers a better-designed way to enjoy a world of apps

29 May 2014, Kuala Lumpur. Nokia XL, part of the new Nokia X family of affordable smartphones that run Android™ apps, has begun selling in Malaysia. The new device is the perfect introduction to the world of Android apps, coupled with great design, an intuitive user interface, and the most popular Microsoft services.

The Nokia XL boasts of unmatched quality and design, with a fresh, tile-based user interface inspired by our Lumia family. It comes with Fastlane, a screen which lets people switch between their favorite apps more smoothly. People can access curated, quality-tested apps from Nokia Store, more than a dozen third-party app stores and by sideloading. All devices are also pre-loaded with a variety of very popular third-party apps and games.

“We believe this unique combination will resonate with consumers around the world and set a great precedent for the level of quality that can be achieved in the fast-growing, affordable smartphone segment.” said Gary Chan, Head of Marketing Microsoft Devices, Pan Asia.

Out of the box, they can enjoy quality experiences including free HERE Maps, with true offline maps and integrated turn-by-turn navigation, and MixRadio for free music streaming and downloadable playlists. The Nokia XL is also an affordable introduction to popular Microsoft services, including free cloud storage using OneDrive.

With the purchase of the Nokia XL smartphone in Malaysia, people will get one month of Skype’s Unlimited World Subscription for a limited time, ideal to make international calls to landlines in more than 60 countries and to mobile phones in 8 countries.

Nokia XL: big, bold and beautiful
The Nokia XL is the premium offering in the Nokia X family. Boasting a 5” display, 5MP rear-facing autofocus camera with flash, and 2MP front-facing camera, it is the ultimate choice for big-screen entertainment. The Nokia XL features the same performance boost as the Nokia X+ but on a larger format. People can also take advantage of the larger screen size, front- and rear-facing cameras to get the most out Skype video calls and video apps like Vine.

The Nokia XL features two screens: home, which features a fresh, tile-based design and Fastlane. Fastlane is a dynamic record of how people use their phone, day by day, moment by moment. It captures everything people love: they need only to swipe once from the homescreen to access Fastlane, see a record of recent activity, and switch between their favourite apps, smoothly. Fastlane has been completely re-imagined for the Nokia X family. People can return a missed call by calling or texting, accept or decline calendar invitations, or control the music player – all from within the Fastlane view. Fastlane is also more customizable and social-friendly than ever. People can select what appears on their Fastlane feed, read notifications from their social networks and update their status from within Fastlane, making the experience even more productive.

New LINE stickers for @NokiaMY followers
In conjunction with the sales start of Nokia XL in Malaysia, Nokia and LINE will be releasing a set of free stickers on LINE, featuring Gempak Starz’s popular comic characters in “Lawak under 18”.  To download these stickers, users will need to follow Nokia Malaysia’s LINE Official Account (ID @NokiaMY).

Product specifications and availability
The dual Sim Nokia XL is now available at all Nokia stores and authorized resellers for RM599 (RRP)