specdeviceinfo

ara

ara · Nokia

SoC
Snapdragon 200
RAM
1 GB
Resolution
800x480
Android API
5.1 (22)
specdeviceinfo analysis

What this hardware actually means

Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.

Platform & performance positioning

The nokia ara reports its platform as Snapdragon 200. The CPU configuration is 2-core, Cortex-A7, running up to 300 - 1190 MHz. The GPU is Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 305. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.

Day-to-day workload

1 GB of RAM is insufficient for modern Android. Display resolution is 800x480.

This record reflects Android API level 22 (5.1). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.

Trust & buying notes

Because this entry runs Android 5.1, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.

Identity

MANUFACTURER
Nokia
BRAND
Nokia
MODEL
ara

Operating System

API
5.1 (22)
PLATFORM
qcom

SoC / CPU

SOC
Snapdragon 200
CPU
msm8610
CORES
2
FAMILY
Cortex-A7
CLOCK_SPEED
300 - 1190 MHz

GPU

GPU_VENDOR
Qualcomm
GPU_MODEL
Adreno (TM) 305
GPU_CLOCK
150 - 400 MHz

Memory & Storage

RAM
1 GB
FLASH
K5XVMB

Display

RESOLUTION
800x480
TOUCHSCREEN
cyttsp4_i2c_adapter

Sensors

ACCELEROMETER
bma250_accel
ALSPS
apds9930_prox_als

Audio & Power

CHARGER
USE PMIC

Other

LCM
chimei_wvga_cmd
CAMERA
ov7695
SOUND
msm8x10sndcard
OTHER
msm8x10-wcd-i2c-core smiapp_eeprom qcom,smiapp_actuator qcom,as3644 smiapp

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