One of the major differences that sets the Nokia X apart from other Android-run devices is that the login and app data is tied to Microsoft's cloud services, and not to Google like in many devices. With this service you get access to slideloading of apps, third-party app stores and Nokia's own store. Nokia claims that almost 75 percent of Android apps on Play Store should work on it.
The company also says that developers can easily port their apps to Nokia's OS by ensuring that these apps don't use any of Google's APIs — location, authentication and in-app payments. Instead they will need to replace them with Nokia's APIs. The Finnish company has also included support for third-party apps stores like Yandex from where one can download most Android apps.
The user interface of the Nokia X device looks just like the Windows Phone, complete with Live Tiles on the homepage. But now the company offers Fastlane, which we have earlier seen on Asha phones, instead of multi-tasking.
