Nokia 3.1 is one of HMD Global’s recently launched smartphones.
A major improvement in the device is the porting over to the Android One program; which guarantees software updates directly from Google for at least two years.
Nokia 3.1 gets a bigger screen size of 5.2 inches from the 5.0 inches which Nokia 3 has. Another upgrade is in the memory as Nokia 3.1 gets a boost in this area. Let’s dive in to know more…
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
- Display: 5.2 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display — (720 x 1440 pixels)
- Software: Android v8.0
- Processor: 1.5GHz Octa-core CPU (MediaTek MT6750)
- Memory: 2GB / 3GB RAM | 16GB / 32GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 8MP (f/2.0) | Rear — 13MP (f/2.0, LED flash)
- Battery: 2990mAh
Software, Design, Display
Nokia 3.1 is a dual SIM LTE-enabled smartphone that runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.
The Nokia logo is situated at the central region on the rear. Another Nokia logo sits on the top bezel in front where the proximity sensor and ambient light sensor also resides.
A sleek device, the smartphone weighs 138.3g a little reduction from last year’s Nokia 3. Aluminum is the material used to frame the phone as plastic covers the back.
The display is an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a size of 5.2 inches and resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and 310 pixel density.
Display protection is made possible by a Corning Gorilla Glass with a version not specified. The screen is 18:9 in aspect ratio and the screen-to-body ratio is 69.4%.
Performance, Hardware, Cameras
Processing power is handled by the Octa-core Cortex-A53 processor that clocks at 1.5GHz. A MediaTek MT6750 chipset sees to the running activities of the smartphone. On the side of graphics, Mali-T860MP2 GPU makes sure that it is taken care of.
The memory section, which includes the RAM and ROM, features two different memory size for different variants of Nokia 3.1 which are
- 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM
- 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
A rear shooter of 13MP with f/2.0 aperture takes care of photography needs on the Nokia 3.1. A LED flash is provided to improve low-light conditions. The front camera is an 8MP shooter for selfies but there’s no flash. The front camera makes use of a f/2.0 aperture to control the image capturing mode.
The battery gives the phone life and it is 2990mAh which should give you decent power for activities on the phone.
Nokia 3.1 Price in Nigeria
| Store/Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Stores | From ₦47,000 |
| Offline Stores | TBD |
Nokia 3.1 Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Operating System | Android v8.0 |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 68.7 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 138.3g |
| Build | Front glass, aluminum frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron |
| Display Size | 5.2 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | Mediatek MT6750 |
| Processor Type | 1.5GHz Octa-core CPU |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB |
| Internal Memory | 16GB / 32GB |
| SD Card Support | Yes (up to 256GB) |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 8MP (f/2.0) |
| Rear Camera | 13MP (f/2.0, LED flash) |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 2990mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | – |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes (v4.2) |
| WiFi | Yes 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| OTG | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Extras | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, Corning Gorilla Glass |