Misc: Fingerprint reader , single loudspeaker
A trendy new extra-tall aspect ratio and the odd control layout change to go with it, seem to be the most notable changes to the 2018 lineup. At its core, the trio is still true to the core HMD principles fans have come to love.
Nokia 3.1 specs:
Body: Front glass (2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, polycarbonate back, 146.25 x 68.65 x 8.7mm, 138.3 grams
Screen: 5.2-inch, 18:9, 720 x 1440 pixel resolution, IPS LCD
Chipset: Mediatek MT6750, Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53), Mali-T860MP2
Memory: 2/3GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16/32GB, microSD slot (up to 128GB)
Primary Camera: 13MP, f/2.0, autofocus, single LED flash, 1080p30 video
Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, wide-angle (84.6 degree), Fixed-focus
Software: Android 8 Oreo; Android One pure ROM.
Battery: 2,990mAh
Connectivity: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), LTE Cat.4, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC (APAC & EMEA SKU only), GPS/GLONASS, USB 2.0 (MicroUSB), 3.5mm headphone jack, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, G-sensor, gyro
Colors: Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron
Misc: Single loudspeaker
Nokia smartphones, even entry level ones, still prioritize great build quality and a premium bill of materials first, with internals coming in at a close second. It's a formula that has already proven successful, especially among average users.
Nokia 2.1 specs:
Body: Front glass (2D Cover Glass), polycarbonate body, 153.6 x 77.6 x 9.67mm, 174 grams
Screen: 5.5-inch, 16:9, 720x1280 pixel resolution, IPS LCD, 267 ppi
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Adreno 308
Memory: 1GB LPDDR3 RAM, 8GB (6.4GB free), microSD slot (up to 128GB)
Primary Camera: 8MP, single LED flash, 1080p30 video
Front Camera: 5MP, Fixed-focus
Software: Android 8.1 Oreo; Android Go edition pure ROM.
Battery: 4,000mAh
Connectivity: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), LTE Cat.4, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB 2.0 (MicroUSB), 3.5mm headphone jack, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer
Colors: Blue and Copper, Blue with Silver, Gray with Silver
Misc: Stereo, front-facing loudspeakers
The second major staple in the Nokia formula - a pure and snappy Android experience is also intact. A quality shell, wrapped around the promise of a current software experience, speedy updates and optimized and secure software. All thanks to Google's great Android One and, in the case of the Nokia 2.1, Android Go programs.
The Nokia formula really seems to tick a lot of boxes for many Android users. A fact, which is evident from all the love the reborn brand is receiving. We got a chance to play around with the latest trio of budget offerings and can't wait to share our initial impressions with you.
So join us on the following pages, as we try to explain what has changed, what is still great about the new Nokia phones and when and where you can get them.