Nokia needs no introduction. It once was a market leader and now everything points to brand reclaiming its position.
Nokia 1 is the recent addition to its rapidly expanding portfolio of Android smartphones. The Nokia 1 unique selling point is simple, giving the pure Android experience at an affordable price tag.
The Nokia One is part of the Android One project, which is similar to what INFINIX Mobile did with the Hot 2.
About the price, expect something a Ksh. 8,999 price tag once the phone launches in Kenya.
That said, here is what the Nokia 1 has to offer.
Why you should buy the Nokia 1
Awesome Price Tag
Runs Android 8 Oreo
Cons of the Nokia 1
Weak specification profile
Full Specifications
Display
Display Size: 4.5 inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 218 ppi
Screen Protection: None
The Nokia 1 offers a 4.5 inches IPS LCD display with a 480 x 854 pixels resolution. Those display specs aren’t impressive at all considering that the Infinix Hot 2, a phone that launched in 2015, came with better specs.
It would have been awesome if the Nokia came with at least a 720p HD display.
Design
Dimensions: 133.6 x 67.8 x 9.5 mm
The Nokia 1 is tiny, very tiny. It’s therefore just the perfect size for you if you have a penchant for petite smartphones.
Performance
Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo Go
CPU: Quad-core 1.1GHz Cortex-A53
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 8GB
Micro SD: Yes, (Hybrid)
The performance profile of the Nokia 1 is the highlight of the smartphone. Nokia 1 runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, which is fantastic considering that budget smartphones often come shipped with outdated operating systems.
It’s noteworthy to explain a bit Android GO. Android GO is simplified version of the Android operating system and it’s designed to run on entry-level smartphones. The OS promises a faster experience, especially on low-memory smartphones.
N.B. Don’t confuse it with Android One
The other noteworthy bit, is to do with the Micro-SD slot. It’s a hybrid, you therefore use the SIM 2 slot as the micro-sd slot. This is really annoying considering that the Nokia 1 has a paltry 8GB of on board storage and thus a memory card is rather necessary.
Camera
Rear Camera: 5 MP
Secondary Camera: 2 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Nokia 1 comes with a 5MP camera for general photography and a 2MP camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2150 mAh
A Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery powers the Nokia 1.
Rivals
Rivals of the Nokia 1 includes the INFINIX Hot 5 Lite and TECNO Spark.
Price in Kenya
The Nokia 1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 8,999 in Kenya.
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Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
