The Nokia 3.1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 13,999 in Kenya.
Rivals of the smartphone include the Huawei Y5 Prime (Ksh. 13,000) and Infinix Hot 6 (Ksh. 13,500).
Below is our specifications review of the Nokia 3.1. We hope that the review will give you insights on whether to make the Nokia 3.1 your next smartphone.
Why you should buy the Nokia 3.1
• Beautiful Design
• Powerful Performance Profile
Cons of the Nokia 3.1
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Display
Display Size: 5.2-inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 310 PPI
Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
The Nokia 3.1 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a 720 x 1440 pixels resolution and a 301 PPI screen resolution density.
The other noteworthy aspect of the Nokia 3.1 display is that it has a corning gorilla protective layer on top of the display.
This is a premium feature and often elusive on budget smartphones.
Design
Dimensions: 146.25 x 68.65 x 8.7mm
The Nokia 3.1 has a gorgeous design profile.
The smartphone has an aluminum build and this gives it a premium look and feel and sets it apart from the numerous plastic smartphones that are found in the Ksh. 10,000 to Ksh. 15,000 price segment.
The Nokia 3.1 is available in shades of Blue, Black and White.
Performance
Operating System: Android 8.0 (Oreo) – Android One
CPU: 1.5 GHz Octa-core
RAM: 2 GB
Internal Memory: 16/32 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 256 GB
A 1.5 GHzOcta-core chipset powers the Nokia 3.1. This is coupled with either 2/3 GB as RAM. The smartphone offers a selection of between 16/32GB as internal storage.
The other noteworthy bit is that the Nokia 3.1 runs Android 8.0 (Android One) out of the box.
The phone is therefore, eligible to receive the Android 9.0 update. This is significant especially for buyers who consider the software profile of a smartphone a priority.
Related: Google re-assures two-year software support guarantee for Android One smartphones
In addition to this, you get a dedicated Micro-SD that can support up to 256GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13MP
Secondary Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Nokia 3.1 offers a 13MP camera for general photography and a 8MP camera for selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2990 mAh
A Li-Ion 2990 mAh battery powers the Nokia 3.1. The battery is large enough to last a day while on moderate usage.
Extras
Fingerprint sensor
Price in Kenya
The Nokia 3.1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 13,999 in Kenya.
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
