Nokia 3.1 Android-One smartphone launched in India for Rs. 10,499
HMD Global-owned Nokia brand has launched Nokia 3.1 smartphone in India. Priced at Rs. 10,499, the latest Nokia offering will be available starting July 21 via Paytm Mall, Nokia e-store and other offline and online sellers. Notably, being an Android One smartphone, the Nokia 3.1 will receive software updates for at least two years and Android security patches for three years. Here's our roundup.
Nokia 3.1: At a glance
Up front, the phone gets thick top and bottom bezels while on the rear, the phone sports a single camera. Nokia has also added copper/iron-colored accents on the frame which add some modern feel to an otherwise outdated design. The Nokia 3.1 features a 5.2-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
Considering its competitors, Nokia's budget offering has very little to attract buyers. While the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Y2 offering dual camera setup, Nokia 3.1 comes with single 13-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash module. Up front, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel fixed focus sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 and 84.6-degrees wide angle view.
Under the hood
The India variant of Nokia 3.1 comes with a 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750N processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage (expandable up to 128GB). It runs stock Android Oreo 8.1 and packs a 2,990mAh battery. Connectivity options on the phone include 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/c, GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, and headphone jack. Sensors onboard Nokia 3.1 include accelerometer, ambient light and proximity sensors, gyroscope, and magnetometer.
Nokia 3.1: Launch Offers
If you buy Nokia 3.1 from a retail store, you can receive 10% cashback on recharges/bill payments made via Paytm by scanning Paytm Mall QR code available at the store. Additionally, Paytm is offering Rs. 250 movie vouchers which can be used to book tickets (via Paytm). Moreover, ICICI Bank cardholders will 5% cashback while Idea and Vodafone users will get data benefits.
