Nokia 3 is a 5-inch phone launched by HMD Global Oy at the Mobile World Congress in 2017. It was launched alongside the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5. Nokia 3 runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) and is powered by a quad-core processor. The Android phone also sports 4G LTE for fast downloads.
Where to Buy Nokia 3
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Nokia 3 Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6737 CPU with 2GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 16GB Storage, up to 128GB memory card
- 8MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 2650 mAh Li-ion Battery
Display and Camera
Unlike the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 that have metal bodies, the body of the Nokia 3 is largely built of a polycarbonate material, except for the frames that is constructed with aluminium. In the front you will find the 5.0-inch IPS display covered in Corning Gorilla Glass. The display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
Nokia 3 has an 8 megapixels camera on the front and back. Both cameras feature LED flash and autofocus.
Hardware and Software
Nokia 3 runs Android 7.0 on the 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6737 chipset with 2GB RAM. You get 16GB internal storage and if you need more space, you can snap-in up to 128GB memory card.
Nokia 3 supports microUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and 4G LTE. The Android phone supports all the major LTE networks in Nigeria including MTN, Glo, Etisalat, NTel, InterC, and Smile.
Pricing and availability
Nokia 3 is now available in Nigeria, Kenya, or Ghana. It started shipping worldwide in the second quarter of 2017 starting at a price of around 139 Euros. You can buy the Nokia 3 at leading stores across Africa including Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya. Nokia 3 Price in Nigeria ranges from 43,500 Naira to 65,000 Naira depending on your location.
Nokia 3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia 3 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), Pure Android
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (Mediatek MTK6737)
- GPU: Mali-T720 MP2
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
- Dimension: 143.4 x 71.4 x 8.48 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: –
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM or Single SIM
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi), 450 nits
- Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus, Geo-tagging
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: 800 / 900MHz
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150Mbps
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2650 mAh Li-ion Battery (non-removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
