Nokia 1 Plus is an entry-level smartphone all the way from Finnish giant, HMD Global. Interesting features are found on the device that balances up with its price point. The affordable phone is another dive of the Nokia brand into the Android Go edition. This time, it’s the Go version of the latest Android software. That said, let’s find out more about the Nokia 1 Plus.
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Nokia 1 Plus Key Features & Specifications
- 5.45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 960 X 480 pixels (218 ppi)
- Android 9.0 (Pie), Go Edition
- Quad-core MediaTek MT6739W CPU with 1GB RAM
- 8GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- 2, 500 removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
Enveloped in plastic material, the smartphone is as basic as you can imagine. Thick bezels surrounding its top and bottom regions while the physical buttons are placed on the right side.
The “NOKIA” logo appears at the top bezel, as well as the phone’s rear. A speaker cut-out is situated at the base area of the rear to project quality sounds.
Thanks to the 5.45-inch display, visuals can be well relayed on the smartphone. However, you’ll have to make do with a 480p resolution to control colour output. The phone banks on 18:9 aspect ratio to extend its delectation.
Battery and Camera
In the power segment, there’s nothing out of ordinary save the removable nature of the 2,500mAh battery. The phone’s cover can be removed by any Tom, Dick, and Harry in order to replace the battery pack. About its capacity, it should serve you half a day on 3G Internet usage.
You can shoot basic pictures with the 8MP back camera. This camera employs the services of Autofocus and LED flash to help out in its deficiencies. Videos with the resolution of 480p@30fps and 720p@30fps can be recorded easily with this shooter. On the other hand, decent selfies are executed by the 5MP front lens.
Hardware and Software
MediaTek MT6739W coordinates the full operations on the device. It teams up with a 1GB RAM for multitasking roles. If Go Apps are mostly used, you’ll experience less lagging of apps. Speaking of Go Apps, the Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition) ensures that those apps come pre-installed.
Two variants of the Nokia 1 Plus exist based on the internal storage – 8GB and 16GB. Whatsoever variant you purchase, you can increase the storage to 128GB through a MicroSD card.
Nokia 1 Plus Price and Availability
Nokia 1 Plus price in Nigeria starts at around 32,000 Naira depending on the location and deal.
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Nokia 1 Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia 1 Plus:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition)
- Processor: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 (MediaTek MT6739W)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8100
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Red, Blue
- Dimension: 145 x 70.4 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 960 X 480 pixels (197 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 480p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB/16GB ROM
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: –
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2/5.76 Mbp
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: –
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 2, 500mAh removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
