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Updated: Mar 2026
Nokia 3.1
$225
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Nokia 3.1?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive The Nokia 3.1 comes with a decent battery that offers good performance and longevity. With its 2,990mAh capacity, the battery can easily last a full day on moderate usage. It provides a reliable standby time and offers a satisfactory screen-on time. While the phone does not support fast charging, it can still be charged to full in about 2 hours. The device does not have wireless charging options. However, the battery optimization features on the Nokia 3.1 help to improve power efficiency and extend battery life. The battery management system ensures efficient usage and minimizes battery drain. Overall, the Nokia 3.1 offers a reliable battery backup and performance, making it suitable for users who prioritize a long-lasting battery. battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $225
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch Announced: 2018, May. Released 2018, May Status: Discontinued
- Body Dimensions: 146.3 x 68.7 x 8.7 mm (5.76 x 2.70 x 0.34 in) Weight: 138.3 g (4.87 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.2 inches, 69.8 cm2 (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~310 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Platform OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One Chipset: Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU: Mali-T860MP2
- Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
- : eMMC 5.1
- Main Camera Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, AF Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.0 Features: HDR Video: 720p@30fps
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS NFC: Yes (APAC & EMEA only) Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
- Features Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Battery Type: Li-Ion 2990 mAh, non-removable Talk time: Up to 18 h (3G) Music play: Up to 84 h
- Misc Colors: Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron Models: TA-1049, TA-1057, TA-1063, TA-1070, TA-1074 SAR EU: 0.64 W/kg (head) - - 1.79 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 200 EUR
- Tests
Performance: GeekBench: 2624 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) -
Display: Contrast ratio: 1490:1 (nominal), 2.837 (sunlight) Camera: Photo / Video Loudspeaker: Voice 70dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 78dB Audio quality: Noise -84.3dB / Crosstalk -88.9dB Battery (old): Endurance rating 56hTop Alternatives
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