Going big on screen, battery life and imaging with dual rear cameras at an exceptional value.
Key Specifications
- Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- 3500 mAh battery
- Dual (13MP + 5MP) rear & 8MP selfie
- 6.0 inches (15.24 cm)
- Dual, Nano-SIM
- Android v8.1 (Oreo)
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced on the 28th of January, 2019 that the new Nokia 3.1 Plus is now available to buy from Ksh.17,500.
Commenting during the announcement, Mark Misumi, HMD Business Manager East Africa said, “with a lot of people sending us positive feedback about our Nokia 3.1, we have decided to take the experience and gone big in a bid to deliver premium experiences for our customers at an exceptional value. The Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers a larger display, dual camera, two-day battery life and the power of octa-core processer- all in an accessible package.”
The Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers great viewing experiences in its category thanks to its 6-inch HD+ display and 18:9 aspect ratio, squeezing in more of your favourite newsfeeds, apps and videos making it ideal for content streams and social media.
With its 3500mAh battery2 that lasts two days between charges1, the Nokia 3.1 Plus can effortlessly get you through your Netflix binges without needing a top-up.
The device gives crisp images with fast and accurate focus even in low light thanks to the 13MP Phase Detection Auto Focus main camera.
The rear camera also includes a 5MP sensor for rear depth sensing imaging to let you take professional studio style shots with selectable bokeh blur and allow you to adjust blur even after the image has been taken. On the front there is an 8MP camera to make your selfies stand out.
On the software department, the Nokia 3.1 Plus is based on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is an Android One smartphone. Android One is an iteration of Android which is specially designed for entry-level and budget smartphones.
As the device is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek chipset and 2GB of RAM, the Nokia 3.1 Plus offers a fairly smooth experience.
The Nokia 3.1 Plus’s matte, highly tactile finish with diamond cut detailing and curved 2.5D glass offers a precision crafted feel in the hand that you expect from a Nokia smartphone
Nokia smartphones with Android One offer great storage and battery life out of the box, but also comes pre-loaded with the very latest in AI-powered innovations developed by Google. The Nokia 3.1 Plus will receive three years of monthly security patches and two years of OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One programme.
This ranks the Nokia 3.1 Plus among the most secure phones out there and is kept always up-to-date with the latest Google services, including the Google Assistant and Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage3.
The device ships with Android Oreo pre-loaded, so you’ll immediately be able to enjoy the latest and greatest features, including Google Lens, picture-in-picture for multitasking and Google Play.
Availability
The Nokia 3.1 Plus comes in Baltic and Charcoal colours, and is available in with 3GB/32GB RAM/ROM .
The Nokia 3.1 Plus is already available in the market -selling for an estimated Ksh.17,500.
