The Nokia 3.1 Plus is now available in Kenya. This is the latest smartphone by HMD Global to be launched in Kenya and is available for Ksh 17,500. The 3.1 Plus is the successor to the Nokia 3.1 that was unveiled in the country last year. At this price, this phone is competing with the Infinix Note 5 and Tecno Camon 11.
The Nokia 3.1 Plus joins the Nokia 5.1 Plus and the Nokia 7.1 Plus that the company unveiled in the country late last year. With these many phones, the company wants to dominate the market that is still up for grabs.
Below are some of the key Nokia 3.1 Specifications and its price in Kenya
Nokia 3.1 Plus Specifications
| Specs | Nokia 3.1 Plus Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 156.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | |
| SIM | Dual SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.0 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo, to be to pie |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 | |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, up to 256GB | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Dual: 13MP + 5MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 1080p@30fps, | |
| Front facing camera | 8 MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh removable battery | |
| Available colors | Baltic and Charcoal , | |
| Price | Ksh 17,500 |
“with a lot of people sending us positive feedback about our Nokia 3.1, we have decided to take the experience and 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 – all in an accessible package,” – Mark Misumi, HMD Business Manager East Africa.
With the above-listed specifications, this phone looks more like the Xiaomi Redmi 6 that is available for less than this. I am not impressed with the display that I feel could have been better than what we have.
Also Read: TECNO Camon 11 Camera Review