HMD Global has today officially launched its latest entry level smartphone, the Nokia 1 Plus, to the world. The phone was officially unveiled at a pre-MWC event a few minutes ago and is the successor to the Nokia 1 that we currently have on the market.
The Nokia 1 Plus comes with upgraded specifications and features and to be
Below is a look at the key Nokia 1 Plus specifications.
Nokia 1 Plus Specifications
| Specs | Nokia 1 Plus Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 145.04 X 70.4 X 8.55mm |
| Weight | – g | |
| SIM | Dual and Single SIM | |
| Display | Size | 5.45 inches, 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 960 x 480 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 1GB RAM, 8/16 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes up to 128GB | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | 8MP |
| Features | LED flash, Auto Focus | |
| Video Recording | Yes, | |
| Front facing camera | 5 MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G, VoLTE ready |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; G-sensor | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh R | |
| Available colors | Black, Red and Blue. | |
| Price | Approximately Ksh 10,000 |
As I have mentioned above, the Nokia 1 Plus is the successor to the original Nokia 1. The phone has a polycarbonate build that is better than what the Nokia 1 had. It feels much better and its big size is one of its key upgrades. With a bigger display, you are able to get more done and is perfect for media consumption.
The 8MP rear facing camera has autofocus, LED flash and color-adaptive noise reduction for smoother images while keeping the great details. The selfie camera has a beauty mode to enhance your natural features by smoothing out your face and showing your brightest side
As for the software, the Nokia 1 Plus comes with Android Pie (Go Edition) out of the box and is scheduled to get Android Q and R when they are available. It will also get monthly security updates.
Also Read: Nokia 1 Specifications and Price in Kenya
