Nokia 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 launched: Upgraded processors and larger displays
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PublishedMay 30, 2018
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A few months back, HMD Global launched Nokia 6.1 aka Nokia 6 2018 as the successor to the last year’s fan favorite Nokia 6 at an event in MWC 2018. To stay in the competition in 2018, Nokia packed some awe-inspiring features in the handset with plenty of upgrades over its predecessor. Now Nokia recently presented the Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1 attempting the similar endeavor. The aforementioned smartphones are the successors of the Nokia 2, Nokia 3, and Nokia 5 respectively. Also Known as Nokia 2 2018, Nokia 3 2018, and Nokia 5 2018, these newbies fall into the category of budget smartphones. But how will it fare in the competition? Let’s find out dissecting their features and specifications.
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Nokia 2.1 aka Nokia 2 2018
The Nokia 2.1 is the cheapest or the most affordable of the bunch. Nokia has packed a taller 5.5-inch display in this newbie over the 5-inch display in its predecessor. But the resolution is still the same here. The smartphone comes with the Snapdragon 425 chipset, which is commendable processor at its price. The handset has the same amount of RAM (1GB) and onboard storage (8GB) as compared to its predecessor. But this time, Nokia has provided Android Go version of Android Oreo, which devours less amount of RAM and using the device may not have any issues on performing some light apps and games and multitasking with them.
Specs
Nokia 2.1 aka Nokia 2 2018
Nokia 2
Display
5.5-inch IPS LCD Display with Gorilla glass protection; 70.0% Screen-to-body ratio
5.0-inch IPS LCD Display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection; 67.4% Screen-to-body ratio
Resolution
HD (720 x 1280 pixels) @ 267PPI
HD (720 x 1280 pixels) @ 294PPI
OS
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradeable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset
Snapdragon 425
Snapdragon 212
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 304
RAM
1GB
1GB
Internal Storage
8GB; expandable up to 128GB (dedicated slot)
8GB; expandable up to 128GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera
8MP, autofocus, LED flash
8MP, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
5MP
5MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, A-GPS, Radio, Micro USB 2.0
Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi b/g/n, A-GPS, Radio, Micro USB 2.0
Fingerprint sensor
No
No
Other Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass, proximity
Battery
4000mAh; Fast charging (10w)
4100mAh
Color Variants
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, Copper/Black
Price
$115 (Approx. Rs. 12,500)
Rs. 11,499 (Approx. $107)
Nokia 3.1 aka Nokia 3 2018
Nokia 3 2018 is slightly fancier model than the Nokia 2 2018. However, the screen is rather smaller than the Nokia 2.1. It has got 5.2-inch display, which is smaller than the Nokia 2.1 but still taller than the last year’s Nokia 3. This 5.2-inch display on the phone comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is very praiseworthy of Nokia providing the trendy design aspect on its budget-friendly handset. This screen is shielded with Gorilla glass to avoid cracks and scratches during the falls.
Specs
Nokia 3.1 aka Nokia 2 2018
Nokia 3
Display
5.2-inch IPS LCD Display with Gorilla glass protection; 69.4% Screen-to-body ratio
5.0-inch IPS LCD Display with Gorilla glass protection; 67.3% Screen-to-body ratio
Resolution
HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels) @ 310PPI
HD (720 x 1280 pixels) @ 294PPI
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradeable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, A-GPS, Radio, NFC, Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, A-GPS, Radio, NFC, Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Fingerprint sensor
No
No
Other Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Battery
2990mAh
2630mAh
Color Variants
Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron
Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
Price
€139 (Approx. $161, Rs. 17,500) for 2/16GB
€169 (Approx. $196, Rs. 21,000) for 3/32GB
Rs. 15,650 (Approx. $146, €126) for 2/16GB
Nokia 5.1 aka Nokia 5 2018
Nokia 5 2018 is the most premium among the three. The Nokia 5.1 comes with the 5.5-inch display, which features Full-HD+ resolution. The switch from HD display to the Full-HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio is the major upgrade in this phone. The smartphone also boasts a MediaTek Helio P18 processor over the Snapdragon 430 chipset in its predecessor. Helio P18 is a new chipset on any smartphone but MediaTek has praised highly of this processor and has promised the performances of premium-tier mid-range smartphone.
Specs
Nokia 5.1 aka Nokia 2 2018
Nokia 5
Display
5.5-inch IPS LCD Display with Gorilla glass protection; 73.1% Screen-to-body ratio
5.2-inch IPS LCD Display with Gorilla glass protection; 68.7% Screen-to-body ratio
Resolution
Full-HD+ (1080 x 1920 pixels) @ 439PPI
HD (720 x 1280 pixels) @ 294PPI
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo); Android One
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradeable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset
MediaTek helio P18
Snapdragon 430
CPU
Octa-core (8 x 2.0 GHz)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2/3GB
2/3GB
Internal Storage
16/32GB; expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
16/32GB; expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera
16 MP, PDAF, Dual-LED flash
13 MP, PDAF, Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, A-GPS, Radio, NFC, Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, A-GPS, Radio, NFC, Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Fingerprint sensor
Yes (front-mounted)
Yes (front-mounted)
Other Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Battery
2970mAh
3000mAh
Color Variants
Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Price
€189 (Approx. $219, Rs. 24,000) for 2/16GB
€219 (Approx. $253, Rs. 28,000) for 3/32GB
Rs. 18,999 (Approx. $174, €150) for 2/16GB
Article Last updated: May 30, 2018
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