Nokia 3.1, Nokia 5.1 Android One phones launched: Full specs, features, price and everything else

longside the launch of the refreshed Nokia 2, HMD Global on Tuesday also launched the 2018 versions of the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5, called Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1. Both the phones build upon their predecessors and offer updated designs and hardware. The other notable feature is that both the phones are part of the Android One program, something the company had promised for all phones from Nokia 3 and upwards.

All three phones sit in the budget to lower mid-range segments and join the growing list of Nokia phones already launched this year that includes the Nokia 1, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and the Nokia X6. The Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 bring some much-needed design and hardware upgrades to keep them in line with the current industry trend. Their India pricing were also briefly listed, but well get to that in a bit. Here are the specs and features that define the new Nokia 3 and Nokia 5.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display: The Nokia 3.1 sports a 5.2-inch HD display, while the Nokia 5.1 will offer a 5.5-inch FHD+ display, both coming with an 18:9

Processor: The budget Nokia 3.1 is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz MediaTek 6750 chipset while the mid-range Nokia 5.1 gets a 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio P18 octa-core SoC.

RAM: Both the phones will be offered in a choice of 2GB or 3GB of RAM.

Storage: Depending on the RAM option, the phones will come with either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

Rear camera: The new Nokia 3 comes with 13MP AF sensor with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash, while the new Nokia 5 gets a 16MP PDAF camera with LED flash.

Front camera: Up front, both the phones come with an 8MP front-facing sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Battery: The Nokia 3.1 houses a 2,990mAh battery while the Nokia 5.1 gets a marginally bigger 3,000mAh battery.

Operating system: Both the phones run Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box and are part of the Android One program which means timely Android security updates.

Dimensions: The new Nokia 3 measures 146.25 x 68.65 x 8.7mm while the new Nokia 5 measures 151.1 x 70.73 x 8.27mm

NOKIA 3.1, NOKIA 5.1 KEY FEATURES

-- The biggest visual update is that both the new Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 phones come with 18:9 display which means slimmer bezels all around. What this means is that the navigation keys seen on the bottom bezel earlier are now on-screen. This also means that the fingerprint sensor on the new Nokia 5 has been moved to the back. In addition to the tall displays, the Nokia 3.1 comes with rounded corners and diamond-cut aluminium sides while the Nokia 5.1 is crafted out of a single block of 6000 series aluminum with rounded edges, much like the Nokia 7 Plus.

-- In terms of performance, the Nokia 3.1 gets an upgrade from quad-core MediaTek chipset to an octa-core processor. The Nokia 5.1, on the other hand, now comes with a MediaTek Helio P18 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 430 chip that was powering last years model.

-- The other big change is that both the new Nokia phones are now part of the Android One program. This means you will get pure, stock Android with timely Android security updates and a guarantee of Android P and Q in the future. This should give users a slightly better experience compared to last years models, although they run near stock Android versions as well.

-- For the Nokia 3.1, the rear camera has been bumped from 8MP to 13MP while the front remains similar at 8MP. Similarly, the Nokia 5.1 now gets a 16MP primary sensor compared to 13MP sensor on last years model.

NOKIA 3.1, NOKIA 5.1 PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

HMD announced on Tuesday that the new Nokia 3 has already started shipping priced at 139 Euros (approx Rs 10,800). Meanwhile, the Nokia 5.1 will start shipping in July starting at at 189 Euros (approx Rs 14,800). The company is yet to announce India availability. However, the phones have been listed on the Nokia India website and their pricing was briefly listed as well before being taken down. As per the listing, the Nokia 3.1 will start at Rs 9,498 and the Nokia 5.1 will cost Rs 12,499.