HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has today announced that the new Nokia 3.1 is now available to buy from mobile phone retail stores at Ksh 15,999.00.
Coming in two colours: Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome; with 2GB/16GB, the Nokia 3.1 is available from today, June 27th, from mobile retail stores around the country.
Here are some of the specs:
Display: By joining the Android One family, the Nokia 3.1 is endorsed by Google is expected to be a device with the best-in-class experience across hardware and software for its price point.
Like the original, the new Nokia 3.1 displays a stunning design. Its anodised machined metal frame and sculpted glass display deliver the perfect combination for both stand-out looks and comfortable feel in the hand. Subtle but striking metal accents are matched with dual diamond cuts for a premium finish.
With an 18:9 display, the Nokia 3.1 is the brands most affordable smartphone with such a large display expected to deliver the same screen ratio you get on modern flagships to give you more content with a single glance in a slim device frame.
It now packs a larger 5.2-inch HD+ display which is protected by damage resistant 2.5D curved Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Processor & performance: The Nokia 3.1 runs MediaTek 6750, an octa-core chipset, giving you twice the processor cores and a 50% performance boost on the previous generation so your phone can keep up with you.
The gadget also comes with a full set of sensors, usually found on premium phones, running the latest apps and features effortlessly enabling you to make the most out of popular AR apps like Pokémon Go, pay securely and easily with Google Pay and capture the whole scene with panoramic imaging.
Pure, secure and up-to-date, the Android One Nokia 3.1 will receive three years of monthly security patches and two years of OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One programme.
By shipping with Android Oreo™ out of the box, you’ll be able to enjoy the latest features, including Google Assistant, Google Lens, Picture-in-Picture for multitasking, Android Instant Apps to discover and run apps with minimal friction, 60 fantastic new emojis and battery-maximising features like limiting background app use. The Nokia 3.1 comes ready for Android P.
Camera: Featuring an upgraded 13MP auto-focus rear camera, Nokia 3.1 captures the memories that you’ll want to relive over and over while the wide-angle front camera fits more into every selfie.
Thanks to its full set of sensors – the Nokia 3.1 runs the latest apps and features effortlessly. Make the most out of popular AR apps like Pokémon Go, pay securely and easily with Google Pay and capture the whole scene with panoramic imaging.
Gopher Ogembo, Sales Business Manager – East Africa, HMD Global, said:
“Nokia 3 has been an extremely successful part of the Nokia smartphone line-up in Kenya. With so many people enjoying it every day, we’ve had a tremendous amount of positive feedback and a real motivation to refine our fans’ experience even further. We’ve made sure Nokia 3.1 delivers the perfect balance between power and design, so our customers do not need to compromise.”
