MWC 2019 announcements are underway, with all major OEMs announcing their upcoming technologies for the coming year. HMD Global took to the stage in Barcelona to announce the Nokia 9 as the star attraction of its lineup. But that's not all that they are adding to their portfolio. Meet the Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 — Nokia's newest budget devices.
Nokia 1 Plus – Images and Specifications
| Specification | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.45″ FWVGA+ IPS LCD; 18:9 |
| SoC | MediaTek MT6739WW |
| RAM and Storage | 1GB RAM + 8GB storage; 1GB RAM + 16GB storage |
| Rear Camera | 8MP |
| Front Camera | 5MP fixed focus |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh |
| Android Version | Android Go – Android 9 Pie |
| Colors | Red, Blue, Black |
| Pricing | Starting at $99 |
In a world of 12GB RAM and 1TB storage flagships, the Nokia 1 Plus stands out by being the exact opposite. The Nokia 1 Plus is the phone that people buy to transition from a feature phone to a smartphone, or for those looking to get an inexpensive spare phone.
The Nokia 1 Plus comes with Android Pie – Go Edition – Google's special version of Android, optimized for low specification devices. This allows apps to be smaller by as much as 50% and allow up to 60% data consumption savings. The phone also comes with full Google Assistant support. The phone sports a polycarbonate build with interchangeable back panels.
Nokia 3.2 – Images and Specifications
| Specification | Nokia 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.26″ HD+ waterdrop notch display; 19:9 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
| RAM and Storage | 2GB RAM + 16GB storage; 3GB RAM + 32GB storage MicroSD expansion |
| Rear Camera | 13MP AF with flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP fixed focus |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| Android Version | Android 9 Pie |
| Pricing | Starting at $139 |
The Nokia 3.2 is another budget offering from HMD Global. The device features a glossy polycarbonate unibody design. The phone comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button, which allows you to single click to open Assistant, double click to open Visual Snapshot feature in Assistant, and press and hold to use Google Assistant Walkie Talkie. HMD Global has also integrated a notification light within the power button.
HMD Global is also guaranteeing that the Nokia 3.2 will receive updates to Android Q as well as to Android R, as well as 3 years of security update. No timeline commitment has been made, but since the phone launches with Android Pie, users should have nothing to complain about for quite some time.
Nokia 4.2 – Images and Specifications
| Specification | Nokia 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.71″ HD+ waterdrop notch display; 19:9 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| RAM and Storage | 2GB RAM + 16GB storage; 3GB RAM + 32GB storage MicroSD expansion |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 2MP depth sensor, LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh |
| Android Version | Android 9 Pie |
| Colors | Pink Sand, Black |
| Pricing | Starting from $169 |
The Nokia 4.2 is another budget smartphone from HMD Global. The phone features a polycarbonate frame and 2.5D glass on the front as well as the back. Similar to the Nokia 3.2, the phone comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button, a notification light integrated within the power key as well as security updates for 3 years from now.
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