Nokia 1 Plus 8GB

Nokia 1 Plus

The Nokia 1 Plus is a refined version of last year's bottom-level budget Nokia phone with incremental spec improvements and a new rubberized rear case that lends a classier look for a basic phone that looks far nicer than other phones at this price point.

Nokia 1 Plus Smartphone Black HDNOK1PLSBKB review

The Nokia 1 Plus is the advanced version of the Nokia 1. The handset has been upgraded with large screen size, enough inbuilt memory, and a bigger battery as well. It now features the latest Android 9.0 Pie which is based on Go Edition. HMD really upgraded the phone into a decent smartphone for all.

Nokia 1 Plus Review: Hardware sacrificed for software

Amongst a lineup of great value devices, Nokia's most budget offering falls disappointingly short; providing a laggy, buggy, and all-around frustrating experience with only a few perks which are overshone.

Nokia 1 Plus Smartphone Black HDNOK1PLSBKB review

Hardware sacrificed for software

Nokia 1 Plus Review: You get what you pay for

HMD Global, the owner of the Nokia brand, recently released the 1 Plus in Canada, and there's only one way to describe the phone - you get what you pay for.

Nokia 1 Plus: In-depth, Australian review

The Nokia 1 Plus is a budget phone that takes the usual shortcuts, but ends up hitting all the expected roadblocks regardless.

Nokia 1 Plus review

This phone is a bit like a Go-kart with a flat battery: it does everything you ask of it, just not as quickly as you were hoping. If you've used rivals that are even a little bit more expensive, you'll quickly be frustrated with the slow performance and the limitations of Android Go. The Motorola Moto E5 and Nokia's own 3.1 Plus are only £130 SIM-free, and they run the full version of Android. Sure, you're looking at almost twice the price, but if you'll be using it as your main phone, even the small step up in performance is worth the extra. Accept that this is a pared back taster of the full-fat Android experience, though, and things make a lot more sense. The 1 Plus has a much more modern design than the toy-like original, full access to the play store, and a camera that can snap a decent enough picture given the price. That makes it the ideal candidate for your child's first phone, a dedicated business line or a backup handset that can still run all your usual apps. For everyone else, it's better to keep saving those pennies and buy something with just a little more oomph.

Nokia 1 Plus review review

No frills smartphone

Good value for money,not going to turn many heads when you get it out,but does the job.Cheap enough to replace after two years to keep update with new developments.The high end of the market are going to hate it.

Nokia 1 Plus – Review

For the money, it is a worthy contender from a great brand, but you will need to buy a microSD card quickly.