Rating 3.7 24 reviews

The Nokia 3.1 doesn't look like a budget phone because the design gives it a premium appearance, and feel.


A deceptive design

The Nokia 3.1 stands out in a crowded field due to it cool curves and diamond-cut aluminium sides. The curved back and sculpted Corning glass display also combine to make this a comfortable phone to hold onto.


Maximised screen space

While this is a compact phone, the screen space is deceptively large thanks to the 18:9 ratio which seems to squeeze every millimetre out of the5.2ТТHD+ display. Watch a movie on the Nokia 3.1 and you'll be immersed in what seems like a big screen in no time.


Two cool cameras

The rear camera is a 13 MP auto-focus with LED flash that takes clearly detailed photos while you're out and about. If you need to fit a crowd into your next selfie, you'll love the 8 MP front camera with a wide 84.6-degree field of view.


Do it all with Android One

The Nokia 3.1 benefits from Android One, a Google designed software experience. Android One offers easy to use interface, pre-installed apps, and free, unlimited photo storage with Google Photos. Regular security updates and two years of OS upgrades also means less security hassles.


The all-important processor

Making everything hum nicely, and adding to the impression that this is much more than a budget phone, is the Octa-Core processor, which comfortably handles AR gaming or multitasking between apps.

Manufacturer: Nokia
Android Police
8 years ago

Hands-on with the Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1: HMD keeps making great value Android phones

The Nokia brand has been through an incredible transformation in recent years, under the guidance of HMD Global. Its products have received almost universal praise, so much so that we're now at a point when I would honestly recommend a Nokia phone ahead of pretty much anything else in the...
Read more on Android Police
unbox.ph
7 years ago

Nokia 3.1 Unboxing, Quick Review: Pure Android Goodness that Won't Break the Bank

No other manufacturer has gone all in with pure Android quite like HMD Global and Nokia. The company has openly declared that all of their phones would run pure Android via Android One and Android Go, and they've been true to their word so far.
Read more on unbox.ph
Filipino Tech Addict
7 years ago

Nokia 3.1 Review: Pure Android Below 10k - Filipino Tech Addict

We highly recommend the Nokia 3.1 especially for Android purists on a budget. Software is lightweight, no bloat, pure Android goodness and great build quality. With a sea of Chinese smartphones with custom skins and preloaded apps, the Nokia 3.1 is is truly standout among the rest.
Read more on Filipino Tech Addict
Littlewoods
7 years ago

Poor phone slow and unreliable

I bought it week ago and not satisfied, many apps doesnt work, or work very slow, not opening messenger, viber.
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Digitaltrends
7 years ago

Nokia 3.1 Review

The Nokia 6.1 is our favorite budget smartphone under $300, and HMD Global - the company licensing the Nokia brand name and designing these phones - has introduced an even more affordable option to the U.S. market.
Pros:
  • Solid build quality
  • Simple software
  • Android One program
  • Good battery life
Cons:
  • No fingerprint sensor
  • Frustratingly slow camera
  • 16GB of storage is not enough
  • Poor performance
  • Dim display
Read more on Digitaltrends
pricespy.co.nz
7 years ago

Nokia HMD Global promises updates but does not hold the promise On the box it says: Pure Up to date Secure 16 gb is a bit of updating us and updates to the app that come with- There are 7gb of 16gb storage available The battery is limited to 2 days the screen is bad the sound at call ok
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TechRadar UK
7 years ago

Nokia 3.1

The Nokia 3.1 is an affordable phone for those who want to buy outright, or pay very little for their contract.
Pros:
  • Sharp-looking aluminum edges
  • Decent screen image quality
  • Effective (if slow) camera HDR
Cons:
  • Very limited storage
  • Terrible performance
  • Slow
  • unreliable camera autofocus
Read more on TechRadar UK
expertreviews.co.uk
8 years ago

Nokia 3.1 review: Hands on with the Nokia 3's larger sibling

UPDATE: Nokia has announced a successor to the Nokia 3: the Nokia 3.1. The new model will hit shelves in June 2018 for €139 (around £130) for the 16GB and 2GB RAM model and around €169 (around £160) for the 32GB and 3GB RAM phone.
Read more on expertreviews.co.uk
SlashGear
8 years ago

Nokia 3.1 Review: Best at Basics

If you need a new inexpensive smartphone without superfluous bells and whistles, take a peek at the Nokia 3.1. This month we had the Nokia 3.1 in-pocket for review and came away suitably impressed.
Pros:
  • Industrial Design is top-notch
  • Android One means updates
  • OS is simple and easy to use
  • Nokia's apps are good and helpful
  • Value outweighs cost
Cons:
  • Display is small (because phone is small
  • External speaker lacks range
  • Vibrator isn't at all subtle
  • Battery is OK
  • not amazing
  • not bad
  • Low-light photography/video isn't great
Read more on SlashGear
Notebookcheck
7 years ago

Nokia 3.1 Smartphone Review

Round two for the Nokia 3, which has been revised in terms of both looks and internal hardware. For less than $160 you get a decently equipped Android One smartphone made by HMD Global. Find out what we think in our extensive review.
Pros:
  • bright display
  • accurate GPS
  • full-fledged dual SIM
  • expandable memory
  • fast Wi-Fi
  • Android One
Cons:
  • mediocre speaker
  • no fingerprint reader
  • old SoC
  • not much memory
Read more on Notebookcheck
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