Nokia 1
The Nokia 1 is a Nokia-branded budget Android Go smartphone, developed by HMD Global. It was launched at the Mobile World Congress 2018, in Barcelona, Spain on 25 February 2018.[3] This device, along with the Nokia 8 Sirocco, completes the lineup of Nokia-branded Android devices.[4] The phone also has separately sold removable back covers marketed as Xpress-on, a trade-name that first appeared on the Nokia 5110.[5] This was the first time the Xpress-on name was used since the Nokia Lumia 710 in 2012.[6][5]
Brand | Nokia |
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Developer | HMD Global |
Manufacturer | Foxconn |
Slogan | Step up to smarter[1] |
Discontinued | 28 October 2019 |
Predecessor | Nokia Asha Nokia X family |
Successor | Nokia 1 Plus |
Related | Nokia 2 Nokia 3 Nokia 5 Nokia 6 Nokia 7 Nokia 8 |
Type | Smartphone |
Dimensions | 133.6 x 67.78 x 9.5mm |
Mass | 131g (including battery) |
Operating system | Original: Android 8.1 "Oreo" Current: Android 10 (Android Go) |
System on chip | MediaTek MT6737M |
CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Mali-T720 |
Memory | 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 8 GB eMMC |
Removable storage | microSD up to 128GB |
Battery | User-removable, 2150 mAh Standby: up to 15 days Talk time: up to 9 hours |
Display | 4.5 in (110 mm) 854x480 px FWVGA IPS 16:9 aspect ratio |
Rear camera | 5 MP with auto-focus and an LED flash[2] |
Front camera | 2 MP with fixed-focus lens |
Media | FM radio Playback formats: 3G2, 3GP, AAC, AMR, M4A, MKV, MP3, MP4 |
Sound | Mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.2, GPS/AGPS + cellular and Wi-Fi positioning |
Other | Dust and drip protection (IP52) |
Website | nokia |
Specifications
Hardware
The Nokia 1 has a quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 Mediatek MT6737M CPU with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 128 GB.
The device also has a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display, a 5 MP rear camera with auto-focus and an LED flash, and a 2 MP front-facing camera.[7]
The 2150 mAh user-removable Li-Ion battery[7] allows for up to 15 days of standby time and up to 9 hours of talk time. The smartphone's back covers are available in Warm Red, Dark Blue, and light blue colors.[7]
Software
The Nokia 1 is shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), and gets continuous security updates every month for up to 3 years.[8][9]
In late June 2019, HMD began rolling out the Android 9 Pie (Go edition) for Nokia 1.[10] The device is expected to get the Android 10 Go update by July 2020.[11]
Reception
The Nokia 1 generally received mixed reviews. Sean Cameron of TechRadar praised the device's battery life, customisable back cover and durable design, while criticising its poor performance, dim screen and poor speaker.[12]
References
- "Nokia 1". Nokia. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- Cameron, Sean (2019-03-04). "Nokia 1 review". TechRadar. Future US Inc. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
- "The Home of Nokia phones". HMD Global Oy. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- "The Nokia 1 joins Google's Android Go effort with removable Xpress-on covers". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
- "Nokia 1 Android Go phone reintroduces Xpress-on covers - Pocket-lint". www.pocket-lint.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- "Nokia Lumia 710 eligible for free Xpress-on covers from Nokia".
- "Nokia 1 Specifications". GSM Arena. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- Stipe (2019-05-28). "Nokia 1 receiving the May 2019 security update". Nokiamob. Croatia. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
- "Nokia 1 update rolling out with May 2019 Android security patch". BGR India. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
- Sagar (2019-06-25). "Nokia 1 gets Android Pie Go update". GSM Arena. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- "Nokia 2.1, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 1 to receive Android 10 Go edition update soon- Technology News, Firstpost". Tech2. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- Cameron, Sean (March 2019). "Nokia 1 review". TechRadar India. Retrieved 2020-03-08.