Smartphone Nokia 3.1 Plus - advantages and disadvantages

The end of 2018 promised to be rich in new products, in particular from HMD Global, which produces phones under the Nokia brand. It is worth noting that news about new developments and technologies from the manufacturer has not been heard for a long time. Once a major electronics supplier that held a large share of the phone market after a decline in sales, it disappeared from sight.

Many fans of the products of this company, after the announcement of new models made by the company, waited for October, since it was at this time that the start of sales of the three most anticipated smartphones Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 7.1 was scheduled.

The article will take a closer look at the Nokia 3.1 Plus version.

Specifications

Design

Designers, having retained the style that has already become classic, were able to create a phone model that is pleasant to look at and touch. Its edges are smooth, curved, with a diamond-cut aluminum frame. The back surface is matte with an embossed Nokia logo and the inscription Android One (the software that runs the smartphone).Immediately below it you can find information about the company-developer and the place of manufacture of the device. Below the camera is a fingerprint sensor.

The screen seems to flow to the edges, creating a feeling of infinity. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the display. It is limited to a fairly wide range. The entire front is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass with rounded edges.

There were no fundamental changes in the design. Above the display, the front camera, the earpiece and the Nokia logo are still placed. Standard navigation buttons are on-screen and are not limited to anything, which is why the desktop seems wider. The volume rocker is placed first on the right edge of the device. It is followed by a power on/off button. On the left side there are two slots: one for microSD and the other for nanoSIM (2 slots). At the top is a 3.5mm headphone jack. Below are microUSB, microphone and speaker.
Dimensions 156.9 x 76.4 x 8.2 mm. The weight is 180 grams.

The smartphone is available in three colors: indigo, white and marengo.

Screen

The 6-inch HD+ display with cinematic 18:9 aspect ratio impresses with excellent image quality. By increasing the contrast, clarity and saturation, it was possible to achieve high detail in the picture.

The glass, in addition to the additional coating of Corning Gorilla Glass, is protected by an oleophobic composition, thanks to which fingerprints do not remain on the screen.

Brightness can be adjusted automatically or manually. At the minimum backlight level, the text in the dark is very easy to read, and at the maximum the image can be seen even in bright light.The screen is quite sensitive, thanks to several programs, the phone can recognize a large number of simultaneous taps on the screen (Multitach).

In the phone settings, you can select the image scale and activate the backlight adjustment function by touching the screen 2 times.

cameras

The rear camera is equipped with two modules of 13 and 5 MP and a lens with an aperture (diaphragm) f 2.0 (a device that collects or scatters rays). There is also autofocus and a flash (LED). The density of pixels per inch is 331 ppi (that is, 1440x720 pixels). The aspect ratio of the resulting image is 4:3. The front camera shoots Full HD video at 30 frames per second.

The front camera has 8 megapixels, a lens with an aperture of f/2/0 and a viewing angle of 84.6 degrees. The focus of this model is fixed at a certain distance, which cannot be changed. The video quality of the front camera is lower than that of the front one - it shoots in HD resolution at 30 frames per second. In the settings, you can choose fast or slow mode. Media files are stored in 3GP media containers.

The interface of the "Camera" application is simple and clear. Right from the main screen, you can change the shooting quality, activate the flash, go to the settings and change cameras. When shooting “Manual”, you can adjust the white balance, exposure and focus.

To quickly turn on the camera, double-click the lock button. To release the shutter, in addition to a special icon, you can also use the volume button.

Sound

The device has excellent sound quality. When the amplifier dedicated to the speaker is activated, acceptable sound purity is maintained even at high volumes.At the same time, no extraneous sounds are heard from the speaker itself. As a regular player in this smartphone is used "Play Music". Additional sound settings are not provided. The phone has a built-in radio that works when a wired headset is connected to it, acting as an antenna.

In the settings of the device, in the "For Developers" section, you can find an option that allows some headphones to transmit audio data via Bluetooth.

Performance

All budget smartphones are equipped with the MediaTek MT6750 chipset. The Nokia 3.1 is no exception. MediaTek MT6750 is an 8-core processor chip (2 pieces of four ARM Cortex-A53 cores). The first quartet operates at a clock frequency of up to 1.5 GHz, the second - up to 1 GHz. Graphics processing is the prerogative of the ARM Mali-T860 MP2 two-block accelerator. Depending on the version of the smartphone (16 or 32 GB), the amount of RAM (RAM) can be equal to two or three GB.

The new processor has greatly improved performance. Despite this, for active games you still have to use the settings at the minimum level. The presence in the smartphone of a full set of sensors and sensors makes it possible to run applications with augmented reality.

Memory

The memory of the smartphone can be increased by microSD cards up to 128-400 GB. In addition, USB-OTG support allows the device to increase capacity, thanks to which the device can even recognize flash drives connected to it.

Communication

She, in comparison with her previous model Nokia 3, has not undergone any special changes. NanoSIM subscriber identification modules operate in Dual SIM Dual Standby mode (this technology allows both cards to be on call waiting).Wireless communication is represented by a 4G LTE modem network with speeds up to 150 Mbps (there is also support for LTE-FDD frequency bands), as well as a Bluetooth 4.2 application and Wi-Fi.

The device also has an NFC interface (Near field communication - “near field communication” for wireless data transmission at a distance of up to 10 meters), with which you can pay with the Google Pay contactless payment system. This technology also links devices connected to Bluetooth, making it easier to share information.

Location and navigation are powered by GPS and GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System of domestic development). There is also A-GPS technology (it speeds up the search for satellites, due to which the waiting time for the result is reduced, and the accuracy of positioning is increased).

autonomy

This is the ability of the device to work without recharging until the battery is completely empty. The longer this period, the more autonomous the phone is considered.

The battery capacity, compared to its previous version, has increased and is 3500 mAh, which is approximately equal to two days of active smartphone operation. All this thanks to the 8-core processor, which evenly distributes the load when you need to increase performance. This saves battery power and allows you to focus on your current affairs without being distracted by checking the battery.

The energy efficiency of the Nokia 3.1 is high - videos in MP4 format and HD quality can be played at maximum illumination for more than 6 hours.

The option "Energy saving in standby mode" is enabled in the settings (section "Battery"). Also there you can prohibit or activate the inclusion of energy saving when the battery is low.

Software Features

The software is represented by the operating system Android One (Oreo version), the relevance of which is maintained by regular updates every two years. Security is updated every two months for three years.

The appearance of the Android interface is the same for all models, but for Nokia 3.1 it can be changed using the System UI Tuner. This is a tab that allows you to change the "appearance" of the program. It can be turned on by lowering the shutter with quick access to applications and pressing and holding the settings icon (gear).

Equipment

It does not differ from the sets of many other phones. The package includes the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone itself, a Nokia MicroUSB charger, a quick start guide, a key (special pin) to open the SIM card slot, and a headset.

Results

• Pleasant and concise design with graceful lines and curves. In the manufacture of high-quality materials were used, and this is clear even with a cursory examination. The device is pleasant to the touch: the case made of cast metal with a velvety surface is very comfortable in the hand.
• The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a larger diagonal than its predecessor. This ensures good ergonomics. The display has also increased in size, and in addition, image quality has improved.
• Changes have also occurred in the processor, which affected the operation of the device.
• The indisputable advantages of this device include the NFC interface, which is necessary for making contactless Google Pay payments, a Wi-Fi module with two connection bands, slots for nanoSIM cards and microSD cards allocated on the side, operational Android updates promised by HMD Global.
• Takes good pictures even in the sun.

• Matte surface picks up fingerprints well. This is especially evident on models of dark colors.
• High price for a smartphone that considers itself to be a budget option.

Customer Reviews

In general, consumers were satisfied with this smartphone. He may not be able to handle active games, but for long-term video viewing or long-term shooting, he will do well. Many users note that the device is very convenient and fast enough.

At the same time, there are many comments that talk about the poor functioning of some programs and applications, such as NFC or SIM cards. Manufacturers claim that this may be due to a factory reset.

Where is it profitable to buy?

The smartphone positions itself as a budget device, in which the functionality and price are in good proportion. However, on the official website of Nokia, this model is quite expensive - 12,990 rubles. On other pages you can find cheaper options - for 9 - 10 thousand rubles.