Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.Īlthough navigating through the core user interface is reasonably zippy, the phone slows down dramatically with even 5-6 apps open in the background. On the imaging front, the smartphone has a 5-megapixel rear camera with a fixed-focus lens and an LED flash, as well as a 2-megapixel fixed-focus front camera. The Nokia 1 is available in only one variant, with 8GB of internal storage, though that can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 128GB. At 2150mAh, the battery is relatively tiny and the 4.5-inch IPS screen has a resolution of 480x854 pixels (FWVGA). It has a quad-core MediaTek MT6737M processor clocked at 1.1GHz coupled with 1GB of RAM. To that effect, the Nokia 1 is not a powerhouse by any means. Android Go is Google's second attempt at building a stripped-down version of Android specifically for budget smartphones with underpowered processors, minimal amounts of storage, and 1GB or less RAM. The Nokia 1 is a smartphone designed specifically to run on the Android Oreo Go platform. Nokia 1 specifications, performance, and software The all-plastic Nokia 1 does not need to be coddled and babied. During our review, we dropped the phone a few times and it didn't get damaged at all, other than the scratches we mentioned earlier. Thankfully, the Nokia 1 carries that trait forward. With the Nokia 6, Nokia 8 and Nokia 3, HMD Global established quite a reputation for building rugged and durable smartphones. The removable battery is a nice feature, which is rarely seen in smartphones these days.

Underneath the back cover reside the removable battery, two SIM slots, and a microSD card slot. At 9.5mm thick, this isn't the slimmest phone around, but it feels very comfortable in the hand thanks to its rounded body. That said, our unit's removable shell got pretty scratched and scuffed up even with careful use.Īs expected from a phone in this price range, the Nokia 1 is made entirely out of plastic and does not feel very premium. Thanks to the simple and colourful design and the nostalgic removable Xpress-on rear shells, the Nokia 1 comes across as fun and cheerful. The rear camera and single-LED flash are placed in a pill-shaped housing at the back, which also has a white border that adds some design flair. The top has a 3.5mm headphone jack and the bottom is home to a Micro-USB port. The power and volume buttons located on the right are ergonomically placed and have good feedback. The Nokia 1's design is reminiscent of past Lumia smartphones and manages to evoke a feeling of nostalgia. There are thick borders above and below the display, and a white plastic rim around the front fascia that gives the phone a funky two-tone look. The compact and nifty design of the Nokia 1 comes across as a breath of fresh air in today's smartphone world which is dominated by oversized models with large screens.

Nokia 1 review