Nokia 2.1 Android Oreo (Go edition), Nokia 3.1 (3GB) and Nokia 5.1 Android One smartphones launched in India starting at Rs. 6999


HMD Global has launched Nokia 3.1, successor of last year’s Nokia 3 in India last month in 3GB RAM with 16GB storage version, now it has launched the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version in the country and also launched the Nokia 5.1, successor of last year’s Nokia 5 and the Nokia 2.1, successor of last year’s Nokia 2.

Nokia 2.1 specifications

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, anti-fingerprint coating
  • 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 Mobile Platform with Adreno 308 GPU
  • 1GB LPDDR3 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), upgradable to Android P
  • Dual SIM
  • 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio,  Dual speakers
  • Dimensions: 153.7 x 77.7 x 9.35 mm
  • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
  • 4100mAh battery

Nokia 3.1 specifications

  • 5.2-inch (720 x 1440 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
  • Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750N (4 x 1.5GHz A53 + 4 x 1.0GHz A53) processor with Mali T860 GPU
  • 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory / 3GB RAM with 32GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P
  • Dual SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture
  • 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, 84.6-degree wide-angle lens
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • Dimensions: 146.25 x 68.65 x 8.7mm; Weight: 138.3 g
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
  • 2990mAh battery

Nokia 5.1 specifications

  • 5.5-inch ( 1080×2160 pixels) FHD+ 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P18 (MT6755S) processor
  • 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory / 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P
  • Dual SIM
  • 16MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF
  • 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture,84-degree wide-angle lens
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Dimensions: 151.1 x 70.73 x 8.27 mm
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
  • 3000mAh battery

Pricing and availability

  • Nokia 2.1 in Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver and Gray/Silver colors – Rs. 6,999
  • Nokia 3.1 (3GB RAM + 32GB storage) in  Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome and White/Iron colors – Rs. 11,999
  • Nokia 5.1 in Copper, Tempered Blue and Black colors – Rs. 14,499

All these smartphones will be available from August 12th via retail stores and online  through Paytm Mall and the Nokia online store. The company is expected to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus and 8110 4G in the country at an event on August 21st.

Launch offers

  • Consumers buying any of these products from a retail outlet by scanning the Paytm Mall QR code will get 10% cashback on recharges and bill payments on Paytm.
  • Consumers using ICICI Bank Credit or Debit Card will get a 5% cashback on buying a Nokia 3.1 or Nokia 5.1.
  • Idea and Vodafone consumers will get two exciting offers. On a recharge of Rs. 149 pack, they will get 1GB data/day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day for 28 days; additionally, consumers upgrading from 2G or 3G phone to the new Nokia 3.1 will get 1GB data/day for 28 days. On a recharge of Rs. 595, consumers will get unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, 18GB data for 6 months.

Commenting on the launch, Ajey Mehta, Vice President and Country Head, India, HMD Global, said:

We are encouraged by the response that we are getting to our products. Our consumers tell us they love their Nokia smartphones on Android. It is our constant endeavour to enhance the experience to better suit the everyday needs of our fans. Every single detail on a Nokia smartphone has been designed with consumers in mind, which is why we are delighted to introduce these refined smartphones that deliver a dramatic step up on performance, continue to drive the most premium design elements to price points accessible to everyone and deliver the class-leading quality that you expect from us.


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