Nokia 1 with Android Go launched in India
Google’s Android Go is a project striving to make economical Android mobiles compliant with Android standards and to enable them to get the latest updates. Sounds familiar? Yes, it is just like the Android One, but with Android Go, you will get updates directly from Google, even on low-end mobile phones. Nokia 1 is HMD’s partnership with Google to bring Android Go to the masses. Here are the key specifications of Nokia 1.
Nokia 1 specifications
- Networks: GSM: 900/1800, WCDMA: Band 1, 8, LTE: Band 1, 3, 5, 40, 41
- OS: Android Oreo™ (Go edition)
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6737M Quad Core 1.1GHz
- RAM: 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
- Storage: 8 GB eMMC internal memory⁴ with MicroSD card slot (support up to 128GB)
- Display: 4.5-inch FWVGA IPS
- Primary camera: 5MP FF with LED Flash
- Front facing camera: 2MP FF
- Connectivity/Sensors: 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/AGPS, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm AV jack, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, g-sensor,
- Battery: Removable 2150mAh battery5
- FM radio
- Nano SIM
It would be priced at Rs 5499. The mobile’s back cover can be removed and changed at an additional cost of Rs 450. HMD has tied up with Jio to bring some cash back offers.
Availability & offers
Available in warm red and dark blue the Nokia 1 will be up for sale starting March 28, 2018, at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 5,499/-. The Xpress On covers will be available separately starting April 2018 at an MRP of Rs. 450/- only. Consumers can now personalize their Nokia 1 and pick from a pack of azure and grey or yellow and pink.
“Cashback offer from Jio of Rs. 2200, making the effective price of Nokia 1 to come down to Rs. 3299/. In addition, the consumer also gets 60GB of additional data. Offer applicable to new & existing Jio customers”
Additional offers:
- All Nokia 1 users will be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account and activating it with an initial deposit of Rs 1,000 in the introductory period.
- 20% off on booking the first ride via redBus – https://www.redbus.in/
What is Android Oreo™ (Go edition)
Tailored to devices with 1GB RAM or less, Android Oreo™ (Go edition) comes with a new range of apps from Google designed to run faster while consuming fewer data. Optimised to be smooth and fast, these include Google Go – a web search app, Google Maps™ Go, YouTube™ Go and Google Assistant for Android (Go edition), to quickly send messages, make calls, set alarms and do more, simply by using your voice.
With fewer pre-installed and much lighter apps on Android Oreo™ (Go edition), you get 2x more available storage out of the box compared with Android Nougat[ii]. All Nokia smartphones come with no bloatware, skins, UI changes or unnecessary apps pre-loaded onto your phone, giving you a pure Android experience. Android Oreo™ (Go edition) offers a smooth and responsive experience while making sure your device gets the latest security updates and features, including Google Play Protect, which continuously works to keep your device, data and apps safe.
Nokia 1 is still priced a bit high for an entry-level mobile. We will have to try and test out this mobile to confirm if it offers a good value to performance ratio. Stay tuned for more updates.
