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HMD Global Oy unveiled new line of Android One series Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1 in Moscow, Russia on May 29, 2018.Nokia Mobile/Twitter

After weeks of speculations, HMD Global Oy finally pulled the wraps off the new line of mid-range and budget Nokia phones in Moscow on May 29.

The new devices come with an odd naming scheme — Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1 — like software versions, but what matters is the upgrades they are coming with over their respective predecessors.

First up, the Nokia 5.1, as the name suggests, is the top-end model. It sports a 5.5-inch full HD+ screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and rounded edges.

Under the hood, it comes packed with 2.0GHz MediaTek octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, 16MP primary camera, an 8MP selfie snapper and 3,000mAh battery, which is said to offer a maximum of 52.7 hours music playback, up to 19 hours of talk time and more.

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Nokia 5.1 comes with MediaTek octa-core processor.Nokia Mobile website(screen-shot)

On the other hand, Nokia 3.1 comes with a smaller 5.2-inch HD+ screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, 1.5GHz MediaTek octa-core CPU, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, 13MP rear side camera, 8MP front shooter and a 2,900mAh, which is enough to keep the phone running for a whole day under mixed usage.

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Nokia 3.1 comes with 13MP primary camera and 8MP front snapperNokia Mobile website(screen-shot)

The budget Nokia 2.1 features 5.5-inch HD display with 16:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 CPU, 8GB storage, 1GB RAM, an 8MP primary snapper, 5MP front camera and a massive 4,000mAh battery, which is enough to run the phone for one and half days under mixed usage.

Nokia 2.1, HMD Global Oy, launch, price
Nokia 2.1 features 5.5-inch HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratioNokia Mobile website(screen-shot)

Like the previous versions, all the new Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1 are Google's Android One-affiliated devices and come with pure Android Oreo software. They are also confirmed to get the upcoming Android P later this year and Android Q in 2019.

"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,"Juho Sarvikas, chief product officer, HMD Global, said in a statement.

Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1 prices and availability details:

The new Nokia 5.1 will come in three colours: Copper, Tempered Blue and Black. It will be made available in two configurations—2GB RAM +16GB storage and 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage—with prices starting at €189 from July onwards. In India, it will start at Rs 12,499.

The Nokia 3.1 will come in three colours: Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome and White/Iron. It will be made available in two configurations—2GB RAM +16GB storage and 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage—with prices starting at €139 from June onwards. In India, it will come with a starting price of Rs 9,498.

The Nokia 2.1 will be made available in three metallic colours: Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver and Grey/Silver from July 2018 onwards for $115. In India, it will cost Rs 6,999.

Sadly, there was no announcement on Nokia X6 global variant. We just have to wait some more time for the company to bring the feature-rich mid-range outside China.

Key specifications of Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1:

Models

Nokia 5.1

Nokia 3.1

Nokia 2.1

Display

5.5-inch full HD + (2160x1080p) with 18:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3

5.2-inch HD+ (1440x720p) with 18:9 aspect ratio, Glass cover with anti-FP (fingerprint smudge) coating

5.5-inch HD (1280x720p) with 16:9 aspect ratio, Glass cover with anti-FP (fingerprint smudge) coating

OS

Android Oreo (guaranteed to get Android P)

Android Oreo(guaranteed to get Android P)

Android Oreo(guaranteed to get Android P)

Processor

2.0GHz MediaTek MT6755S octa-core

1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 octa-core

 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 CPU

RAM

2GB/3GB LPDDR3

2GB/3GB LPDDR3

1GB LPDDR3

Storage

16GB/32GB eMMC 5.1 + expandable up to 128GB via microSD card

16GB/32GB eMMC 5.1 + expandable up to 128GB via microSD card

8GB + expandable up to 128GB via microSD card

Camera

  • Main: 16MP with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), LED flash
  • Front: 8MP with fixed focus
  • Main: 13MP with autofocus, F2.0 aperture, LED flash
  •  Front: 8MP with fixed focus, F2.0 aperture, 84.6 Field-of-View
  • Main: 8MP with autofocus, LED flash
  •  Front: 5MP with fixed focus

Battery

3,000mAh;

  • Maximum talk time Up to 19 hours4
  • Maximum standby time Up to 24.5 days4
  • Music playback time Up to 52.7 hours4
  • Video playback time (1080p) Up to 9.4 hours4

 

2,900mAh;

4,000mAh;

 

Network

4G-LTE (Cat. 4)

4G-LTE (Cat. 4)

4G-LTE (Cat. 4)

Add-ons

Dual-SIM slots (depends on region), Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11 1/b/g/n), A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack, single speaker, Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Dual-SIM slots (depends on region), Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11 1/b/g/n), A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack, single speaker, Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Dual-SIM slots (depends on region), Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11 1/b/g/n), A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack, dual speakers, Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Dimensions

151.1 x 70.73 x 8.27 mm

146.25 x 68.65 x 8.7mm

153.7 x 77.7 x 9.35 mm

Weight

Not available

138.3g

Not available

Colours

Copper, Tempered Blue, Black

Copper, Tempered Blue, Black

Blue / Copper, Blue / Silver, Grey / Silver

Price starts at 

  • India: Rs 12, 499
  • Global: €189
  • India: Rs 9,498
  • Global: €139
  • India: Rs 6,999
  • Global: $115

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