Nokia 1.3 Specifications: What could be more interesting to phone buyers if not cheap android phones. I mean, who won’t like to get into a store and buy a phone without having to empty his wallet. The Nokia 1.3 is one such phone you buy without breaking too much sweat.
The new Nokia 1.3 is a low budget android from Nokia that cost below $105. It is cheap and comes with all the basic features you will need in any android phone. There is camera (back and front), good battery and nice screen with modern cut out notch design.
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Although, previous release of this phone has not always gone down well with most Nokia fans. We hope this new version will be quite different and offer the things most Nokia fans needs.
As a low budget phone, users are not suppose to expect it packed with premium features. Truth be told, most of the materials used in building flagship phones are quite expensive and they can’t be used in a phone that will cost less than $105.
Just after the summary of the specifications of the Nokia 1.3 is the table showing in details all the features. Like always, we’ll be skipping all technical grammars and focusing on performance and user experience.
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Nokia 1.3 Build and Display
The phone has a Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame and a IPS LCD display type. It comes with a huge display size of 5.71 inches and it has a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density). This phone won’t be launched without any display protection. So, we advice you buy a screen guard to help keep the display safe.
Nokia 1.3 Chipset, RAM and Internal Storage
It is packed with Qualcomm own Snapdragon chipset, the Qualcomm QM215 (28 nm). For processing data, the phone uses Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53. While the chipset, CPU and GPU are not the latest in the market but they will sure get the job done. Be sure not to ver task the CPU and GPU to enable you have a smooth experience.
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The phone comes in a single variant, a 1GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage with space for external storage via microSD card. This is relatively good as more files can be saved and the phone can process more data with the installed RAM size. If you manage to fill up the internal storage, then you have the option of external storage via microSD card.
Nokia 1.3 Camera
There is a single 8 megapixel camera at the back of the phone. This camera should be able to do all the job for you including videos. It comes with an AI low-light imaging feature that is expect to help you take clear night photos. Other features include LED flash and HDR.
Up front the phone uses a 5 megapixel camera placed in a cut out notch at the middle of the screen. Overall, the phone is expected to take good photos at the back and front. Its camera quality and video quality is good enough to capture all the moment.
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Nokia 1.3 Software and Battery
The phone run out of the box Android 10.0 (Go edition) which is really good as that is the latest Android version available. It also accompanied by the Android One graphical user interface. Nokia 1.3 is powered by a 3000mAh with no fast charge enabled. We put together the full specifications of the Nokia 1.3 in the table below.
Nokia 1.3 Specifications
| Technology | GSM / CDMA/ HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | YES |
| Download Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Dimensions | 147.3 x 71.2 x 9.4 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.71 inches, 81.4 cm2 (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density) |
| Display Protection | — |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| OS (Operating System) | Android 10.0 (Go edition), Android One |
| Chipset (Processor) | Qualcomm QM215 (28 nm) |
| CPU Details | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 |
| Card Slot (SD Card) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage | 16GB 1GB RAM eMMC 5.1 |
| Quad Lenses | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Single Camera | 5 MP (wide) |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| 3.5mm Jack | YES |
| Sound Enhancements | Unspecified |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | — |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | Removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Colors | Cyan, Charcoal, Sand |
| Java Support | — |
| Messages | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Games | Yes, Downloadable from Google Play store |
| Price | About N39,000 |
This phone might not be the best android phone in the market but you can’t also ignore the fact that its a cheap phone promises to offer good value for its price. If you need a secondary android phone to your flagship phone you might just consider buying this phone.
The Nokia 1.3 is yet to be announced for sale in the global market. But, in its most expensive variant, it expected to cost about N39,000. As at now we can not say for sure if the phone will be sold in the Nigeria market. We’ll update this post when there is any news regarding this phone availability in the market.
