Nokia 3 Detailed Review – Everything you want to know before buying

Introduction, Features and Unboxing

Nokia 3 – Introduction

Among the latest launch by HMD Global – Nokia’s first real Android smartphones are hitting global markets one by one. Nokia 3 is the first to be available in Pakistan market along with its neighboring country.

You will get a “Made in China” Nokia 3 in the market that costs Rs. 17,000/- officially but is available at various price cuts from various retailers. So you better take round around the market and get the best value. Market response is obviously highly impressive – sure due to long lasting “Nokia” brand trust in Pakistan market. We also heard some of the times the phone went out-of-stock.

If you are one of those who are still waiting to buy a smartphone in this range and have still not decided which one to buy. Here we have the budget Android smartphone – Nokia 3. If you were having this device in your list of options, hope this review will help deciding on an option.

Review Content

  1. Introduction, Features and Unboxing
  2. Build, Design and Display
  3. Software
  4. System Performance
  5. Camera
  6. Conclusion

Nokia 3 Feature

Nokia 3 – Features & Specifications

Nokia 3
Model TA-1032
OS Android 7.0 Nougat
SoC
CPU
GPU
MediaTek MT6737
Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
Mali-T720 MP2
Dimensions 143.4 x 71.4 x 8.48 mm
8.68 mm thick with camera bump
Weight 140 grams
Display 5.0-inch IPS Display
720p HD Resolution 1280×720 pixels
Gorilla Glass, Polarized Display
Storage/RAM 16GB / 2GB
Rear cameras 8 Megapixel, 1.12µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture lens, LED flash, HDR, Panorama
720p / 30fps video recording
Front camera 8 Megapixel, 1.12µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture lens, HDR
720p / 30fps video recording
Connectivity Micro USB (USB 2.0), USB OTG, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack
GPS GPS/AGPS
SIM/SD 1 dedicate dual-SIM slot, 1 dedicated microSD card slot
Sensors Accelerometer (G-sensor), ambient light sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, NFC for sharing
Colors Tempered Blue, Silver White, Matte Black, Copper White
Battery 2630 mAh, Non-removable
Global Price €160
Pakistan Price PKR 16,999/-

Nokia 3 – Unboxing

Retail box is pretty much simple with a slide out inner-box. The front of the box prints the phone design with the “connecting people” background in a new design. While on the back, there’s profile photo of Nokia 3 with front, back and side views. Besides, we have some key features listed from the Nokia 3 and some other labels and branding.

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Sliding out the inner-box, reveals the phone residing on the side of the board wrapped into a plastic bag just like any premium model. Pickup the phone with the tray to see the standard user guide and warranty card.

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On the left side of the package there is long container that packs inside the travel charger, earphones and the micro USB cable.