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Nokia 3
Nokia 3
Nokia 3
Nokia 3
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6.2/10
Informr score
The Nokia 3 currently has an Informr score of 6.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 15 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • Solid, attractive design
  • All-day battery life
  • microSD support

What's bad

  • Inaccurate display
  • Weak cameras
  • Sluggish performance
  • Video recording limited to 720p

Once a contender for the top of the mobile phone charts, the age of smartphones hasn’t been too kind to Nokia. With their latest release, they’re targeting the entry-level market. But even that market is ultra-competitive today…

Does the Nokia 3 offer a compelling experience?

Reviewers are weighing in... let's see what they have to say!

Reviewers loved the design of the Nokia 3 despite the plastic design. Reviewers found the squared design comfortable in the hand and the textured back provided plenty of grip. NDTV summed up opinions well, saying, “While [it] doesn't have an all-metal body, the quality of polycarbonate used for the back and its metal frame still make the design good overall.”

Things slide downhill from there…

While reviewers felt the 5-inch 720p IPS display offered ample detail and brightness, nearly every review mentioned a blue hue shifting colors on the display. Many also complained about reflections making the phone hard to use in bright lighting. Phone Arena described the screen as “... one of the worst displays in terms of color reproduction that we have seen in a long while.”

Performance reviews aren’t much better. The quad-core 1.3Ghz MediaTek processor and 2GB of RAM offer enough power for basic use. But reviewers found that gaming and graphics-intensive websites were slow to load and stuttered.

The stock interface on Android 7.0 Nougat impressed reviewers. This is rare in the budget market. The lack of customizations and bloatware means most of the 16GB of internal storage is free to use. Should you need more space, the microSD slot supports cards up to 128GB in capacity.

While the 2,630mAh battery might seem small when other phones are sporting batteries 3,000mAh or more, the slower processor and 720p screen help stretch battery life to respectable levels. Phone Arena noted, “... we average around a day and a half off the charger, with more intense use killing the battery in a day.”

If you run out of juice, there’s no fast charging. So you’ll need nearly two hours to go from empty to full.

Budget phones aren’t known for their picture taking prowess. The 8MP front and rear cameras on this phone are no exception. Reviewers had issues in low light and found the camera slow to focus in good lighting. If you’re hoping to take video, the phone limits you to 720p.

Overall, reviewers found it hard to recommend the Nokia 3. Alphr summed up opinions well, saying, “It’s an attractive, practical handset and one that's cheaper than most of its rivals, too. In every other respect, however, the Nokia 3 lags behind.”


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.3 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.3 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
8+ MP, f/2
Camera
Camera
8+ MP, f/2
2630 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360

It is a good-looking smartphone, and also supports 4G with VoLTE. One big positive point is that the company has promised future Android updates. Overall performance and camera results aren't its biggest highlights. We also missed a fingerprint scanner, which really should be a standard feature now.

- Ketan Pratap, Gadgets 360
Gearburn
Gearburn

The Nokia 3 isn’t going to wow you in any particular area, but it does have pure Android and the promise of regular security updates.

- Hadlee Simons, Gearburn
Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

We had high hopes for the Nokia 3, but the final phone is a bit of a disappointment. We can't deny that it looks absolutely fantastic for the price, and we're fans of Nokia's decision to stick to stock Android, but it's just cut too many corners on the internal specs to make the 3 stand out amid a f...

- Dominic Preston, Tech Advisor
IT Pro
IT Pro

Nokia’s first stab at a budget Android smartphone is decent enough, but it doesn’t bring anything noteworthy to the table. It’s a looker, sure, and its display is pretty good, but elsewhere it's disappointing. Performance is below par, battery life isn't great and the camera isn't...

- Nathan Spendelow, IT Pro
Softpedia
Softpedia

After using the Nokia 3 for the test, it becomes pretty clear to me that this device is not by any means aimed at users who need a smartphone as their everyday companion. If you’re the kind of user who unlocks the phone tens of times every day to do things like gaming or watching videos,...

- Bogdan Popa, Softpedia


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Nokia backs up the 3 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your 3 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Nokia support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Nokia's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
5"

The Nokia 3's screen size is 5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.3 GHz

There is a MediaTek MTK6737 Quad core 1.3 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat (Update Available: 9.0 Pie) operating system (OS).

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP, f/2 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
2630mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 2630 mAh battery. Nokia's performance ratings are 1207 minutes, 467 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Nokia 3 Specs

Overview
Release Date May 31, 2017
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat (Update Available: 9.0 Pie)

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Processor MediaTek MTK6737 Quad core 1.3 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.76 W/kg
Body: 1.15 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headset, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels, f/2
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Auto focus
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 294 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 2630 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 606 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 467 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 334 minutes
Talk Time Up to 1207 minutes
Standby Time Up to 37 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.3 x 7.1 x 0.8 cm (5.6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 140 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Also available in dual-SIM variant.

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