The Nokia 1 is a

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-branded budget

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, developed by

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. It was launched at the

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2018, in

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on 25 February 2018. This device, along with the

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, completes the lineup of Nokia-branded Android devices. The phone also has separately sold removable back covers marketed as ''Xpress-on'', a trade-name that first appeared on the

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. This was the first time the Xpress-on name was used since the

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in 2012.

Specifications

Hardware

The Nokia 1 has a quad-core 1.1 GHz

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Mediatek MT6737M CPU with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 128 GB. The device also has a 4.5-inch

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display, a 5 MP rear camera with auto-focus and an LED flash, and a 2 MP front-facing camera. The 2150 mAh user-removable Li-ion battery allows for up to 15 days of standby time and up to 9 hours of talk time. The smartphone's back covers are available in Warm Red, Dark Blue, and light blue colors.

Software

The Nokia 1 is shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), and gets continuous security updates every month for up to 3 years. In late June 2019, HMD began rolling out the Android 9 Pie (Go edition) for Nokia 1. The Android 10 (Go edition) was rolled out to the Nokia 1.

Reception

The Nokia 1 generally received mixed reviews. Sean Cameron of ''

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'' praised the device's battery life, customisable back cover and durable design, while criticising its poor performance, dim screen and poor speaker.

References

External links

* * https://www.hmd.com/en_int/security-updates {{Nokia phones 1 Mobile phones introduced in 2018 Discontinued smartphones Mobile phones with user-replaceable battery