Nokia Mobiles Prices Dropped

Nokia, may not have a very strong presence in the Nepali market comparatively. But it still has a lot of good phones in the market, particularly in the budget and lower-mid-range segment. The Nokia 6.1 Plus was a good phone dragged down by its exorbitant pricing. But other phones seem pretty reasonable. To make those phones more compelling, many Nokia phones have had their prices dropped.

Nokia 1 

The most affordable phone of the Nokia lineup, Nokia 1 is an entry-level phone with modest specs. It is wrapped in a plastic body with a rugged texture. It packs a 4.5" display, a 5 MP camera sensor on the back and a 2 MP selfie camera. The phone is powered by MediaTek MT6737M chipset backed by 1 GB of RAM. There is 8 GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card. Also, it runs on Android Go software, which is optimized for low-end devices. So, even with modest specs, it runs good enough. This phone, which used to cost over Rs.10000 is now available for Rs. 8,575.

Nokia 1 specifications:

• Display: 4.5-inch IPS display with FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) resolution
• Rear Camera: 5MP with LED flash
• Front Camera: 2MP
• CPU: Quad Core 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737M
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (Android Go version)
• Storage: 8 GB, expandable up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
• Battery: 2,150mAh Removable battery
• Price: Rs. 8,575

Nokia 2

This is another budget phone that maybe brings out Nokia's durability aspect of its phones. It has 6000-series aluminum construction, making it pretty durable. It features a 5.0" HD panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. There is a very modest Snapdragon 212 packed inside backed by 1 GB of RAM. And it also has a large 4100 mAh battery. So, it packs 2 things what Nokia phones used to be known for... battery and durability. This phone is has received a price drop of Rs.1500, making its current price Rs.11000

Nokia 2 Specifications:

• Display: 5.0-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, HD (720 x 1280 pixels)
• Rear Camera: 8MP with Autofocus & LED flash
• Front Camera: 5MP
• CPU: Quad Core 1.3GHz (Cortex-A7) Qualcomm Snapdragon 212
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Upgradable to 8.0 Oreo
• Storage: 8 GB, expandable up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Battery: 4,100mAh battery
• Price: Rs.10,999

Nokia 2.1

The Nokia 2.1 is the updated/refreshed version of the Nokia 2, mentioned above. This phone has the same aesthetics and build, but packs a Snapdragon 425 chip compared to the measly Snapdragon 212. Plus, it also has the 4000 mAh battery, and it runs on Android Go software, so, it definitely has better performance. This phone is now available for Rs.12,430 after the price drop.

Nokia 2.1 (Nokia 2 2018) specifications:

• Display: 5.5-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection with HD (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution
• Rear Camera: 8MP with Autofocus
• Front Camera: 5MP
• CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition); Android One
• Storage: 8 GB, expandable up to 128 GB (Dedicated Slot)
• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
• Battery: 4000mAh battery
• Price: Rs.12,430

Nokia 5

The Nokia 5 is another budget phone costing around the 15000 price range. It has a 5.2" display with HD resolution and this one also has Gorilla Glass protection. It packs a 13 MP sensor at the back and an 8 MP camera sensor at the front, both with f/2.0 aperture. Under the hood, it features a Snapdragon 430 chip with 2 GB RAM. Plus, there is 16 GB storage in there, which is expandable via microSD. Also, it runs on the stock version of Android 7.0 Nougat. And even though it may be old, it is still good enough for the most part.

Nokia 5 Specifications:

• Display: 5.2-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection with HD (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution
• Rear Camera: 13MP with f/2.0, PDAF & Dual-tone LED flash
• Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
• CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
• RAM: 2 GB
• OS: Android v7.1.1 Nougat, Upgradable to 8.0 Oreo
• Storage: 16 GB, expandable up to 256GB via SD card (Dedicated slot)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Battery: 3000 mAh battery
• Price: Rs.16,499

Nokia 6

The Nokia 6 features a 5.5" Full HD display. And this one, too, has Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It packs a 16 MP primary camera and an 8 MP selfie camera. It is powered by a Snapdragon 430 processor and has 3 GB RAM. Also, it comes with 32 GB storage and is expandable up to 256 GB via mircoSD card. In addition, it has a 3000 mAh battery. Although old, it can be a good option for anyone looking for a phone under Rs.20000 after the price drop.

Nokia 6 Specifications

• Display: 5.5-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection with Full-HD (1080 x 1920 pixels)
• Rear Camera: 16MP with f/2.0, PDAF Dual-LED (dual-tone) Flash
• Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
• CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android v7.1.1 Nougat, Upgradable to 8.0 Oreo
• Storage: 32GB, expandable up to 256GB via SD card (SIM2 slot)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Battery: 3000mAh battery
• Price: Rs.19,999

So, these were the Nokia phones that received a price drop in Nepal. And yes, these are older phones, but actually good enough for those who want stock Android OS for cheap. If you want to know more about Nokia phones, head on to Nokia Mobiles price in Nepal.  Is this compelling enough for you to get a Nokia phone? Do let us know.