Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 Android One Smartphones Launched At MWC 2019

HMD Global owned brand Nokia launched several smartphones at an event on February 24. The newly launched devices include the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2. Out of the four smartphones, the Nokia 9 PureView is focused towards photography while the Nokia 1 Plus is targetted towards the budget segment. Both, the Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 are targetted towards the mid-tier segment.

Nokia 3.2 

Nokia 3.2 is the successor of the Nokia 3.1 which was launched last year. It is a budget device featuring a polycarbonate body. The display of the device sports a 6.26 inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display has a pixel density of 269 ppi and features a waterdrop notch on top. In terms of optics, the handset is equipped with a single rear camera which has a 13MP f/2.2 sensor; while the front has a 5MP f/2.2 sensor housed in the notch up front. It also supports face unlock for easier access to the device.

Under the hood, the Nokia 3.2 is kitted with a Snapdragon 429 SoC which is manufactured using the 12nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 504 GPU. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which states that it will receive Android updates for two years and monthly security updates for three years. For memory and storage, the device will be available in two variants:

• 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
• 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (Also features a fingerprint sensor)

Nokia 3.2 is powered by a 4000mAh battery which the company claims can last up to two days on a single charge. There is also a dedicated Google Assistant button present on the left side of the device. The smartphone will retail at US $139 (around Rs. 9,900) for 2GB + 16GB variant and US $169 (around Rs. 12,000) for 3GB + 32GB variant. 

Nokia 4.2

Nokia 4.2 is another budget offering by Nokia which features in a completely new lineup. It features a glass sandwich design with a polycarbonate frame. The display of the device sports a 5.71 inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display has a pixel density of 270ppi and features a waterdrop notch on top. In terms of optics, the handset has a dual rear camera setup. This consists of a 13MP f/2.2 sensor paired with a 2MP f/2.2 sensor for depth information. For selfies, the device has an 8MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. It also supports face unlock for easier access to the device.

Under the hood, the Nokia 4.2 runs on a Snapdragon 439 SoC which is manufactured using the 12nm fabrication process. It has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone features Android 9 Pie and is also Android One certified; which suggests that it will receive Android updates for two years and monthly security updates for three years. For memory and storage, the device will arrive in two variants:

• 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
• 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM 

Also read: Budget Oriented Nokia 1 Plus With Android Go Launched

Nokia 4.2 is powered by a 3000mAh battery which can be charged using the MicroUSB port on the bottom of the smartphone. Like the Nokia 3.2, it also features the dedicated Google Assistant button which is present on the left side of the device. The handset will retail at US $169 (around Rs. 12,000) for the 2GB + 16GB version and $199 (around Rs. 14,200) for the 3GB + 32GB version.