HMD Global Unveils Nokia 3.1 Plus, reloaded Nokia 8110 for this festive season in India

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced the Nokia 3.1 Plus in India, a smartphone which goes big on content experiences thanks to its 6-inch HD+ display and a weekend busting two-day battery life.

Nokia 3.1 Plus is the most affordable Nokia smartphone with a dual-camera and is the latest device to join the Android One family, delivering the best of Google with monthly security patches.

Talking about Nokia 3.1 Plus, Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, says, “We’ve gone big in a more accessible category to deliver premium experiences at exceptional value. The Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers a large display, dual camera, two-day battery life1 and the power of octa-core processors – all in an accessible package. And we’ve not stopped there. It is encased in a metal body with die cast metal interiors with the craftsmanship and attention to detail you expect from a Nokia smartphone. In short: we’ve gone big without you having to spend big.”

Maximum entertainment

Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers great viewing experiences in its category thanks to its 6-inch (15.24 cm) HD+ display and 18:9 aspect ratio, squeezing in more of your favourite newsfeeds, apps and videos making it ideal for content streams and social media. With its 3500mAh battery that lasts two days between charges1, the Nokia 3.1 Plus can effortlessly get you through your Netflix binges without needing a top-up.

Get professional style bokeh shots with dual rear cameras

Step up your photography game with crisp images with fast and accurate focus even in low light thanks to the 13MP Phase Detection Auto Focus main camera. The rear camera also includes a 5MP sensor for rear depth sensing imaging to let you take professional studio style shots with selectable bokeh blur and allow you to adjust blur even after the image has been taken. On the front there is an 8MP camera to make your selfies stand out. With its high quality dual camera photography and AI-accelerated experiences powered by the octa-core chipset, the Nokia 3.1 Plus makes premium photography features available at an accessible price point.

Refined performance

With the MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor’s balance of high performance and power efficiency, the Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers the performance you need when you need it most, using less power during basic tasks for optimal efficiency. The chipset also provides a boost during intensive tasks like watching videos to ensure a sustainable high performance and a consistently reliable experience.

Its precision fit, CNC-machined rear aluminium cover delivers a seamless, pure design and combines with a die-cast metal structure for impressive solidity. Nokia 3.1 Plus’s matte, highly tactile finish with diamond cut detailing and curved 2.5D glass offers a precision crafted feel in the hand that you expect from a Nokia smartphone

Pure, secure and up-to-date, reinforced with Android One commitment

Nokia 3.1 Plus joins the comprehensive line-up of Nokia smartphones in the Android One family, delivering a high-quality experience endorsed by Google. Nokia smartphones with Android One offer great storage and battery life out of the box, but also comes pre-loaded with the very latest in AI-powered innovations developed by Google. Nokia 3.1 Plus will receive three years of monthly security patches and two years of OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One programme. This ranks the Nokia 3.1 Plus among the most secure phones out there and is kept always up-to-date with the latest Google services, including the Google Assistant and Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage.

Ajey Mehta, Vice President and Country Head – India, HMD Global, said, “The Nokia 3.1 Plus is designed for India and is coming first to India; and what better time than this festive season to announce this new smartphone. In addition, I’m thrilled that fans will now also be able to buy the legendary Nokia 8110, a stylish 4G feature phone phone that could be a perfect companion to your Nokia smartphone or a stylish statement as a 4G feature phone with access to latest apps. We hope these new phones will delight our fans for themselves or for gifting to their loved ones during this festive season.”

Nokia 3.1 Plus ships with Android Oreo™ pre-loaded, so you’ll immediately be able to enjoy the latest and greatest features, including Google Lens, picture-in-picture for multitasking and Google Play. Discover and run new apps, while enjoying your phone life linger between charges thanks to Android One’s AI-powered battery-saving features that intuitively limit background usage.

Availability of Nokia 3.1 Plus and offers

The Nokia 3.1 Plus comes in Blue, White and Baltic colours and is available at a recommended best buy price of INR 11,499 starting 19th October 2018 across top mobile retailers in India and on Nokia.com/phones.

Airtel subscribers on Nokia 3.1 Plus will receive 1TB of 4G data on a plan of INR 199 or above.

Reloaded Nokia 8110

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today also announced that the Nokia 8110 will now be available in India. Reloading the legendary Nokia 8110, this 4G feature phone comes complete with the elegantly curved slider design, giving you the knowledge that all your smartphone essentials are there when you need them, yet you are switched off, have fun and relax.

With a familiar and easy to use interface, the Nokia 8110 features intuitive tactile mechanics, with slide to answer and end calls, as well as an addictive helicopter-style spin on its axis. It comes with the craftsmanship you expect from a Nokia phone, delivering durability and reliability as standard.

The Nokia 8110 delivers crystal-clear VoLTE calling and is perfect for anyone who wants an iconic 4G feature phone or a companion phone. With access to an app store, for favourites like Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Search and Facebook, send and receive emails or import your contacts and sync your calendar with Outlook and Gmail. To keep it running flawlessly, the Nokia 8110 features the Qualcomm® 205 Mobile Platform. With its Wi-Fi connection you can turn your Nokia 8110 into a portable hotspot to share your internet connection with other devices, friends and family.

Availability of Nokia 8110 and offers

With two colours to choose from, Traditional Black and Banana Yellow, the Nokia 8110 has everything you loved reloaded, including a revamped Snake game.

Available from 24th of October 2018, across top mobile retailers in India and on Nokia.com/phones, the Nokia 8110 comes at a recommended best buy price of INR 5,999.

Jio Digital Life subscribers on Nokia 8110 will get up to 544GB of Jio 4GB data.