Speed Philippines – July 2019

TESTED

46 JULY 2019

SOUND AND STEADY

Nokia 3.1 Plus

PRODUCT

TEST NO.

2155

For a phone priced at just under P10,000, the Nokia 3.1 Plus is sure packed with great features and

specs—a true value for your money. While not exactly the most glamorous in terms of looks, this

smartphone offering comes with a large battery life and a fundamentally sound performance—surely a

winning deal for the practical buyer.

DIMENSIONS

156.9 x 76.4 x 8.2mm, 180g

The Nokia 3.1 Plus isn’t the flashiest device out there, but there’s a lot to be

commended in its core strengths. It has a nice, simple interface and the well-

performing cameras serve you consistently. It’s a good device with an even more

powerful battery—not bad for a sub-P10,000 phone.

SPEED SAYS

GEEK METER

THE
NUMBERS

WORDS FIDEL FERIA

OS
Android One
DISPLAY
6.0” 720 x 1440
HD+ IPS LCD,
268ppi
CPU
2.0GHz octa-
core Mediatek
MT6762 Helio
P22, Cortex-A53
MEMORY
3GB RAM
STORAGE
32GB, microSD
up to 256GB
CAMERA
13MP + 5MP dual
rear; 8MP front
CONNECTIVITY
LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11
b/g/n, Bluetooth
4.1, GPS
PRICE
P9,990

The 3.1 Plus carries a 6-inch IPS LCD screen with a

nearly bezel-less display. It’s a sturdy carry with a

polycarbonate rear and an aluminum frame. The back

comes off easily for you to access the SIM card and

microSD card slot. The device has rounded edges, giving

the phone a more modern look. Our review unit came

in a suave navy blue, which helped a lot to boost this

device’s looks.

The phone touts a

1,440 x 720 resolution

and 18:9 aspect

ratio, which I found

just serviceable for

casual streaming

on YouTube. Binge-

watching, however,

might not be best

on this smartphone,

since color is a bit dull

and the display is dim

under strong light.

Performance-wise, the

Nokia 3.1 Plus can only

accommodate games

that don’t require a

lot in graphical power.

Its low frame rates

certainly wouldn’t help

when playing games

like PUBG: Mobile.

The phone is powered

by Android One, which

provides a clean and

uncomplicated interface

that’s a breeze to use.

Thanks to its 3,500mAh

battery, the phone was

able to endure moderate

use at 60 percent

brightness for an entire

day before dropping to

20 percent battery life.

The handset is equipped with a dual rear camera

setup. It has a 13MP primary camera with f/2.0

aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with an f/2.4

aperture. Those keen on self-portraits have an 8MP

front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture at their

disposal. The Nokia 3.1 Plus takes pretty respectable

photos; well-lit shots have commendable detail and

could very well contribute to your #feedgoals.