Nokia 1 with Android Go now available for Rs 5,499

HMD Global has officially launched its first ever smartphone to run Android Oreo (Go edition) -Nokia 1 in India. The smartphone which was first announced at the Mobile World Congress 2018 held in Barcelona will be available at all leading mobile phone outlets across the country for Rs 5,499.

Ajey Mehta, Vice President India, HMD Global said, “As the value market leader in feature phones, we understand the barriers and challenges people face when it comes to stepping up to a smartphone which is where the Nokia 1 fits in perfectly. Not only is this our most affordable smartphone ever, it also combines the reassuring quality and design of a Nokia smartphone with the latest Android Oreo (Go edition) to deliver exceptional value and realize our dream of creating a complete smartphone experience that is accessible to everyone.”

Coming to the specifications of the device, Nokia 1 sports a 4.50-inch display with 480x854 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs a quad-core processor clocked at 1.1Ghz coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 128GB.

On the optics front, there is a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera. Nokia 1 runs Android Oreo 8.1 Go edition- tailored for devices with 1GB RAM or less and comes with 4G connectivity and dual SIM feature coupled with a microSD slot. The battery on the Nokia 1 is 2,150mAh and this is a removable one. It also has a familiar Nokia phone design featuring the iconic ‘Nokia smile’.

Nokia 1 will be available in red and dark blue colour variants. HMD Global will also launch the Xpress On covers starting April 2018 at a price of Rs 450. Options available in Xpress Covers include azure and grey or yellow and pink.

The buyers of Nokia 1 will be provided with attractive offers. Users will get a cashback of Rs 2,200 from Jio, which will make its effective price Rs 3,299. In addition, the user also gets 60GB of additional data. Also, Nokia 1 users will be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify. However, users will have to open a Kotak 811 savings account and activating it with an initial deposit of Rs 1,000 in the introductory period in order to claim this insurance. Nokia 1 buyers will also get 20 percent off on booking first ride via redBus India.