Nokia 1 Android Go smartphone now up for sale; top features

While it doesn't come without flaws, Nokia 1 is a good phone in its own.

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Nokia 1, which was first launched at MWC 2018, has made its way to the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 5,499, the smartphone is now up for sale in the country. Despite being a budget offering, Nokia 1 has quite a few highlights. It is one of the first Android Go devices to arrive in India. The smartphone runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition).

Nokia 1 Android Go smartphone now up for sale; top features

Another USP of the Nokia 1 is that it offers 4G LTE connectivity. What's more, the smartphone has interchangeable polycarbonate covers. At this price point, the smartphone is pretty impressive. While it doesn't come without flaws, Nokia 1 is a good phone in its own. Since the smartphone is available for purchase in India starting today, let's find out about its highlights in detail.

Android Oreo (Go Edition)

Android Oreo (Go Edition)

As stated, Nokia 1 is an Android Go smartphone. In other words, it runs on Go Edition of Android Oreo. This means, the smartphone arrives pre-loaded with the Go Edition apps aimed at rendering a smooth experience on the low-end devices.

Users will get all the popular apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Google Maps and many more. Do note that, Nokia 1 comes with inbuilt Google Assistant Go.

For those who are not aware, Google last year launched the Android Go program for providing a powerful experience for entry-level smartphones. Basically, the smartphones that are part of this program run on optimized version of Android Oreo.

 

Xpress On Covers

Xpress On Covers

Well, HMD Global (brand licensee of Nokia brand) surely knows how to play the nostalgia card the right way. The company has launched Xpress On interchangeable polycarbonate covers for the Nokia 1.

Xpress On covers are available in packs of Yellow and Pink or Azure and Grey and can be purchased at just Rs. 450. So users can change the cover of their phone as per their choice, just like we did years ago.

4G LTE Connectivity

4G LTE Connectivity

The Nokia 1 comes with 4G LTE connectivity for streaming and surfing. Users can also switch between SIM cards thanks to Dual SIM support. Besides this, the smartphone has a dedicated microSD card slot using which the internal storage can be expanded up to 128GB.

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