Nokia 1.3 - The smartphone for people who don't need one

Recently, Nokia launched its new budget smartphone, the Nokia 1.3, which you can currently pre-order and buy from April 10, 2020. The mobile phone equipped with Android 10 in the Go Edition is a smartphone for people who don't need one. That means that it is a cheap alternative to Samsung flagships, Xiaomi all-rounders and basically also to the Apple iPhone. For just 109 EUR on Amazon it is comparable to a better dumbphone and also introduces those who refuse to use technology to the advantages of a large display, apps, camera and Co. Here I have summarized a few details about the device for you.

The Nokia 1.3 costs only 109 euros, but comes with a 5,71 inch display, Android 10, a main and a selfie camera, Google services and more. A smartphone for everyone who (supposedly) doesn't need one;)
The Nokia 1.3 costs only 109 euros, but comes with a 5,71 inch display, Android 10, a main and a selfie camera, Google services and more. A smartphone for everyone who (supposedly) doesn't need one;)

Nokia 1.3 - Technical specifications of the new budget smartphone

In the following list you will find the most important technical data of the Nokia 1.3 data sheet. How well Nokia's promises around camera quality etc. are kept is difficult to judge. However, the values ​​show that with this device you get a usable Android smartphone (for basic use) at a low price:

  • Manufacturer: Nokia
  • Model: Nokia 1.3
  • Dimensions: 147,3 x 71,2 x 9,35 mm
  • Weight: 155 g
  • Display diagonal: 5,71 inches (14,5 cm)
  • Display resolution: 1.520 x 720 pixels HD + 
  • Display aspect ratio: 19: 9
  • Main camera: 8 MP with AI support (e.g. for photos with little lighting)
  • LED flash: yes
  • Front camera: 5 MP
  • Internal memory: 16 GB
  • Memory expansion: up to 400 GB via microSD card (see below)
  • Dual SIM: yes, it is possible
  • Card slot: Hybrid slot for 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM card + 1 microSD
  • Google services: “Google Assistant” (including its own button), “Google Lens Go” and others
  • Processor: Qualcomm 215 Mobile CPU
  • RAM: 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • Nominal battery capacity: 3.000 mAh
  • Replaceable battery: yes
  • Operating system: Android 10 (Go Edition)
  • Compatible with Android 11 Go: yes
  • Release: April 10, 2020
  • Price (at the start): 109,00 euros on Amazon
Nokia 1.3 smartphone - German goods (14,3cm (5.71 inch), 16GB internal memory, 1GB RAM, dual ...
  • 5. 71 "display - You can see everything on the large 5. 71" HD + display - even outdoors thanks to the impressive brightness
  • Android 10 (Go Edition) - With the latest Android 10 (Go Edition) you have a faster and safer option ...
  • AI-assisted image processing - snapshots after sunset? No problem. Take bright, detailed photos ...

Comparisons with Samsung or Apple are not worthwhile

As already mentioned at the beginning, the Nokia 1.3 is a budget model for those who avoid other smartphone offers due to the high prices. The basic functions such as making calls and sending / receiving SMS are also available with a non-smart mobile phone - but interested parties can also use two cameras, the range of apps for Android and thus Messenger, as well as social networks. Of course, there aren't three, four, or even more gigabytes of RAM for that; and no double, triple or even more extensive camera with a hundred times zoom. The Nokia 1.3 is just an entry-level model.

Nokia 1.3 - recommendation for those who do not want a (used) iPhone

I'm often asked which smartphone people should buy. My answer, of course, is a reference to the Apple iPhone. Then it usually comes back that the iPhones are so expensive. What I recommend a used, older iPhone to take, because they are inexpensive and usually still work for several years. The last counter-attack is always that you actually only need a cheap smartphone because you only want to use WhatsApp and Facebook with it. In this case, I haven't been able to make a suitable recommendation so far, but that has changed with the Nokia 1.3.

microSD memory card for Nokia 1.3

I already have a little buying guide for SD cards for you compiled at this point. Due to the reliability and quality of the SanDisk cards, I usually recommend them without any alternative. Because I or friends of mine have already had some problems with other manufacturers and brands. SanDisk, on the other hand, was always ready and reliable during use. So if you don't want to use the Nokia 1.3 as a dual SIM smartphone, but rather equip the second place in the card slot with a microSD card, you can, for example, use cards 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB or 400 GB from SanDisk.

8,79 EUR
SanDisk Extreme 64 GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter with A2 App Performance + Rescue Pro...
  • The SanDisk Extreme microSD is ideally suited for all Android smartphones, tablets, action cams and drones
  • A read speed of up to 160 MB/s and write speed of up to 60 MB/s enable you to...
  • The microSD memory card offers fast in-app performance and super-fast loading thanks to the A2 rating
22,18 EUR
SanDisk Extreme 128 GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter with A2 App Performance + Rescue Pro...
  • The SanDisk Extreme microSD is ideally suited for all Android smartphones, tablets, action cams and drones; The...
  • RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software is included as a download offering; The...
  • Film your adventures with the SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I memory card with UHS Speed ​​Class 3 (U3)...
SanDisk Extreme 256 GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter with A2 App Performance + Rescue Pro...
  • The SanDisk Extreme micro SD card is ideal for all Android smartphones, tablets, action cams and drones.
  • A read speed of up to 160 MB / s and a write speed of up to 90 MB / s enables you to ...
  • The microSD memory card offers fast in-app performance and extremely fast loading thanks to the A2 classification.
SanDisk Extreme 400 GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter with A2 App Performance + Rescue Pro...
  • The SanDisk Extreme micro SD card is ideal for all Android smartphones, tablets, action cams and drones.
  • A read speed of up to 160 MB / s and a write speed of up to 90 MB / s enables you to ...
  • The microSD memory card offers fast in-app performance and extremely fast loading thanks to the A2 classification.
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