Nokia makes its Nokia 1 Plus device available in SA

CAPE TOWN - HDM Global announced that its Nokia 1 Plus device will be available in South Africa.

The company stated that the aim of this device is to give users mid-range smartphone features at a more affordable price point.

HMD Global South Africa general manager Shaun Durandt said in a statement: ¨With the Nokia 1 Plus our vision is to deliver exceptional value for money with a bigger screen and a high-quality distinctive design.¨

“The improved screen display and better viewing experience will allow you to enjoy your favourite apps and shows on the go and with the added benefit of Google Assistant Go – your own AI voice assistant allows you to ask questions, set reminders, and give it tasks, all by simply talking to it,” Durandt said.

The device has a 5.45-inch 480 x 960 IPS LCD display and has a 2500 mAh battery.

The device is one of the first smartphones running Android 9 Go to be released and will be powered by a quad-core MediaTek CPU 

The Nokia 1 Plus features an auto-focus rear camera, a new front-facing camera and will be available in two colours – Blue and Black. 

HMD Global said that the Nokia 1 Plus would be available from Vodacom outlets from 1 May 2019 for a recommended retail price of R1,499.

It further added that later in May, the device will also become available through selected MTN outlets. 

Here are the specifications in detail:

Nokia 1 Plus Specifications
Dimensions 145 x 70.4 x 8.6 mm
OS Android 9.0 Go
Display 5.45-inch 480 x 960 IPS LCD
Processor MediaTek MT6739WW
RAM 1GB
Storage  8GB
Main Camera 8MP
Front Camera 5MP
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2
Network LTE Cat. 4
Ports MicroUSB
Battery 2,500mAh
Price R1,499

 

Written by: Gabriella Steyn.

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