Overall Score
34.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#4297)34.7
Performance(#5341)51.3
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5284)22.6
Build(#1502)74.4
Connectivity(#3330)55.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 3
Short Review
- The Nokia 3 features a compact design with dimensions of 143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 140g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back with an aluminum frame.
- It has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and an 8 MP front camera, both capable of 720p video recording.
- The battery capacity is 2630mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Available colors include Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, and Copper White.
- Overall, the Nokia 3 is a basic smartphone suitable for essential functions.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017, June 17
Announced2017, February 24
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP1
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2630 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsSilver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass