Nokia 3
{{Short description|Nokia-branded entry-level Android smartphone}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Nokia 3
| family = Single digit Series
| logo =
| logo caption =
| image = Nokia 3 camera.jpg
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| aka =
| brand = Nokia
| developer = HMD Global
| manufacturer = Foxconn
| releasedate = {{Start date and age|2017|6|13|df=yes}}
| predecessor =
| successor = Nokia 3.1
| related = Nokia 1
Nokia 2
Nokia 5
Nokia 6
Nokia 7
Nokia 8
| type = Smartphone
| generation =
| lifespan =
| discontinued = {{End date and age|2020|9|9|df=yes}}
| dimensions = {{convert|143.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|71.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|8.48|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
{{convert|8.68|mm|in|abbr=on}} D (including camera bump)
| weight = {{convert|140|g|oz}}
| os = Original: Android 7.1.1 "Nougat"
Current: Android 9 "Pie"
| soc = MediaTek MT6737
| cpu = Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
| gpu = Mali-T720MP1
| memory = 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
| storage = 16 GB eMMC 5.0
| battery = 2,630 mAh Non-removable Li-ion
| memory_card = microSDXC, expandable up to 256 GB
| input = Multi-touch screen
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Digital Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
| display = {{convert|5.0|in|mm|abbr=on}} diagonal IPS LCD, with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
1280x720 px
16:9 aspect ratio
| rear_camera = 8 MP AF, 1.12 μm pixel size, f/2 aperture, LED Flash, 1280x720 (720p) 30 fps video
| front_camera = 8 MP AF, 1.12 μm, f/2 aperture, FOV 84 degrees, 1280x720 (720p) 30 fps video
| sound = 3.5 mm jack
Single speaker
| connectivity = Micro USB (USB 2.0), USB OTG, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
| media =
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| slogan = Beautiful simplicity
}}
The Nokia 3 is a Nokia-branded entry-level Android smartphone designed and marketed by HMD Global. It was announced on 26 February 2017, a day before the Mobile World Congress started, along with the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3310 (2017). The phone initially received regular monthly security updates and runs stock Android.{{cite news |last1=Abner |first1=Li |title=Nokia announces 3 Android phones w/ Google Assistant, promise of stock OS, fast updates |url=https://9to5google.com/2017/02/26/nokia-android-3310-feature-phone-specs/ |access-date=15 June 2017 |publisher=9to5 Google |date=26 February 2017}} Nokia 3.1 and others released after Nokia 3.
Specifications
=Hardware=
The Nokia 3 has a polycarbonate back shell with a metal frame; a similar styling to the Nokia Lumia 925.
The Nokia 3 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, MediaTek MT6737 system on a chip with a quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card up to 256 GB, 2630 mAh Li-ion battery, 8 MP rear camera with LED flash and 8 MP front-facing camera with auto-focus. It is available in silver white, matte black, tempered blue and copper white colours.{{cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3-8572.php|title= Nokia 3 Specifications|work= GSM Arena|access-date= July 9, 2018}}
=Software=
The Nokia 3 launched with Android Nougat 7.1.1 and can be updated to Android Pie 9.0.,{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/sarvikas/status/1135472942547054593|title=The wait is over! Keeping up with our promise of 2 years of Android updates, Nokia 3 (2017) is now officially running on Android 9 Pie! Step up to Nokia smartphones, they Just Keep Getting Better! #GetSmart #Nokiamobilepic.twitter.com/Xz1JXt2Cet|last=Sarvikas|first=Juho|date=2019-06-03|website=@sarvikas|access-date=2019-06-03}} In 2018 HMD Global stated all their first generation Nokia phones would have one more year of Android updates.
On December 20, 2018, HMD Global released a software update to Oreo 8.1.{{Cite web|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/nokia-3-android-8-1-oreo-update/|title=Nokia 3 is now receiving the Android 8.1 Oreo update|last=Burduli|first=George|date=21 Dec 2018|website=xda-developers|access-date=27 Dec 2018}} On June 3, 2019, HMD Global released the update to Pie 9.0.{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-3-2017-android-9-pie-official-now-2047239|title=Nokia 3 Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update With May Android Security Patch|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=3 June 2019 |access-date=2020-03-08}}
Release
The Nokia 3 was released in India on 13 June 2017.{{cite web|title=Nokia 6, 5 and 3 launched in India: Price, specs and availability|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/nokia-6-5-and-3-launched-in-india-price-specs-and-availability/articleshow/59123315.cms|website=The Economic Times|access-date=14 June 2017|date=13 June 2017}}{{cite web|title=HMD Global launches Nokia 3, 5, and 6 in India|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/06/13/hmd-global-launches-nokia-3-5-6-india/|website=Android Police|access-date=14 June 2017|date=13 June 2017}} It was released in United Kingdom on 12 July 2017.{{cite web|last1=Hall|first1=Chris|title=Nokia confirms UK release dates and prices for Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/nokia/141530-nokia-confirms-uk-release-dates-and-prices-for-nokia-3-nokia-5-and-nokia-6|website=Pocket-lint|date=4 July 2017 |publisher=Pocket-lint Limited|access-date=5 March 2018}}
Reception
The Nokia 3, just like the Nokia 1 and Nokia 2, received mixed reviews. James Peckam of TechRadar praised the phone's "solid build quality and premium design", remarkably low price and use of "stock Android”"software, while criticising the poor performance and battery life.{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/in/reviews/nokia-3|title=Nokia 3 review|date=November 21, 2017|author=James Peckham|website=TechRadar India|access-date=14 May 2020}}
Andrew Hoyle of CNET also appreciated the device's cheap but good design and criticised its lack of processing power.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/nokia-3-review/|title=How cheap is too cheap? You'll see|last=Hoyle|first=Andrew|website=CNET|access-date=2020-03-08}} TrustedReviews praised the "great software, low price and battery life that will get you through the day", while criticising the terrible performance, "bad display" and "unreliable camera".{{Cite web|url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/nokia-3|title=Nokia 3 Review|website=Trusted Reviews|date=4 October 2018 |access-date=2020-03-08}}