Nokia 1 Plus unveiled

HMD Global has officially unveiled the Nokia 1 Plus at its MWC event in Barcelona.

This entry-level phone joins the Nokia 1 in the entry-level space with a bigger screen, removable covers, and Android Go based on Android Pie right out of the box. The device also features an eight-megapixel rear camera and a five-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

Nokia 1 Plus specs

• 5.45” FWVGA+ IPS, 18:9 display
• 1.5GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6739WW
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB/16GB internal storage
• Android 9 Pie (Go edition)
• 8 MP AF camera with flash
• 5 MP front camera
• LTE Cat. 4
• Micro USB 2.0
• Dual SIM
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• 2500mAh battery
• Android Go (Android 9 Oreo)
• 145.04 X 70.4 X 8.55 mm
• Black, Red, Blue

The Nokia 1 Plus also brings back removable back covers akin to XpressCovers in earlier Nokia phones. It is available in black, blue, and red colors, and will retail starting early March with a USD 99 price or roughly PHP 5,200 when directly converted.