Nokia C01 Plus

Nokia from HMD Global came back 4 years ago to give us quality Android devices. It promises pure Android experience with fast update roll outs. But the brand also has products that cater to entry-level buyers. And one such device is the new C01 Plus.  This budget phone comes with a 5.45-inch HD display that offers 720x1440 pixels resolution. The screen features thick bezels on all sides, that’s where you have the selfie camera at the top and produces pixel density of 295 PPI. The C01 Plus comes powered by Unisoc SC9863A chipset which gets paired with 1GB RAM and Mali G-52 GPU. The phone offers 16GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using the dedicated card slot. Nokia C01 Plus has a single 5MP camera at the back, and a 5MP selfie camera that also supports video calls. The phone comes loaded with a 3000mAh battery that supports charging via microUSB 2.0 port. Other features on the phone are face unlock, headphone jack and Infrared. Other known Nokia mobiles you might like are Nokia 2.3, Nokia C3 2020 and the Nokia 1.

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₹6299.00
Processor : Unisoc SC9863A
RAM : 2 GB
Storage : 16 GB
Battery : 3000 mAh battery
Camera : Single
Display : IPS LCD
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v11

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Nokia C01 Plus: Pros & Cons

6.5
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • HD+ display
  • Octa-core processor
  • 2GB RAM on board
  • Android 11 Go version
  • Expandable storage
  • Basic cameras
  • Long battery life
  • Bad Stuff
  • Dated design
  • Thick bezels
  • Average performance
  • microUSB port for charging
Verdict
Nokia C01 Plus is another budget phone running on the Android 11 Go platform. It gets an octa-core chipset with 2GB RAM and offers 16GB storage, which is sufficient for this OS to run lightweight apps. The cameras offer basic quality, but the battery life is good. Go for this device if you are switching from basic phones, and are tight on budget.

Nokia C01 Plus Details

Display, Design, Security
Nokia C01 Plus sports a 5.45-inch HD display that offers 720x1440 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 295 PPI. The screen gets thick bezels and houses the front camera at the top. The 18:9 aspect ratio design ensures the display offers larger viewing area but screen to body ratio is limited to 72 percent. The power button and the volume rocker are on the right of the phone. For security purpose, Nokia C01 Plus gets face unlock support that works through the selfie camera. 
Performance, Storage, Rear Camera
Nokia has used the Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor with 1GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage that is expandable using the microSD card slot. The phone runs on Android Go 11 operating system which runs on entry-level hardware because of small size apps. The phone comes with a single 5MP rear camera. On the front you have a 5MP selfie shooter and also let you record videos and take video calls.
Battery, Charging, Connectivity
Nokia C01 Plus is packed with a 3000mAh battery that supports normal charging speed via microUSB port. For connectivity, the phone has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G VoLTE, USB OTG, and GPS with GLONASS.

Nokia C01 Plus Specifications

Summary

Launch Date September 13, 2021 (Official)
Processor Chipset Unisoc SC9863A
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 16 GB
Screen Size 5.45 inches (13.84 cms)
Battery Capacity 3000 mAh

Performance

Chipset Unisoc SC9863A
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 1.6GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 1.2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55
Fabrication 28 nm
RAM 2 GB
Graphics Mali-G52 MC2

Design

Build Plastic back panel
Height 5.83 inches (148 mm)
Width 2.83 inches (71.8 mm)
Thickness 0.37 inches (9.3 mm)
Weight 157 grams
Screen Unlock Face unlock

Display

Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9
Display Type IPS LCD
Size 5.45 inches (13.84 cms)
Pixel Density 295 pixels per inch (ppi)
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 72.13 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Single
Rear camera (Primary) 5 MP resolution
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 5 MP resolution
Flash LED Rear flashLED Front flash

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 3000 mAh
Removable Yes
Fast Charging No
Charging speed 20% to 100% in 02h 41m 00s (in-house tested)
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 16 GB
Memory type eMMC 5.1
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 128 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Android Go

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with b/g/n
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor No
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometer
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