HMD Global announced the Nokia 1.3 in March 2020. It is an entry-level smartphone with modest specs. The handset debuted with Android 10 Go Edition. Now, nearly one and a half years after its release, the phone has started receiving Android 11 Go Edition update.

According to the official announcement post (via GSMArena) on Nokia Phones Community, the Android 11 Go Edition update for the Nokia 1.3 is currently only available for users in Australia. The post states that the software build should be rolled out to 100% of the units by July 24, which happens to be today.

Unfortunately, HMD Global does not state when the remaining regions will be getting the update. However, it does say that the second wave will include all the regions. This means whenever the next wave rollout begins, the update should be available in all other markets.

As mentioned in the beginning, the Nokia 1.3 is an entry-level smartphone from the Finnish company. It features a 5.71-inch HD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, single/dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, MicroUSB port, and a 3,000mAh removable battery.

Android 11 Go Edition is likely the first and the last major software update for this handset. But it should receive security updates for some time.

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When the Nokia 1.3 launched in March, it came with a new camera app called Camera Go that is specially designed for Android Go devices. Today, the app is getting a Night Mode feature that allows supported Android Go devices to take better images in low-light without flash.

A minute and a half video released by Google via the official Android Twitter account today reveals that the Night Mode feature for the Camera Go combines several photos (burst photography) “to produce a bright, sharp photo”.

Low light, camera, action ! With Night Mode on Camera Go, take high-quality photos on your Android phone, no matter what time of day it is. pic.twitter.com/UooQhAm9tF

— Android (@Android) October 5, 2020

The video also reveals that the camera app has been built for specific camera modules on affordable phones. So it is not just software but a combination of software and hardware. This also explains why it is not available for all existing Android Go phones.

It was also revealed that Camera Go will get an HDR mode later this year that will increase the quality of photos taken on these budget devices at any time of the day. Evidence of an HDR Mode was found in the Camera Go app as far back as April. We believe the pandemic is responsible for the delay in rolling out the feature.

Night Mode on Camera Go has begun rolling out to the Nokia 1.3, Wiko Y61, and Wiko Y81 smartphones.

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In March, HMD Global unveiled multiple phones such as Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, and Nokia 5310 2020 music-centric feature phone. Soon after the launch, the Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 5310 2020 were listed on Nokia India’s official site. The feature phone is already available for purchase in India with a pricing of Rs. 3,399, but the Nokia 5.3 is yet to go official. Fresh information shared by The Mobile Indian states that the Nokia 5.3 may go official along with two other phones this month.

The names of the other Nokia phones are not known yet. Recently, the Bluetooth SIG approved Nokia TA-1239, TA-1258, TA-1298, and TA-1292 Nokia phones. The TA-1258 model number belongs to the Nokia C3 phone that debuted recently in China.

According to NokiaMob.net, the Nokia TA-1239, TA-1298, and TA-1292 also belong to the Nokia C3 phone. Hence, there is a possibility that the Finnish firm could be launching the Nokia C3 phone soon in India. The Nokia 1.3 could be the other phone that is heading to India. The India launch of Nokia C3 and Nokia 1.3 is just a speculation. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know which other Nokia phones are coming soon to India.

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Nokia 5.3 specifications

The Nokia 5.3 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 665 SoC fuels the device with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The Android One phone comes preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The Nokia 5.3 has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear is fitted with a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera setup placed inside a round-shaped housing. It has a 4,000mAh battery and a rear-positioned fingerprint reader.

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A couple of months ago, Nokia 1.3 smartphone was announced, making it the first Android Go device to come with Camera Go app. Today, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 1.3 in the United States.

The smartphone is now available for pre-order through Amazon and B&H and is priced at $99. It comes in two colors — Cyan and Charcoal and the company says that it start shipping the device from next week.

The Nokia 1.3 comes with a 3D nano-textured polycarbonate back while the front is covered in glass. The phone has a waterdrop notch in the display with pretty thick bezels which we can’t complaint about this price point.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 5.71-inch HD+ display offering 400 nits brightness. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 quad-core chipset, coupled with 1GB of RAM.

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It comes packed with 16GB of internal storage and there’s also microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 400GB. In the camera department, there’s an 8-megapixel sensor on the back.

On the front side, the device has a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies. The smartphone comes with a new camera app called Camera Go which Google says is built to be fast, take beautiful photos and brings features like Portrait Mode to entry-level smartphones.

The device also comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button, a 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE, and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. It runs Android 10 (Go Edition) and will be updated to Android 11 (Go Edition). The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery which is claimed to offer more than a day of usage on a single charge.

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The Nokia 1.3 is the third smartphone HMD Global unveiled today. It is an Android One Go phone and it comes with an app that is not available on any other Android Go phones.

The Nokia 1.3 has a design similar to that of the Nokia 2.3. It is a 3D nano-textured polycarbonate back while the front is covered in glass. The phone has a waterdrop notch in the display with pretty thick bezels which we won’t fault at this price point.

The screen of the phone is 5.71-inches and it is an HD+ panel. There is a Snapdragon 215 chipset (4x Cortex-A53 cores) inside the phone along with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage that can be expanded by up to an additional 400GB via a MicroSD card slot.

On the back is an 8MP camera with low-light enhancement while the selfie camera is a 5MP sensor. Talking about cameras, the phone comes with a new camera app called Camera Go. This is a new Android Go app and can be called the Android Go version of the camera app found in Pixel phones.

The Nokia 1.3 has a dedicated Google Assistant button, an audio jack, FM radio, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE, and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. There is a 3000mAh battery inside that is removable and said to last more than a day on a single charge. It charges via a MicroUSB port and ships with a 5W adapter. Android 10 (Go Edition) is pre-installed and it will get updated to Android 11 (Go Edition).

The phone will be available in April for €95 and you will be able to purchase it in Cyan, Charcoal, or Sand as well as single SIM or dual SIM models depending on the market.

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HMD Global will be holding a launch event tomorrow to announce new mobile devices. The company is expected to unveil the Nokia 8.2 5G smartphone is its 5G-ready handset. The Finnish firm is expected to unveil few more smartphones alongside the Nokia 8.2 5G. Some of the phones that are rumored to go official tomorrow include Nokia 5.3, Nokia 4.3, Nokia 1.3, Nokia 400 4G and a renewed Nokia 5310 XpressMusic feature phone. Ahead of the launch, reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared a render of the forthcoming Nokia 1.3 smartphone to reveal its design and key features.

The Nokia 1.3 smartphone can be seen sporting a polycarbonate chassis. The phone will offer higher screen space than the predecessor Nokia 1 Plus which had thick bezels above and below its screen. The upcoming Nokia 1.3 comes with dot notch display design. The bottom bezel of the phone is a bit thick and it carries the brand name of the company.

The render shows the Charcoal color edition of the Nokia 1.3 smartphone. A recent leak had revealed that it could be also available in Cyan color variant. The rear appearance of the phone is almost identical with Nokia 1 Plus phone. The back panel of the phone lacks a fingerprint reader, but features a single camera along with LED flash. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key. The left spine of the Nokia 1.3 seems to feature a dedicated button for accessing Google Assistant.

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Nokia 1.3 specifications (Rumored)

It is rumored that the Nokia 1 Plus will be housing a 6-inch display that will probably support HD+ resolution. It will be running on Android Go version of the Android 10 OS. An unknown Snapdragon SoC is rumored to be power the Nokia 1.3 along with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage.

The Nokia 1.3 could be housing a 4,000mAh battery. The rear side of the phone may feature an 8-megapixel camera. On the front, it may sport a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. The handset could be priced at 79 euros.

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HMD Global is expected to hold a launch event on February 23 and already, invites are out for the event which will hold at MWC 2020. The tech giant is expected to go official with the Nokia 1.3 during the event.

Before then, the key specs of the Nokia 1.3 has appeared online. The device is said to feature a 4000mAh battery and come in two colour variants – Charcoal and Cyan colour options. In addition, the budget phone is expected to come with microSD card support for storage expansion up to 128GB.

Further details have emerged that the Nokia 1.3 will feature a 6-inch display with a design similar to the Nokia 2.3 which was launched in India in December last year. If that turns out to be true, it means the device will sport a waterdrop notch and a slight chin at the bottom. The device is also said to feature a MediaTek process paired with 1GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage which can be expanded up to 128GB. The phone will run on Android Go.

For photography, the phone will have a single 8MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calling. The entry-level Nokia 1.3 is tipped to carry a price tag of EUR 79 (roughly Rs. 6,200).

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HMD Global will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech trade show to announce new devices. The rumored Nokia 9.2 flagship phone with Snapdragon 865 may not get unveiled at the MWC 2020 as it is speculated to go official few months later. A new report on Nokiamob.net that cites leaked information from a trusted source has revealed the specs of some of the phones like the Nokia 1.3, Nokia 5.2, Nokia 8.2 5G and the existence of a new series. Readers can read about the latter two devices through a dedicated article on our site.

Nokia 5.2 specifications and price (Rumored)

The Nokia 5.2 will be a mid-ranger powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset. The phone is expected to house a 6.2-inch LCD panel. It may come with breathing light notification feature. The appearance of the rear camera setup on the Nokia 5.2 will be similar to the Nokia 6.2.

Hence, the round-shaped camera setup of the Nokia 5.2 could be fitted with an LED flash, a 16-megapixel main lens and an 8-megapixel secondary shooter. It could be sporting a front camera of 8-megapixel. The phone may draw power from a 3,500mAh battery. The phone may arrive in all markets in 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage version with a pricing of 169 euros (~$186). The higher 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Nokia 5.2 could be available in select markets.

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Nokia 1.3 specifications and price (Rumored)

Nokia 1.3 appears to be the next entry-level smartphone from the Finnish firm. In terms of design, it will look like the Nokia 2.3. That means it could be housed in a 3D nano-textured polycarbonate chassis and may sport a durable plastic frame. It may come in vibrant color choices like Nokia 1 Plus. A previous leak claimed that the model number of the Nokia 1.3 could be TA-1207.

The Nokia 1.3 could be sporting a large display of around 6 inches. The display may sport a U-shaped or a teardrop notch. The Nokia 1.3 could be fueled by the MediaTek chipset and 1 GB of RAM. The phone may arrive with a native storage of 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone could be drawing power from a removable 4,000mAh battery. It is likely to lack breathing notification light. The Nokia 1.3 could be costing around 79 euros (~$87) in European markets.

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HMD Global has not announced any new phone this year but the Finnish company should unveil a couple of new models at Mobile World Congress next month. Ahead of the event, a Nokia phone with model number TA-1207 has been certified and there are speculations it may be the Nokia 1 (2020) a.k.a. Nokia 1.3.

The phone was certified by the FCC and the documents reveal the phone measures 146.56 x 70.46 millimeters. Based on this dimensions, the device is believed to have a screen size between 5.7 and 5.8-inches. FCC also revealed it packs a 2920mAh battery (rated 3000mAh).

The device is believed to be the new Nokia 1 because it is the only other entry level Nokia phone that is due for a successor. The Nokia 2 series already got a new model last month and the Nokia 3 series isn’t due for a successor yet, and even if it is, it will not get a smaller display since the Nokia 3.2 has a 6.26-inch screen.

The Nokia 1.3 is not only expected to come with a bigger battery and screen but should also come with improved cameras and run Android 10 (Go Edition) out of the box.

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HMD Global’s Nokia seems to focus more on the mid-range and budget segments as we have only seen a few flagship models from the company this year. The release spree of budget phones continued recently with the launch of the Nokia 2.3 which is the company’s latest budget Android One smartphone and the successor of Nokia 2.2. The company seems to have got another budget model in the works. The model appeared recently with the model number TA-1213 on the Bluetooth SIG website where it received Bluetooth certification.

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The Nokia TA-1213 appears to be a low-end smartphone similar to the Nokia C1 Android Go Edition and Nokia 2.3. It may likely launch as Nokia 1.3 and could be the successor of the Nokia 1 Plus. The device is listed to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2xx series chipset which is expected to be the Snapdragon 215 SoC. The smartphone also brings support for Bluetooth 4.2.

As of now, other details of the purported Nokia 1.3 are still unknown but being a budget or low-end smartphone, don’t expect anything eye-popping. We expect the phone to go official soon.

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