HMD Global launched the Nokia 1 Plus entry-level smartphone in early 2019. The handset debuted with Android 9.0 Pie Go Edition. It was later updated to Android 10 Go Edition last year. Now, two years after its debut, the device has started receiving Android 11 Go Edition.

Smartphones with 2GB or less RAM run Android Go Edition. This version of Google’s operating system is designed for devices with low-end hardware. Hence, the Nokia 1 Plus was released with this version of Android.

That said, according to a Nokia Phones Community post (via PiunikaWeb), HMD Global has started rolling out the second major system update in the form of Android 11 Go Edition for the Nokia 1 Plus. The update is being rolled out in batches and it is currently live in the following regions.

• Albania
• Argentina
• Bahrain
• Bolivia (Tigo)
• Bulgaria (Mtel, vivacom, Telenor)
• Chile (Entel, Movistar, Claro, WOM)
• Colombia (Claro, Movistar)
• Costa Rica (Claro)
• Ecuador (Movistar)
• Egypt
• El Salvador Claro, (Tigo)
• Greece
• Guatemala Claro, (Tigo)
• Honduras Claro, (Tigo)
• Iran
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Macedonia (Cosmofon, Vip MKD)
• Moldova (Moldcell)
• Montenegro (Telenor, Mtel)
• Morocco
• Nicaragua (Claro, Tigo)
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Panama
• Paraguay 
• Poland (Plus, PLAY)
• Portugal 
• Qatar
• Romania (Digi RO)
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia 
• Serbia (Telenor SRB, MTS, Vip mobile)
• Spain
• Tunisia
• UAE
• Uruguay

As per the official announcement post, 100% of Nokia 1 Plus units should have received the Android 11 Go Edition in the above-listed region by June 5. If you have got the update, then do let us know in the comment sedition below.

As far as users in other regions are concerned, they should also get the update in the coming days.

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Weeks after Google officially started rolling out the new Android 10 update to its smartphones, the company announced the Android 10 (Go Edition) earlier this week. Now, HMD Global, the company behind Nokia has confirmed the Android 10 update for its entry-level smartphones.

The Finnish company has revealed that the Nokia 1 Plus, which runs Android Pie Go Edition, will be getting the Android 10 Go Edition update in the first quarter of 2020.

Entry level smartphone experience should not be a compromise. #Google proves it with new #Android 10 Go edition offering rich experiences with even better memory mgmt, performance & security. We are working to bring them first on #Nokia smartphones https://t.co/6K9QaYCY2p pic.twitter.com/5jWHrJPV4q

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) September 27, 2019

Another smartphone is Nokia 2.1, which was released back in August last year running Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). It was the first Android Go Edition phone to get Pie update back in February this year.

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Now, the company has confirmed that the Android 10 update will roll out for the phone in Q2 2020. On the other hand, the Nokia 1 was introduced back in March last year running Android 8.1 (Oreo) Go Edition, and it received Pie update back in June. It is also slated to get the new Android 10 Go Edition update in Q2 2020.

Q1 2020

• Nokia 1 Plus

Q2 2020

• Nokia 2.1
• Nokia 1

As per the reports, the Android 10 (Go Edition) will allow users to switch between applications 10 percent faster, thanks to better memory-efficieny. It also has a new form of encryption, built by Google for entry-level smartphones, called Adiantum that can run without specialised hardware or compromising performance.As usual, exact roll out dates may vary by region due to operator approvals and local variances.

While the company has revealed details about the Android 10 Go Edition update rollout, the exact roll out dates for the smartphone may vary based on regions due to operator approvals and local variances.

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HMD Global’s Nokia unveiled the Nokia 1 Plus during the Nokia 9 PureView launch event at MWC 2019. The company also announced the Nokia 210 feature phone alongside the Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 4.2. Nokia 1 Plus has now become available in the UK from Carphone Warehouse and it carries a price tag of £89.99. According to TechRadar, the phone will also soon become available from other retailers such as Amazon and Argos.

The Nokia 1 Plus is an entry-level device that is light on the pocket. The major highlight of the model is the pure Android OS it offers, running Android 9 Pie Go Edition. The device features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and support for a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.

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It is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 chipset paired with 1 GB of RAM.  There is 8GB of internal storage onboard. You also get an external microSD card slot in case you need to ramp up the storage. The Nokia 1 Plus packs an 8MP camera with autofocus and an LED flash at the rear. For selfies, there is a 5MP shooter. The handset crams a 2,500mAh batttery under its hood. The phone comes in Black, Red and Blue colours.

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Samsung has just announced its third Android Go smartphone: the Galaxy A2 Core. It is one of the most affordable alternatives for people who search for a smooth phone under 100 bucks. But just like flagship and midrange devices, even a device in the most affordable segment of the market has a lot of rivals, especially since Google released Android Go, the Lite version of Android for entry-level devices with low-end or outdated chipsets and a low quantity of RAM. Among the most recent Android Go phones there are the best-selling Redmi Go by Xiaomi and the Nokia 1 Plus: are they better or less impressive than Samsung Galaxy A2 Core? This specs comparison will let you find out.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Go

Design

Unimpressive design and cheap materials in each case. Samsung Galaxy A2 Core, Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 1 Plus all come with a standard plastic body and pretty thick bezels around the display. The most modern and beautiful one is the Nokia 1 Plus as it comes with a taller 18:9 aspect ratio, while Samsung Galaxy A2 Core and Xiaomi Redmi Go sport 16:9 displays. On the other hand, Nokia 1 Plus has bigger dimensions, so compact phone lovers may prefer its two rivals. But my choice when it comes to the aesthetics would definitely be the Nokia 1 Plus.

Display

As they are entry-level handsets, you can not expect a good detail and a nice color reproduction on these displays. Xiaomi Redmi Go is a clear winner because it is the only one to sport an HD panel, with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The resolution of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core and Nokia 1 Plus is below HD, so they are a bit disappointing under this point of view. But it is worth noting that Nokia 1 Plus has a bigger display, so it may be more comfortable for advanced tasks. But if you are only looking for the quality, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi Go without thinking twice.

Specs

Most of the time, when we compare the performances of Samsung midrange phones with Xiaomi phones, Xiaomi wins. But this time it is not so, as the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is equipped with a better chipset than both the Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 1 Plus. It sports the octa-core Exynos 7870, the same processor built at 14 nm that you can find on the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018), just to give you an idea. You will not get the same performance as the J7 since there is just 1 GB of RAM, but we are talking about something definitely superior to the Snapdragon 425 and the cheap MediaTek chipset found on the Nokia 1 Plus. Nokia 1 Plus takes the second place: even though it has a better chipset than the Redmi Go, the latter comes with just 8 GB of internal storage, while Samsung Galaxy A2 Core and Nokia 1 Plus go up to 16 GB. Also note that Android Go on the Nokia 1 Plus is based on Android 9 Pie, while Redmi Go and Galaxy A2 Core are still based on Oreo.

Camera

We still did not test the cameras of these Android Go devices, but on the paper, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core seems more interesting. Despite coming with a lower resolution for the rear camera, it has a bright aperture and it may behave in a better way in low light conditions. Further, it can record 1080p video, while Nokia 1 Plus can not do it. Right after, we got the Xiaomi Redmi Go with its 8 MP rear camera.

Battery

Just looking at the specs on the paper, it is hard to understand which phone will last more on a single charge. The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core has a very efficient SoC as well as an efficient display panel with its below-HD resolution, but its battery is also smaller. On the other hand, the Nokia 1 Plus comes with Android Pie and the same resolution, but it has a bigger display and a less efficient SoC, while Xiaomi Redmi Go has a higher resolution but also a bigger battery. Only software optimization will prove who is better.

Price

• Read More: Redmi Go arrives in India for INR 4,499 (~$65)

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Go: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Go

PROs

• Compact design
• Affordable price
• Good battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Just 8 GB

Nokia 1 Plus

PROs

• Better connectivity
• Better design
• Affordable
• Android Pie

CONS

• Small battery

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core

PROs

• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Good hardware
• Not bad cameras
• Very affordable

CONS

• Small battery

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Android Go smartphones are the best way to get a decent device for a few bucks. Thanks to this Lite version of Google’s operating system, even device with outdated or extremely low-end hardware can run smooth enough to handle all the base tasks in a sufficient way. That is why it was very expectable that the new Redmi Go would have made a lot of success once in the market. But is it really the best Android Go alternative you can get in its price range or there are better ones? We will try to let you find out by comparing it with two recent Android Go devices which deserve attention: the Nokia 1 Plus by HMD Global and the Asus Zenfone Live L1.

Redmi Go vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Live L1

Design

Cheap materials are very common on affordable smartphones sold for less than €100, and these devices are not an exception. All of them come with a plastic body, with Xiaomi Redmi Go showing very thick bezels around the display due to the 16:9 aspect ratio. In terms of aesthetics, Nokia 1 Plus and Asus Zenfone Live L1 are definitely better and I would personally go for the former because it is slightly more compact than its Taiwanese rival. You can get more color choices with the latter, so make sure to check them out before deciding.

Display

If you are looking for the most detailed and satisfying display, then you should exclude the Nokia 1 Plus immediately due to its below-HD resolution. Fortunately, both Xiaomi Redmi Go and Asus Zenfone come with an HD display, but Redmi Go has an outdated 16:9 panel, while Asus Zenfone Live L1 comes with a taller 18:9 display which boasts narrower bezels. Further, the display is wider. That is why Asus Zenfone Live L1 wins the display comparison.

Specs

Asus Zenfone Live L1 is the most powerful phone here due to its higher-end memory configurations. It comes with up to 2 GB of RAM while Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 1 Plus stop at just 1 GB. The internal storage goes up to 32 GB (furtherly expandable with a micro SD), while you get max 16 GB for the Nokia 1 Plus and just 8 GB for Xiaomi Redmi Go. Note that Nokia 1 Plus is the only one based on Android Pie, so it should come with better software optimization.  However, its lower-end chipset and its low amount of RAM do not push it at the same level as the Zenfone Live L1. Nokia 1 Plus has better Wi-Fi connectivity as well as a more advanced Bluetooth version.

Camera

Again, the victory goes to the Asus Zenfone Live L1. It has a rear camera with a way higher resolution and it is able to record videos in 1080p at 30 fps. Further, it has a front-facing LED flash, unlike its rivals. At the second place, we put the Xiaomi Redmi Go with its 8 MP rear snapper, nothing special but it clicks decent shots when light conditions are good. Nokia 1 Plus is a bit disappointing, especially on the video side as it can only record in 720p with its 8 MP rear camera.

Battery

Thanks to the smaller display, a very efficient SoC and a pretty nice 3000 mAh battery, Xiaomi Redmi Go provides a long battery life and it wins the battery comparison, despite it is not based on Android Pie. The second place goes to the Asus Zenfone Live L1 but not in every scenario.

Price

• Read More: Redmi Go arrives in India for INR 4,499 (~$65)

Redmi Go vs Nokia 1 Plus vs Asus Zenfone Live L1: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Go

PROs

• Compact design
• Affordable price
• Good battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Bezels and small display

Nokia 1 Plus

PROs

• Better connectivity
• Better design
• Affordable
• Android Pie

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Low display resolution

Asus Zenfone Live L1

PROs

• Big battery
• Bigger display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Front-facing LED flash
• Better hardware

CONS

• Low-end hardware

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Nokia 1 Plus entry-level smartphone and Nokia 210 feature phone are the other devices that were announced alongside the Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 9 PureView smartphones. Here are the specifications, features and prices of the Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 phones.

Nokia 1 Plus Specifications and Price

The Nokia 1 Plus is an Android Go phone running on Go edition of Android 9 Pie OS. It is a larger-sized version of the Nokia 1 Android Go phone that was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February last year. The handset is equipped with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and support for a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.

The MediaTek MT6739 chipset with 1 GB of RAM powers the Nokia 1 Plus. It has an internal storage of 8 GB. For more storage, there is a microSD card slot. It has an autofocus and LED flash enabled 8-megapixel rear camera. It is fitted with a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel. The handset has a bigger battery of 2,500mAh capacity.

The Nokia 1 Plus is priced at $89. In Latin America, there will be a limited-edition 16 GB model that will carry a price tag of $99. The handset can be availed in colors like Black, Red and Blue. The availability of the phone is yet to be confirmed.

Nokia 210 Specifications and Price

The Nokia 210 is a feature phone with candy bar design. It comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and below it is a numpad. A VGA camera with LED flash resides on the backside of the phone.

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The handset is loaded with S30 software that comes with support for Mobile Store for downloading apps. It is loaded with apps such as Opera Mini Browser, Facebook and Classic Snake game. It carries a price tag of $35 and its sales is expected to begin next month.

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The Nokia 9 PureView flagship phone and Nokia 1 Plus entry-level smartphone are the upcoming devices from HMD Global that are expected to go official on Feb. 24 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech exhibition. Both phones have been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Many key details of these phones have been revealed through their FCC documents.

Nokia 9 PureView

The FCC documents of the Nokia 9 PureView mentions three model numbers such as TA-1094, TA-1087 and TA-1082. The TA-1094 model is heading to China whereas the TA-1087 is the single-SIM global edition and the TA-1082 is the dual-SIM global variant.

The TA-1094 model was previously approved by 3C body in China through which it was confirmed that it carries support for 18W charging. Moreover, all three models mentioned here have been approved by the Bluetooth SIG body.

Through FCC it has been revealed that the Nokia 9 PureView will be available in at least Blue color and it will come preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. In China, it won’t be selling as Android One device, but in the rest of the world markets it will. Also, it carries support for wireless charging which indicates it could be the first Nokia phone to feature it.

Previous reports have revealed that it will be equipped with 6-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 4,150mAh battery. The exact configurations of the penta-lens setup is not known yet.

Nokia 1 Plus

The Nokia 1 Plus FCC documents show that it is equipped with a 2,500mAh battery, a 3.5mm audio jack, a microUSB 2.0 port and a dedicated microSD card slot. It will carry support for up to 5W charger. The single-SIM version has model numbers such as TA-1111 (Europe) and TA-1127 (LTA) whereas the model numbers of the dual-SIM variant are TA-1130 (Europe) and TA-1123 (LTA).

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Previous reports have revealed that the Nokia 1 Plus is equipped with a display that produces 480 x 960 pixels resolution. It is powered by MediaTek MT679WW chipset and 1 GB of RAM. These specs suggest that it could be introduced as an Android Go smartphone.

(source 1, 2|via 1, 2)

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HMD Global has two Android Go phones at the moment. The first is the Nokia 1 which was released in February last year and then there is the Nokia 2.1. A new leak has revealed the Nokia 1 will be getting a successor which will launch as the Nokia 1 Plus and there is a chance it may be announced at MWC 2019.

The Nokia 1 Plus leak includes its specs and a render showing the front of the device. The source of the leak is TigerMobiles and they claim it is from a reliable insider.

The Nokia 1 Plus will have 1GB of RAM. The storage capacity isn’t stated but we don’t expect anything other than 8GB with a MicroSD card slot for expansion. The processor is still from MediaTek but it’s now an MT6739WW – a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU with a PowerVR GE8100 GPU.

The display size is also not stated but the resolution is given as 480 x 960 which translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio. Its predecessor, the Nokia 1 has a 4.5-inch 480 x 854 16:9 display. There is also no info of the phone’s cameras and battery specs.

The Nokia 1 Plus will run Android Pie out of the box. HMD Global already revealed the Nokia 1 will get updated to Android Pie too but that is until early Q2 2019.

TigerMobiles say the Nokia 1 Plus will retain the connectivity features of the Nokia 1 including Dual-Sim support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a MicroUSB port.

With respect to design, the render shows the Nokia 1 Plus still has pretty thick bezels even though its display has an 18:9 aspect ratio. The top bezel is home to the front camera and earpiece and there is a Nokia logo on the right corner. The chin is bare.

Unfortunately, there is no photo of the rear. The Nokia 1 launched with a removable battery and Xpress-On covers. The latter lets you change the phone’s rear cover to a different one to give the device a new look. We don’t know if HMD Global will keep that design or ditch it for a non-removable back.

READ MORE: Nokia 5 (2017) gets Android Pie update

HMD Global has already confirmed it will attend MWC 2019 and will announce a bunch of new phones. The Nokia 1 Plus is likely to be among the phones to be unveiled.

(Source, Via)

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