Update: As promised, HMD Global has released the Android 10 update for the Nokia 5.1 today. The update is available in waves with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan getting it first. Users in India will receive the update much later but latest by October 29.

The #Android10 roll out for #Nokia5dot1 is available today. Get ready to upgrade your phone experience with all of the latest features! Head over to our Community Forum for details on availability by country: https://t.co/wKZgGy0Csa @NokiaMobile pic.twitter.com/pm6fkPZZSq

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 8, 2020

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Yesterday, HMD Global released the Android 10 update for the Nokia 3.1. The update comes more than a quarter later after it was promised. Of all the devices scheduled to get the Android 10 update, the only one left is the Nokia 5.1, and there is a high chance it will be available today.

When the Nokia 3.1 Android 10 update announcement was made, a Twitter user asked Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, when the update will be available for the Nokia 5.1. His response was “Give us like ~24h”. This means the update should be announced today or latest by tomorrow.

Give us like ~24h

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 7, 2020

The Nokia 5.1 was released in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo. The Helio P18-powered phone was updated to Android Pie last year and the coming Android 10 update will be its second major OS upgrade.

Since the Nokia 5.1 is the last Nokia device to be updated to Android 10, we expect HMD Global to release its Android 11 update roadmap soon. Actually, the roadmap was accidentally posted last month but the tweet was deleted. The shared image also had some missing devices, so there is a chance that the new one will have more phones on the list.

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HMD Global has updated the last of the devices scheduled to receive Android 9 Pie for the first quarter of 2019. Today, it announced that the update is now rolling out to the Nokia 5.1.

The Nokia 5.1 was released last August with Android Oreo, now Android Pie is rolling out to it with new features. Apart from the new UI, Pie brings a redesigned navigation, adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, and Digital Wellbeing.

A timeless classic has been redefined! Nokia 5.1 now runs the latest Android 9, Pie. Nokia smartphones just keep getting better! #GetSmart pic.twitter.com/OrAAgapOTV

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) March 19, 2019

The Nokia 5.1 has a 5.5-inch FHD+ display. It is the only phone powered by the Helio P18 and it is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of storage. There is an 8MP sensor in front for selfies and a 16MP camera on the back. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 2,970mAh battery, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

READ MORE: Fix for Nokia 9 PureView camera app crashes and in-screen fingerprint under works

HMD Global still has the Nokia 3 and the Android Go Nokia 1 to update to Android Pie. Both phones are scheduled to get in the second quarter of the year.

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HMD Global had introduced the 2018 editions of the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 smartphones in India in the second quarter of 2018. The Nokia 6.1 (2018) was launched with a price tag of Rs. 16,999 for its 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM edition. Its higher model with 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM was launched for Rs. 18,999. The Nokia 5.1 was made available with a price tag of Rs. 12,999 while the entry-level Nokia 2.1 costed Rs. 9,999 at launch. These phones are now available with reduced prices on Amazon India.

There is no official confirmation yet on the new price cuts on the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 phones. On Amazon India, the 32 GB and 64 GB editions of the Nokia 6.1 are respectively priced at Rs. 13,989 (~$196) and Rs. 11,879 (~$165). The Nokia 5.1 is listed for Rs. 10,790 (~$150) on the retailer site whereas the Nokia 3.1 is available for Rs. 8,558 (~$120).

The Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 smartphone users in India will be treated with Android 9 Pie within this quarter. The Finnish firm has already released the Pie update for Nokia 6.1 users.

• Read More: MWC 2019: Nokia 9 PureView launches February 24, brings along punch-hole Nokia 6.2/Nokia 8.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 has a 5.5-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 630 chipset powers the smartphone. A 16-megapixel camera is present on the rear panel of the smartphone and a camera of 8-megapixel is present on the front. If is fueled by 3,000mAh battery.

The Nokia 5.1 is fitted with a 5.5-inch 18:9 display which also delivers full HD+ resolution. The MediaTek Helio P18 is present under its hood. There rear shell of the phone features a 16-mgepaixel camera. For capturing selfies, it has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. It is packed with a 2,970mAh battery.

The Nokia 3.1 comes with a 5.2-inch 18:9 display that produces full HD+ resolution. It is powered by MediaTek MT6750 chipset. For photography, it features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. It draws power from 2,990mAh battery.

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HMD Global has announced price cut on four Nokia phones in India — Nokia 3.1, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 8 Sirocco. While the mid-range devices received price cut between Rs. 1,000 ( approximately $14) and Rs. 1,500 (approximately $20), the pricing for the company’s flagship device got slashed by Rs. 13,000 (approx. $177).

The pricing of Nokia 3.1 packing 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage has been slashed by Rs. 1,000 and thus, is now available to purchase for Rs. 10,999 (approximately $150). The Nokia 5.1, on the other hand, with 3GB RAM has got a price cut of Rs. 1,500, bringing down the phone’s price to Rs. 10,999.

On the other hand, the pricing of Nokia 6.1 has been slashed by Rs. 1,500 for the 3GB RAM model. The 4GB RAM variant of the same smartphone has received a price cut of Rs. 1,000. With this new pricing, the 3GB RAM model now retails at Rs. 13,499 (approximately $184) while the 4GB RAM model of the same device costs Rs. 16,499, which roughly converts to $225.

The most expensive phone from HMD Global in India — the Nokia 8 Sirocco — has now received a massive price cut of Rs. 13,000. With this, the device is now be available for purchase in India for Rs. 36,999, which roughly converts to $505. It was launched in India in April this year, for a price of Rs. 49,999, approximately $682.

The price cut on the Nokia smartphones comes as the company recently launched their successors — Nokia 3.1 Plus, 5.1 Plus, and 6.1 Plus. Along with the Nokia 3.1 Plus in India, the company also launched Nokia 8110 4G VoLTE feature phone.

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HMD Global also recently launched the Nokia 7.1 smartphone, which comes with “PureDisplay” and is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset, coupled with SD636 SoC, and features dual rear cameras. Last week, in China, the Finnish company launched the Nokia X7 smartphone in China, which could soon roll out to other markets as Nokia 7.1 Plus.

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HMD Global has scheduled a launch event in India on August 21, where the Finnish company is expected to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus aka Nokia X6 that was recently launched in China.

Now, prior to the launch event, HMD Global has launched two new smartphones in India — Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 2.1, which are also known as Nokia 5 (2018) and Nokia 2 (2018) respectively. Further, the company has also introduced a 3GB RAM variant of the Nokia 3.1, which debuted in India last month.

The Nokia 5.1 features a 5.5-inch Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6755S SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM. It has 32GB internal storage and features a microSD card slot.

In the camera department, there’s a 16-megapixel rear sensor with PDAF, LED flash and an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies. There is a 3000mAh battery under the hood and being an Android One phone, it runs Android Oreo operating system.

The Nokia 2.1, which is the cheapest amongst the three models, comes with a 5.5-inch HD display with 1280 x 720 pixels, standard 16:9 aspect ratio and anti-FP coating. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, coupled with 1GB RAM.

In terms of camera specifications, the entry-level phone bears an 8-megapixel rear sensor with autofocus and an LED flash. On the front side, it features a 5-megapixel selfie camera. There’s an 8GB of internal storage with microSD card support up to 128GB.

The Nokia 2.1 is the second smartphone from the company that’s a part of Android Go program. It is Running on Android Oreo (Go Edition) OS and is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that promises 2-day battery life.

The Nokia 3.1, which was launched in India last month with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, now gets another variant which packs 3GB RAM. There’s a 5.2-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The handset is powered by MediaTek MT6750 octa-core processor.

The phone’s 3GB RAM model packs 32GB internal storage and support microSD card slot for expanding storage capacity. It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, and an LED flash. On the front side, it bears an 8-megapixel fixed focus sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 84.6-degree field-of-view.

The device is powered by a 2,990mAh battery. Just like the other two models, this one also runs on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. HMD Global has also promised that all three models will receive Android Pie by the end of this year.

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In India, all three smartphones — Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 2.1 will be available for purchase from August 12 through Paytm Mall and Nokia’s own website as well as through leading mobile stores across the nation.

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Google officially announced the arrival of Android 9 Pie and the company is already making it available to Pixel devices. After the Pixel devices, the search engine giant is expected to make the Android 9 Pie to devices that are listed under Android One program. Since HMD Global had confirmed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that all Nokia smartphones above Nokia 2 will join the Android One program, many Nokia phones are expected to receive Android 9 Pie update earlier than other smartphones from other companies. Today, through an official blog post, Google has confirmed that all the Android One devices and other phones that have joined the Android P Beta program will be treated with Android 9 Pie by the end of the fall.

All the Nokia Android One phones that are slated to receive the Android 9 Pie update Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6), Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1. Among these, the Nokia 7 Plus is expected to get the final Android P update by the end of this month since it is one of the smartphones that have been enrolled in the Android P beta program.

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Apart from Android One phones by HMD Global, other Nokia phones are also confirmed to receive Android P update. Around two months ago, Neil Broadley who is the global market manager of HMD Global had said that the Android P will be made available to entire Nokia portfolio. These means that other older Nokia phone such as Nokia 8, Nokia 7, Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, Nokia 2 and Nokia 1 will be also treated with Android 9 Pie. However, as mentioned above, Nokia Android One phones will be the first ones to be blessed with Android Pie.

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HMD Global has refreshed most of its line-up of affordable phones in May by unveiling Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1 in Moscow. The company has then announced that the most expensive 5.1 would be officially up for grabs starting from July. But starting from now, if you live in Russia, you can already pre-order a 5.1. The device has been added to Nokia’s official online store in Russia but, unfortunately, the listing price is not known yet. Alongside this device, another handset went on pre-order in the Russian official site of the Finnish brand.

We are talking about the “banana phone” Nokia 8110. Unlike the Nokia 5.1, this is a classic feature phone, a revisit of the old and iconic 8110. But despite being a feature phone, it features the 4G LTE connectivity thanks to which you can surf the web with blazing speeds. The price listed on the website is RUB 5,990 which roughly translates into $95. Unlike its bigger brother, this device has already been launched in several countries, while the 5.1 is still not in the market. While waiting for it to go on sale, it is worth reminding its specs. Nokia 5.1 is much better than its predecessor as it features a way more performing SoC.

It is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio P18 chipset running at a max clock frequency of 2 GHz. It will be launched in two configurations: one with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB ROM and another with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB ROM. It has a full metal unibody design made of solid 6000-series aluminum, as well as a 5.5-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, a size of 5.5 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The main camera is a single sensor with a 16 MP resolution, while the front camera has a resolution of 8 MP. Nokia 5.1 comes with a 2970 mAh battery and Android 8.1 Oreo installed out of the box.

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Less than two weeks ago HMD Global unveiled Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1, renewing most of its affordable smartphones line-up in one day. On May 29 the three devices were unveiled, but since that day we are waiting for them to hit the shelves. Now, the first info about their launch has started to surface. Nokia 3.1 has been spotted on listings of Amazon USA, but it is currently out of stock and listed as coming soon. This means that the company is probably getting ready to launch its new low-end device in the United States.

Amazon U.S. lists the Nokia 3.1 with a price tag of $159, that is exactly the same announced by HMD Global on May 29. In the meantime, Nokia 5.1 has been certified by FCC in four variants. The versions are identified by the codenames TA-1088, TA-1081, TA-1075 and TA-1061. The first and the second variant are the ones with dual SIM slot, while the other twos are the single SIM variants with the support to NFC. According to HMD Global, Nokia 5.1 will be launched with a listing price of $219 which roughly translates into €189. The handset should be made available starting from July.

In case you do not remember, Nokia 3.1 and 5.1 are affordable device powered by 18:9 displays (5.2 and 5.5 inches respectively). The first has a low-end MediaTek MT6750, that is an octa-core SoC running at a max frequency of 1.5 GHz. The chipset is paired with 2 or 3 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. The device sports a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP front snapper, while the battery has a capacity of 2990 mAh. Nokia 5.1 has a midrange MediaTek Helio P18 chipset, and the same memory configurations. Its main camera has a 16 MP resolution, while the secondary one is 8 MP. The battery has a 2970 mAh capacity.

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The Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 also got new versions at the Nokia Moscow event. Both phones which will go buy the Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 monikers come with 18:9 displays.

Nokia 3.1

The Nokia 3.1 comes with a bigger 5.2-inch screen but is just a tad taller than its predecessor thanks to its reduced bezel and 18:9 display screen ratio. The device should be smaller but the lower bezel doesn’t seem to have been cut at all.

The 5.2-inch screen has a 1440 x 720 resolution and is covered with Gorilla Glass. There is a MediaTek MT6750N processor clocked at 1.5GHz under the hood. It is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of expandable storage.

The Nokia 3.1 has a 13MP f/2.0 rear camera and an 8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera with an 84.6° field of view. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone also comes with a 2990mAh battery.

Unlike the first-gen Nokia 3, the Nokia 3.1 launches under the Android One program. This shouldn’t be surprising as HMD Global already announced following the launch of the Nokia 8 Sirocco that future Nokia phones will be Android One phones.

The Nokia 3.1 will come in Blue Copper, Black Chrome, and White Iron. It will sell for €139 and €169 for the 2GB and 3GB variants respectively and goes on sale this month.

Nokia 5.1

The Nokia 5.1 comes with a 5.5-inch screen with a Full HD+ resolution. It measures 151.1 x 70.73 x 8.27 mm making it just a tiny bit taller than the first-gen model.

Powering the Nokia 5.1 is a MediaTek MT6755S octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. Depending on the model, you either get 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage or 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There is storage expansion available.

A 16MP sensor with PDAF sits at the back of the device and an 8MP camera is positioned above the display. The new aspect ratio has resulted in Nokia moving the fingerprint scanner to the back of the device. It now sits below the camera setup.

The Nokia 5.1 has a 3000mAh battery, a USB-C port, and a single speaker. It also runs the latest version of Android Oreo out of the box. Just like the Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 3.1, the Nokia 5.1 is also an Android One phone.

It will be available in Copper, Tempered Blue, and Black. It will go on sale in July for €189 and €219 for the 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM versions respectively.

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