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Nokia C31 now ships with Freeme OS in China

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:35:39 +0000

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia C31 at IFA 2022 which took place in the first week of September. This device is an entry-level smartphone and is limited to 4G connectivity.

It was released in China a month later in October. Now, a year after the handset’s debut in the country, an interesting detail has emerged.

As per the available information, the phone now ships with a different software than it launched with.

Nokia-branded smartphones from HMD Global boot near-to-stock Android software worldwide, except in China. Because Google is banned in this country, and therefore, the software on phones has evolved differently compared to other markets.

For the unaware, Nokia smartphones in China have tweaked UI elements and personalized services. They do not look like the software that you find on the same handsets elsewhere.

Despite being different, the software on Nokia phones in China is light. But this is not the case anymore, at least on the Nokia C31.

As per @Hikari_Calyx on X (formerly Twitter), the newer units of the Nokia C31 now ship with Freeme OS in China. This software is developed by Shanghai Zhuoyi Technology Co., Ltd, which also goes by Droi.

Feeme OS is a heavy skin on Android like popular Chinese skins, such as MIUI. It nowhere resembles the stock Android, which is one of the key selling points of Nokia handsets.

The Nokia C31 is eligible for 2 years of quarterly security updates. However, the units with Freeme OS are stuck with the October 2022 security patch.

It seems that this particular version of the device may not receive any system update at all. As HMD Global did not promise any Android update for the phone, it will remain on Android 12 forever.

The Nokia C31 is powered by an entry-level Unisoc SC9863A1 chip and costs ¥799 (~$110) in China. At this price, consumers get better options from local brands.

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Nokia C31 With 5050mAh Battery Launched in India; Price and Specifications

Chandan — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:24:19 +0000

Nokia has now launched a new member in the Nokia C-series of smartphones; Nokia C31. It’s an entry-level smartphone offering some pretty decent specifications like a 5050mAh battery and a 6.7-inch display. It flaunts a 6.7-inches HD+ display with 1200*720 pixel resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera and standard 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an unknown octa-core chipset having 4X Cortex A55 clocked at 1.6Ghz primary cores and 4X Cortex A53 clocked at 1.2Ghz performance cores.

As for the cameras, it has got triple rear cameras at the back with a 13-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor and a 2-megapixel tertiary macro lens. On the front, we get a 5-megapixel selfie snapper housed inside the waterdrop notch cutout. It also comes with some software-based camera features such as portrait mode, HDR mode, night mode, and storage smart. It packs a 5050mAh battery with support for 10W standard charging.

Regarding connectivity, it comes with a MicroUSB 2.0 charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.2 support, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS/AGPS/Galileo-based location tracking support. It comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage support. One can also expand its storage up to 256GB using the dedicated microSD card provided. It will boot up on the Android 12-based operating system right out of the box.

The brand promises up to 2 years of quarterly security patches to the device. It also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Nokia C31 will be available in the country in two different variants; 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. It has been priced at INR 9,999 and INR 10,999 respectively. The device will be available in Charcoal, Mint and Cyan colour variants. It will be soon available for purchase in the country through the official e-commerce retail outlets of the brands.

Nokia C31 with a UNISOC SC9863A1 chip launched in China, starts at ¥799 (~$111)

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:09:09 +0000

HMD Global had at the start of September this year announced the Nokia C31 alongside the Nokia G60 5G and X30 5G for the global market. The Finnish company has now announced the affordable Nokia C31 in China.

The China version of the Nokia C31 is available in two memory configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage options. The base model is priced at 799 yuan (~$111) as against $129 on the global turf while the higher variant will be sold in China for 869 yuan (~$121). The two variants will go on sale from 10 am on October 15.

In terms of design and specifications, the Nokia C31 packs a 6.74-inch LD display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and support for a 60Hz refresh rate. The display has a waterdrop notch design which is home to a 5MP selfie shooter. At the rear, it adopts a 3D water ripple design to prevent fingerprint marks. The device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a triple camera setup nested at the upper left corner of the panel. The cameras are stacked in a vertical orientation and consist of a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro lens.

The C31 is powered by a UNISOC SC9863A1 processor paired with the PowerVR GE8322, which can basically meet various daily routine use. The device also supports up to 512GB of memory expansion.

Under the hood, the Nokia C31 crams a built-in 5050mAh battery. The device supports 10W charging and has its own “power-saving” and “super power-saving” modes. In a low battery state, the phone will save power by adjusting the visual display effect and restricting background applications to ensure that the use of key functions of the device is not affected.

Furthermore, the Nokia C31 supports IP52 level water and dust protection, 4G dual SIM/ dual standby, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi 4. It also comes with the legendary 3.5mm headphone jack and charges over a micro-USB interface.

The budget smartphone is available in three color options – advanced gray, Nordic blue, and mint green.

Nokia X30 5G, Nokia G60 5G, & Nokia C31 announced

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:35:08 +0000

A smartphone made from 100% recycled aluminum and 65% recycled plastic is among three devices announced by HMD Global. The three Nokia phones are the Nokia X30 5G, G60 5G, and C31 smartphones. HMD Global says the X30 5G is the most environmentally friendly smartphone yet. The three Nokia smartphones were part of the lineup of products unveiled by the company during its IFA event.

All three models run on Android 12 out of the box, while the X30 5G and G60 5G will enjoy three years each of Android upgrades and monthly security updates. The package also includes an extended three-year warranty for the 5G models while the C31 gets two years of monthly security updates.

The Nokia X30 5G has a 6.43-inch 1080p FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 700 nits of peak brightness. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chip. The RAM/ storage configurations of the X30 5G are 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The camera setup of the X30 5G includes a 50MP primary camera, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a 16MP front-facing camera. It has a 4,200mAh battery with 33W fast charging, as well as IP67 protection.

The Nokia G60 5G has a 6.58-inch 1080p FHD+ LCD screen with a refresh rate. The V-notch display can reach a peak brightness of 500 nits and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset with RAM/ storage configurations up to 6GB/128GB. The storage is expandable via microSD to 1TB. The G60 5G has a 50MP rear camera, a 5MP ultra-wide, and an 8MP front-facing camera. It has a 4,500mAh battery which supports 20W fast charging.

The Nokia C31 has a 6.7-inch 1600 x 720 pixels HD+ V-notch LCD protected by 2.5D toughened cover glass. It is powered by the UNISOC SC9863A1 chipset with up to 4GB/128GB of RAM/ storage. It has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro, in addition to a 5MP front camera. The C31 has a 5,050mAh battery with 10W charging.

In terms of pricing, the Nokia X30 5G will retail for equivalently $529, while the G60 5G costs around $319. The Nokia C31 comes at the rear at a price of $129. The three phones come in a couple of color combinations and will also enjoy the Nokia Circular subscription service from Q4, 2022.

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Upcoming Nokia C31 Emerges on Geekbench with a Unisoc Chip

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:06:06 +0000

HMD Global may soon introduce a new Nokia-branded smartphone dubbed as Nokia C31. Going by its name, the handset will likely be a higher variant of Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus from earlier this year. Let’s take a look at this upcoming phone.

Nokia C21 Plus

The yet-to-release Nokia C31 has been spotted on Geekbench. The listing reveals the chipset, RAM, and software of the device.

The smartphone will be powered by a Unisoc SoC. It is expected to house a Unisoc SC9863A chip, which happens to be the same chipset running Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus.

Either way, the SoC will be paired with 4GB RAM. There could be other memory variants. On the software front, the phone will boot Android 12.

Talking about performance, it is capable of scoring 145 points and 796 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. In other words, it can only perform basic tasks.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the forthcoming Nokia C31. That’s because this is its first appearance on the internet.

Just like almost all smartphones, we expect to learn more about this one before its official launch in the coming days. Details about it will likely emerge via certifications and leaks.

What are your expectations of Nokia C31? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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