Nokia 3
The Nokia 3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,630 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,630 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2630 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.4 x 71.4 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Copper White
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Nokia 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Nokia 3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Nokia 3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Nokia 3 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Nokia 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Nokia 3 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
The Nokia 3 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Nokia 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Nokia 3 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
