Entry-level · 2020
Nokia 3 V
Sold for ₦160,000 · 1 sellers·Last checked 1d ago
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Our Take
CPU lands in today’s entry-level range
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
6.26″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
6.26″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm) · 4-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 504
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm) · 4-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 504
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One · 1-year support
End of life
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One · 1-year support
End of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Software support
1 years of updates
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfie
Camera
13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
5 MP f/2.2
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh · 10 W wired
Battery
4000 mAh · 10 W wired
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
6 g · 9.1 mm
Build & Design
6 g · 9.1 mmHeight
161.2 mm
Width
76.2 mm
Thickness
9.1 mm
Weight
6 g
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximitySensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 12
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 13 MP · f/2.2 vs 12 MP · f/1.6 main
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
₦260k cheaper
Full comparison
vs
Samsung Galaxy S20
Loses on most
5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1520 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
Slower charging
10 W vs 25 W charging
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
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