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How highly do we recommend the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB? We summarized its features and specs

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:27:49, Updated date: 2020-04-15 14:58:22

Detailed review of Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB's features

What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB? We conducted a deep-dive review into what makes this phone great. We did a thorough analysis into the often compared aspects of the device!

Summary of Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB performance and functions

The size and weight of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB

The body of the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" is 71.4mm wide, 143.4mm long, and 8.5mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.0inch, and it weighs 140.0g. Holding the phone and viewing the screen is as easy as for an average smartphone. It weighs roughly the same as an average smartphone. Though noticeable, the weight is acceptable and easy to handle.

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Nokia 6 (2017) 64GB
Nokia Lumia 638 8GB
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ColorSilver White/Matte Black/Tempered Blue/Copper WhiteArte Black/Matte Black/Tempered Blue/Silver/CopperBlack
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)71.4mm x 143.4mm x 8.5mm75.8mm x 154.0mm x 7.9mm66.7mm x 129.5mm x 9.2mm
Weight140.0g169.0g136.0g
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Display of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280. Compared to normal smart phones, its screen is relatively beautiful. It shows great images even when up close, such as when using it for VR.

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Nokia 6 (2017) 64GB
Nokia Lumia 638 8GB
Nokia 3 (2017) 16GBNokia 6 (2017) 64GBNokia Lumia 638 8GB
Display size5.0inch5.5inch4.5inch
Display typeIPS LCDIPS LCDIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 12801080 x 1920480 x 854
Pixel density293ppi400ppi217ppi
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The battery life of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" has a battery capacity of 2630.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.

The processing capability of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" uses the Mediatek MT6737 CPU with 1.4GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 2.0GB. CPU performance is slightly lower than standard smartphones. While it is perfectly suitable for searching the web and sending messages, people who use their smartphone for more demanding purposes will likely feel that its performance is subpar. It has the memory capacity of a standard smartphone. Having more capacity would make apps less likely to crash and make it easier to use, but the performance is fine for the Internet and emailing. For gaming, you would want the next level up in performance.

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ChipsetMediatek MT6737Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU specs1.4GHz×4(4.0-cores)1.4GHz×8(8.0-cores)1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB4.0GB1.0GB
Storage size16.0GB64.0GB8.0GB
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The camera of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" has a back camera with 8.0MP. The front camera has 8.0MP. The rear camera performance is about the same as a typical smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.

Review of the product design of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB

Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets

When deciding whether to buy an Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB around and put it away.

Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" is a size that can easily be held in one hand. Even when holding it along with other things such as a wallet, its size makes it difficult to drop accidentally.

Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket

It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.

Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.

Ease of getting it in and out of your bag

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.

Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling

It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.

Ease of grasping the phone in one hand

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.

The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" is light, and I think it can be operated with one hand for a long time without feeling tired. However, it may be a bit heavy for those who are not used to using smart phones. Also, as it is not a heavy smart phone, its weight does not really change when a case is added.

Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand

Even when used with one hand, the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.

The size of the buttons on the App

The buttons displayed on the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.

Ease of typing in letters using the flick function

Keys on the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.

Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion

If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.

The size of the letters and the ease of operation

In general, the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.

Ease of reading sentences

Since the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.

The beauty of the overal screen

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.

Ease of writing sentences

For the "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.

Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?

The "Nokia 3 (2017) 16GB" has performance that allows it to be used comfortably for phone calls, emails, and chat. It is rare but sometimes there is lag. Still, this almost never occurs, so it can be said to be suitable for normal use.

Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?

The performance felt lacking when using the internet and SNS. Sometimes the apps felt like they were running slowly. If I kept using it when that happened apps would close suddenly or stop completely.

Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?

There isn't any sense of inadequate performance even when several apps are used at the same time and there is frequent switching between apps. In rare cases, it may feel slow and the display may lag, but I don't think one will feel stressed during practical use.

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