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Nokia makes its Nokia 1 Plus device available in SA

Tech news 2 May 2019

CAPE TOWN - HDM Global announced that its Nokia 1 Plus device will be available in South Africa.

The company stated that the aim of this device is to give users mid-range smartphone features at a more affordable price point.

HMD Global South Africa general manager Shaun Durandt said in a statement: ¨With the Nokia 1 Plus our vision is to deliver exceptional value for money with a bigger screen and a high-quality distinctive design.¨

“The improved screen display and better viewing experience will allow you to enjoy your favourite apps and shows on the go and with the added benefit of Google Assistant Go – your own AI voice assistant allows you to ask questions, set reminders, and give it tasks, all by simply talking to it,” Durandt said.

The device has a 5.45-inch 480 x 960 IPS LCD display and has a 2500 mAh battery.

The device is one of the first smartphones running Android 9 Go to be released and will be powered by a quad-core MediaTek CPU

The Nokia 1 Plus features an auto-focus rear camera, a new front-facing camera and will be available in two colours – Blue and Black.

HMD Global said that the Nokia 1 Plus would be available from Vodacom outlets from 1 May 2019 for a recommended retail price of R1,499.

It further added that later in May, the device will also become available through selected MTN outlets.

Here are the specifications in detail:

**Nokia 1 Plus Specifications**
Dimensions	145 x 70.4 x 8.6 mm
OS	Android 9.0 Go
Display	5.45-inch 480 x 960 IPS LCD
Processor	MediaTek MT6739WW
RAM	1GB
Storage	8GB
Main Camera	8MP
Front Camera	5MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2
Network	LTE Cat. 4
Ports	MicroUSB
Battery	2,500mAh
Price	R1,499