The Nokia C3 is the direct successor the C2 announced earlier this year. The device retains almost similar design language with the predecessor, but introduces a physical fingerprint scanner at the back. The quad-core CPU used in the older C2 is also upgraded to a more powerful octa-core Spreadtrum SC9863A UniSoC CPU clocked at 1.6GHz.
Assisting the CPU is a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via SD card. Display wise, the Nokia C3 comes in a 5.99-inch IPS screen with a 720 x 1440 pixels resolution. The display has no notch on punch, and retains traditional 18:9 aspect ratio
The camera department is a 8 MP main sensors at the back, featuring PDAF, f/2.0 aperture and single-LED flash. At the front, the device provides a single 5-megapixel front camera, and can record video only at 720p@30fps.
The device comes with hybrid SIM slot, and provide support for 4G VoLTE. There’s Bluetooth 4.2, USB 2.0, 3040mAh battery and Android 10 out of the box. Other specifications and key features of the Nokia C3 smartphone are detailed in the specification table below.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 12(700), 17(700) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 159.9 x 77 x 8.69 mm |
Weight | 184.5 grams |
Build | Front glass, plastic body, aluminum frame |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 5.99 inches, 72.9 cm2 (~77.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 10 |
Chipset | Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A |
CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | PowerVR GE8322 |
RAM + ROM | 3 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 128GB GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8 MP main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom (Up to 65 MP ultra long Zoom) Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode 5-element lens Secondary rear camera - 2 MP |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5 megapixel |
Camera Features |
Face Beautification FaceID |
Video Resolution | 720p |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Placed at the base of the phone |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Removable Li-Ion 3040 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 15 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 300 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.