While Nokia has worked with a Stock Android approach so far, the company could be switching to Android Go for its entry-level smartphones. Android Go is a lighter version of Android Oreo, and it was announced in India recently. Also, some of the key specifications of the Nokia 1 are also leaked, putting the phone almost on par with the current Nokia 2.
About Nokia 1 with Android Go
For the uninitiated, HMD Global is now leading the smartphone maker Nokia with a refreshed Android phones lineup. The company has introduced all their devices with stock Android and a promise of fast updates. Nokia 2 is the company’s latest budget offering in the under Rs. 10,000 segment. Recent leaks have showcased the Nokia 1 with a similar design language. These images show the back of the phone in a matte gray finish. With a bumped out camera and vertically placed Nokia branding, the phone is expected to come with a plastic body. We can expect the Nokia 2 to sport a 5-inch HD IPS-LCD display with a tradition 16:9 aspect ratio. There is no word about the camera now, but we may get a similar setup to that of the Nokia 2. The real difference between the devices will be the lighter OS and maybe the processor. Talking about the specifications, the Nokia 1 is tipped to come with a quad-core processor. This processor is rumored to be paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, along with a microSD card slot. We may get Android Oreo (Go Edition) on the Nokia 1 because it is an entry-level smartphone. Android Go, is a lighter, toned-down version of Android 8.0 Oreo. It comes pre-installed with the Google ‘Go’ apps suite, which comprises Google Go, YouTube Go, FilesGo, and so forth. Nokia is expected to price this phone at $95 (Roughly Rs. 6,000).
