Nokia 1 vs Nokia 2.1
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 1 and the Nokia 2.1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $495 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,150 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 174 g |
| Released | Apr 2018 | May 2018 |
Summary: Nokia 1 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Nokia 2.1 is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 2.1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Nokia 1 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD, Capacitive |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~61.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10 (Go edition), Android One |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP1 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB (uses shared SIM slot) | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB eMMC flash (approx. 6GB free) |
Main Camera
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | LED flash | HDR (Auto HDR available) |
| Video | 480p | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus |
| Video | No specific resolution mentioned | — |
Battery
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 53 h | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired (5V/2A) |
Body
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 133.6 x 67.8 x 9.5 mm (5.26 x 2.67 x 0.37 in) | 153.7 x 77.7 x 9.35 mm |
| Weight | 131 g | 174 g |
| Build | Plastic back | Aluminum frame with plastic back |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Nokia 1 | Nokia 2.1 |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, February | May 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, April | Available. Released August 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 1 or Nokia 2.1?
Nokia 2.1 — 2,150 mAh for the Nokia 1 versus 4,000 mAh for the Nokia 2.1.
Which is lighter, Nokia 1 or Nokia 2.1?
Nokia 1 — 131 g for the Nokia 1 versus 174 g for the Nokia 2.1.
Which is newer, Nokia 1 or Nokia 2.1?
Nokia 2.1 — Apr 2018 for the Nokia 1 versus May 2018 for the Nokia 2.1.
Is the Nokia 1 or the Nokia 2.1 rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 1 6/10 and the Nokia 2.1 6/10.
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