UAE Price
AED 349
India Price
₹10,999
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Smartphone · Nokia · 2023
The Nokia C31 128GB is Nokia's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.75 inches, 110.0 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5050 mAh battery. At AED 349 in the UAE and ₹10,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nokia C31 128GB excels with its 5050 mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 6.75-inch 720x1600 display offering ample screen real estate for media, and 128GB storage eliminating reliance on cloud or microSD. It targets budget-conscious buyers in rural or low-connectivity areas who prioritize battery longevity over speed, such as elderly users or those using the phone primarily for calls, WhatsApp, and YouTube on 4G. Its weakness is the Unisoc SC9863A chipset—28 nm architecture struggles with multitasking and heats up noticeably during extended video streaming or gaming. In UAE at AED 349, it’s competitive because no other 5000mAh phone under AED 400 offers 128GB storage. In India at ₹10999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi 12 offer 5000mAh, 90Hz display, and faster charging for ₹1000 less. Skip if you need responsive performance or NFC.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5050 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5050 mAh |
| Triple | 13 MP, (wide), AF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP |
| Video | Yes |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | Wireless FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 169.2 x 78 x 8.6 mm (6.66 x 3.07 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 110.0 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Charcoal, Mint, Cyan |
| Models | TA-1499, TA-1497, TA-1493 |
| SAR EU | 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 130 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, September 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 01 |
| OS | Android 12 |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG8322 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the C31.
It may still be worth buying if you need a basic, reliable phone for daily tasks and don't require the latest features. Its 128GB storage and Android Go optimization make it a budget-friendly option for light users in 2026.
The Nokia C31 128GB is priced at AED 349 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Nokia C31 128GB is priced at ₹10999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The Nokia C31 128GB captures decent photos in good lighting with its 13MP main camera, suitable for casual snapshots. Low-light performance is limited, and video recording is basic without advanced stabilization.
The Nokia C31 128GB offers up to two days of light to moderate usage on a single charge. Its 5050mAh battery supports all-day use even with extended screen time.
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