UAE Price
AED 299
India Price
₹8,999
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Smartphone · Nokia · 2023
The Nokia C31 64GB 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 299 in the UAE and ₹8,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Nokia C31 64GB excels with its 5050mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 6.75-inch IPS LCD screen offering sharp 720x1600 resolution for media consumption, and a lightweight 200g build that’s easy to handle. It’s designed for elderly users or rural buyers needing reliable LTE connectivity, long battery life, and a simple Android 12 interface without bloatware. Its weakness is the Unisoc SC9863A chipset—28nm architecture struggles with multitasking and modern apps, causing noticeable lag during app switching or video streaming. In UAE at AED 299, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 350 offers a 5000mAh battery and 6.75-inch display. In India at ₹8999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi 9A offer similar battery life with a faster processor for ₹7999. Skip this if you need smooth performance or plan to use apps beyond basic calls and WhatsApp.
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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 | 64 |
| 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 in 2026 if you need a basic, reliable smartphone for calls, messaging, and light apps, especially at its low price point. However, software updates and performance may become limiting over time.
The Nokia C31 64GB is priced at AED 299 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Nokia C31 64GB is priced at ₹8999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and authorized retail outlets.
The Nokia C31 64GB camera delivers decent photos in good lighting, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. It handles basic snapshots well but struggles in low-light conditions.
The Nokia C31 64GB offers up to two days of battery life with moderate usage, including calls, messaging, and light app use. It is designed for long-lasting performance on a single charge.
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