Nokia C3 (2020)

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Nokia C3
Brand Nokia
Manufacturer HMD Global
Type Smartphone
SeriesC
First releasedAugust 4, 2020;5 years ago (2020-08-04)
Availability by regionAugust 13, 2020;5 years ago (2020-08-13)
Successor Nokia C30
Related Nokia C1
Nokia C2 (2020)
Nokia C5 Endi
Compatible networks GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
Form factor Monoblock
ColorsNordic Blue, Sand Gold
Dimensions159.9×77×8.7 mm (6.30×3.03×0.34 in)
Weight184.5 g (7 oz)
Operating system Android 10
System-on-chip Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG8322
Memory16/32 GB, eMMC 5.1
Storage2/3 GB, LPDDR4X
Removable storage MicroSDXC up to 128 GB
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
BatteryRemovable, Li-Ion 3040 mAh
Charging5 W
Rear camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF
LED flash
Video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera 5 MP, f/2.4
Video: 720p@30fps
Display IPS LCD, 5.99", 1440 × 720 (HD+), 18:9, 269 ppi
SoundLoudspeaker, Earpiece
3.5 mm Audio jack
Connectivity microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.2 (A2DP), FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (hotspot), GPS, A-GPS
OtherFingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
References [1]

The Nokia C3 is an entry-level smartphone, developed by HMD Global under the Nokia brand. It was introduced on August 4, 2020 [2] and was released on August 13.

Contents

Design

The screen is made of glass and the back case is made of matte plastic. [1]

The microUSB connector and a microphone are located on the bottom. A 3.5 mm audio jack is located on the top. A dedicated button for calling Google Assistant is placed on the left side. The volume control buttons and the smartphone lock button are located on the right side. Slots for 2 SIM cards and a microSD memory card up to 128 GB are located under the removable back panel. The "NOKIA" logo, the fingerprint scanner, and an oval camera block with an LED flash are placed on the back. The earpiece acts as the multimedia speaker and, like the front camera, is located on the display's top bezel on the front.

The Nokia C3 was sold in Nordic Blue and Sand Gold colors.

Technical specifications

Hardware

The Nokia C3 received a Unisoc SC9863A CPU and an IMG8322 graphics processor. Its battery - is removable and replaceable - has a capacity of 3,040 mAh. [3]

It features an 8 MP main camera, f/2.0 with autofocus and the ability to record video in 1080p@30fps resolution. The front camera received 5 MP resolution, f/2.4 aperture, and the ability to record video in 720p@30fps resolution.

The C3 comes with an IPS LCD display, sizing at 5.99", supporting HD+ (1440 × 720) with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 269 ppi. It was sold in configurations of 2/16, 2/32, and 3/32 GB.

Software

The smartphone runs on Android 10. [4] [1]

Reference

  1. 1 2 3 "Nokia C3 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  2. Sagar. "Nokia C3 arrives with a 5.99" display and 3,040 mAh battery for $100". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  3. Hrytsyna, Mykhailo (August 4, 2020). "Nokia C3: HMD Global has introduced a new budget smartphone". Pingvin.Pro. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  4. Kulesh, Serhiy. "A new budget smartphone Nokia C3 with a 5.99-inch screen, octa-core processor, and Android 10 at a price of $100 has been announced". ITC.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-06-17.