Nokia 3 deals and reviews

NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer

The Nokia 3 is an almost solid entry-level smartphone, which would probably be enough for a successful market start in this category. However, the device also surprises us with really good rates in some places.

AndroidPit | Benoit Pepicq

The Nokia 3 is a good smartphone for the entry-level user, but it appears to have been overworked in terms of design and a little rushed in other aspects.

CNET UK | Andrew Hoyle

The Nokia 3 sacrifices too much processing power to achieve its low price. You're better off spending a bit more on the Motorola Moto G5.

Alphr | Alan Martin, Jonathan Bray

I really, really, really wanted to like the Nokia 3. It's an attractive, practical handset and one that's cheaper than most of its rivals, too. In every other respect, however, the Nokia 3 lags behind.

IT PRO | Nathan Spendelow

Nokia's first stab at a budget Android smartphone is decent enough, but it doesn't bring anything noteworthy to the table. It's a looker, sure, and its display is pretty good, but elsewhere it's disappointing.

TechRadar | James Peckham

It may look like one of the best cheap phones on the market but the Nokia 3 is style over substance, struggling with long load times and poor battery life.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

It's perfectly functional as a backup phone. The Nokia 3 is cheap, but there's nothing here to have the Moto G5 quaking in its boots.

NDTV Gadgets | Ketan Pratap

In our opinion, the Nokia 3 is best suited for first-time smartphone buyers and those looking for some experience with Android in general - if you can get this offline-only phone at a store near you. At this price, you could also go for the Xiaomi Redmi 4 or the Yu Yureka Black, both of which offer better all-around performance.

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

The Nokia 3 feels like the wrong first step for a new Nokia. If you were expecting a new budget darling, then you'll be disappointed with the Nokia 3.

phoneArena | Victor H.

At the end of the day, the Nokia 3 is a well-designed phone that catches the eye, but this impression turns out to be only superficial. Using the phone reveals many shortcomings. If you are on the hunt for that perfect cheap phone… well, who knows if it even exists, but we know that it most likely is not the Nokia 3.

Stuff | Tom Morgan

A flagship phone is like a tailored suit - sure, you pay more, but that's because it's been nipped and tucked in all the right places. A decent first effort for the 'new' Nokia, but good looks and an unmolested version of Android don't make up for a lacklustre performance.

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

Nokia's first budget Android phone is a decent first effort, but a handful of niggles hold the Nokia 3 back