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Nokia 3.4

Specifications

Nokia 3.4
Nokia 3.4 (3 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 8 x 1.8 GHz, Cortex-A73 / 53
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
6.39 inch 19.5:9, 1560 x 720 pixel 269 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 49 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5mm audio port, Card Reader: microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, USB-C
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM, UMTS, LTE (B1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/17/28/38/40/41/66), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.7 x 161 x 76 ( = 0.34 x 6.34 x 2.99 in)
Battery
4000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 10
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix contrast-AF, LED-flash, Videos @1080p/​30fps (Camera 1); 5.0MP, wide angle lens (Camera 2); 2.0MP, depth of field (Camera 3)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, charger, USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, SAR: 0.364W/​kg (head), 1.56W/​kg (body); LTE Cat 4 (150 Mbps /​ 50 Mbps) ; FM radio, fanless
Weight
180 g ( = 6.35 oz / 0.4 pounds), Power Supply: 53 g ( = 1.87 oz / 0.12 pounds)
Price
159 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 66.17% - average
Average of 12 scores (from 33 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 52%, features: 57%, display: 76% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Nokia 3.4

76% Nokia 3.4 Smartphone Review - Lightweight, Colorful Nokia Phone | Notebookcheck
Nokia's 3.4 wants to stir up the lower mid-range with a brand-new interior and triple camera. Strong competitors face the Chinese-Finnish phone, but the smartphone can actually convince in some points.
50% Nokia 3.4 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
Unfortunately, I don’t recommend the Nokia 3.4 – for one reason. Its day-to-day performance is poor, and this rapidly becomes a headache, one that will likely make you wish you’d spent slightly more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 50%
Nokia 3.4 review: Decent daily driver for those on a budget
Source: Speed Magazine English
The Nokia 3.4 is a good phone for productivity thanks to its clean and straightforward UI (it runs pure Android 10 and is Android 11-ready), decent processor, and impressive battery life. However, if mobile photography is important to you, you might want to look elsewhere. When it was launched, it was priced at P7,990. In February however, it got a price cut and now retails for P6,990, which is a better price point for the features the phone offers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2021
Review – Nokia 3.4: Rather decent
Source: Manila Shaker English
But, at the price of RM599 – the Nokia 3.4 is not a bad phone, honestly. But only if you can buy it, honestly. Currently, the phone is not available for sale on Lazada or Shopee but it’s only available on RedOne via a contract.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2021
60% Nokia 3.4 review: Low cost option
Source: Gadgets Now English
Overall, the handset finds its strength in its build quality and software. If you are looking to buy a low-cost smartphone that comes with a promise of regular software updates, then the Nokia 3.4 may appear to be a perfectly good option to consider.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Nokia 3.4 Review: Promising or Just Promises?
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
The Nokia 3.4 is a well-built smartphone that promises guaranteed Android updates. This will appeal to an Android purist who looks forward to running the latest software without spending significantly on a new smartphone. However, there is nothing about the Nokia 3.4 that stands out other than this promise. The competition offers bigger batteries, faster charging, better displays, and better camera quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Nokia 3.4 First Impressions: Android One on a Budget
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
The Nokia 3.4 offers a premium feel and decent specs for its asking price, and I am curious to see how it will fare in our benchmark and camera tests. If you want to know whether this phone is worth buying, stay tuned to Gadgets 360.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/19/2021
Nokia 3.4 Review
Source: Yugatech English
Now let’s talk about the price. The Nokia 3.4 is priced at PHP 7,990, and honestly, we think it’s a good phone but too steep for its league. We still stand by our word that there are better-specced smartphones at this price range, but hey, it’s Nokia. You get an excellent battery life on this phone and a widescreen real estate, and not to mention, it’s pure Android! So if those are just some of the aspects you look for in a phone, then the Nokia 3.4 is one good choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Nokia 3.4 Review
Source: Yugatech English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2021
Nokia 3.4 Review – Is it a Worthy Device?
Source: Manila Shaker English
Nokia 3.4 offers long-term user support just like other Nokia smartphones, and as a consumer, this will be the main reason why I will buy the product. For P7,990 (4GB+64GB), it is a worthy device. As a daily driver it gave us an easy and convenient user experience because of its navigation features. It also has a pretty good build like the cutout, the Type-C charging port, and also the gyroscope which is perfect for VR and games. This is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a future proof user experience with good and acceptable performance and better camera quality versus its price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2021
Nokia 3.4 Review - Better than Nokia 2.4?
Source: Manila Shaker English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2021
Nokia 3.4 Unboxing & Hands-On
Source: Yugatech English
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/16/2021
Nokia 3.4 review!
Source: 9to5google English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2021
60% Nokia 3.4 review: Nokia's latest ultra-budget phone on test
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The Nokia 3.4 comes with one major selling point, and that's its low, low price. You'll struggle to find a smartphone available for much cheaper than this, but if you're going to limit your budget to this level, make sure you know what you're getting in return.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
50% Nokia 3.4 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Nokia 3.4 is a cheap phone with a battery that should last two days for many, along with clean software and the promise of updates. But limited RAM makes it run slower than we’d like, and as such it's hard to fully recommend even at its low price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 50%
60% Nokia 3.4 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Nokia has the right motives with the 3.4, in that those looking for a budget phone shouldn’t have to settle for poor specs. The cameras on this handset are capable of some truly excellent results, the display is a decent panel at this price, and the Android One platform makes it a nice user experience all round.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

87% Nokia 3.4 im Test: Günstiger Begleiter für rund 120 Euro
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 87%
REVIEW | Nokia 3.4 lower mid-range smartphone
Source: News Bytes German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2021
Einsteiger mit starkem Akku für unter 150 Euro
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/20/2021
80% Im Alltagstest
Source: PCtipp.ch German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Nokia 3.4 wie gut ist das 169-Euro-Smartphone wirklich?
Source: Windows United DE German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Nokia 3.4 Update-Versprechen für wenig Geld
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/27/2020
Lohnt sich der Kauf?
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2020
Nokia 3.4 im Praxis-Test: Günstiger Begleiter für unter 160 Euro
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; big screen; nice cameras. Negative: Slow charging; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2020
71% Recensione Nokia 3.4 (foto)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 75% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Recenzja Nokia 3.4. Dawno mnie tak nie zaskoczył żaden smartfon
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Nice display; elegant design; great built quality; decent connectivity; NFC module; dual SIM. Negative: Average cameras; slow device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2021
Đánh giá Nokia 3.4: Giá rẻ nhưng chất lượng không rẻ
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; elegant design; big screen; nice display; good hardware; long battery life. Negative: Average gaming performance; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020
Đánh giá chi tiết Nokia 3.4: Thiết kế đẹp, hiệu năng ổn, chơi game ngon so với tầm giá
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; decent gaming performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2020
Trên tay Nokia 3.4: Thiết kế hiện đại, trẻ trung, camera đa chức năng mà giá dưới 4 triệu
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; nice cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2020
Trên tay Nokia 3.4 tại Việt Nam: Nâng tầm thiết kế, 3 camera AI, Snapdragon 460, giá chỉ 3.69 triệu đồng
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; decent triple cameras; good processor; low price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2020
Smartphone Nokia 3.4 lên kệ với giá 3,7 triệu đồng
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; decent hardware; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/05/2020
Trên tay Nokia 3.4: Hoàn thiện tốt, 3 camera AI, chip Snapdragon 460, giá hơn 4 triệu
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; great built quality; good triple cameras; powerful processor; long battery life; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2020
Test Nokia 3.4
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN
Positive: Nice selfie camera; long battery life. Negative: Slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2021
60% Test: Nokia 3.4 – Budget med svår konkurrens
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

Model:

The new Nokia 3.4 has entered the market to offer some solid specs and functionality at a very affordable price. Just like with the previous generations of these phones, users will be getting low-end specs along with a rather cheap price. It is undeniable that the Nokia 3 series has always consisted of classy-looking budget devices, ever since the original Nokia 3 that reminded everyone of the iconic Lumia 925 in terms of the design. Having said that, the new Nokia 3.4 comes in beautiful colours, with a nice-looking body with a metal frame and a punch-hole display that makes the frontside of the device much more attractive.

In terms of its processor and overall performance, the Nokia 3.4 has been equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset. This processor integrates the Adreno 610 GPU and features an X11 LTE modem supporting Cat 13 uplink and Cat 12 downlink. While this is not the best processor out there, it is definitely understandable in its price range.

As far as the display is concerned, the Nokia 3.4 carries a 6.39-inch HD+ display. The official data sheet also mentions the brightness info, which turns out to be a mainly typical brightness of 400 nits. In terms of its battery, the phone has been packed with a 4,000mAh battery, which should be enough, considering the efficient 11nm SoC and HD+ screen. It should also be noted that the phone supports 10W charging using the USB Type-C port that can be found on the bottom of the smartphone.

Apart from that, the smartphone has a triple camera array on the back. The array includes a 13MP shooter, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, as well as a 2MP depth sensor. Below the camera ring are the fingerprint sensor and the vertical Nokia logo. Aside from allowing unlocking via fingerprint, the Nokia 3.4 also supports “biometric face unlock” and has a Google Assistant button. This smartphone comes with Android 10 software as a standard.

In addition, there are three variants available: one with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, one with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, and a top model with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage space. In terms of its colour variations, the Nokia 3.4 has been released in three colours, namely Fjord, which has shades of blue, Dusk, which has shades of purple, and, last but not least, Charcoal, which carries shades of black. Overall, the Nokia 3.4 is an affordable phone definitely worth exploring in this price range. However, the choice of owning one depends on the user’s needs and preferences.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Qualcomm Adreno 610: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 665) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance of the GPU is between the Adreno 510 and 512/612 and therefore in the lower mid range. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 460: Lower mainstream octa-core with four big ARM Cortex-A73 and four small ARM Cortex-A53 SoC cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. Futhermore integrates and the Adreno 510 GPU, a LPDDR4X-3733 dual channel memory controller as well as an X1 LTE (Cat. 13 / 12) modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.39":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years. 

In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.


66.17%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2020-10-28)