Review: Nokia 1100 - powered by Android 5.0 & Quad-core processor

Introduction

Nokia's most iconic mobile phone that resonates with early adopters of mobile phones Nokia 1100 is going to be back with a bang if rumors are true. The only difference this time is that it will be running on latest Android and surprisingly powerful processor.

Getting to know about new Nokia 1100

Nokia 1100 was launched back in 2003 and very soon it became so famous and was owned by around 250 million people worldwide, that time making Nokia 1100 most popular phone around the world. Even in India, this phone did extremely well back then.

Build & Quality

Below the are specs on the about the leaked version of Nokia 1100. Let’s have a look:

Processor & RAM: A 1.3 Ghz quad-core MediaTek (MT6582)  processor along with 512 MB RAM

OS: Android 5.0

Display: 1280 x 720 (HD) display controller

Battery: NA

Storage: NA

Camera: 8 MP and 1080 full HD video recording

Connectivity: 802.11x Wi-Fi , Bluetooth, GPS, FM receiver

General Observation & Verdict

The spotted Nokia 1100 with Android is less likely to be released before Q4 2016, as the terms of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business instruct Nokia can no longer use its brand on mobile phones till Q4 2016, and on feature phones for 10 years.

Last year, Nokia precisely circumvented the restrictions imposed by the Microsoft deal and launched the Nokia N1 tablet. Having said that, Nokia 1100 is going to bring back good old memories back at very affordable price. We look forward to its release.