HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently announced the availability of the Nokia 5.1 Plus in the Philippines. The Nokia 5.1 Plus combines contemporary design and quality build.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is now available at authorized online Nokia mobile resellers MemoXpress and Argomall for P12,990. Every purchase comes with a free gamepad.

To further its positioning as a powerful smartphone for an optimized casual gaming experience, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is also the official mobile device partner of Synergy 88, the producer of the all-Pinoy mobile game — Barangay 143. This partnership also includes on-ground activations in malls and schools as well as participation in the recently concluded ESGS.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is one of the most affordable smartphones powered by MediaTek Helio P60 chipset. The engine has been designed to deliver precise power to handle gaming, video or multitasking applications with ease. The advanced AI built into Nokia 5.1 Plus’s chipset enables deep-learning face recognition and real-time photo enhancement. Equipped with all the essential sensors, you can experience the latest games and apps to the fullest.

The phone’s advanced imaging allows users to capture studio-style shots with depth-sensing imaging and selectable bokeh blur and portrait lighting. The dual 13MP/5MP rear cameras with electronic video stabilization help ensure steady filming, sharp videos and perfectly captured special moments with friends. Phase Detection Auto Focus helps in taking clear and focused photos.

The 5.8-inch edge-to-edge notched display gives maximum content with minimal footprint. The Nokia 5.1 Plus features a pure design with 2.5D curved front and rear glass, complemented by curved edges and a high-gloss finish.

At about 8mm thin, the ergonomic design with continuous curvature gives out a premium feel. The Nokia 5.1 Plus has a sturdy metal structure, quality-tested in extreme temperatures and drop-tested to ensure that it meets the exacting quality standards of a Nokia phone.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus joins the Android One family of Nokia smartphones, offering an experience designed by Google that is smart, secure and simply amazing. The Nokia 5.1 Plus stays up-to-date over time with three years of monthly security patches and two years of guaranteed OS updates after launch. As with all Nokia smartphones in the Android One program, users get more battery and storage space out of the box brought by a carefully curated set of preloaded apps.

By shipping with Android Oreo out of the box, Nokia fans can enjoy the latest features, which include Google Lens, picture-in-picture for multitasking, Google Play Instant to discover and run apps with minimal friction, and battery-saving features such as limiting background app use. It is also ready for Android Pie.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus comes in three colors: Gloss Black, Gloss White, and Gloss Midnight Blue. It is now available online at Nokia mobile’s authorized online resellers, MemoXpress and Argomall. It will also be available for purchase in other stores starting Nov. 12 for P12,990.