For many, they are like “the new Google Nexus,” but the truth is that the program was Android One, born as something very different from what it has become. In 2014, Google, together with several smartphone manufacturers, presented this initiative with the primary objective of bringing smartphones closer to those users who had never used one and countries in the developing world.
Over time, however, the platform evolved, changing its philosophy from “low-end phones for little money for everyone” to “phones that offer a balanced experience to everyone.”
What is Android One?
After a couple of years of comings and goings, we reached September 2016, where Google, together with Xiaomi, presented the Mi A1 while at the same time giving a further twist to the Android One initiative. That same day, the great G announced a change of course for the program to transform it, effectively, into the closest thing we have today to Google Nexus phones, while Android Go occupied the hole in the platform for emerging markets.
In this way, Android One became a platform through which all manufacturers who decided could create terminals whose software was as close as possible to Android pure, without unnecessary additions and with all the news that Google was adding to the operating system. The search engine company itself made evident the four fundamental pillars on which any mobile with Android One should be based:
- Simple: Android One phones will have pure Android, without layers of customization or additions that mess up the user experience in any way.
- Smart: all of them must include the latest technologies and innovations developed by Google – as long as they are not exclusive to Google Pixels.
- Safe: Android One mobiles must have the latest security systems and methods developed by Google.
- Updated: Android One mobile manufacturer must offer a minimum of two years of system updates and three years of monthly security updates.
Today, several years after the first announcement of Android One, several devices have taken advantage of this platform. Today, we are going to look at every phone on the market running Android One in 2021.
Nokia 2.3, nice and cheap
Nokia continues to bet on Android One, and the latest model to join its list is the Nokia 2.3. It is the new generation of the Nokia 2 series. In this edition, it comes for 149 euros. It offers a colorful and neat design, with aluminum edges and a plastic back, a large 6.2-inch HD + screen, and guaranteed updates until at least after the arrival of Android 12.
| Nokia 2.3 | |
| specs Nokia 2.3 | |
| Dimensions | 157.69 mm x 75.41 x 8,68 mm 183 grams |
| Screen | 6.2 inch IPS |
| Resolution | 720×1520 pixels, 269 PPI, 19:9 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie – Android One Two years of system updates Three years of security updates |
| Storage | 32 GB expandable by microSD |
| Cameras | Tracer 13 MP AF 1/3″ 1.12um f / 2.2 Frontal 5 MP |
| Battery | 4.000 mAh |
| Others | micro USB, NFC, Nano-SIM, Google Assistant key, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Colors | Green, gold, gray |
Nokia 6.2 and 7.2, the renewal of two classics
For 199 and 299 euros, respectively, the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 are two models with the best value for money on the list of terminals with Android One. Both maintain the essence of the airports from the Finnish catalog, with a sober design and minimalist, and show off a balanced technical section while raising the bar in photography.
| Nokia 6.2 y Nokia 7.2 | ||
| Specifications and technical characteristics | ||
| Dimensions and weight | 159,9 x 75,1 x 8,3 (mm) | 180 (g) | 159,9 x 75,1 x 8,3 (mm) | 180 (g) |
| Screen | 6.3 inch IPS Panel HDR10 |
6.3 inch IPS Panel HDR10 |
| Resolution | FHD+ (2.280 x 1.080 px), formato 19:9, 400 ppp | FHD+ (2.280 x 1.080 px), formato 19:9, 400 ppp |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core (8x Kryo 260 @ 1,8 GHz) Adreno 509 . GPU |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core (4x Kryo 260 @ 2,2 GHz & 4x Kryo 260 @ 1,8 GHz) GPU Adreno 512 |
| RAM | 3 or 4 GB | 4 or 6 GB |
| Storage | 32, 64 or 128 GB expandable with microSD cards | 64 or 128 GB expandable with microSD cards |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie (Android One) | Android 9.0 Pie (Android One) |
| Rear camera | Triple 16 MP (wide, f/1.8) + 8 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + 5 MP (depth), autoenfoque PDAF, HDR, flash LED | Triple 48 MP (wide, f/1.8) + 8 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + 5 MP (depth), autoenfoque PDAF, HDR, óptica Zeiss, flash LED |
| Frontal camera | 8 MP (f/2.0), HDR | 20 MP (f/2.0), HDR, óptica Zeiss |
| Connectivity | LTE (doble SIM) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0 LE aGPS + GLONASS + BDS + GALILEO NFC Radio FM USB Type-C Audio-jack 3,5 mm |
LTE (doble SIM) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0 LE aGPS + GLONASS + BDS + GALILEO NFC Radio FM USB Type-C Audio-jack 3,5 mm |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh (non-removable) 10W fast charge |
3,500 mAh (non-removable) 10W fast charge |
| Others | Gorilla Glass Rear fingerprint reader |
Gorilla Glass Rear fingerprint reader |
Xiaomi Mi A3, third parties were not always good
With a technical section traced to that of the Mi CC9e, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the new generation of the king of Android One .
It is the first model of the family to house a photographic system made up of three sensors and whose interior is led by the Snapdragon 655 processor. The RAM remains at 4 GB, and the resolution of its screen drops to HD + despite that the size grows slightly, which has caused some discontent among fans of this saga.
| Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
| specs | |
| Dimensions | 153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm / 174 grams of weight |
| Screen | 6.088-inch Samsung AMOLED with TÜV Rheinland certificate and Gorilla Glass 5 glass |
| Resolution | HD+ 1,560 x 720 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 GPU Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4x |
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie – Android One |
| Storage | 64/128 GB expandable by microSD |
| Cameras | rear 48 MP f / 1.79 + “Ultra Wide” 8 MP + 2 MP triple with portrait mode, AI Front 32 MP IA and portrait mode |
| Battery | 4,030 mAh with 18W fast charge (Includes 10W charger) |
| Others | On-screen fingerprint reader, Dual SIM, USB Type C |
| Price | From 249 euros in Europe |
Nokia 2.2, a little boy with a desire for war
One of the most affordable models in Nokia’s catalog, it is also one of the last to join the list of phones with Android One. The Nokia 2.2, announced in early June, offers a modern design and humble specifications, to a starting price of fewer than 100 euros.
| Nokia 2.2 | |
| specs | |
| Dimensions | 145,96 x 70,56 x 9,3 mm / 153 gramos |
| Screen | 5.71 inch TFT LCD. 2.5D curved glass |
| Resolution | HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) / 19.5:9 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| RAM | 2/3 GB |
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie (Android One) |
| Storage | 16/32 GB expandable |
| Cameras | 13 MP f / 2.2 rear with AI Front of 5 MP f / 2.2 |
| Battery | 3.000 mAh |
| Others | Tapa trasera Xpress-on intercambiable, botón Google Assistant, Dual SIM, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, microUSB |
| Departure date | June 11 |
| Starting price | From 90 euros |
Motorola One Vision, Samsung processor, and 48 MP camera
Introduced in May 2019, the Motorola One Vision is a most curious phone. It is the second generation of the Motorola One series of terminals, which are part of this collection of phones under the initiative of Google.
Its main peculiarity is using a processor signed by Samsung, the Exynos 9609, accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is also the first of the brand to have a perforated screen with a 21: 9 aspect ratio.
| Motorola One Vision | |
| specs | |
| Dimensions | 160.1 x 71.2 x 8.7 mm / 180 grams of weight |
| Screen | 6.3-inch LTPS. Gorilla Glass glass |
| Resolution and density | Full HD+ (1080×2520 pixels) 432 ppi 21:9 |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9609 CPU Octa-core de 2.2 GHz y GPU MP3 Mali G72 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie (Android One) |
| Storage | 128 GB expandable by microSD |
| Cameras | Trasera de 48 MP con OIS + 5 MP, F1,7, Quad Pixel, 1,6um, LED CCT dual. Frontal de 25MP, F2.0, Quad Pixel, 1.8um |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh with fast charging Turbo Power, Dolby Atmos audio |
| Others | Rear fingerprint reader, IP52 protection, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone port |
Nokia 9 PureView, the first mobile with five cameras, is also the first Android One with Snapdragon 845
The Mobile World Congress 2019 served as the stage for Nokia to present its best for this year’s first half. While the company refers to the new Nokia 9 PureView as a particular phone, and not as its flagship for this year, this is the most potent device Nokia ever created, with a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB storage that brings Android 9 Pie to Life.
Its differential aspect includes five photographic sensors on the back; three are monochrome, and the rest are RGB. The objective of all of them is to work hand in hand to obtain captures with the most incredible depth field ever seen in photographs taken by a mobile phone.
| Nokia 9 PureView, ficha tecnica | |
| specs | |
| Dimensions | 155 x 75 x 7.9 mm. 172 grams of weight |
| Screen | 5.99-inch P-OLED with Gorilla Glass 5 HDR10 glass |
| Resolution and density | Quad HD+ (1,440 x 2,880 pixels). 18:9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie (Android One) |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Cameras | Rear: 2x RGB 12 MP + 3x 12MP Monochrome, 1.25um, f / 1.8, Frontal: 20 MP |
| Battery | 3,320 mAh with fast charging (QC 4+) and wireless charging |
| Others | On-screen fingerprint reader, USB Type C |
| Colors | Blue |
Nokia 3.2 and 4.2, sound design and software for all budgets
Good, pretty, and cheap. The Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 are two of the latest models announced by Nokia, and like the rest of the terminals in its catalog – except for feature phones and those based on Android Go – they are part of the Android One program.
The two models are the first of the company to have a drop-shaped notch on their screen. They integrate humble specifications such as a Snapdragon 429 or 439 chip -depending on the model- and exciting details such as the button intended to invoke the Google Assistant. They cost 139 and 169 euros respectively.
| Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2, technical sheet | ||
| specs Nokia 3.2″ Nokia 4.2 | ||
| Screen | 6.26 inches and HD + resolution | 5.71 inches and HD + resolution |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| RAM | 2GB and 3GB | 2GB and 3GB |
| Operating system | Android One (Android 9 Pie) | Android One (Android 9 Pie) |
| Storage | 16GB and 32GB | 16GB and 32GB |
| Cameras | Rear: 13 megapixels | Front: 5 megapixels | Dual 13 and 2-megapixel rear camera | Front: 5 megapixels |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Others | Button dedicated to Google Assistant, notification LED on the side button | Button dedicated to Google Assistant, information LED on the side button, NFC |
Nokia 8.1, with Snapdragon 710 and HDR10 screen
Coming from China and after undergoing a name change, the Nokia 8.1 becomes the latest model of the Finnish brand to join the Android One program. In addition, after the Nokia 8 Sirocco, it is the most powerful terminal of the brand to participate in this initiative, thanks to its 10-nanometer, 8-core Snapdragon 710 processor, accompanied by four or more 6 GB of RAM.
The Nokia 8.1 also has a 12 + 13-megapixel dual camera on the back, and one of its distinguishing features is the 6.18-inch HDR10 screen, with Full HD + resolution and a notch at the top.
| Element specs | |
| Dimensions | 154.8 × 75.76 × 7.97 mm. 185 grams of weight |
| Screen | 6.18-inch IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 and “notch.” It occupies 86.5% of the front. HDR10 |
| Resolution and density | Full HD+ (2246×1080 pixels). 19:9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| RAM | 4/6 GB |
| Operating system | Android 9 Pie – Android One |
| Storage | 64/128 GB eMMC 5.1 expandable by microSD up to 512 GB |
| Cameras | rear 12 MP 1 / 2.55 ” Sony IMX 363 f / 1.8, 1.4um pixels, dual-core focus, OIS, Zeiss Optics + 13 MP FF lens. Front of 20 MP FF f / 2.0 |
| Battery | 3,400 mAh with quick charge 4+ |
| Others | USB Type-C, face unlock, 3.5mm headphone jack, three OZO Audio compatible microphones |
| Colors | Dark blue, Night red, Magic night silver, Night black |
Nokia 3.1 Plus, cheap but powerful
Those looking for an affordable but powerful mid-range with the cleanest possible software – and have also discarded Xiaomi’s Mi A2 line – should consider the new Nokia 3.1 Plus. It is a terminal of 199 euros, which integrates the essentials and stands out for its 6-inch screen and mounting a generous battery of 3,500 mAh capacity.
| Element specs | |
| Dimensions | 156.88 x 76.44 x 8.19 mm. 180 grams of weight |
| Screen | 6-inch IPS LCD with reinforced glass. |
| Pixel density | HD+ 18:9 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| RAM | 2/3 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8 Oreo – Android One |
| Storage | 16/32 GB expandable by microSD up to 400 GB |
| Cameras | Trasera de 13 MP f2.0 + 5 MP f2.4. Frontal de 8 MP FF f / 2.2 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh with fast charge |
| Others | Rear fingerprint reader, NFC, microUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack, LTE Cat. 4, L + L, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
Nokia 5.1 Plus: with a notch, Android One, and MediaTek processor for 200 euros
A couple of steps below the Nokia 7.1 is the Nokia 5.1 Plus. This low-price, intermediate-performance smartphone also uses the notch as a design solution and is accompanied by a 5.86-inch screen with HD + resolution, 19: 9 aspect ratio, and 2.5D technology.
Under the hood, we find the differential detail concerning 7.1: its processor is signed by MediaTek and not by Qualcomm. Still, Nokia ensures the same support for all its devices under the Android One initiative, so there should not be too many differences beyond a somewhat lower performance and efficiency than the model with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
| Element specs | |
| Dimensions | 149,51 x 71,98 x 8,096 mm |
| Screen | 5.86 inches with HD + resolution, 19: 9 aspect ratio, and 2.5D technology |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 (4 x A73 a 1.8GHz + 4 x A53 a 1.8GHz) |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Operating system | Android Oreo 8.1 (Android One) |
| Storage | 32 GB expandable with microSD cards |
| Cameras | Dual 13 + 5-megapixel rear camera with f / 2 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash – 8-megapixel front camera with f / 2.2 aperture |
| Battery | 3.060 mAh |
| Others | USB type C, rear fingerprint reader, 3.5 mm jack |
| Starting price | 199€ |
Nokia 7.1, the first Android One with the Finnish notch
Announced in October 2018, the Nokia 7.1 became the first company to follow the new design style, where the gap is the protagonist of the front. It is a device that represents a slight leap in quality concerning the original Nokia 7, but this time it will be sold globally and not only in some markets. Yes, a detail to highlight is that the Nokia 7.1 is marketed under Nokia 6.1 Plus in other regions of the planet.
The Nokia 7.1 stands out, among other things, for its 5.84-inch IPS screen, which uses Nokia’s technology to improve image quality automatically and is one of the few terminals in the intermediate segment. Compatible with HDR content. Of course, inside, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based on Android One, and it will soon receive the long-awaited update to Android Pie.
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Nokia 7.1 |
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| Dimensions | 149.7 x 71.18 x 9.14 mm. 159 grams of weight |
| Screen | 5.84 inch IPS HDR |
| Pixel density | Whole HD+ con aspect ratio de 19:9 y “notch.” |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| RAM | 3/4 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo – Android One |
| Storage | 32/64 GB expandable by microSD |
| Cameras | 12 + 5 MP dual rear with ZEIS lens. Pro Camera and 4K HDR video recording. 8 MP front with Bothie mode |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh with fast charge |
| Others | Rear fingerprint reader, USB Type C, NFC, FM radio, 3.5 mm jack |
| Colors | Bright night blue, bright steel |
Motorola One, a clone of the iPhone X with pure Android
Launching a new family of devices, Motorola presented in the summer of 2018 the Motorola One and One Power, two devices that add to the design trend led by the notch at the top of the screen. These two terminals mount Qualcomm processors aimed at the mid-range – the Snapdragon 625 and 636, respectively – and the model with the surname Power stands out for its vast 4,850 mAh battery with fast charging.
| Motorola One Motorola One Power | ||
| Screen | 5.9 inches, HD + resolution | 6.2 inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One) |
| Storage | 64GB, supports micro SD cards up to 256GB | 64GB, supports micro SD cards up to 256GB |
| Cameras | Rear camera: 13 megapixels + 2 megapixels Front camera: 8 megapixels. | 16v main and 5 megapixel secondary rear camera (f / 2.0) 12 megapixel front camera (f2.2) |
| Battery | 3.000 mAh | 4850 mAh |
| Starting price | 299 € | 399 € |
LG G7 One, a decaf G7 that becomes LG’s first Android One
For those not convinced by the software of the original LG G7 ThinQ, born the G7 One is a slightly shortened version of the company’s latest flagship, which, together with the Nokia 8 Sirocco, is postulated as the king of Android One terminals.
This variant shares the vast majority of traits with its older brother, only its brain. It is the Snapdragon 835 that brings the LG G7 One to Life, instead of the Snapdragon 845 that the original model mounts. For the rest, all the details at the aesthetic, multimedia, and performance level are maintained. All, yes, accompanied by a cleaner version of Android, and with guaranteed updates for a minimum of two years, thanks to Android One.
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LG G7 One |
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| Dimensions | 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm. 162 grams of weight |
| Screen | 6.1 Stick FullVision Super Bright Display MLCD + Cristal Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution and density | Quad HD+ (3,120 x 1,440 pixels) 19.5:9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4x |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo – Android One |
| Storage | 64 or 128 GB UFS 2.1 expandable up to 2 TB via microSD |
| Cameras | Dual rear 16 MP Super Wide Angle f / 1.7 and 107º + 16 MP f / 1.6. 8 MP Wide-Angle front f / 1.9 and 80º |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging and wireless charging |
| Others | Rear fingerprint reader, IP68 protection, MIL-810G resistance grade, USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, FM radio, DTS: X, 7.1 audio, Google Lens. |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5 BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
| Colors | New Aurora Black / New Moroccan Blue |
Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite: the most famous is renewed and now comes in two variants
A year after the presentation of the Mi A1, Xiaomi returns to the load to present a new generation of smartphones with Android One. The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite arrive to follow in the wake of the success of their predecessor, based on some specifications improved, a more modern design, and a price that, as always, maintains the Xiaomi philosophy.
| Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Xiaomi Mi A2 | ||
| Dimensions | 149.3 x 71.68 x 8.75 mm | 158 x 75.4 x 7.3mm |
| Weight | 178 grams | 168 grams |
| Screen | 5.84 inches with 18: 9 aspect ratio at Full HD + resolution (2280×1080) | 5.99-inch Full HD + 18: 9 IPS panel |
| Pixel density | 432 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 de 12 nm y eight nuclear Kryo 260 a 2,2 GHz. GPU Adreno 512 |
| RAM | 3 GB o 4 GB | 4 GB o 6 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo – Android One | Android 8.1 Oreo – Android One |
| Storage | 64 GB expandable via microSD card | 64GB or 128GB versions |
| Cameras | Double 12 and 5-megapixel rear camera with Artificial Intelligence for scene detection, 5-megapixel front camera. Slow-motion Full HD at 30 fps and HD at 120 fps | Dual 12 MP IMX486 + 20 MP Sony IMX376 rear camera. 20 MP Sony IMX376 front camera |
| Battery | 4.000 mAh | 3.000 mAh |
| Others | Simultaneous dual SIM and microSD card, rear fingerprint reader | Simultaneous dual SIM and microSD card, rear fingerprint reader |
| Starting price | From 179 euros | From 249 euros |
Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1, the renewal of the most popular Finns
A year later, Nokia has renewed its lower-mid-range models. The Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1 are already among us and have become the best option in smartphones between 100 and 200 euros.
Inside, except for the Nokia 3.1, the models have a processor signed by MediaTek and a technical section that, although it is not to shoot rockets, does promise a more than decent performance, mainly thanks to the purity of its Android One based software.
| Nokia 2.1 Nokia 3.1 Nokia 5.1 | |||
| Dimensions | 153,6 x 77,6 x 9,67 mm | 146,25 x 68,6 x 8,7 mm | 151,1 x 70,7 x 8,2 mm |
| Screen | 5.5 inch IPS | 5.2 inch IPS | 5.5 inch IPS |
| Pixel density | HD. 16:9 | HD+ 18:9 | FullHD + 18: 9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek 6750 | MediaTek Helio P18 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2/3 GB | 2/3 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Storage | 8 GB expandable by microSD | 16/32 GB expandable by microSD | 16/32 GB expandable by microSD |
| Cameras | 8 MP rear. 8 MP front | 13 MP rear with PDAF. 8 MP front | 16 MP rear with PDAF. 8 MP front |
| Battery | 4.000 mAh | 2.990 mAh | 3.000 mAh |
| Others | Stereo speakers, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type C | Rear fingerprint reader, NFC, USB Type C |
| Starting price | From 115 euros | From 139 euros | From 189 euros |
BQ Aquaris X2 y X2 Pro, Android One made in Spain
The Spanish BQ has returned to the Android One program in style, with two new mid-range-premium devices at the top of its catalog. The BQ Aquaris X2 and X2 Pro are two devices with a great design, whose glass and aluminum body combines perfectly with the large screen and reduced frames that occupy its front.
On a technical level, the phones have the latest Qualcomm processors at mid-range, accompanied by 3, 4, or 6 GB of RAM and a 3,150 mAh battery. In addition, they are not left out of the dual trend camera, thanks to a 12 + 5-megapixel dual system formed by Samsung on the back and a single 8-megapixel camera with AI on the front.
| BQ Aquaris X2 BQ Aquaris X2 Pro | ||
| Dimensions and weight | 150,7 x 72,3 x 8,35 mm. 168 grams | 150,7 x 72,3 x 8,25 mm. 163 grams |
| Screen | 5.65 inches Full HD + IPS with Quantum Color + and up to 650 nits of brightness. 18: 9 and 2.5D Gorilla Glass | 5.65 inches Full HD + IPS with Quantum Color + and up to 650 nits of brightness. 18: 9 and 2.5D Gorilla Glass |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 14 nanometers 1.8 GHz Octa-core with Adreno 509 GPU at 430 MHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 14 nanometers 2.2 GHz octa-core with Adreno 512 GPU at 650 MHz |
| RAM | Three o 4 GB | Four o 6 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 o 128 GB |
| Cameras | 12 + 5 MP f / 1.8 dual rear with Dual Pixel and 4K video with Vidhance stabilization. 8 MP front with AI | 12 + 5 MP f / 1.8 dual rear with Dual Pixel and 4K video with Vidhance stabilization. 8 MP front with AI |
| Battery | 3.100 mAh con Quick Charge 4+ | 3.100 mAh con Quick Charge 4+ |
| Others | Rear fingerprint reader, stereo sound, Bluetooth aptX, Google Lens, USB Type C, NFC, Dual SIM | Rear fingerprint reader, stereo sound, Bluetooth aptX, Google Lens, USB Type C, NFC, Dual SIM |
| Starting price | From 279.90 euros | From 379.90 euros |
Nokia 8 Sirocco, the first high-end Android One on the market
HMD itself calls the Nokia 8 Sirocco a “work of art,” and its stainless steel chassis, which surrounds two 3D curved Gorilla Glass 5 glass panels set on the front and back, offer a design at the height of the most expensive phones on the market.
The rest of the specifications are equivalent to any other high-end of 2017: 5.5-inch pOLED QuadHD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with 6 GB of RAM, and the same dual photographic system we find in the Nokia 7 Plus. The big difference with the rest of the top of the range is that, in effect, the latest Finnish flagship has Android One.
| Nokia 8 Sirocco | |
| Dimensions and weight | 140,9 x 72,9 x 7,5 mm |
| Screen | 5.5 pulgadas P-OLED SuperAMOLED |
| Resolution and density | QuadHD + (2,880×1440 pixels) 18: 9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core |
| RAM | 6 GB LPDDR4x |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Cameras | 12 + 13 MP dual rear. Front of 5 MP. Pro mode.” |
| Battery | 3.260 mAh |
| Others | Rear fingerprint reader, IP67 water and dust protection, USB Type-C |
| Departure date | April 2018 |
| Starting price | 749 euros |
Nokia 7 Plus: 6-inch screen in a compact body for one of the best-designed mid-range
With a spectacular aluminum design with a plastic coating, which maintains the robustness of the rest of the models in the catalog, and a front part occupied by a sizeable 6-inch panel with hardly any frames, the new Nokia, also with Android One, comes to be located as a worthy rival for the upper-middle-range within the range of 400 euros.
Its interior is ruled by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip, accompanied by up to 6 GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system, enjoying the advantages of being part of the “One” family.
| Nokia 7 Plus | |
| Dimensions | 141,2 x 71,45 x 7,92 mm |
| Weight | grams |
| Screen | 6 Inch frameless at Full HD + resolution with 18: 9 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | 400 pixels per inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| RAM | 4 GB o 6 GB de memoria RAM |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Cameras | 16 + 12-megapixel rear camera with f / 1.7 focal aperture, 16-megapixel front camera with f / 1.7 focal aperture |
| Battery | 3.800 mAh |
| Others | USB Type C, 3.5mm headphone jack, fast charging, microSD card support, fingerprint reader |
| Departure date | April 2018 |
| Starting price | 399 euros |
Nokia 6.1 (2018), the renewal of the popular mid-range
Directly from the Mobile World Congress 2018, the revival of the phone with which Nokia announced its return to the telephone sector has landed in the Android One smartphone catalog. The Nokia 6 2018 maintains a similar design to the device preceding it, although it grows in specifications and software.
Beyond the robust aluminum monobloc body, the Nokia 6 2018 boasts an enviable technical section within its price range and software that, thanks to the benefits of Android One, ensures one of the best supports in terms of updates…
| Nokia 6 2018 | |
| Dimensions | 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm. 172 grams of weight |
| Screen | 5.5 inch IPS LCD. Gorilla Glass 3 glass |
| Pixel density | Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels). 16:9 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, octa-core hasta 2.2 GHz |
| RAM | 3 GB LPDDR4 |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo – Android One (Android Pie update available) |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC 5.1 expandable by microSD up to 512 GB |
| Cameras | 16 MP PDAF rear, 1.0 um, f/2, bitono flash. 8 MP FF front, 1.12 um, f/2, FOV 84 grads |
| Battery | 3.000 mAh |
| Others | USB Type C, LTE Cat. 4, 150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL, WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS + GLONASS + BDS + FM / RDS, NFC, Headphone jack 3.5 mm, Nokia OZO, rear fingerprint reader |
| Departure date | |
| Starting price | |
Xiaomi Mi A1: the mobile that changed the course of Android One
How could it be otherwise? We have to start with the phone that attracted all eyes to Android One, the Xiaomi Mi A1. This terminal, born from the collaboration between Xiaomi and Google, combines the best of both companies, with balanced specifications and a contained price, accompanied by pure software thanks to Android One.
In just a few months, this terminal has become one of the most successful in the history of Xiaomi, and no wonder. And it is not for less, because the Mi A1 is, probably, the phone with the best value for money on the market.
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | |
| Dimensions | 155,4 x 75,8 x 7,3 mm |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Screen | 5.5 inches at Full HD resolution |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Storage | 64 GB, expandable via micro SD card |
| Cameras | Dual camera, both 12 megapixels with telephoto lens function, and 5-megapixel front camera |
| Battery | 3080 mAh |
| Departure date | September 12 |
| Starting price | Around 200 euros |
HTC U11 Life: a decaf mid-range focused on photography
Several months after the arrival of the Mi A1, HTC decided to join Google’s initiative by introducing the U11 Life, a trimmed edition of its 2017 flagship, which maintains its best qualities while offering Pure Android-based software. And frequent updates.
In this case, in addition, the myth that Android One should be highly cheap was left behind, and we found the first terminal belonging to this family that exceeded the barrier of 300 euros.
| HTC U11 Life | |
| Dimensions | 149.1 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm. 142 grams of weight |
| Screen | 5.2 pulgadas SuperLCD 3 Full HD 1080p |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 |
| RAM | Three o 4 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo – Android One (Android 9 Pie update available) |
| Storage | 32 or 64 GB expandable |
| Cameras | Rear 16 MP, f / 2.0 Front 16 MP f / 2.0 |
| Battery | 2.600 mAh |
| Others | Front fingerprint reader, USB Type C, IP67 water resistance, HTC Edge Sense, HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation |
Motorola Moto X4: the best in Motorola’s mid-range, now with Android One
In the same way that Xiaomi turned its Mi 5X into the Mi A1 only with a software change, Motorola did the same with its Moto X4; it did not even change the name.
Today, the US market enjoys a version of the Moto X4 with Android One, thanks to Fi, Google’s mobile operator. It is a model that shares a technical section with the original Moto X4, and the only difference is found in its software, this time based on AOSP and with some other Motorola additions.
| Motorola Moto X4 | |
| Dimensions | 148,35 x 73,4 x 7,99 mm |
| Screen | 163 grams |
| Pixel density | 5.2 inches full HD 1080p with Gorilla Glass |
| Processor | 423 ppi |
| RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core a 2,2 GHz |
| Operating system | 4 GB |
| Storage | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Cameras | 64 GB |
| Battery | 12 and 8 megapixels dual rear, 16 f / 2.0 front |
| Others | 3,000 mAh with fast charging Turbo Charge |
| Departure date | Front multifunction fingerprint reader, IP68 level water and dust resistance, MicroSD slot |
| Starting price | 399 euros |
Sharp X1: the unknown in the west
Being exclusive to the Japanese market has prevented Sharp’s Android One from not being as well known as the other terminals mentioned, but the X1 has a lot to say to the rest of the Android One family.
Despite having a processor oriented more to the low range, the Sharp X1 completes its technical section with the most exciting details, such as resistance to water and dust, a large 3,900 mAh battery, or the IGZO 5 screen. 2 inches.
| Sharp X1 | |
| Screen | 5.3-inch IGZO FullHD LCD (1,080 x 1920 pixels) with Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Storage | 32 GB expandable by microSD up to 256 GB |
| Cameras | 16.1 MP rear, 8 MP wide-angle front |
| Battery | 3.900 mAh |
| Others | Front fingerprint reader, IP67 water and dust resistance, USB Type C. FeliCa connectivity for mobile payments with Android Pay |
| Starting price | From 27 euros per month (only in Japan) |
General Mobile GM6: the most affordable Android One
| General Mobile GM6 | |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.3 x 8.6 mm. 150 grams of weight |
| Screen | 5 pulgadas IPS LCD HD 720p. Cristal Corning Gorilla Glass 4 curvo 2.5D |
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737T a 1,5 GHz |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Storage | 32 GB expandable |
| Cameras | 13-megapixel f / 2.0 rear with dual-LED flash, Autofocus, burst. 8 megapixel front with LED flash and HD video up to 30 fps. |
| Battery | 3.000 mAh |
| Others | Front fingerprint reader, Dual SIM, LTE Cat 4 |
Although Sharp and General Mobile have some other models on the market, the X1 and GM6 are the most recent that we can find in the catalogs of both firms, and therefore those that deserve to be in this collection.
There is no doubt that Android One could be the perfect solution for those looking to enjoy the “Pure Android” experience without shelling out the more than 600 euros that a Google Pixel costs. For this reason, and due to the great reception from the public, it is to be expected that throughout 2018, more and more manufacturers will get on the Android One boat with new and increasingly exciting models.
Sharlene Meriel is an avid gamer with a knack for technology. He has been writing about the latest technologies for the past 5 years. His contribution in technology journalism has been noteworthy. He is also a day trader with interest in the Forex market.
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