Nokia 3.2 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

Introduction

Announced at MWC 2019, the Nokia 3.2 was HMD's big-battery budget phone: 6.26-inch display and 4,000mAh cell advertised as a two-day battery, with clean Android One software. It replaced the Nokia 3.1 Plus at the affordable end.

Now discontinued — a used-market proposition. Its second-hand appeal is simple: the biggest battery in this Nokia group, a large screen and a frugal Snapdragon 429. Worth a look for cheap, long-lasting calls, WhatsApp and YouTube — after checking battery, fingerprint sensor and PTA status.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

Measures 159.4 x 76.2 x 8.6mm, 181g, with glass front, plastic back and frame. Colours: Black, Steel. Clever detail: the notification LED is built into the side power button and glows for alerts.

Also has a dedicated Google Assistant button, 3.5mm jack and microUSB 2.0 (no USB-C). Rear fingerprint sensor on most variants. Test the LED, Assistant button and sensor on used units — all are age-prone.

Display Features

6.26-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1520 (19:9, ~269 ppi) with a waterdrop notch — plenty of room for video and reading, though pixel density is modest. No high refresh rate or HDR.

Check for notch-area touch issues, backlight bleed and the yellow tinting that ageing budget LCDs develop.

Processor and Performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 — 12nm quad-core (4x1.8GHz Cortex-A53), Adreno 504. Modest but efficient, which is exactly what a battery-first phone needs. Calls, WhatsApp, YouTube and browsing run acceptably on the 3GB version.

Heavy apps, demanding games and aggressive multitasking will stutter. Avoid the 2GB variant used — modern apps constantly reload on it.

RAM and Storage

2GB/16GB or 3GB/32GB, microSD up to 400GB. The 3GB/32GB version is the used buy — smoother and more widely sold.

Caveat: the 2GB/16GB version reportedly shipped without a fingerprint sensor, so verify the sensor physically on the exact unit if biometrics matter.

Camera Features

Single 13MP rear camera (f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash) with 1080p@30fps video, HDR and face detection — acceptable daylight shots for social media, nothing more. The 5MP notch camera suits video calls.

No ultra-wide, no depth sensor, no stabilisation; poor low light. Test rear camera, flash, autofocus and front camera on used units.

Battery and Charging

The headline: 4,000mAh non-removable battery — the largest in this Nokia group — marketed as two-day life, and with the frugal 429 chip and 720p screen it genuinely lasted long in 2019.

Charging is basic microUSB with no fast charging (full charge takes hours). Used cells in 2026 are degraded: test drain, check for swelling.

Software and Updates

Android 9 Pie at launch (Android One), updated to Android 10 — its final version. Security patches ended in 2022.

Android 10 still runs WhatsApp, YouTube and Chrome, but support is winding down. Confirm used units are on Android 10, not stuck on 9.

Connectivity and Additional Features

4G LTE Cat 4, dual nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS/BDS, FM radio. Rear fingerprint (most variants), accelerometer, proximity. No 5G, no NFC on most variants, no USB-C.

Test both SIMs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio (wired headset) and fingerprint enrolment on used units.

Variants, Colours and Availability

2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB in Black and Steel; launched early 2019. The 3GB/32GB is the safer used buy for performance and the fingerprint sensor.

Discontinued worldwide; treat ‘new’ listings as refurbished. Versus the 3.1 Plus: the 3.2 has the bigger battery and newer notch design, but the Plus has dual cameras, standard fingerprint sensor and a more efficient chip.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

Discontinued (WhatMobile lists the 32GB as Discontinued). Stale listings: Rs. 17,700 (MobileMall, Oct 2026), Rs. 17,699 (Mega.pk), PKR 23,594 (Giznext, Sep 2026) — conflicting, not live prices.

Used units sell for less by condition, battery and PTA status — confirm with Zohaan Mobile Gallery. Check the IMEI on PTA DIRBS (what PTA approval means) before paying.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages

• 4,000mAh battery — biggest in this Nokia group
• Large 6.26-inch display
• Efficient 12nm Snapdragon 429
• Notification LED in the power button
• Dedicated Google Assistant button
• Android One, updated to Android 10
• microSD up to 400GB

Limitations

• Discontinued; no security updates since 2022
• Modest quad-core chip
• microUSB, no fast charging
• Single rear camera; weak low light
• 2GB variant reportedly lacks fingerprint sensor
• No 5G; no NFC on most variants

Who Should Consider This Phone?

For buyers whose priority is battery life on a tiny budget: riders, shopkeepers, drivers — long days of calls, WhatsApp and YouTube without a charger. The big screen suits media.

Not for camera lovers, gamers or anyone needing software support. If dual cameras and a guaranteed fingerprint sensor matter more, a used 3.1 Plus at a similar price may suit better.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the Nokia 3.2 in Pakistan?

Discontinued — no official price. Stale listings show Rs. 17,699–23,594 but conflict and are not live prices. Used units sell for less by condition, battery and PTA status.

Does it have a fingerprint sensor?

The 3GB/32GB version has a rear sensor, but the 2GB/16GB reportedly shipped without one. Check the exact unit physically.

How good is the battery?

Class-leading in 2019 (4,000mAh, advertised two-day life); degraded in 2026. Test real drain and watch for swelling or sudden shutdowns.

Which Android version does it run?

Android 9 Pie at launch (Android One), updated to Android 10 — final. Security patches ended in 2022.

3.2 vs 3.1 Plus — which is better used?

The 3.2 wins on battery (4,000 vs 3,500mAh) and notch design; the 3.1 Plus wins on cameras (dual vs single), standard fingerprint sensor and a more efficient chip.

Is it PTA approved?

Per-IMEI. Verify the specific phone on the PTA DIRBS system before buying.

Does it support 5G or USB-C?

Neither — 4G LTE with microUSB 2.0 and no fast charging.

What is the glowing power button?

The notification LED is built into the side power button. If it never lights up, the button assembly may have been replaced.

Final Verdict

The Nokia 3.2's 2019 pitch — big screen, huge battery, clean software — still works as a used buy for battery-first buyers. A 3GB/32GB unit with decent battery, working fingerprint sensor and verified PTA status is a sensible low-cost choice.

Expect no modern performance, cameras or updates. Test battery behaviour, every button and sensor, and confirm the price with the store.

Looking for a used Nokia 3.2 at a fair price in Pakistan? Check the Nokia 3.2 product page at Zohaan Mobile Gallery, or browse our full collection of used mobile phones. You can also read our guide to buying a used mobile safely before you decide.

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