Gadget Watch: Nothing to phone home about

Nokia 3.1 Price: Depends on operator

After Nokia punched above its weight with the 7 Plus earlier this year, the challenge ahead of the brand has been brought sharply into focus by its new 3.1 model.

The upsides are pretty simple. It’s got a reliable battery and decent form factor. The downsides are, roughly speaking, everything else.

There’s not enough storage, the UX isn’t smooth, the camera’s not great, and for some reason it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. ...