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  • Legendary Nokia 3310 With 4G Capabilities Launched

    Legendary Nokia 3310 With 4G Capabilities Launched

    Nokia 3310 4G variant has been launched in China after weeks of speculations. HMD Global has listed the device on official Nokia website and has partnered with China Mobile. The global availability and price of the phone are likely to be announced at MWC 2018.

    New Nokia 3310

    The new 3310 4G will be available in two colour variants, Fresh Blue and Deep Black. The previous variant of the phone was launched in four colours, Warm Red and Yellow (both with a gloss finish), and Dark Blue and Grey (both with a matte finish). The other difference between the 2G version and the new one is the OS. The new one runs YunOS, which is a forked Android version built by China’s Alibaba. The older variant runs Nokia Series 30+ OS and its 3G variant runs Java-based Feature OS. The feature phone also comes preloaded with an MP3 player.

    Specifications

    The new Nokia 3310 has a 2.4 inch QVGA colour display with a 320 x 240 px resolution.

    Compared to 16MB storage available on its original 2G version, the new 4G variant has 256MB of RAM and 512MB of onboard storage. The storage is expandable up to 64GB via a microSD card. These specifications seem archaic in today’s world where we might witness a smartphone with 10GB of RAM.

    Original Nokia 3310

    The original Nokia 3310 was launched in 2000 and over the years, has gained a cult status. Not just tech enthusiasts but, people all over the internet have made the Nokia 3310 famous, owing to its “indestructible” build quality.

  • Leaked: Sketch Revealing Nokia 10 With A Rotating Five-Camera Setup

    HMD Global is preparing for a huge MWC 2018 event. It is expected to launch the Nokia 9, Nokia 1 and also unveil a concept phone that might be consumer-ready by the end of 2018. This concept device is expected to have a five-camera setup on the back of the device. If so, Nokia could seriously turn some heads with this announcement.

    While such rumours sound astonishing and almost unreal, a new sketch of the Nokia 10 has been unearthed. The sketch, leaked by an industry insider on Baidu, shows the Nokia 10 with a rotating Penta-lens camera setup on the back.

    Nokia 10

    How Does It Work?

    The sketch reveals that the Nokia 10 will have a large circular module similar to the Nokia Lumia 1020. The setup employs a multiple-lens camera setup with different lenses of varying focal lengths that are mounted on a rotating lens base.

    Nokia 10
    Nokia Lumia 1020

    Based on the sketch, it appears that the main setup will be that of a dual-camera while the other lenses could be hidden inside the module. The lenses will rotate and position themselves on top of the main camera in the middle of the module. Thanks to this mechanism, the lenses will be able to change their focal lengths in combination with the main camera to offer a much larger zooming range.

    Nokia 10
    L16 Camera

    The German lens maker Zeiss has already patented miniature zoom camera that uses a similar technique. It comprises of a number of lenses arranged in a circular pattern that can rotate. This is a telling sign since Zeiss has had a long-running association with Nokia. As recently as the Nokia 8 had the Zeiss lenses.

    The Nokia 10 won’t be the first device to offer such a multi-lens camera solution. The L16 has 16 lenses although, it is just camera and not a smartphone. Huawei is rumoured to launch the Huawei P11 with a triple-lens camera as well.

    With such a large camera module on the back, it will be interesting to see how the smartphone maker will introduce a decent sized battery and position the fingerprint sensor as well.

  • Leaked: Nokia 7 Plus Running On Snapdragon 660 Spotted

    Leaked: Nokia 7 Plus Running On Snapdragon 660 Spotted

    HMD Global launched the Nokia 7 in China in October 2017. Many speculated that the smartphone will be launched in India especially after launching the Nokia 8 at a competitive price. That did not happen and it looks like a new version of the Nokia 7, the Nokia 7 Plus is on the cards. HMD Global seems to have a lot of launches on its plate right now. From the Nokia 9 to Nokia 1 to a mysterious Penta-lens smartphone, MWC 2018 could be huge for the company.

    Spotted on GeekBench, the Nokia 7 Plus could run on the Snapdragon 660 chipset. This would be an upgrade over the Nokia 7 which has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset. According to the listing, the Nokia 7 Plus will have 4GB of RAM. The Nokia 7 has two variants, one with 4GB and the other one with 6GB of RAM. It is possible that the Nokia 7 Plus will have a 6GB RAM variant as well.

    Nokia 7 Plus

    The Nokia 7 Plus scores a decent 1636 in single-core and 5902 in multi-core test. That is all the information available in the listing.

    Nokia 7 Plus: Just A Nokia 7 With Snapdragon 660?

    The Nokia 7 was launched barely three months ago. To expect a completely overhauled 7 Plus might be a bit foolish. Also, “Plus” variants launched after the regular variants usually just feature minor upgrades.

    The Nokia 7 has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The Nokia 7 Plus could feature a bigger display hence, the “Plus” moniker.

    Nokia 7 Plus
    Nokia 7

    The Nokia 7, unlike the Nokia 8 has a single camera at the back. The Nokia 7 has a 16MP camera at the back with an f/1.8 aperture, 1.12-micron pixel size and Carl Zeiss optics. The primary camera records 3840 x 2160 px (4K) videos at 30fps. On the front of the device is a 5MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture and autofocus.

    Expect the same camera setup on the Nokia 7 Plus.

    There is no front-facing home button/fingerprint sensor on the Nokia 7. However, that doesn’t mean it has thin bezels. The bezels are more or less the same while the fingerprint sensor is now found on the back of the phone. HMD Global is expected to maintain that for the Nokia 7 Plus as well.

    HMD Global could spring a surprise and announce the Nokia 7 Plus at MWC. After all, the company has been teasing a great showcasing at the MWC 2018.

  • Nokia 9 With Dual Cameras And 18:9 Display Leaked

    Nokia 9 With Dual Cameras And 18:9 Display Leaked

    Nokia appears to have big plans for MWC 2018. The Mobile World Congress is scheduled to take place in Barcelona from the 26th February to 1st March. Nokia is rumoured to be launching two smartphones and a concept phone with five camera lenses. One of the two consumer-ready phones will be the 2018 flagship, Nokia 9.

    Nokia 9

    The Nokia 9 will succeed 2018’s Nokia 8 and is expected to have a modern design with thin bezels and a tall display. New renders of the smartphone have been leaked by case makers and the design looks promising. The renders reveal that the Nokia 9 will have a tine forehead and chion with almost no bezels on the sides. To the back will be a dual-camera setup, possibly by Zeiss Optics.

    These leaks are in line with a previous render that surfaced a while ago. One of the standout aspects of that render was the dual-camera setup on the front. It looks like more and more smartphones in 2018 will sport dual cameras on the front as well.

    Rumour Roundup:

    According to a recent FCC filing,

    he Nokia 9 will have a 5.5-inch OLED display.

    Under the hood, the Nokia 9 will have the Snapdragon 835 chipset and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

    Nokia 9
    Previous Nokia 9 Renders

    Powering the device will be a 3250 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The device will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with very little customisations.

    The listing reveals a 12 MP + 13 MP dual-camera setup at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera which could be the resolution of one of the front-facing cameras.

    However, FCC filing does not always reveal accurate specifications. So, the Nokia 9 is expected to debut with the Snapdragon 845 chipset since the Nokia 8 is already powered by the Snapdragon 835. Apart from that, the Nokia 9 could have a bigger screen size especially since it is expected to launch with trimmed down bezels.

    The Nokia 9, along with the Nokia 1 are expected to be launched at the MWC 2018 event in a few weeks. Till then, expect more leaks and renders of the upcoming smartphones. Stay tuned for all the top news!

  • Nokia Could Unveil A Smartphone With 5 Cameras At MWC 2018

    Nokia Could Unveil A Smartphone With 5 Cameras At MWC 2018

    Over the past couple of years, smartphones have increasingly become “camera phones.” Companies know that a few hardware or software frailties can be overshadowed by a solid camera performance, the biggest example being the Pixel smartphones of both the generations. With the iPhone 7 Plus, the trend of a dual-camera setup caught on and in today’s market, a smartphone that costs Rs. 10,999 has a quad-camera setup (two on the back and two on the front).

    Nokia, according to a report, is willing to challenge this industry trend by introducing a Penta-lens smartphone at MWC 2018. Apparently, the device has already been prototyped by HMD Global and could go on sale by the end of 2018. However, prototyping and mass producing are two completely different ball games and its launch will depend on Foxconn’s mass production capabilities. The process of embedding fice camera lenses on a smartphone is much more difficult than embedding two cameras.

    Nokia 8 With Dual Cameras

    The camera system will be available in a circular form with seven holes instead of five, the other two belonging to the LED flash. What will be interesting is how this crazy camera setup will work and what the implementation will be. The Nokia 8 was made in collaboration with Zeiss Optics and Nokia has had a fruitful partnership with the German brand.

    The mysterious Nokia device, if launched, will definitely grab a lot of headlines and give the Samsung Galaxy S9 devices a run for their money. Last week, HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas teased a major showcasing plan for the MWC 2018 and unveiling a smartphone with five camera lenses is definitely a major showcasing.

    Expected Nokia 1 Design

    HMD Global is also expected to launch the successor to the Nokia 8, the Nokia 9 at MWC 2018. ALong with that, the first ever Android GO smartphone, Nokia 1 is also expected to be launched at MWC 2018 that is scheduled to take place from the 26th of February.

  • Nokia 9 And Nokia 1 Expected To Be Announced At MWC 2018

    Nokia 9 And Nokia 1 Expected To Be Announced At MWC 2018

    HMD Global is planning a grand outing for the upcoming Mobile World Congress scheduled to take place from 26th February. Recently, the company launched the Nokia 7 in China and there reports that the Nokia 9 and Nokia 1 will soon be launched as well.

    Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global took to Twitter to announced that the company is planning something “awesome” for MWC 2018.

    While he did not delve into details, it is possible that the company will launch its first flagship smartphone of 2018, the Nokia 9, and first-ever Android Go device, the Nokia 1. Since the company will announce the devices at MWC, it is expected that these smartphones are intended for the global market, unlike the Nokia 7, which is still a China exclusive as of now.

    While there isn’t much known about the Nokia 1, a recent leak revealed two possible designs of the smartphone. Since it is an Android Go device, expect it to have entry-level specifications like 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The Nokia 2 was powered by the Snapdragon 212 chipset, and it’ll be interesting to see which chipset will be used inside the Nokia 1. Nokia has so far stuck to Snapdragon chipsets for its Android smartphones hence, a MediaTek chip unlikely.

    There were renders of the Nokia 9 that were leaked in late-December and revealed a modern design with thin bezels. For all the bells and whistles in the Nokia 8, the smartphone did not look like a 2017 flagship smartphone especially with the likes of OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 priced similarly in India.

    The Nokia 9, however, seems likely to have an 18:9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels around the display. While there are phones with a better screen-to-body ratio, the trimmed bezels will be a welcome change for all the Nokia loyalists waiting to upgrade to the Nokia 9.

    The other noticeable aspect of the phone here is the front-facing dual-camera setup. Front-facing dual cameras will be the next big industry trend and it has already started with the Samsung Galaxy A8+, Honor 9 Lite and even the HTC U11 EYEs.

    According to a recent FCC filing, the Nokia 9 will have a 5.5-inch OLED display.

    Under the hood, the Nokia 9 will have the Snapdragon 835 chipset and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

    Powering the device will be a 3250 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The device will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with very little customisations.

    The listing reveals a 12 MP + 13 MP dual-camera setup at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera which could be the resolution of one of the front-facing cameras.

    The Nokia 9 could be the successor to the Nokia 8, however, the presence of the Snapdragon 835 chipset is a bit disappointing. Especially since Samsung, Sony and possibly Xiaomi are planning to launch flagship devices with the Snapdragon 845 chip inside.

  • This Could Be The First Smartphone To Run Android Go

    This Could Be The First Smartphone To Run Android Go

    HMD Global recently launched the Nokia 2 in India at a price of Rs. 6999 in India. At the same time, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 5A with better specifications and similar price. HMD Global subsequently announced that the Nokia 2 will support Android Go Edition based on Android 8.1 Oreo and now it appears that the company might be launching its first-ever Android phone that will run Android Go version of Android OS.

    Leaked images of what might be the Nokia 1 have surfaced on Baidu, a Chinese website. Interestingly, two different designs are revealed of the same phone which means that HMD Global might still be exploring options. But, with a launch expected at MWC, one of these could well be the final design of the smartphone.

    All of these are speculations so far, but, there have been multiple reports claiming that HMD Global is working on an Android Go-powered smartphone since it is one of the first smartphone makers to adopt the new software system developed by Google.

    Google recently announced Android 8.1 Oreo-based Android Go edition. The idea behind Android Go is to create a version of Android software which is designed to run better on phones with either 512MB or 1GB of RAM.

    Google has claimed that Android Go’s Oreo edition will be a variant of Android Oreo that a manufacturer can just set by ticking off a configuration flag. What this basically does is that it sets up the phone to use the “Go” versions of a handful of Google apps such as the main Google app, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Gmail, and others.

    HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas recently took to Twitter to announce that the Nokia 2 will directly receive Android 8.1 Oreo update thanks to its Android Go integration.

    India could be one of the first few countries where the Nokia 1 will be launched, thanks to its crowded entry-level smartphone market and a huge feature phone user-base which will be able to move to a good smartphone without shelling out a lot of money.

  • Nokia 6 (2018) Vs Mi A1 Vs Moto G5s Plus

    Nokia 6 (2018) Vs Mi A1 Vs Moto G5s Plus

    HMD Global’s pricing strategy for its mid-range and budget smartphones in India has baffled everyone. The Nokia 6 was launched in India in early-2017 and was heavily panned for its excessive pricing. However, it appears that HMD Global has learned its lesson and will be willing to rectify such costly errors with its new budget smartphone, the Nokia 6 (2018).

    In China, the device starts at a price of CNY 1499 (Rs. 14600 approx.) and if HMD Global goes the Nokia 8 route and launches the device at Rs. 14000 or less, the Nokia 6 (2018) could be a great contender in the budget category of Android phones. In this category, the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Moto G5s Plus also offer a stock Android experience and feature metal build although, both the devices also have a dual-camera setup at the back unlike the new Nokia 6.

    Xiaomi Mi A1

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    Early images of the Nokia 6 (2018) reveal a nice design with good colour options, however, a few choices made by Nokia are questionable. Many other OEMs have resorted for a rear-facing fingerprint sensor due to the tall display and thin bezels but, the Nokia 6 (2018) maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio and the thick bezels while moving the fingerprint sensor to the back. This decision would’ve been justified had the smartphone moved to an 18:9 aspect ratio and cut down the bezels significantly.

    Moto G5s Plus

    A few design tweaks aside, the Nokia 6 (2018) is a significant update over the Nokia 6 of 2017. But, will it be the new fan favourite if and when it is released in India? Let’s find out:

    Specifications Nokia 6 (2018) Xiaomi Mi A1 Moto G5s Plus
    Price Starting at CNY 1499 (Rs. 14600 approx.) Rs. 13999 Rs. 14999
    Display 5.5 inch
    IPS LCD    		 5.5 inch
    LTPS IPS LCD    		 5.5-inch
    IPS LCD
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 px 1920 x 1080 px 1920 x 1080 px
    Battery 3000 mAh 3080 mAh 3000 mAh
    Chipset Snapdragon 630 Snapdragon 625 Snapdragon 625
    Processor 2.2GHz
    Octa-core processor    		 2.0Ghz
    Octa-core processor    		 2.0 GHz
    Octa-core
    RAM 4GB 4GB 4GB
    Storage 32GB/64GB (Expandable up to 128GB) 64GB (Expandable up to 128GB) 64GB (Expandable up to 128GB)
    Primary Camera 16MP
    f/2.0    		 12MP wide-angle f/2.2 + 12MP telephoto lens f/2.6 13MP + 13MP with f/2.0
    Secondary Camera 8MP
    f/2.2
    84-degree wide-angle lens    		 5MP 8MP
    f/2.0
    Wide-angle lens

    The Nokia 6 (2018) has a slightly better chipset than the other two smartphones but, it also launched more than four months later. With the Xiaomi Mi A1, you get Android One which means that the Mi A1 will get future software upgrades to Android P as well.

    While companies claim that all their smartphones will get software updates for at least two years, you’ll be hard-pressed to bet on Android P update coming to the Moto G5s Plus. The Nokia 6 (2018) already runs Android 8 Oreo and hopefully, will get an update to Android P as well in early 2019.

    Let’s not forget that the Honor 7X is cheaper than both the Mi A1 and G5s Plus with equally good performing chip and cameras. A lot will depend on the price of the Nokia 6 (2018) when it launches in India.

    With so many viable options in this price category, the question that arises is whether the new Nokia 6 has enough to offer that will persuade potential buyers towards it or not. Also, will the absence of a dual-camera setup on the Nokia 6 (2018) be a deal-breaker for many suitors?

  • Nokia 6 (2018) With A 16:9 Aspect Ratio Launched

    Nokia 6 (2018) With A 16:9 Aspect Ratio Launched

    Nokia 6 was launched back in January of 2017 and was Nokia’s foray into the Android market. At the time of its launch, many felt that the Nokia 6 did not offer much when compared to its peers and especially its own price. HMD Global will hope to rectify its errors with the new Nokia 6 (2018) which was launched today at an event in China. The 32GB variant of the Nokia 6 (2018) is priced at CNY 1499  Rs. 14600 approx.), while the 64GB variant comes with a price tag of CNY 1699 (Rs. 16600 approx).

    The Nokia 6 (2018) maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio but, get rids of the front-facing fingerprint scanner and the touch capacitive keys. This move is a bit surprising since other smartphone makers usually resort to rear-facing fingerprint sensors due to the lack of bezels around the display.

    The Nokia 6 (2018) has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution.

    Under the hood, the new iteration of Nokia 6 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, the Adreno 508 GPU, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The onboard storage can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. The fingerprint sensor now sits on the back of the device while the capacitive navigation buttons are replaced with software buttons.

    Powering the smartphone from Nokia is a 3000mAh battery that supports fast charging technology. The Nokia 6 (2018) runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box which will be close to stock OS.

    The back of the phone also houses a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture along with a dual-tone LED flash. To the front of the smartphone is an 8MP with an f/2.0, and an 84-degree wide-angle lens.

    There is no word on the smartphone’s availability in the Indian market as of now. If HMD Global does launch the device in India, the price of the phone will be a major factor as devices like the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Honor 7X are already well established in the market.

  • Nokia 6 (2018) Images Leaked Before Imminent Launch

    Nokia 6 (2018) Images Leaked Before Imminent Launch

    The Nokia 6 was launched back in January as HMD Global owned Nokia began to enter the Android market slowly. In India, the device was surprisingly priced close to Rs. 15000 even though it was powered by the Snapdragon 430 chipset, usually found in devices priced close Rs. 10,000. Apart from the Nokia 8, no other Nokia device was priced competitively including the recently launched Nokia 2. HMD Global would want to change in the coming months and a revamped Nokia 6 could be the first device to do so.

    For weeks, there have been speculations that the Nokia 6 (2018) could be launched on the 5th of January in two variant, one with a 16:9 aspect ratio while the other one with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. A few images appear to have leaked of the former variant of the Nokia 6 a day before its apparent launch. The leak reveals a new accent colour of the Nokia 6 (2018) with gold rims on a black phone. The display of the smartphone in the images appears to have a 16:9 aspect ratio with thick bezels.

    According to the recent leaks of the Nokia 6 (2018), the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

    To the back of the smartphone will be a 16MP camera and the front of the device will house an 8MP camera. Powering the device will be a 3000 mAh battery although there is no clarification regarding the charging port on the device.

    The device will be running Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box which will be disappointing since Android 8.0 Oreo was officially launched over four months ago. The Nokia 6 (2018) will maintain the stock-ish operating system that Nokia Android phones are known for.

    The date of launch of the Nokia 6 (2018) is still a speculation and there is no guarantee that these images are credible. More details about the smartphone will be known as we move closer to the imminent launch of the Nokia 6 (2018). Now, will that launch happen on January 5th or not is yet to be seen.

  • Honor View10 Vs The Competition

    Honor View10 Vs The Competition

    Huawei’s sub-brand Honor globally launched the Honor View10 at an event in London on the 5th of December. At the time of the launch, the View10 was priced at 499 Euros which roughly translates to about Rs. 38000 in India but, considering the competitive pricing of the Honor 7X, it won’t be surprising if the Honor View10 is priced close to the 30K mark.

    Irrespective of its Indian pricing, the View10 will enter the sub-40K category of flagship devices where the likes of the OnePlus 5T and Nokia 8 already exist. Just like the other two devices, the Honor View10 has a flagship chipset, a dual-camera setup and a great display to go with it. So, how does it stack up against the other sub-40K flagship devices? Let’s find out:

    Specifications Honor View10 OnePlus 5T Nokia 8
    Price 499 Euros [amazon_link asins=’B0756ZFXVB’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’igyaan-21′ marketplace=’IN’ link_id=’173c7de9-ea21-11e7-8778-4d2d69f82069′] Starting At Rs. 32999 [amazon_link asins=’B0714DP3BJ’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’igyaan-21′ marketplace=’IN’ link_id=’23d8a452-ea21-11e7-8a8f-1b387b441b63′] Rs. 36999
    Display 5.99-inch IPS LCD 6-inch Optic AMOLED 5.3 inch IPS LCD
    Resolution 2160 x 1080 px
    403ppi    		 2160 x 1080 px
    401ppi    		 2560 x 1440 px
    554 ppi
    Battery 3750 mAh 3300 mAh 3090 mAh
    Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    RAM 6GB 6GB/8GB 4GB
    OS Android 8.0 Oreo
    EMUI 8    		 Android 7.1 Nougat Android 7.1 Nougat
    Storage 128GB, Expandable up to 256GB 64GB/128GB, Not expandable 64GB, Expandable up to 256GB
    Primary Camera 16 MP (RGB) + 20 MP (Monochrome)
    f/1.8 aperture    		 16MP + 20MP
    f/1.7 aperture    		 13MP (RGB) + 13MP (Monochrome)
    f/2.0 aperture
    Secondary Camera 13MP f/2.0 16MP f/2.0 13MP f/2.0
    Colours Beach Gold
    Night Black
    Aurora Blue    		 Midnight Black
    Star Wars Limited Edition (Rs. 38999)    		 Tempered Blue
    Polished Blue
    Steel
    Add-ons Chipset has NPU (Neural Processing Unit)
    Heavy Emphasis on AI
    Animojis
    Fingerprint sensor    		 Fingerprint Sensor
    Face Unlock
    Stock Android OS    		 Fingerprint sensor
    Bothie
    OZO Audio

    It will be interesting to see how Honor prices the Honor View10 considering the Indian market is extremely price-sensitive. With strong competition from the OnePlus 5T and Nokia 8, the Honor View10 will have an uphill task to sway the consumers towards the new entrant rather than the OnePlus 5T or even the Nokia 8.

  • Renders Of The Bezel-Less Nokia 9 Leaked

    Renders Of The Bezel-Less Nokia 9 Leaked

    Ever since its return to the fore, HMD Global-owned Nokia has had a flourishing restart in the smartphone industry with a slew of launches in 2017. The most noticeable one in India was the launch of the Nokia 8 back in August with its dual-camera setup and vibrant colour variants. However, the design of the Nokia 8 did not represent the trend of 2017, thin bezels and a tall display. It appears that Nokia will rectify that with its early-2018 launch of the Nokia 9.

    The image was leaked on the Chinese social networking website, Weibo and represents the design shift that Nokia will make in order to have a more modern-looking smartphone. While there are phones with a better screen-to-body ratio, the trimmed bezels will be a welcome change for all the Nokia loyalists waiting to upgrade to the Nokia 9.

    The other noticeable aspect of the phone here is the front-facing dual-camera setup. We have already seen the Galaxy A8 and A8+ launching early next year which sport two cameras on the front and the Nokia 9 might be the next phone in line.

    According to a recent FCC filing, the Nokia 9 will have a 5.5-inch OLED display.

    Under the hood, the Nokia 9 will have the Snapdragon 835 chipset and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

    Powering the device will be a 3250 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The device will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with very little customisations.

    The listing reveals a 12 MP + 13 MP dual-camera setup at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera which could be the resolution of one of the front-facing cameras.

    It’s impossible to tell from the picture if the Nokia 9 will have a glass back or metal. The Nokia 9 is expected to be launched on the 19th of January, although the company has not announced or hinted at any event as of now.

  • Nokia 9 And Nokia 8 (2018) To Be Launched On 19th January

    Nokia 9 And Nokia 8 (2018) To Be Launched On 19th January

    Nokia 9 is highly anticipated as the successor the Nokia 8, and it appears that the Nokia 9 could be launched as early as the 19th of January. A new report from China claims that the Nokia 9 and a new iteration of the Nokia 8, named Nokia 8 (2018) will be launched on the 19th of January. It is worth noting that HMD Global has not announced or hinted at any new launch as of now.

    The report also claims that both the phones will be customised for the Chinese market hence, may come with special ROM where Google services may be replaced by local alternatives.

    The leaked specifications of the Nokia 9 include 5.5-inch QHD display. Whether this display will have an 18:9 aspect ratio is yet to be seen but, considering the phone is launching in 2018 and will be a flagship device, the bezels might be shrunken and considerably thinner than the ones found on the Nokia 8.

    Chances are that the Nokia 9 will be launched in two variants, one with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage while the other version of the phone may have 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

    The 64GB variant of the Nokia 9 may be priced at around CNY 3,699  (Rs 35,965 approx.) while the 128GB storage variant might be priced at CNY 4,199 (Rs 40,826 approx.).

    The Nokia 8 (2018) is expected to be priced similar to the Nokia 8 which was launched in India back in September at a price of Rs 36999.

    Both the Nokia 9 and Nokia 8 (2018) are expected to have dual cameras at the back and have IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

    While the Nokia 8 entered the Indian market a few weeks after its global launch, it will be interesting to see if HMD Global follows a similar pattern if and when the Nokia 9 and the Nokia 8 (2018) are launched.

  • Nokia 3 Will Skip Android 7.1.2 Nougat And Get Android 8.0 Oreo Update Instead

    Nokia 3 Will Skip Android 7.1.2 Nougat And Get Android 8.0 Oreo Update Instead

    Android phones, apart from Google’s own Pixel and Nexus lineup have a notorious image for not receiving timely software updates. Mid-range phones go two years without seeing the light of day to any kind of software upgrade. The Nokia 3 was the first Nokia-branded Android pohone to go on sale in India and it appears that the phone is in line to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update soon.

    HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvokas confirmed this on Twitter.

    The Nokia 3 has the MediaTek MTK 6737 chipset, quad-core 1.3GHz chipset and currently runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the Box. It has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

    The phone has a 5-inch display with a 1280 x 720 px resolution. The Nokia 3 has a Polycarbonate back and an aluminium frame.

    Both the front and rear cameras have an 8 MP sensor.

  • Redmi 5A Vs Redmi Y1 Lite Vs Nokia 2 – Battle Of The 7 Grand Phones Revisited

    Redmi 5A Vs Redmi Y1 Lite Vs Nokia 2 – Battle Of The 7 Grand Phones Revisited

    As 2017 draws to a close, the budget smartphone category is more clustered than ever. The sub-10K category has a host of phones which can be your next smartphone, depending on what you prefer as a user. We recently compared the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite and the Nokia 2 and with the launch of the Redmi 5A, it is time to revisit the comparison and see how trumps this time.

    Specifications Xiaomi Redmi 5A Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite Nokia 2
    Price Rs 6999 (32GB)

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    Display 5 inch IPS 5.5 inch IPS LCD 5 inch TFT
    Display Resolution 1280 x 720 px 1280 x 720 px 1280 x 720 px
    OS Android 7.1 Nougat

     

    		 Android 7.1 Nougat

    MIUI 8.5 (Update to MIUI 9 guaranteed)

    		 Android 7.1 Nougat

    Stock Android OS
    Chipset  Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Qualcomm Snapdragon 212
    GPU Adreno 308 Adreno 308 Adreno 304
    RAM 3GB 2GB 1GB
    Storage 32GB, Expandable up to 128GB 16GB, Expandable up to 128GB 8GB, Expandable up to 128GB
    Battery 3000 mAh 3080 mAh 4100 mAh
    Primary Camera  13MP f/2.2 13MP f/2.0 8MP
    Secondary Camera 5MP f/2.0 5MP with f/2.4 aperture 5MP
    Other Features  Dedicated MicroSD card slot with Dual SIM card slots Pro selfie mode None

    With the Redmi 5A in picture, it looks to be a better choice than the Redmi Y1 Lite and the Nokia 2. It has more RAM and storage at the same price but, Nokia 2 continues to rule the battery department.

    If stock Android is your thing and you can deal with a much slower chipset, then the Nokia 2 makes more sense. But, if you go by performance stand point and nothing else, the Redmi 5A is the clear winner here.

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