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Nokia 7.1 Launched In India For Rs 19,999
Finnish smartphone manufacturer, Nokia is on a smartphone launching spree in India. Last month, the company launched their budget-friendly Nokia 3.1 smartphone. Now they have unveiled the Nokia 7.1, which is a sub 20k smartphone. Like other Nokia phones, it also is an Android One device. Therefore, the company can quickly push lastest Android updates to their smartphones as they are released by Google.

Build & Specifications

The Nokia 7.1 has an all-glass front and rear build with an aluminium chassis. The smartphone measures 149.7 x 71.18 x 9.14 mm and weighs in at 160 grams. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.84-inch LCD notch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 432 ppi. The smartphone also has Corning Glass 3 technology to protect against scratches.

The Nokia 7.1 runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is powered by a 3,060 mAh Li-Ion battery. The smartphone is kitted with the Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 CPU and Adreno 509 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a single 8 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras. It also records 2160p video at 30fps from the rear sensors. While the front sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.

In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 7.1 supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. For quickly and securely unlocking it, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price, Colours & Variants

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The Nokia 7.1 is offered in two colour options which are Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel. It is available in a single 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant which supports memory expandability of up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The smartphone is up for pre-order now and the deliveries will commence from December 7. However, post that, it will be available via both online and offline channels at the following price.
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 19,999
November 30, 2018
Nokia 8.1 To Launch In India This Month At Rs 23,999

The Nokia 8.1 will launch in India this month itself, according to a report. The report also claims that the Nokia 8.1 is the global variant of the Nokia X7 which was launched in China recently. However, there is no word on the global launch of the device as yet. But the source claims that it has got to know through retail sources that the device might launch in India on the 28th of November. What’s more. the retail source also claims that the device will be priced at Rs 23,999.

Nokia 8.1

Earlier reports had suggested that the Nokia 8.1 is a completely new device. This report says that it is the global variant of the Nokia X7. While most expected the X7 to be launched as the Nokia 7.1 Plus, it now seems like that will not be the case.

The Nokia X7 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. The phone has a notch on the display and sports a chin at the bottom with the Nokia branding on it. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. With the Adreno 616 GPU. The device has 4 GB RAM and 6 GB RAM variants. It also has 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, which can be expanded up to 400 GB via a microSD card.

Under the hood, it packs a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a dual rear camera setup with 12 MP + 13 MP sensors. The front camera has a 20 MP sensor. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5 mm jack along with a USB Type-C port for charging. The device also has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the phone.

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While it is still not clear as to whether we will see a completely new device or just the X7 under a new name, the news it still every bit exciting. You can read about the rumoured Nokia 8.1 here.

November 12, 2018
Nokia 8.1 To Launch Soon, Runs On Snapdragon 710

The Nokia 8.1 was spotted on Geekbench a few weeks back. It has now popped up on the list of Google’s ARCore supported devices. With these listings already out, it is said that HMD will launch the smartphone soon. Other specifications of the device include the Snapdragon 710 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie. There are some speculations that this could be the Nokia X7 which was launched in China last month, as its specifications match that of the alleged Nokia 8.1.

Nokia 8.1 Or X7

However, it is possible that this could another device. Since the Nokia X7 has a 6.18 inch display, it will most probably carry the ‘Plus’ title after its name. As Nokia usually does with larger screen devices. Therefore, the X7 might be the Nokia 7.1 Plus while the Nokia 8.1 will sport a slightly smaller 5.9 inch display. ARCore is a kit developed by Google to allow augmented reality applications for a certain smartphone to be built. Therefore, the inclusion of ARCore support in the 8.1 could mean that we would see more AR integration in the camera. This could include elements such as stickers and even interactive animations.

Earlier, the Geekbench listing of the Nokia 8.1 had given us some more specifications about the device. The geek bench listing showed that the phone has a single-core score of 1841 and a multi-core score of 5807. Considering the current design language being used by Nokia, we can expect the device to have a Zeiss dual rear camera setup. It might have a glass body, with an aluminium frame. Running on the Snapdragon 710, the phone is most probably a mid-ranger and will be priced accordingly. Pricing will be the key as the mid-range segment is home to a lot of competition. This can make it difficult for even some of the best smartphones.

Also Read: Nokia 8.1 Spotted On Geekbench Before Launch

With a lot of upcoming launches coming our way from HMD Global, including the Nokia 9 and the Nokia 7.1, we can expect the Nokia 8.1 to launch soon as well.

November 9, 2018
HMD To Launch Nokia 7.1 In India In November

HMD Global had launched their Nokia 7.1 smartphone at an event held in London earlier this moth. The device was announced for the European market. An India launch was expected soon after, but HMD launched the device as the Nokia X7 in China after a few days. However, the India launch of the device is now near, according to a report, stating that we may see the Nokia 7.1 soon.

The device was also showcased at the Indian Mobile Congress held in New Delhi, adding to the fact that the device will arrive soon. The Nokia 7.1 is the successor to the Nokia 7 Plus and combines a premium style and finish with Zeiss optics and the Android One experience.

Nokia 7.1

The Nokia 7.1 has a one piece aluminium body with 2.5D curved glass edges. It has a 5.85 inch FHD+ display with a notch and a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a 432 ppi pixel density. The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone by HMD to have the ‘Pure Display’ technology. This enables the display to have HDR10 support and therefore make it more crisp. The device has a special chip which lets it convert any content into the HDR10 format in real time. This feature is seen in flagship devices.

It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, supported by the Adreno 509 GPU. The device offers 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants and 32 GB/ 64 GB storage options. The storage can be expanded upto 400 GB using a microSD card. It has a 3,060 mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The company says that the phone will get the Android 9 Pie update by the end of November. Additionally, it is a part of the Android One program, meaning that it has a very clean stock Android experience and will receive speedy updates.

Zeiss Optics

The Nokia 7.1 has a 12 MP+ 5 MP dual rear camera. The 12 MP sensor has an aperture of f/1.8. The setup has Zeiss lenses, and offers the highest quality, according to the company. The rear camera also supports the live Bokeh feature, which was only available in the flagship Nokia 8 up until now. The device has an 8 MP f/2.0 front facing camera which features an advanced version of the Bothie Mode. The Bothie Mode by Nokia lets users take pictures or record video with both, the front and rear cameras at the same time.

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Price & Availability

The Nokia 7.1 is available in the European market for a price which converts to around Rs 25,000. The Indian price of the device is however, reported to be Rs 30,000. The device is also said to be an online exclusive.

October 29, 2018
Nokia 8.1 Spotted On Geekbench Before Launch

An upcoming premium smartphone from Nokia with the moniker Nokia 8.1 has appeared on Geekbench’s website before it’s official launch. The specifications of the Nokia 8.1 are quite similar to the recently launched Nokia X7 or Nokia 7.1 Plus.

The device has the same processor as the Nokia X7 which is the Snapdragon Qualcomm 710 SoC. It is an Octa-core processor, which according to Geekbench has a frequency of 1.71 GHz that is much less than what it is capable of. Geekbench results also reveal that the device has 4 GB of RAM. The device that was benchmarked might be the base variant of Nokia 8.1 as even the Nokia X7 is available with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM.

Nokia 8.1 Geekbench Score

The device has a single-core score of 1841 and a multi-core score of 5807 even though the processor is not set to its highest clock speed. So if Nokia speeds up the processor the score would improve considerably.

Besides the RAM and processor, not many specifications of the Nokia 8.1 are available as of now. But as it might be an improved smartphone over to the Nokia 7.1 plus, we expect it to have better specifications.

Nokia 7 Plus

For reference, the Nokia 7.1 plus has a 6.18 inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a pixel density of 408 ppi. It has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 processor. Four Cores have a frequency of 2.2 GHz and the other four of 1.7 GHz. It has 12 MP + 13 MP dual rear cameras and a 20 MP front selfie camera. The Nokia 7.1 has a 3,500 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery and supports fast charging. It is available in 4 GB or 6 GB RAM variants paired with 64 GB or 128 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 400 GB via a MicroSD card.

However, Nokia is yet to comment about the leaked device. For now, we can only wait for Nokia to officially announce the smartphone and bring it to India.

October 20, 2018
Nokia 7.1 Plus With ‘Mega Display’ To Launch Soon

Nokia India teased a smartphone with a ‘mega display’ on its twitter account recently. The phone could be the Nokia 7.1 Plus, the successor to the recently launched Nokia 7.1. Nokia was however quick to take down the tweet shortly after it was posted, hinting that it may have not been intended to be showcased, yet.

Also Read: HMD Launches Nokia 7.1 With Android One And Zeiss Optics

The device will feature a 6.18 display. This will be an IPS LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset and has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. There are also rumours of a higher, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant.

However, judging by the recently launched Nokia 7.1, we can expect the same ‘Pure Display’ technology and Zeiss camera setup. The Pure Display gives the device an HDR display and also converts all your content into HDR in real time. It also had a Zeiss camera setup. This makes for better camera performance, according to the company.

Since the Nokia 7.1 Plus is the successor to the Nokia 7.1, it will carry more updates than just a bigger screen. HMD Gobal is aiming to make a comeback into the smartphone market with its mid range line-up. The company faces fierce competition in this segment and needs to ensure they hit the right chords with buyers. The device is said to launch on October 11.

October 8, 2018
HMD Launches Nokia 7.1 With Android One And Zeiss Optics

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone at its highly anticipated event in London. The Nokia 7.1 is made up of all the right things that Nokia had done during its glory days. It has a 5.84 inch FHD+ HDR display, a premium and stylish finish, a Zeiss rear camera setup and Android One.

Design

The Nokia 7.1 has a simple but elegant design. It is made of one piece aluminium and 2.5D curved glass edges. The display sports a notch and the back of the device has the dual rear camera setup, along with the fingerprint scanner and Android One branding.

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Display

Sporting a 5.85 inch FHD+ display with a notch, and has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. It has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 432 ppi. The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone by HMD to carry their “Pure Display” technology. Usually, flagship devices have HDR10 support, making the display more crisp.

The Nokia 7.1 has a special chip created by PixelWorks which helps it to convert any content to the HDR10 format. This is the standard HDR format and Nokia says this conversion is done in real-time. What this means is that no matter what you will view on your device, it will be in HDR. An HDR display is not a bump in resolution but in terms of the Dynamic Range, resulting in more vivid, contrasting colours and a better viewing experience.

Processor

The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC with the Adreno 509 GPU. It has an Octa Core Kryo 260 CPU with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. It offers 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options and 32 GB and 64 GB storage options. The storage is expandable up to 400 GB using a microSD card. Under the hood, the device packs a 3,060 mAh battery. Nokia claims that it will offer full day performance.

Running Android Oreo out of the box, the device will receive Android 9 Pie by the end of November, according to the company. The Nokia 7.1 runs on Android One. This gives the device a clean stock Android experience and speedy software updates.

Camera

The Nokia 7.1 has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup. The 12 MP f/1.8 is a Zeiss lens which offers the highest quality, according to Nokia. We have seen that earlier Nokia devices with Zeiss lenses always offered a great camera experience and the same can be expected from the Nokia 7.1. The 5 MP lens is a depth sensor. This helps the camera create better portraits, and also support the live Bokeh feature.

As of now, Nokia only offers this feature in its Flagship Nokia 8 smartphone. The live Bokeh mode features a slider which lets the user control the amount of blur in the background while taking a shot. The device also features a 8 MP front facing camera with an aperture of f/2.0. The device also features an improved ‘bothie mode’ which allows users to take a picture using the front and rear camera at the same time. The camera also has AI integration which will improve its performance.

Price & Availability

The Nokia 7.1 has been launched and will reach the European market soon. However, there is no word about the India launch. The device will go on sale in the US for $ 349 which is around Rs 25,000 and is available in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colours.

October 5, 2018