HMD Global launches five new Nokia phones at MWC 2018; specs and price

HMD Global, the license holder of Nokia, has just finished its press conference at MWC 2018. As expected, the company has a total of five phones at the event. Just like last year, the new lineup includes a flagship smartphone and other handsets. And similarly, the company has managed to match up to the expectations of Nokia fans across the world.

About a month ago, HMD Global's Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas made a post on Twitter to tease the launches planned for MWC 2018. While his tweet didn't disclose anything in particular, it did raise our hopes. It was pretty apparent that HMD had something big planned for mobile phone enthusiasts. Anyway, let's find out about all the newly launched Nokia phones.

Nokia 8110 4G

As suggested by the name, this feature phone is the modernized version of the iconic Nokia 8110. It comes with 4G LTE connectivity, Google Search, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Facebook and Twitter. Users will be able to download more apps from the Application Store. It comes in two color options: Black and Banana Yellow.

The Nokia 8110 4G will be available starting from May at 79 Euros (approximately Rs. 6,300).

Nokia 1

As rumored, the Nokia 1 is meant for first-time smartphone users, says HMD. It brings a familiar design that will make the Nokia fans nostalgic. Nokia 1 runs on Android Oreo Go Edition. The device will be available starting from early April and it will carry a price tag of around $85 (approximately Rs. 5,500).

New Nokia 6

The new Nokia 6 is the upgraded version of last year's Nokia 6 and it is an Android One smartphone that comes pre-installed with Google Assistant. The new Nokia 6 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and it runs on Android Oreo OS.

The smartphone is equipped with a Zeiss-branded camera. It is said to deliver up to 2 days of battery life with wireless charging support. HMD claims the battery can be charged 50 percent in less than 30 minutes. Notably, the smartphone comes with facial recognition technology.

Offered in Blue Gold, Black Copper and White with Iron accent, the new Nokia 6 will be go on sale in the beginning of April at around 279 Euros (approximately Rs. 22,200).

Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 7 Plus is fitted with a 6-inch full HD + 18:9 with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. For software, it runs on Android Oreo OS. HMD claims the smartphone is built from a single block of aluminum.

On the optics front, the Nokia 7 Plus is equipped with a vertically arranged dual rear cameras from Zeiss. The camera setup includes a Telephoto lens. The rear camera module also comes with a new Pro Camera feature, new imaging suit and AI technology to modify the lighting conditions. What's more, the camera is capable of taking pictures in Portrait Mode.

The Nokia 7 Plus will also be available from April and it will cost around 399 Euros (approximately Rs. 31,750).

Nokia 8 Sirocco

Finally, HMD Global announced the launch of Nokia 8 Sirocco which comes with flagship-like specs. Nokia 8 Sirocco sports an edge-to-edge curved p-OLED 5.5" display Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection. The handset is said to be built from a single block of stainless steel, providing more durability. It also carries IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. With a width of just 7.5mm, the smartphone looks stunning.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor clubbed with 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage space. In terms of optics, the smartphone features a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP wide-angle lens and 13MP Telephoto lens. There is a 5MP front camera as well. Software features for the cameras include Pro Camera and Dual-Sight "Bothie" Modes.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is equipped with a 3,260mAh battery with wireless charging support. The smartphone will be available from April with a price tag of around 749 Euros (approximately Rs. 59,600).