MWC 2018: Here's what HMD's Nokia has in store

Nokia tipped to launch at least four devices at MWC 2018.

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Nokia at last year's MWC commenced its second innings under the supervision of HMD Global. The company finally adopted the Android ecosystem. However, it was just a testing ground for HMD Global. Now the company has confirmed its presence for the upcoming MWC 2018, where it is tipped to showcase a plethora of devices.

 

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MWC 2018: Here's what HMD's Nokia has in store

HMD Global will be announcing these devices at an event in Barcelona, clashing with smartphone giant Samsung which is expected to take the wraps off the Galaxy S9 and S9+. HMD will be streaming the event live on its website on February 25th at 8:30 PM IST.

If the rumors and leaks are to be believed, Nokia will be launching at least four smartphones. Let's see what the Finnish company has in store.

Nokia 9

Nokia 9

The Nokia 9 is said to be the flagship for HMD this year. We have already seen a device with a moniker - Nokia 8 Sirocco, which could be renamed to Nokia 9.

Based on the leaks, the smartphone will flaunt a 5.5-inch QHD OLED display and will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor with 6 / 8GB of RAM alongside 128GB of internal storage.

Optics wise, the device is said to have a 12MP dual camera setup with Carl Zeiss lens, while there will be a 5MP front-facing snapper for selfies. However, there were reports that the company is working on a camera setup powered by Snapdragon 845. Besides, the device is also reported to have IP68 water resistant and wireless charging support.

Nokia 7+
 

Nokia 7+

The Nokia 7+ is said to be the first Nokia smartphone to feature the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is also rumored to be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage space.

Nokia has no plans to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack with the Nokia 7+. It will have a fingerprint sensor for added security housed on the rear panel. The Android One logo tips that the smartphone might run stock Android based on Android 8.0 Oreo. We can expect two years of timely updates as well.

Nokia 4

Nokia 4

The device was recently leaked via VK.com (Nokia Power User). The report suggests that Nokia 4 will likely be the successor to the existing Nokia 3 handset which was launched at the MWC 2017.

There isn't much known about the Nokia 4, but some rumors suggest that the device will be powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC. Last month the device appeared in an APK file teardown of a camera app. The leak further cemented the existence of the Nokia 4. Reports also suggest that the company has halted the production of the Nokia 3, indicating a possible Nokia 4 launch.

Nokia 1

Nokia 1

The Nokia 1 will be an entry-level smartphone that will sport an HD display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. It is said to come with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It will run the lighter version of Android called the Android Go (Oreo Edition) developed by Google for low-end smartphones.

Nokia 3310 (4G)

Nokia 3310 (4G)

The company is expected to announce the 4G variant of the Nokia 3310 at the MWC 2018. The device packs a 2.40-inch display with a resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels. It comes with 256MB of RAM. The phone packs 512MB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Nokia 3310 4G packs a 2MP primary camera on the rear.

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