At least two new Nokia Android phones are promised for 2017, with the first already revealed as the China-only Nokia 6. So what's next for Nokia? We round up the rumours on various new Nokia Android phones, including the Nokia P1, Nokia Heart and Nokia 8. Nokia Android phone UK release date, price and specification rumours.
Nokia has finally announced its first 2017 Android phone, which marks its return to the mainstream mobile market. This one's available now, but only in China. Fortunately, there are more new Nokia Android phones to come (starting at MWC 2017) that will be sold in other regions. For example, Qualcomm was rumoured to have shown the upcoming Nokia 8 at CES, while a slimmed-down Nokia Heart and flagship Nokia P1 are rumoured for MWC. This Nokia 6 is merely a taster. Here's what you need to know about the Nokia Android phone release date, price and specifications.
Latest update: We're not entirely sure what to make of this one. According to a leaked event invite (that appears to be from 360 mobiles rather than Nokia or HMD) there will be an event ahead of MWC 2017 on 22 February in which new N-series phones will be announced. Inside the invitation box is an old Nokia N81. Is it related? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Once the biggest and best-known mobile phone manufacturer, following some tough competition from iPhone and Android Nokia in 2011 made the fatal mistake of agreeing to produce only Windows phones. In 2014 it packed up its mobile phone game and sold its business to Microsoft. Fast-forward to 2017, and with Android onboard, this could be the Nokia comeback we've been waiting for.
It's still not quite Nokia as we know it, since Finnish brand HMD Global currently owns the rights to develop, build and sell Nokia-branded phones - although it does so with Nokia's input.
Nokia P1, Nokia Heart UK release date rumours: When is the Nokia P1 coming out?
We already knew Nokia was planning to announce new Android phones at MWC 2017, but it has now confirmed that a special presentation will take place on Sunday 26 February at 4.30pm local time. Nokia invites journalists to "hear about the next exciting chapter in the Nokia consumer story".
It will be on this date that it announces new Nokia Android phones, with the devices going on sale shortly after.
Nokia Heart rumours
One of three phones rumoured to be in the works by Nokia is the Nokia Heart. This is the one most likely to be announced at MWC 2017 following what we now know about Samsung having the exclusive on the Snapdragon 835 for its Galaxy S8, therefore ruling out what was thought to be a Snapdragon 835-toting flagship Nokia P1 at the show.
The Nokia Heart has been spotted in GFXBench benchmarks (source). It's thought to be a slimmed-down, cheaper version of the Nokia 6 with a 1.4GHz Snapdragon 430 processor, Adreno 505 graphics, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and cameras rated at 13Mp and 8Mp. The Nokia Heart runs Android Nougat.
Nokia P1 rumours
A flagship phone referred to as the Nokia P1 was originally thought to arrive at MWC 2017 with the top-end Snapdragon 835 processor. We now know this isn't possible, since the Galaxy S8 has the exclusive on this chip and isn't being unveiled until the end of March. So, if a flagship Nokia is announced at MWC 2017 it will be running the Snapdragon 821, not the 835. It is still possible a Snapdragon 835 Nokia will launch later in the year, of course.
The Nokia P1 popped up on Weibo as the subject of discussion by what appeared to be Nokia China. It said the phone would arrive at MWC 2017 with the Snapdragon 835 processor. Unfortunately, HMD has since confirmed that this was a fake account.
Despite the fake account, it is believed that the Nokia P1 is very much in the making and coming soon as Nokia's top-end Android phone. It's said to run Android Nougat and come with a 5.3in display with Gorilla Glass 5 and IP57 protection. As well as the aforementioned Snapdragon 835, the Nokia P1 is expected to get 6GB of RAM. A Carl Zeiss 22.6Mp camera could be found at the rear, and a 3,500mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 inside.
The Nokia P1 is thought to be priced at around $800 or £634 with 128GB of storage, and $950 or £753 with 256GB.
Concept Creator has released a new YouTube video (shown below) revealing what the Nokia P1 might look like based on leaks. It reveals a metal frame, hybrid dual-SIM slot, Carl Zeiss camera, a front home button with embedded fingerprint scanner and a 5.3in display.
Nokia P1
Expected Price: 54,390
OS
Android,7.0 Nougat
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Storage
128GB, 6GB RAM
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Camera
22.6MP Primary Camera, 5 MP Front Camera
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Display
5.3 inches 1080 x 1920 pixels
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Processor
Octa core (2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo)
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Battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
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- 3G /4G
- Finger print sensor
- Gorilla Glass
- Waterproof
Overview
Nokia P1 runs Android,7.0 Nougat and features a 5.3 inches IPS LCD 1080 x 1920 pixels display and a Octa core (2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB native storage capacity.
The Nokia P1 boasts of a 22.6MP main snapper at its rear and an 5MP front-facing selfie shooter. There is a Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery powering the phone with support for USB Yes, microUSB v2.0 .
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Nokia P1 Specifications
| GENERAL |
| Operating System | Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat) |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Sim | Single Sim |
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| ANNOUNCED |
| Global Release Date | 2017 Rumored |
| Indian Release Date | 2017 Rumored |
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| DISPLAY |
| Screen size | 5.3 inches |
| Form Factor | Touch |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Technology (Display Type) | IPS LCD |
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| PROCESSOR |
| CPU | Octa core (2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
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| STORAGE |
| Internal Storage | 128GB Storage |
| RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| External Storage | Up to 256 GB |
| Card Slot | microSD Card |
| Phonebook | Unlimited |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Call Records | Unlimited |
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| CAMERA |
| Primary camera | 22.5 MP Camera |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Camera |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Continuos Shooting |
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| MULTIMEDIA |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC player |
| Video Player | MP4, H.264 player |
| Games | Yes |
| FM Radio | NA |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
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| BATTERY |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery |
| Stand by | NA |
| Talk time | NA |
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| CONNECTIVITY |
| GPRS | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| WLAN | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band,Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| 3G Speed | HSPA, LTE |
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| NETWORK SUPPORT |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| 4G | VoLTE |
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| OTHER FEATURES |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, Water Proof |
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