The Nokia 6.1 Plus received Android Pie beta two weeks ago. This prompted owners of the Nokia 6.1 to inquire when it would be their turn since both devices are scheduled to get updated this month. According to a Nokia executive, there will be no beta version of Android Pie for the Nokia 6.1.

In a response to the question on Twitter, Juho Sarvikas, the product manager for HMD Global, revealed that they will skip beta labs on the Nokia 6.1 and roll out Pie soon. So expect the update to Android Pie soon.

Next. We will skip betalabs on Nokia 6.1 and roll out soon

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 20, 2018

The Nokia 6.1 has a 5.5-inch FHD screen, a Snapdragon 630 processor, 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. It has a 16MP f/2.0 rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3,000mAh battery.

READ MORE: Geekbench listing reveals Nokia 8.1 specs: Snapdragon 710, Android Pie

In other news, the Digital Wellbeing app is already available in beta preview for the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 6.1 Plus running Android Pie. So, you may want to check that out too.

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Google officially announced the arrival of Android 9 Pie and the company is already making it available to Pixel devices. After the Pixel devices, the search engine giant is expected to make the Android 9 Pie to devices that are listed under Android One program. Since HMD Global had confirmed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that all Nokia smartphones above Nokia 2 will join the Android One program, many Nokia phones are expected to receive Android 9 Pie update earlier than other smartphones from other companies. Today, through an official blog post, Google has confirmed that all the Android One devices and other phones that have joined the Android P Beta program will be treated with Android 9 Pie by the end of the fall.

All the Nokia Android One phones that are slated to receive the Android 9 Pie update Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6), Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1. Among these, the Nokia 7 Plus is expected to get the final Android P update by the end of this month since it is one of the smartphones that have been enrolled in the Android P beta program.

Read More: Proof of Snapdragon 710-powered “Nokia Phoenix” found in metadata

Apart from Android One phones by HMD Global, other Nokia phones are also confirmed to receive Android P update. Around two months ago, Neil Broadley who is the global market manager of HMD Global had said that the Android P will be made available to entire Nokia portfolio. These means that other older Nokia phone such as Nokia 8, Nokia 7, Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, Nokia 2 and Nokia 1 will be also treated with Android 9 Pie. However, as mentioned above, Nokia Android One phones will be the first ones to be blessed with Android Pie.

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The Nokia 6 (2018) or Nokia 6.1 as it is known in other markets was the first phone launched by HMD Global this year. The device, like its predecessor, first launched in China before it made it to other markets. Six months later, it appears HMD Global has discontinued it in China.

Apparently, the device is no longer available at all three official retail partners. The Nokia 6 is officially sold by JD.com, Tmall, and Suning and all three of them don’t have it for sale anymore. Although the phone hasn’t been removed from the Nokia China site, the chances of these stores stocking it back are slim.

The Nokia 6 (2018) doesn’t seem like a good buy anymore. The Nokia 7 which shares the same processor as it now sells for ¥1199 (~$177) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB model. This is the same price as the 4GB RAM + 64GB Nokia 6 (2018) at Tmall before it was no longer available. It has the same 3000mAh battery too but a smaller 5.2-inch FHD display.

READ MORE: HMD Global Product Manager confirms Nokia X5 will be available outside China

There is also the new Nokia X5 which comes with a more modern design, a more powerful Helio P60 SoC, and has a cheaper price tag.

While discontinuing it may seem like a rash decision, it seems like the best thing to do. The Nokia 6 (2018) is still available in other markets and will likely continue to be sold there if Nokia doesn’t launch any of its newer phones in those markets.

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Earlier this year, in February, HMD Global launched a new version of its Nokia 6 smartphone, dubbed as Nokia 6.1 (or Nokia 6 2018) during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The phone went on sale in April this year.

While the company had earlier confirmed the 4GB RAM model of the Nokia 6.1 along with 64GB internal storage, there was no news about the phone going on sale. However, the company has now quietly launched the Nokia 6.1 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is now available for purchase in Germany.

In Germany, the smartphone is now available for a price of €302 or $355 through retailer ComStern. Additionally, Amazon Germany is also offering the smartphone for purchase, but at a higher price tag of €302, which roughly converts to $380. The shipments are expected to start in the coming days, while Amazon suggests June 19.

The phone is not a huge departure from the previous-generation model, but there are few meaningful changes that could improve the experience. The company claims that the smartphone is over 60 percent faster compared to its predecessor.

It comes with a 5.5-inch 2.5D display with ‘damage-resistant’ Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It features Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, having a pixel density of 401ppi. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

There’s a 16-megapixel camera on the back which has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The phone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel for added security.

On the connectivity front, the phone offers hybrid Dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio. It also features dual speakers, dual smart amplifiers, and Dolby Atmos.

Read More: Nokia X6 International Version Certified in Taiwan, Global Launch Imminent

The phone is running on Android Oreo operating system. Given that it’s an Android One device, there is no bloatware on the phone as well as no custom user interface from the company. The Nokia 6 2018 is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.

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On Wednesday, HMD Global will be launching a new Nokia phone with notched display. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that the handset would be launching as Nokia X. However, other reports have claimed that it could be called Nokia X6. Today, the smartphone has been found listed on Suning.com with “Nokia X6” moniker along with its pricing and some of its key specifications.

According to the below image, the Nokia X6 that has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage is priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$237). The Nokia X6 is the first Nokia branded phone that features a 19:9 aspect ratio supporting notched display. The retailer will begin the reservations on May 15 starting at 15:30 PM (local time) in China. The official sales of the Nokia X6 is slated to begin on May 21. The listing reveals that the handset will be available in Black color. There is no information on the other color variants of the Nokia X6 in this new leak.

With such a pricing, it seems that the Nokia X6 will sit between the Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 Plus in China. The 32 GB and 64 GB variants of the Snapdragon 630 powered Nokia 6 (2018) are respectively priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$205) and 1,399 Yuan (~$220). The Nokia 7 that is also driven by Snapdragon 630 has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of RAM. It is available with 1,699 Yuan (~$268) pricing whereas the advanced Nokia 7 Plus that is packed with Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage costs 2,299 Yuan (~$362) in China.

The Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 are both driven by the same chipset whereas the Nokia X6 is speculated to be fueled by the Snapdragon 636 mobile platform. Hence, the it appears that the Finnish firm may discontinue the Nokia 7 since it was launched in October 2017 or make it available with lower pricing than the Nokia X6. There is a possibility that the Nokia X6 may replace the Nokia 7 phone.

Read More: Nokia X6’s Fresh Photos Appear to Show off its Impressive Design

According to the TENAA listing of the Nokia X6, it features a 5.8-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. TENAA listing has also revealed that the Nokia X6 may arrive in other RAM variants like 3 GB and 4 GB. It may also come in another internal storage version of 32 GB. It features 16-megapixel dual rear cameras and a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The X6 is packed with a 3,000mAh battery.

What do you think about the pricing of Nokia X6? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Recently, HMD Global confirmed that the Nokia 6 (2018) 4GB RAM model will be available in India. Now, online retailer Amazon India has listed the smartphone on its website and has also started taking registrations for the same.

Further, it has also been revealed that the smartphone will be available for purchase in India from 13th May. While there is no official confirmation from the company regarding the price of the Nokia 6 (2018) in India, reports indicate that it could go on sale for around Rs. 18,999. To remind you, the Nokia 6 (2018) with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage was launched in India last month and is currently available for a price of Rs. 16,999.

As a part of the launch offer, with the purchase of Nokia 6 (2018) 4GB RAM model, Amazon India is offering No Cost EMI as well as Rs. 2,000 cashback for Airtel 4G users along with free Airtel TV subscription, free 12 months damage insurance by Servify, 25 percent discount on domestic hotels booking through MakeMyTrip, and free customized prints or 20 percent off on purchases through Picsdream Moments & Memories.

The smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, having a pixel density of 401 pixels per inch (ppi). On top of the display, there’s a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3, protecting the display from minor scratches.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the photography, there’s a 16-megapixel camera on the back which has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The phone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel for added security.

The smartphone phone offers hybrid Dual SIM slot and supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio as connectivity options. It also features dual speakers, dual smart amplifiers, and Dolby Atmos.

Read More: New Nokia X Teaser Reveals Time Details & Hints At Gaming Features

The device is running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box. Given that it’s an Android One device, there is no bloatware on the phone as well as no custom user interface from the company. The Nokia 8 2018 is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery — same as the Nokia 6 that was launched last year.

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The Nokia 6.1 is official in the US and will go on sale from Sunday. Despite the new name, the Nokia 6.1 is basically the Nokia 6 (2018) model that was announced back in January in China. The new model features important upgrades especially in the processor department as compared to the 2017 version, making it a capable mid-ranger under $300.

One of the biggest highlights of the Nokia 6.1 is in the software department. The phone will be running Android One, so the phone won’t ship with any bloatware. As for the design, there are only a few gentle updates. So the fingerprint sensor goes to the back, the size is slimmed down by a few millimetres, and the phone gets orange accents to add a splash of color to its all black design. In general, we can say that the Nokia 6 (2018) aka Nokia 6.1 is better looking than its predecessor. You can check out our hands on with the Nokia 6 (2018) black model from here.

In the hardware department, the biggest change is in the processor. Nokia has updated the lineup with Snapdragon 630 instead of the low-end SD430 found on the 2017 model. Further, there’s 4GB of RAM and a USB Type-C port. These improvements does increase the price tag of the handset. The new Nokia 6.1 will cost you $269 instead of the $229 launch price of its predecessor. You can purchase the phone from Amazon or Best Buy from Sunday. Note that Best Buy is offering $50 off via its AT&T Pre-paid offer.

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Earlier this week, HMD Global had held a dedicated launch event in India to announce the arrival of Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones in the country. Starting from today, the Nokia 6 (2018) is available for purchase with a pricing of Rs. 16,999. At present, the company is selling only the 3 GB RAM edition of the phone. Fresh information reveals that the company will be soon releasing the 4 GB RAM variant of the Nokia 6 (2018) in India.

The Nokia Mobile Shop (official online store) and some select outlets in India have started selling the 3 GB RAM model of the Nokia 6 (2018) model that comes with an internal storage of 32 GB.

Nokia Power User claims that its sources have revealed that the Nokia 6 (2018) with 4 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 64 G may arrive in India with a price tag of Rs. 18,999.

The new variant may arrive as early as next week in the country. If it does not release by the coming week, it may hit the shelves before the end of this month. People who are interested in buying the Nokia 6 (2018)’s upcoming variant should be aware of the fact the apart from increased RAM capacity and larger storage, it will be featuring the same specs as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage model.

Read More: These Nokia X Concept Images Look Futuristic But You Never Can Tell

The Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco phones that are respectively priced at Rs. 25,999 and Rs. 49,999 will be available for pre-bookings in India from April 20. The sales of these phones will start from April 30.

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HMD Global had announced the Nokia 8110 4G, Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in February. The Finnish firm had organized an exclusive press conference in New Delhi to introduce the new Nokia phones in India. Except for the Nokia 8110 4G, all the aforementioned phones were launched in India today. Here is the information on the specs, features and pricing of the newly announced Nokia phones.

Nokia 1

Nokia 1, the first Android Go phone from the company, has been available in India from March 28 with a pricing of Rs. 5,499 (~$84). With Rs. 2,200 (~$33)cash back offer from Reliance Jio, the Nokia 1 can be availed for as low as Rs. 3,299 (~$50). The telecom operator is also providing 60 additional data for the buyers of Nokia 1.

The Nokia 1 has a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports 480 x 850 pixels resolution. It is fueled by Media MT6737M chipset that is supported by 1 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 8 GB and it also features a microSD cards lot. It has a rear camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal camera of 2-megapixel. It is driven by 2,150mAh battery.

Nokia 6 (2018)

Starting from April 6, the Nokia 6 (2018) will be available in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,999 (~$261)  for the 3 GB RAM variant. It can be availed in colors like Black/Copper, White/Iron and Blue/Gold.

India may receive the 4 GB RAM of the Nokia 6 (2018) in the coming months. It will be available through Nokia Mobile Shop as well as offline and online buying channels. Buyers can avail the Nokia 6 (2018) through special cash back offers. However, the company did not reveal more info them.

The Nokia 6 (2018) includes a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The Snapdragon 630 chipset and 3 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the phone. It receives power from 3,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a native storage of 32 GB and comes with a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One) and includes the Bothie camera feature that was introduced with Nokia 8 flagship phone last year. It has a dual-tone flash enabled 16-megapixel ZEISS lens with f/2.0 aperture at the rear and it houses a selfie camera of f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel. The other features of the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack and fingerprint scanner.

Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 7 Plus pre-bookings will begin in India from April 20 and its sales will start from April 30. It will be available for buying through Amazon India, Nokia Mobile Shop and select outlets with a pricing of Rs. 25,999 (~$399). It can be bought in color choices such as Black/Copper and White/Copper. Without explaining in detail, the company confirmed that there will be special cash back offers for Nokia 7 Plus customers.

The Nokia 7 Plus that has arrived in India only supports single-SIM. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio screen of 6 inches. The IPS LCD display offers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers it with 4 GB of RAM. It has a 3,800mAh battery that comes with fast charging capabilities. The rear side features a dual camera module that houses a 12-megapixel wide-angel sensor with f/1.75 aperture and a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor. The dual cameras offer features like dual-tone LED flash, 2x optical zoom and Bothie feature. For snapping selfies, it has a fixed focus 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture. The other features of the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack and fingerprint scanner. It also runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One).

Nokia 8 Sirocco

Nokia 8 Sirocco pre-bookings will start in India from April 20 and it will be exclusively available online through Flipkart. It will go on sale from April 30 with a price tag of Rs. 49,999 (~$767) It comes in a single color variant of Black. There are no details on the special cash back offers that will be available for purchasers of Nokia 8 Sirocco.

Nokia 8 Sirocco is an improved version of the Nokia 8 flagship from 2017. Like the Nokia 8, the newly announced Sirocco model is powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC. The chipset is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. The 3,260mAh battery enabled with fast charging is available on the phone. The Nokia 7 Plus features a QHD display of 5.5 inches that are curved at the edges. It also belongs to Android One program and it is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. It features the same dual camera setup that is available on the Nokia 7 Plus phone. It has a 5-megapixel fixed focus selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

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HMD Global had unveiled the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 1 and Nokia 8110 4G phones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the past month. The company is now making these phones available in wider markets. Fresh information claims that the Finnish firm is prepping up to launch these phones in India starting from next month.

India is one of the top three markets through which HMD Global is generating its revenue. Hence, HMD Global CEO Florian Sieche is aiming to rank Nokia among the top five phone brands in the country. This year the company will be investing more on retail presence, consumer engagement and advertising.

HMD Global India head Ajay Mehta is of the view that offline channel is the core strength of the company. Hence, the firm will be aiming to increase the visibility of the brand this year by increasing the retail presence by 10 percent. He added that online sales is around 30 percent of market, but it is integral to sell its devices through e-commerce sites to become of the top ranking smartphone brands in India. At present the Finnish firm is in talks with its manufacturing partner Foxconn to ramp up the manufacturing of existing Nokia smartphones and feature phones in India.

Read More: Nokia 7 Plus Could Soon Launch In India, Expected To Be Priced At Rs. 23,000

Starting from April, the company aims to launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 1 phones in India. According to Sieche, India is a vast market for 4G feature phones. Hence, it is planning to launch the Nokia 8110 4G phone in collaboration with Reliance Jio in May. Both the firms will be aiming to sell the Nokia 8110 4G feature phone to around 500 million basic phone users of the country who have not upgraded to high-end smartphones.

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In the previous month, Google had launched the Android Enterprise Recommended program. It includes Google approved devices that can be used for safely used for business purpose. The list already includes couple of smartphones from various brands like BlackBerry, Google, Huawei, LG, Motorola, HMD Global (Nokia) and Sony. Today, HMD Global has confirmed that its new devices like Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) are also included in the list of other 25 Android Enterprise Recommended devices.

HMD Global is known for rolling out regular security updates to its Nokia-branded Android phones. In order to be a part of the Android Enterprise Recommended Devices, manufacturers are required to release Android security updates within 90 days after they are officially made available by Google, for a period of 3 years.

We are excited to announce that in addition to #Nokia8, we have three new smartphones, #Nokia8Sirocco, #Nokia7plus and the new #Nokia6 to be included in the #AndroidEnterprise Recommended program. https://t.co/4eISZyKmsx pic.twitter.com/oCBCcUbcMR

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) March 5, 2018

The other prerequisites to enroll a phone as an Android Enterprise Recommended Device include it should be running on Android 7.0 Nougat or higher. Smartphone OEMs must provide zero-touch enrollment with bulk deployment to employees. These devices should be available for buying easily across the globe. Also, they must be available unlocked through the manufacturer or reseller. Also, manufacturers should a consistent application experience in managed profiles.

Read More: The Banana Phone Nokia 8110 4G Could Launch In The U.S. In Q2 2018

The Nokia 8 from last year also belongs to Android Enterprise Recommended program. The other devices that belong to this program include BlackBerry KEYOne, Motion, Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel, Pixel 2 XL, Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, P10 Lite, P Smart, LG V30, G6, Motorola Moto X4, Moto Z2, Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, XA2 and XA2 Ultra.

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HMD Global Oy is lucky to have inherited a company whose reputation is still resounding despite its long absence from the market. The Nokia brand has also got a global followership and Nokia may likely make use of that huge followership to release the Nokia 6 (2018) in the U.S. According to a recent report, the Nokia 6 (2018) will hit store shelves in May. The disclosure is credited to Juho Sarvikas, HMD’s chief product officer, in a recent interview. In the interview, Sarvikas also commented on the company’s decision to not go for carrier partners for their phones. “The trend is that the open market is growing,” he said. “If you look at this US open market, this midtier is where you have a lot of people purchasing their device,” adding the new Nokia 6 is a good proposition for this market.

Read More: Nokia 6 2018 With 5.5-Inch Display And Snapdragon 630 SoC Launched At MWC

The Nokia 6 (2018) was one of the models announced at MWC 2018 and it presents with a cool design. The device sports a 5.5-inch 2.5D display with Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It features Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, having a pixel density of 401ppi. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, along with 4GB RAM and two variants on the internal storage — 32GB and 64GB. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. In addition, the Nokia 6 (2018) wears a 16-megapixel camera on the back which has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The phone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel for added security. Other features include Android Oreo OS, video calling, a 3000mAh non-removable battery etc.The Nokia 6 2018 will be available in three color options — Black/Copper, White/Iron, and Blue/Gold.

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As expected, HMD Global has announced the next-generation Nokia 6, dubbed as Nokia 6 2018, at a press event during Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. The phone was originally made available in the Chinese market earlier this year.

According to the company, the device is touted to be more compact with a durable body. The phone is not a huge departure from the previous-generation model, but there are few meaningful changes that could improve the experience. The company claims that the smartphone is over 60 percent faster compared to its predecessor.

The phone comes with a 5.5-inch 2.5D display with ‘damage-resistant’ Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It features Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, having a pixel density of 401ppi.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, along with 4GB RAM and two variants on the internal storage — 32GB and 64GB. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

There’s a 16-megapixel camera on the back which has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The phone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel for added security.

On the connectivity front, the phone offers hybrid Dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio. It also features dual speakers, dual smart amplifiers, and Dolby Atmos.

The phone is running on Android Oreo operating system. Given that it’s an Android One device, there is no bloatware on the phone as well as no custom user interface from the company. The Nokia 8 2018 is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery — same as its predecessor.

Read More: Nokia 6 With 4GB RAM Goes On Sale In India, Costs Rs. 16,999 ($263)

The Nokia 6 2018 will be available in three color options — Black/Copper, White/Iron, and Blue/Gold. The phone will go on sale in April this year, with an average retail price of 279 Euros.

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When it comes to mid-range smartphones, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Meizu M6s and Nokia 6 (2018) are among the best options for people who have a low budget. They can offer a user experience which is not incredibly distant from flagships as they are well-balanced in all of their specs. They can take decent photos and provide decent performances along with good battery life, even though the price is very affordable. Seeing that their launch prices do not differ so much, we decided to make a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Meizu M6s vs Nokia 6 (2018) comparison to help you understand which one has the best value for money.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Meizu M6s vs Nokia 6 (2018)

Each of these handsets has a full metal unibody design with Nokia 6 (2018) looking a bit more elegant and stylish, even though it still has a 16:9 display (the bezels are still optimized!). Besides similar designs, these devices also have similar dimensions, with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro being slightly bigger due to its bigger 5.99-inch display. When it comes to displays, each one is different from each other and Meizu M6s loses the battle due to its lower resolution. Nokia 6 has a Full HD display with the 16:9 aspect ratio, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a Full HD+ panel with 18:9 aspect ratio which makes it better to hold. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has also a slightly better hardware with its Snapdragon 636 SoC and up to 6 GB RAM, while Meizu M6s and Nokia 6 are similar in terms of performances, even though Nokia 6 is more suitable for multi-tasking because it has 1 GB RAM more.

There are still not enough camera samples to make a decent comparison, but we believe that Nokia 6 may have some value in this sector. In terms of battery life, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro wins with its monster 4000 mAh unit and a power-efficient Snapdragon 636. If you care about always having the latest Android version, you should choose Nokia 6 (2018) as it will probably the first to get the updates (it is already upgradeable to Oreo unlike the other twos).

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro First Camera Samples Show Bokeh Effect, Vividly Clear Shots

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has been launched in India with a price of €176/$218, Meizu M6s can be found at about €152/$185, Nokia 6 (2018) starts from €184/$230 in China. I would personally pick Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro especially for its longer battery life which is one of the most important feature on a mid-ranger. The difference between prices is minimal and in my opinion, it is not worth saving a bunch of dollars to purchase the lower-end Meizu M6s. But you may like the Nokia 6 (2018) if aesthetics are really important for you, as well as software updates and camera performance.

Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Meizu M6s vs Nokia 6 (2018): PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

PRO

• Affordable price
• Greatest hardware side
• Big battery
• Big display

CONS

• Average camera (?)

Meizu M6s

PRO

• Good SoC
• Affordable price
• Compact design
• Nice power efficiency

CONS

• 720p display

Nokia 6 (2018)

PRO

• Stunning design
• Interesting camera
• Nice hardware
• Power-efficient

CONS

• Higher price

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At the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2018 later this month, HMD Global is expected to launch a range of Nokia-branded devices. The expected list of devices include Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco.

While the devices will get announced later this month, they won’t be launched in the Indian market soon. A report suggests that the Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018) and the Nokia 8 Sirocco will make their way to the Indian market in the month of April.

The report further adds that along with these three devices, the company could also launched a couple of more devices in the Indian market. However, HMD Global has not yet confirmed any of these devices for the MWC 2018 launch.

The Nokia 1 could be the company’s most affordable smartphone and is expected to be the part of Google’s Android Go program. The Android Oreo Go edition has been optimized to support hardware with low-end specifications without compromising on user experience.

According to the previous reports, the Nokia 1 is expected to come with an HD IPS LCD display and run either Qualcomm or MediaTek processor along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The device is expected to be priced around Rs. 6,500 in the Indian market.

At the upcoming MWC in Barcelona, the company is expected to announce Nokia 6 (2018) globally, which is already available in China. This second-generation Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD LCD display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It sits well protected under 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and packs 4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB of internal storage. At the back, there’s a dual-LED enabled 16-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel 84-degree wide-angle front-facing snapper.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco, which is also referred as Nokia 9, is expected to be the premium offering from the company. It is believed to be a high-end phone running the latest Snapdragon 845 processor. It is likely to feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD OLED display with 3D glass on top.

Reports suggests that the device will pack dual ZEISS-certified cameras at the back, having a combination of 12-megapixel sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor. On the front, there will be a 5-megapixel selfie camera. As per the reports, the device is expected to arrive with IP67 certification for dust and water resistance.

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As said, the company has not yet confirmed any of these devices for the MWC 2018 launch. We’ll have to wait till the official Nokia event at Mobile World Congress later this year to know for sure which devices are being launched by the HMD Global.

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HMD Global had launched the Nokia 6 2^nd Gen smartphone at the start of this smartphone in China. At that time, it had introduced the 64 1,699 Yuan (~$268). Within a month of its launch, the Finnish firm has slashed the price of the smartphone as its 64 GB variant is now selling for 1,499 (~$237) on Jingdong Mall. The Chinese retailer is also selling the Nokia 7 with a priced cut of 1,000 Yuan (~$158).

Nokia 6 (2018)

Currently, the 64 GB Nokia 6 (2018) is now available at a lowest price of 1,499 Yuan (~$237) by using 200 Yuan coupons. There is no information available on whether it is a temporary or permanent price cut.

Nokia 7

Two weeks ago, the retailer had introduced a discount of 900 Yuan (~$142) on the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the Nokia 7. Both the variants were launched with respective pricing of 2,499 Yuan and 2,699 Yuan, but their pricing were recently reduced to 1,599 Yuan (~$252) and 1,799 Yuan (~$284). Updated listing of the 6 GB RAM variant now shows that the retailer has further slashed its price by 100 Yuan (~$15.8) as it is now selling for 1,699 Yuan.

The Nokia 7 was introduced in China in October and its price has been slashed by 1,000 Yuan within few months after its launch. There is no official announcement on why the company has decided to sell it with reduced pricing. Even though the smartphone is yet to be made available outside of China, recent reports have revealed that the Finnish firm is working on an advanced model called Nokia 7 Plus that is driven by Snapdragon 660. It is speculated that it could be aimed towards international market.

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The Nokia 7 smartphone that was launched in October last year is not available for buying outside of China. Even the newly unveiled Nokia 6 (2018) is exclusively available for buying in the home country. Fresh information suggests two models of a same Nokia phone has been approved by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. It is speculated that it could be the Nokia 7 or the second-generation Nokia 6 that would be arriving in the U.S. soon.

The model number of the two Nokia phones that have been certified by FCC are TA-1045 and TA-1016. These are single-SIM and dual-SIM editions of the Nokia 7 or Nokia 6 (2018) for the U.S. The FCC documentation of these phones state that they have been built to specifically function in the U.S. HMD Global has reportedly used a proprietary software to disable support for non-US frequencies on TA-1045 and TA-1016 that will make the smartphone usable in the U.S.

Read More: Nokia Sends Invitation To MWC 2018 Launch On February 25, Nokia 9 & Others Expected

The FCC has revealed that the upcoming Nokia phone for the U.S. includes a 3,000 mAh battery and it will come preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. The Nokia 7 and Nokia 6 (2018) are both packed with 3,000 mAh battery. Also, both smartphones are now receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update in the home country. Hence, it is difficult to tell whether the Nokia 7 or Nokia 6 (2018) would be landing soon in the U.S.

Which smartphone among the Nokia 7 and Nokia 6 (2018) will be heading to the U.S.? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Around two months ago, HMD Global rolled Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 8 flagship phone. In the previous month, it also began Android Oreo beta program for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 smartphones. Today, on the official Weibo account, the Finnish firm has confirmed that it has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for the newly unveiled Nokia 6 2^nd Gen smartphone and the Nokia 7.

Before releasing the stable Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 8, the Finnish company had released the beta version. However, the company seems to have skipped beta version of Android 8.0 Oreo for the newly announced Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 that was unveiled in October 2017. The Weibo post that confirms the rollout of Oreo update for these phones also claims that the first-generation Nokia 6 will be also upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo very soon.

Currently, the Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 are only available in China. However, it is speculated that HMD Global will be bringing the Nokia 7 to India later this month.

Read More: Nokia 6 (2018) Hands-On Photos Reveal Its Solid Design

The Nokia 7 is the first smartphone from the company to come with glass chassis and it is also first device from the company to feature Snapdragon 630 chipset. It features a 5.2-inch FHD display, 64 GB storage and comes in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. It has a rear-mounted camera of 16-megapixel and a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel. It includes a 3,000mAh capacity battery.

Nokia 6 (2018) that is powered by Snapdragon 630 borrows some features like OZO audio recording and Bothie camera mode from Nokia 7. It has a 5.5-inch FHD display and includes 4 GB of RAM. It is available in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel frontal snapper. It is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery.

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After HMD Global showcased the new Nokia 6 (2018) at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we can finally show you the first hands on photos detailing the design, courtesy of ITHome. At first glance, it is already possible to notice that this is a device with a premium design and that HMD Global has put incredible efforts into the aesthetics of this handset. The body is entirely made of aluminum 6000 series with diamond-cut borders. In these photos, we can see it in the Black color with orange accents.

On the front side, Nokia 6 (2018) has a 2.5D-curved glass protected by Gorilla Glass 3 by Corning. On the right side, there is a volume rocker together with a power key, while on the left side we can see a dual SIM slot: the secondary slot can also be used to insert a micro SD in order to expand the internal storage. On the back side, there is a single rear camera paired with a flash LED, and under this setup, there is a fingerprint reader as there was no space on the front side due to the narrow bezels around the display.

The Nokia logo has been placed both on the front and the back side: on the front panel we can find it on the top right corner, horizontally, while on the rear side it is placed under the fingerprint reader, vertically. Nokia 6 (2018) has a 5.5-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. On the hardware side, it has an octa-core Snapdragon 630 SoC by Qualcomm, which can run at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. The chipset is paired with 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage, depending on the variant that you will choose to buy. The cameras have 16 and 8 MP resolutions respectively, while the battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh.

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The Nokia 6 (2018) is the first of the Nokia Android smartphones for 2018 just like its predecessor last year. Announced on Friday, January 5, the new phone comes with Android Nougat out of the box instead of Oreo.

New reports say that after booting up the Nokia 6 (2018) for the first time, you get hit with an update. This update, thankfully, brings Android Oreo and all its goodness.

You may be wondering why they didn’t just ship it with it. The only possible explanation is that it wasn’t ready yet before units were shipped to major distributors and resellers.

That is not the only news about the new smartphone. Since this is the Chinese variant, it is not far fetched to think that Google services are not installed. The phone still doesn’t come with Google services but it has optional support to install it saving you the stress of trying to unlock the bootloader to do so. All you have to do is download the Google Play store APK file and install it on your device.

The first-gen Nokia 6 didn’t have the above feature when it launched but got it in July with the month’s security patch update. The advantage this brings is for those living outside China who plan to order a unit ahead of its global release.

READ MORE: Nokia 7 Arriving in India Later This Month, European Countries to Receive in February

The Nokia 6 (2018) brings a number of new features while keeping some old ones. The display is still a 5.5” 1080p panel, battery remains 3000mAh and cameras remain the same (16MP rear and 8MP for selfies. New features include a completely revamped design, a more powerful Snapdragon 630 processor, Nokia OZO audio, and bothie feature.

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The original Nokia 6 that was launched by HMD Global in China in January 2017 had marked the return of the Nokia brand in the mobile phone industry. Today, the Finnish firm has unleashed the Nokia 6 2nd-generation smartphone with improved specs and design.

Design and Display

The Nokia 6 2^nd generation has a strong build that is made out of 6000-series aluminum unibody with diamond cut beveled edges. The rear panel of the smartphone has been redesigned as it features a camera module that is similar to the one available on the Nokia 5. The fingerprint scanner is placed on the frontside of the original Nokia 6. However, the 2^nd Gen Nokia 6 has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Since it measures 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.15mm, it is slightly shorter and thicker than the original Nokia 6. It comes in color choices like black and silver. HMD Global has reduced the bezels surrounding the display of the 2^nd Gen Nokia 6. This has allowed the company to feature the same 5.5-inch IPS LCD display in a slightly compact compared to the predecessor phone. The display supports an aspect ratio of 16:9 and screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It sits well protected under 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Performance and Variants

One of its major setbacks of the original Nokia 6 is that it includes a modest Snapdragon 430 chipset. After the Nokia 7, the Nokia 6 2^nd Gen is the second smartphone from the company to be powered by Snapdragon 630 chipset that features a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor.

The chipset is supported by 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The smartphone is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. that can be charged to 50 percent in just 30 minutes through fast charging. It will be available in the market in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models. The hybrid dual SIM slot can be used to add a microSD card on the phone.

Camera and Other Features

The Nokia 6 2^nd Gen features the same camera sensors found on the predecessor phone. At the rear is the dual-LED enabled 16-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel 84-degree wide-angle selfie snapper is fitted on the front panel. The Bothie mode that is available on the Nokia 8 and Nokia 7 is also available on the new Nokia 6.

The Nokia 6 (2018) is preloaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The Finnish firm has promised to release the Android Oreo update for it soon. The OZO audio recording that makes use of dual spatial microphones present on the phone can capture 360-degree surround sound. The connectivity features available on the smartphone include USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Cat. 4 LTE modem and Wi-Fi. The original Nokia 6 supports NFC, but the official listing of the Nokia 6 2^nd Gen does not mention whether it carries support for NFC.

Pricing and Availability

The 32 GB and 64 GB models of the Nokia 6 2^nd Gen are respectively priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$231) and 1,699 Yuan (~$262). In China, it will be exclusively available through Suning. It is up for reservations on the Chinese retailer site and it will be hitting the shelves on Jan. 10.

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Nokia is said to announce its first 2018 smartphone tomorrow (5th January). We are referring to Nokia 6 (2018), a mid-range phone which should offer some premium specs even though the phone will remain focused on the quality-price ratio. Fortunately, this phone is not shrouded in mystery, so we do not have to wait until tomorrow to know about its specs and design.

So, here is what to expect from the Nokia 6 (2018), according to the most recent leaks and rumors.

Nokia 6 (2018) Design

Last year, HMD Global re-launched the Nokia brand in the Android smartphones market, but till now, the company did not unveil any bezel-less phone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. That’s still not going to change anytime soon as according to a TENAA listing, HMD Global has adopted a 16:9 display again, even for the Nokia 6 (2018). But there’s some good news, it seems that the phone will still have narrow bezels. TENAA has published some renders (and we also saw some leaked images that you can find above) in which it is possible to notice these narrow bezels and a fingerprint reader placed on the back, unlike the original Nokia 6 which had it on the front panel. It is unclear from the image, but Nokia 6 (2018) might also have an additional sensor for the camera, as the glass which covers the main camera and the LED flash is longer and shows a larger empty space compared with the one of the original Nokia 6. The original Nokia 6 has been re-designed and its aesthetics have been improved: the only disadvantage, at least for some users, could be the fingerprint reader placed on the back.

Nokia 6 (2018) Specs

TENAA has already revealed the main specs of the Nokia 6 (2018). According to the Chinese regulatory agency, the handset will be equipped with a 5.5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels. On the hardware side, it seems that there will be an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, which is the successor of the Snapdragon 625 and 626 chips and includes an Adreno 508 GPU. The phone will be released with 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage depending on the variant that you will choose to buy. The memory will be expandable with a micro SD up to 128 GB. The resolutions of the camera will remain exactly the same as the original Nokia 6: 16 MP for the main camera and 8 MP for the selfie snapper. But expect the quality to be better in this year’s model, likely with the help of software optimizations. The battery should also be the same as the previous model with a capacity of 3000mAh and fast charging support. It should be enough for a good battery life if we consider that the Snapdragon 630 SoC is very efficient.

Nokia 6 (2018) Price and Availability

We still have no info about the price and the availability of Nokia 6 (2018), so we can only make speculations basing on the price and the availability of the previous model. The original Nokia 6 was officially launched with a price tag of about 230 euros (~$260). But this device was much less powerful and it had an entry-level SoC, while the new model will sport a mid-range processor. So we assume that Nokia 6 (2018) will be launched at a higher price tag. It will be surely available in Europe as HMD Global is a Finnish company, but we have no idea about its launch date.

Update: New images and info about specs and availability leaked. According to the leak, the phone has a 5.5-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and its body is made of aluminum 6000 series. The handset has Android 8.0 Oreo installed out of the box and a 16 MP single camera on its rear side. Nokia 6 (2018) will be released in two colors: black with gold inserts and white with red inserts. You can see the images below.

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With the official unveiling just one day away, HMD Global is busy teasing the upcoming Nokia 6 (2018). The new teasers states that the smartphone will be offering delivering more refined performance. The teaser also states that the Nokia 6 (2018) will be coming with 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM and it will be exclusively available through Suning.

Read More: Nokia Camera App Reveals Unreleased Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 1

Some rumors had claimed that the Nokia 6 (2018) could be company’s first phone with 18:9 aspect ratio display. However, the TENAA listing of the phone as well as the newly leaked photos indicates that the Nokia 6 (2018) will be coming with a 16:9 display like the original model.

The new images have revealed that the smartphone will be coming with reduced bezel and a camera module that is similar to the Nokia 5. Unlike the original Nokia 6, the newer model will be coming with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. It is expected to deliver refined performance through the Snapdragon 630 chipset. The prowess of the smartphone has been revealed through its listing on Geekbench benchmarking site. Apart from 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variant, it is also expected to come in 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM option.

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The Nokia 6 (2018) has been the focus of attention in recent times. The successor to HMD’s first smartphone under the Nokia brand will come with upgraded specs and a new design but not in the way we expected.

When the Nokia 6 (2018) first appeared on TENAA, the images showed the device with what appeared to be thinner top and bottom bezels. That could only mean one thing – a full screen display or one with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

However, when the specs were eventually made public, quite a number of people were shocked to learn that HMD Global has stuck to the same 5.5” display with a 16:9 aspect ratio for the 2nd gen model. For those that are still not convinced and believe TENAA probably made a mistake, we have got our hands on photos of the Nokia 6 (2018).

As you can see, the bezels are still there and that screen sure doesn’t look like it has an 18:9 aspect ratio. Why then did they decide to move the fingerprint scanner to the back? It has to look different from its predecessor, right?

The display is covered by 2.5D glass which is most likely supplied by Corning. Front camera position is still on the right and there is the Nokia branding beside it. It also features on-screen buttons now.

The rear of the phone has also received a major change in design. The camera housing is significantly longer with the sensor at the top and the LED flash at the bottom. The setup is still raised and has an orange accent around it just like the fingerprint scanner beneath it and the aluminium frame around the body.

The Nokia 6 (2018) is not only different on the outside. Gone is the Snapdragon 430 of last year as it is now powered by the Snapdragon 630. Camera still remains 16MP on the rear and 8MP in front but they may have a different aperture and pixel size. Nevertheless, battery capacity has been kept at 3000mAh.

READ MORE: Nokia 1 Is Reportedly A Part Of Android Go Program, Expected To Launch In March

Chinese retailer, Suning, says the Nokia 6 (2018) will be available tomorrow but HMD Global hasn’t released an official statement yet. Whenever it does launch, it will first be available in China before making its way to other countries.

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HMD Global will be starting the year with the launch of the Nokia 6 (2018). The device which first appeared on TENAA last year as the Nokia TA-1054 has now surfaced on Geekbench.

Appearing as HMD Global TA-1054, the Nokia 6 (2018) is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.21GHz and paired with 4GB of RAM. It also runs Android 8.0.0 Oreo unlike the TENAA listing which says Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

For the benchmark scores, the Nokia 6 (2018) pulls 969 points in the single core test and 4511 points in the multi-core test. The scores are not too far off from those of other Snapdragon 630 phones like the HTC U11 Life.

HMD Global has changed the design of the Nokia 6. It will come with slimmer bezels but will retain its 5.5” screen with the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. It will also have its fingerprint scanner on the back beneath the camera setup.

READ MORE: Nokia Camera App Reveals Unreleased Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 1

With respect to its release date, the Nokia 6 (2018) may be launching earlier than we expected. A teaser poster released yesterday by Chinese retailer, Suning, says the new phone is due to launch in 3 days which puts it at Thursday, 5th of January.

There has been no official confirmation from HMD Global yet about the release date, so we are skeptical about this launch. It may actually just be an official announcement for the eventual launch date.

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The Nokia TA-1054 first appeared on TENAA a few weeks ago. But back then, only the images of the phone which is said to be the Nokia 6 (2018) were provided. Now, the full specifications have been made available with the same pictures we first saw. So this is not a different phone.

However, it is important to mention that while the image of the front of the phone does look it has an 18:9 display, thanks to the reduced bezels, TENAA lists the screen as 5.5” with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio). The dimensions of the phone is also provided as 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.15 mm.

The Nokia 6 (2018) will pack 4GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB of built-in storage. There is also support for storage expansion (128GB max.) The phone is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz.

There is 16MP sensor on the rear and an 8MP up front for selfies. The phone surprisingly runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It also packs the same 3000mAh battery as the first-gen Nokia 6. The TENAA listing adds that the device will be available in white, blue, and black.

READ MORE: Nokia 1 Is Reportedly A Part Of Android Go Program, Expected To Launch In March

As it stands, it appears the Nokia 6 (2018) will be the first HMD phone to be announced in 2018.

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HMD Global is rumored to debut a couple of new phones such as Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 8 (2018) and Nokia 9 at the start of 2018. It is also speculated to be working on a new 4G feature phone after meeting with success by the launch of Nokia 3310 (2017) this year. Recent reports have revealed that the rumored 4G feature phone has already received FCC and Bluetooth SIG certification. Fresh information suggests that the upcoming 4G feature phone from HMD Global could be the revamped edition of the Nokia E71 Qwerty keyboard enabled phone from 2008.

Nokia E71 (2018) is expected to house a 3.5-inch touchscreen display that will be delivering a resolution of 480p. The Snapdragon 205 chipset by Qualcomm that is designed to bring 4G LTE on low-budget and feature phones is speculated to power the Nokia E71 (2018) along with 1 GB RAM.

The E71 (2018) is expected to feature an internal storage of 8 GB and it may also allow users to take advantage of additional storage through the microSD card slot. It is likely to be fitted with a rear-mounted camera of 3-megapixel. It is expected to arrive in single-SIM and dual-SIM options in different markets.

 Read More: Nokia 9 to Arrive with Dual Selfie Cameras

As of this writing, there is no official confirmation from HMD Global on the existence of the Nokia E71 (2018). Rumors have it that the Finnish company may not release the phone in the home market of China. The Chinese media claims that the phone may cost around 2,000 Yuan (~$300). Such a pricing may not attract buyers as there many smartphones from popular brands like Huawei and Xiaomi that are priced around 1,000 Yuan (~$150). Hence, the Finnish firm will have to price the Nokia E71 (2018) well under 1,000 Yuan (~$150) to entice a lot of buyers.

The Nokia 9 flagship is speculated to debut as early as January 2018. There is a possibility that the company may unveil it alongside the Nokia 9.

What’s your opinion on the rumored specs of the Nokia E71 (2018)? Let us know your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Rumors have it that HMD Global will be introducing a new 4G feature phone soon. Recently, Nokia branded phones with model numbers TA-1047 and TA-1060 had received certification from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. These variants are said to belong to a new Nokia 4G feature phone. The FCC describes it as a mobile phone and not as a smartphone. The alleged 4G Nokia feature phone has also bagged Bluetooth SIG certification which indicates that its arrival is drawing near.

Bluetooth SIG has certified TA-1047, TA-1060, TA-1056, TA-1079 and TA-1066 Nokia phones. It seems that these could be the five variants of the upcoming 4G Nokia feature phone will be heading to different markets. It is likely that the phone may arrive in India in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions.

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Asia and Europe are also expected to receive the dual-SIM edition of the forthcoming Nokia 4G phone. The rest of the world is expected to receive its single-SIM edition. Africa, Australia and Americas may also receive two variants of the phone. Also, the description of the software version suggests that it is not running on Android, but it may be loaded with series 30+ Feature OS like the Nokia 3310 (2017).

The FCC listing has revealed that the dimensions of the phone are 133 x 68mm. It is speculated that it may feature a QWERTY keyboard like the older Nokia E72.

HMD Global is speculated to announce couple of new phones in Q1 next year. Apart from the 4G Nokia feature phone, the Finnish firm is expected to launch other phones such as Nokia 9 flagship, Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 8 (2018).

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In the previous week, a leaked image had revealed a mysterious Nokia phone with model number TA-1054. This smartphone has already received 3C certification and now it has been approved by TENAA in China. Speculations are rife that this smartphone will debuting as the second generation version of Nokia 6. The images of the alleged phone suggest that it will be coming with full screen design.

HMD Global had unveiled the original Nokia 6 globally in January this year and the Finnish firm is said to be working on the launch of its successor phone. The original Nokia 6 features a front-mounted fingerprint reader and a regular 16:9 display. However, the alleged Nokia 6 (2018) does not feature a front-facing fingerprint reader as it seems to be fitted with an 18:9 display. There are no capacitive buttons on the chin of the phone which means that it will be coming with on-screen controls.

Read More: Nokia 9 and 2018 Nokia 8 are Rumored to Launch on January 19

Like the Nokia 5, the alleged Nokia 6 (2018) also houses an elongated camera module on the back panel of TA-1054 which appears similar to the Nokia 5 and below the LED flash is the fingerprint sensor. It is speculated that the smartphone could be powered by Snapdragon 630 or 660 chipset. Previous leaks have revealed that it would be available with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.

There is no confirmation on the launch date of the alleged Nokia 6 (2018). This year, the Finnish firm had used the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 platform to announce the new Nokia phones. Hence, it is speculated that the Nokia 6 (2018) may get unveiled at MWC 2018 in February next year. Some other sources claim that the phone may get announced first in China along with 4G Nokia 3310 in January 2018.

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