2017 saw the return of Nokia to the smartphone market, thanks to a new licensee, HMD Global Oy. That year saw the release of phones like the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, and the flagship Nokia 8.

All the aforementioned phones have received two major OS updates since they launched as well as regular security updates just as HMD Global promised. Now, the manufacturer is promising an extra year of security updates for them.

HMD Global says it will release quarterly updates for the phones. Starting from next month, the Nokia 3 will receive quarterly updates up until September 2020 while the Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8 will begin to get their quarterly security patches starting October 2019 up until October 2020. The security patch that arrives will also include changes from the previous patches.

Sadly, this extension will not include the US and Indian Amazon version of the Nokia 6. Updates for this version will cease in October 2019. The Nokia 2 will also stop receiving updates in November 2019.

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Keeping its promise of providing updates to the Nokia smartphone for at least two years, Finland-based HMD Global has now started rolling out the latest Android 9 Pie update to the Nokia 6, which was launched in 2017.

As per the reports, the new update is currently being rolled out in Australia, India and Latin America. Additionally, users from the UAE are also reporting the arrival of the over-the-air (OTA) update. However, users from other regions will have a wait for a few more days.

The new Android Pie update for the Nokia 6 (2017) weighs around 1.7GB. It brings the latest February 2019 Android security patch along with a bunch of new features, including Digital Wellbeing, Adaptive Battery Optimization, New System Navigation, among others.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.  It packs mid-range Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The phone has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion up to 128GB. For the photography, the phone features a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash and phase detection autofocus. There’s also an 8-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, NFC, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, and GPS. Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, the phone features a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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When the Nokia 6 was launched, the phone was running Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. However, the phone received the Android Oreo update soon after its launch and now, after two years of the phone’s launch, it has finally received Android 9 Pie. This could be the last major update for the smartphone from HMD Global.

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Yesterday, HMD Global released the Android 9 Pie stable update for the Nokia 6.1. Today, it has announced the update is also rolling out to the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Juho Sarvikaas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global. The Android Pie update is 1349.5MB in size and brings a bunch of new features such as a new navigation system, adaptive battery, and adaptive brightness. The update also brings October’s security patch to the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Another day. Another update. Happy to announce that the Nokia 6.1 Plus now runs on Android 9 Pie #Nokiamobile #AndroidOne pic.twitter.com/Spls0myFbA

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 31, 2018

Based on Nokia’s promise, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are next to receive Android Pie and that will be in November. In addition to those two, Nokia has also confirmed that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 released in 2017 will also get Android Pie.

Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8 of 2017 will also get . This hopefully helps understand why everything cant happen at the same time https://t.co/k6GWhHFTMM

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 31, 2018

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The Nokia 6.1 Plus was released this year as the first Nokia phone with a notch. It has a 5.8-inch FHD+ screen and is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor. There is a 16MP + 5MP dual camera setup on its back and a 16MP front-facing camera. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3060mAh battery.

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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.

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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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Off all the phones released last year by HMD Global, only the Nokia 2 has not been updated to Android Oreo. It will still get updated but to Android 8.1 instead. The Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 already began getting the Android 8.1 Oreo update a few months ago but only in select regions.

If you own the Nokia 6 (China version) and you are still on Android 8.0 Oreo, you may want to check for an update as HMD Global has begun rolling out Android 8.1 to the device.

The update which is 980MB in size also brings along May’s security patch, Bluetooth device battery percentage indicator, a new theme setting that adapts to your wallpaper, and an improved power management system and camera experience.

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The Nokia 6 has a 5.5” FHD screen, a Snapdragon 430 processor, up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has a single 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, and a 3,000mAh battery. It already has a successor called the Nokia 6 (2018) or Nokia 6.1 in the US.

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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.

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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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Today, Nokia is holding a launch event in India where the company is expected to launch the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco. Now, ahead of the launch of Nokia 6 (2018), the Nokia 6 3GB RAM model has received another price cut in India.

The smartphone was launched in India in June last year at a price of Rs. 14,999. Last month, the phone received Rs. 1,500 price cut, bringing down the phone’s price to Rs. 13,499. The Nokia 6 3GB RAM variant is now available for purchase at a reduced price of Rs. 12,999 (approx. $200) after another price cut of Rs. 500.

At this time, it is not yet clear if this price cut is for a limited time only or permanent. Earlier this year, HMD Global launched the Nokia 6 4GB RAM variant for Rs. 16,999 and its price remains unchanged.

The Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch full-HD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels screen resolution and a 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor.

In the camera department, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor and an 8-megapixel front camera sensor – both come with a f/2.0 aperture lens. It packs 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage with microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

While the Nokia 6 was launched with Android Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, it recently received Android Oreo update. The phone features a front-facing fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The Nokia 6 2018, which is expected to get launched in India today, comes with 5.5-inch Full HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor. It packs 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage with expansion support of up to 256GB.

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It sports a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. On the front side, it features an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo out-of-the-box, the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.

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After rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo update last month, HMD Global has now started rolling out the update for the new version of Android Oreo for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.

Both the smartphones — Nokia 5 and Nokia 6, were upgraded to the Android 8.0 Oreo update earlier this year in January. Earlier this month, both devices received the March security patch update in select markets.

Currently, the update is rolling out to the Nokia 5 in India, Tunisia, and Indonesia. On the other hand, the update for the original Nokia 6 is only available in India at the moment. However, we expect more markets to get this new software update in the next few days.

The Nokia 5 Android 8.1 Oreo update is about 866.7MB in size, while the Nokia 6’s update is 933.8MB. The update package is downloadable only through an active Wi-Fi connection. You can check the availability of the update on your Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 by going to Settings > System updates.

The official changelog for the update suggests that it comes with battery saving navigation buttons, a revamped power menu, new settings menu, and Bluetooth battery percentage. It also brings the March security patches to the handsets.

Further, the update also comes with several core Android features such as Neural Networks API, Autofill framework updates, and a shared memory API. Besides, users can expect performance improvements and bug fixes, including a corrected hamburger emoji.

The Nokia 5 was launched last year in February and comes with a 5.2-inch HD display. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, coupled with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. It packs 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of inbuilt storage and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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HMD Global has scheduled a launch event in India on 4th April, where the company is expected to launch Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco in India. Both the phones were unveiled last month at Mobile World Congress.

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After rolling out Android Oreo updates, HMD Global has now started releasing a new update for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 in some markets which brings the latest March Android security patch.

According to the user report, the update is around 132MB in size and is being rolled out in batches. Interestingly, the update comes just a couple of days after Google started the rollout of the latest Android security patch for eligible Pixel and Nexus devices.

This new update brings a fix for a critical security vulnerability in Media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.

The company has not provided any specific features in the update apart from the March Android security patch. Once the update is available for your device, you’ll be prompted to download this update. However, you can also check by going to Settings and searching system updates and then by checking for the update.

This just goes on showing how consistent HMD Global is when it comes to releasing software updates. The company has been quick in seeding update to its phones, be it monthly patches or the Android update. Both the phones — Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 were launched with Android Nougat out-of-the-box and received Android Oreo update in January.

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Recently, HMD Global started rolling out Android Oreo beta for its Nokia 3 while the company rolled out the public update with Android Oreo for the Nokia 8.

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HMD Global seems to have slashed the pricing of its Nokia 6 3GB RAM model in India. The phone, which was launched in India in June last year for Rs. 14,999, is now available for purchase at Rs. 13,499 through Amazon India.

The price drop of about Rs. 1,500 on the Nokia 6 3GB RAM model comes after the Finnish company launched its successor — Nokia 6 2018 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month.

However, at this time, it is not clear whether the price cut is permanent or temporary. The slashed pricing is applicable to the Matte Black as well as Silver color variants. Additionally, Amazon India is also offering exchange discount of up to Rs. 12,111.

To remind you of the specifications, the Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch full-HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor.

The phone comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor and an 8-megapixel front camera sensor, both with f/2.0 aperture lens. It packs 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. The Nokia 6 was launched with Android Nougat out-of-the-box, but the phone received Android Oreo update earlier this year.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Along with a front-facing fingerprint sensor, the device comes with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio support and packs a 3000mAh battery.

Last month, HMD Global launched a new variant of the Nokia 6, which packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The 4GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 16,999 and is exclusively available through online retailer Flipkart.

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Earlier this year, the company launched Nokia 6 2018, which as the name suggests, is the successor of the Nokia 6. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 630 processor and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.

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Last week, HMD Global announced the Nokia 6 with 4GB RAM in the Indian market. The phone is now finally available for purchase in India. Priced at Rs. 16,999 (approximately $263), the phone is exclusively available through online retailer Flipkart.

There are a few bundled offers, including extra 5 percent discount on payment through Axis Bank Buzz credit cards and EMI options from several banking partners. The 3GB RAM variant is currently available for for Rs. 14,500 (~ $224).

However, keep in mind that this is not the Nokia 6 (2018) which was announced by the Finnish first earlier this year. This Nokia 6, which packs 4GB RAM, was first launched in China.

The Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.  It packs mid-range Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion up to 128GB.

For the photography, the phone features a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash and phase detection autofocus. There’s also an 8-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, NFC, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS. Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, the phone features a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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At the upcoming Mobile World Congress, 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. 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.

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HMD Global has launched a new 4 GB RAM edition of the Nokia 6 in India. It is a Flipkart exclusive smartphone that will be available for purchase starting from Feb. 20.

The Finnish firm had launched the Nokia 6 smartphone in China in January 2017. China had received the 4 GB RAM edition of the phone. The company had launched the Nokia 6 featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage alongside other phones like Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 in India in June 2017.

Finally, the Nokia 6 4 GB RAM model has arrived in India. It is packed with 64 GB of native storage. One should be aware of the fact that it is not the new Nokia 6 (2018) smartphone that was unveiled in previous month.

The 4 GB RAM Nokia 6 would be carrying a price tag of Rs. 16,999 (~$269). It will be available with an exchange offer that will allow its users to avail a discount of Rs. 2,000 (~$31). Currently, the 3 GB RAM variant is available with a pricing of Rs. 14,999 (~$235).

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As far as other specs of the Nokia 6 are concerned, it features 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The mid-range Snapdragon 430 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. It features an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel rear camera and an f/2.0 aperture front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. It includes a 3,000mAh battery. Dual-SIM support, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, NFC, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS are the other features of the Nokia 6.

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The 2nd-gen Nokia 6 launched with Android 7.1 Nougat but once you powered it on for the first time, you got a notification for the Android Oreo update. That update is now hitting the first-gen model too.

After weeks in beta, users can now update their phones to a stable version of Android Oreo. The update which is about 1.5GB in size, not only updates the phone to Android 8.0 but brings a number of new features too. Below is a translation of the change log of the Chinese version:

• Upgrade to Android 8.0
• Updated Settings UI
• Add -1 screen and pedometer card
• Enhanced Power Saving and background activity manager
• Enhanced low light camera image quality
• Added screen wake for notifications, scrolling screenshot
• Screen Record function
• Add Nokia cloud account Service

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The update will roll-out gradually, so if you have not received it yet, you will have to be patient.

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The launch of the Nokia 6 smartphone marked the brand’s re-entry into the ever competitive mobile devices market. It was an important phone for HMD Global, and to some extent, the phone managed to do well in multiple markets. Agreed, the specs were unimpressive, with a low-end SD430 powering the device, but all its flaws in the hardware department would be forgiven for its stellar built quality and experience.

Now, the new generation Nokia 6 2018 is here, and this time around, the company has made some important upgrades. The hardware gets a much needed boost, and the design gets a few changes like thinner bezels, bringing it closer to recently launched smartphones. But not too close, since it still features a 16:9 display.

So, the company has retained what was good about the first generation Nokia model and added a few optimisations, like in the camera department.

HMD Global has carried forward the strong built quality of the first generation model, using a 6000 series aluminium alloy body with CNC moulding. As you can see in the Nokia 6 Hands on pictures, the metal frame gets orange accents, and so do the camera housing and fingerprint sensor. This adds a splash of color to the black body. The quality of workmanship remains the same, so the built quality is sturdy and strong. This is what we expected, since the first gen. Nokia 6 was one of the most durable smartphones of 2017.

Though the built quality is as strong as ever, there are a few changes in the design of the new generation Nokia 6 2018. The phone ditches the physical home button up front, making way for a 16:9 display. Note that the screen size remains the same, which also means that the device has become more compact. The phone features the following dimensions: 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm which makes it smaller than the first gen. model with dimensions: 154 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm. Yes, the new model is a bit thicker, but overall, the phone feels like a compact 5.5-incher.

Since you no longer have the fingerprint sensor up front, it goes to the back of the phone. The placement of the sensor is comfortable for everyday use, but there are times that you might accidentally touch the flash instead of the sensor that lies below. But don’t worry, this happens only in the initial period, until you get used to the placement of the sensor.

On the right side, you have the power and volume buttons, while the left side has the hybrid dual SIM card slot. The top features the dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.

At the bottom of the phone, you have a USB Type-C port along with speakers. Note that the first gen. model had a MicroUSB 2.0 port, so this is an upgrade.

Overall, the new design builds on what was already good about the first generation Nokia 6. With a solid SD630 processor and 4GB of RAM powering the new model, the performance is pretty snappy as well. We are currently taking a few samples from the device and those should be up very soon.

Meanwhile check out more Nokia 8 2018 hands on images down 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 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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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.

(Source)

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Nokia has released a new holiday television advertisement that goes straight to our hearts. The video, which has been also published on YouTube, is called “Be The Gift“, and it is not completely focused on the phones released by the company. The video shows a mother and her young son who are far from each other and stay in touch through messages, calls, and media sharing on their Nokia phones.

In some parts of the video, we can clearly see features and apps present in the latest devices launched by HMD Global: but it is not the main point of the new holiday ad. Through this video, Nokia Mobile gives a message which is hard to find inside an advertisement video related to Android phones: the company tells us to switch off our phones and spend some time with our loved people for Christmas.

Indeed, at the end of the video, there is a happy reunion between the mother who was sad for being far from her son, and her child who is happy to see his mother again. There is no trace of the specs of Nokia devices in the video, which seems to be more focused on the brand-quality, besides focusing on people and on giving an important message in this holiday season.

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Owners of the Nokia 6 can now join Nokia’s Beta Labs program. This is HMD Global’s version of Google’s Android Beta Program which allows them to run beta versions of the OS, in this case Android 8.0 Oreo, before a stable update is pushed out.

Last week when HMD Global opened the program to Nokia 5 owners, its Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas, revealed that the Nokia 6 was next in line.

#Nokia6 is now joining the #AndroidOreo beta. Subscribe to #Nokiamobilebetalabs to get the update and help us to make the official release just right! https://t.co/91uhqstnnm pic.twitter.com/78C0ywtNfa

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) December 19, 2017

If you own the Nokia 6 and are interested in joining the Nokia Beta Labs, head to this page and sign up. You should be able to get the beta builds when done.

Nokia’s version of Android is pretty much close to Vanilla with a very few changes to the UI to make it distinct. However, the one sold in China is a little bit different from the global variant.

The Nokia 6 was the first Android smartphone released by HMD Global. It has a 5.5” FHD display, a Snapdragon 435 processor, and is available in 3GB and 4GB RAM variants. Battery capacity is 3000mAh with fast charging support.

READ MORE: Full Specifications Revealed As Nokia 9 Shows Up AT FCC

The Nokia 6 will be getting a successor soon. It has already appeared on TENAA and ditches the 16:9 display of this year’s model for the trending 18:9 type. It is expected to be unveiled at MWC 2018.

(Source, Via)

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After rolling out the beta version of Android Oreo update for Nokia 8 smartphone, the company released the final version a couple of days ago. Now, HMD Global’s Nokia is all set to roll out Android Oreo for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.

Recently, HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas confirmed on Twitter that after Nokia 8, Nokia 5 and 6 are next in line to receive the latest update. He further added that the company is planning to soon roll out Open Beta Labs for those models.

Just like the update for Nokia 8, the Android Oreo for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 is expected to come with the latest Android security patch, along with several new features such as Picture-in-picture, detailed Notification dots for every app and Autofill passwords, among others.

Earlier, the company had promised that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 and the most recently launched Nokia 2 will get the Android 8.0 Oreo update as well. In fact, the devices are also slated to receive the upcoming Android P version, as confirmed by HMD Global last month.

The Nokia 5 comes with a 5.2-inch HD IPS LCD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. It packs 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, with support for expanding storage up to 128GB.

It features a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and dual tone flash and also has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box and is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Nokia 6 comes with 5.5-inch Full HD LCD display and Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. Based on the region of availability, the phone has two models — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage.

It comes with a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. This one too, running Android Nougat operating system, is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Read More: Nokia 2 With 5-Inch Display And 4,100mAh Battery Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 6,999

While the company has revealed that both the devices will soon get beta built of Android Oreo update, it is not known when the update will actually roll out.

(Source)

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HMD Global has released Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8 smartphones so far this year. Rumors have it that the Finnish company is working on new smartphones like Nokia 2, Nokia 7 and Nokia 9. Recent reports have claimed that the Nokia 2 and Nokia 9 may debut in the last quarter of 2018. However, new information claims that the company may unleash new phones in early 2018.

Nokia 2 is speculated as an entry-level phone whereas the Nokia 9 is rumored to arrive with flagship specs. The specifications of both the smartphones have been leaked by the rumor mill. However, the company is now speculated to be working on a mid-range phone called Nokia 7. An individual who is an alleged employee of a BPO company that carries out logistics for HMD Global claims that new Nokia phones will not be launching this year.

The individual claims that the Nokia 2, Nokia 7 and Nokia 9 would be arriving as second batch of Android smartphones that will be unveiled in early 2018. The person has spilled this information on Facebook and to prove that he is associated with HMD Global, he has even uploaded an image of a lanyard from the company in the post that reveals the launch time of new Nokia phones.

It appears that the person is not afraid of revealing leaked information on upcoming Nokia phones directly on a group conversation on Facebook. However, there is no way to confirm whether the information shared by the employee is true or false.

The Finnish firm has just recently announced the Nokia 8 flagship phone and it is not even available in many markets. Announcing Nokia 9 flagship in this year can disturb the sales of Nokia 8.

HMD Global had resurrected the Nokia brand by introducing new phones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 event this year. Hence, it is speculated that the Nokia 2, Nokia 7 and Nokia 9 may get unveiled at MWC 2018.

Read More: HMD Global Announces That Its Nokia Smartphones Will Get Updated To Android P

There is no information available on the specs of Nokia 7. The Nokia 2 is pegged to arrive with 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 212 chipset, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage and 4,000mAh battery. The Nokia 9 is speculated to arrive with bezel-less and curved edge-to-edge deign. The Snapdragon 835 powered flagship is speculated to come with dual rear cameras. It may come in 6 GB or 8 GB RAM models.

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HMD Global has already confirmed that the Android 8.0 Oreo update would be released for Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8. In the previous week, HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas had shared official images that revealed that the company is working on Android 8.0 Oreo update for Nokia 8. However, he did not reveal the exact timeline for the release of Oreo update. Today, the company has made officially confirmed that the Android 8.0 Oreo would be released for its smartphones before the end of 2017.

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Mark Trundle who is the HDM Global’s General Manager for multiple regions like Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia has confirmed in a recent interview that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 would be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo before the end of this year.  This means that the Nokia 3 will become the cheapest smartphone to receive Android Oreo.

As far as Nokia 8 is concerned, since the company has hinted that it is testing Android 8.0 Oreo update for the smartphone, it is likely that it could become the first Nokia phone to receive the latest Android version. The Android 8.0 Oreo update is expected to be first available for unlocked variants of Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8. Next in line would be the carrier variants of these phones.

The upcoming Nokia 2 entry-level phone is expected to come loaded with Android 7.1 Nougat. There is no information on whether it will be receiving the Oreo update.

(source|via)

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Honor 8 Pro (aka Honor V9 in China) is one of the well-received smartphones of 2017 and the Honor 6X is also a famous budget-friendly smartphone that is enabled with dual rear cameras. Honor, a subsidiary brand of Huawei, has confirmed that both smartphones would be getting Android 8.0 Oreo update before the end of the year.  HMD Global has also officially confirmed that the Nokia Android smartphones would be upgraded to

Android 8.0 Oreo was introduced in the previous month. Since then, couple of smartphone manufacturers such as BlackBerry, HTC and Sony have confirmed on the devices that will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. As far as Honor phones are concerned, the Chinese firm had kept a press conference recently in New Delhi, India. During the press meet, the company allowed its officials to answer queries on its old and new devices.

When Honor was asked about the arrival about the release of Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Honor 8 Pro and Honor 6X, the company claimed that the firmware upgrade would be released within few months. The company confirmed that these smartphones would be getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update by the end of this year. However, there is a possibility that the rollout of Oreo update for Honor 6X may happen in early 2018. Currently, the Honor 8 Pro is running on Android Nougat. The Honor 6X is also running on Nougat, but it was launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

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Apart from the Nokia 3310 (2017) feature phone, HMD Global has increased couple of Nokia phones running on Android OS this year. The Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8 are all currently running on Android Nougat OS. A tweet released by Juho Sarvikas who is Chief Product Officer with HMD Global has confirmed that the all the Nokia Android phones including the Nokia 3 would be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo. However, Sarvikas refrained from revealing the exact timeframe of the release.

All of our smartphones will upgrade to Oreo, Nokia 3 included. No comments yet on timing so that I don't get into trouble .

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) September 2, 2017

The Nokia 3 is running on MediaTek MT6737 chipset whereas the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 are powered by Snapdragon 430. Hence, some were speculating that the MediaTek chip powered Nokia 3 may not get the latest Android version. However, the Finnish firm has confirmed that the low-end Nokia 3 will be upgraded to Android Oreo.

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Nokia 6 was launched in China on Jan. 20 and it was showcased at the Mobile World Congress even in February this year. However, the smartphone was made available for purchase for the first time in India through the flash sale exclusively on Amazon on Aug. 23. All the Nokia 6 units were sold out within a minute.

The Nokia 6 pre-bookings on Amazon India began on Aug. 21. Only those people who pre-registered for the Nokia 6 were able to purchase it on Aug. 23. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$234) in India. Just as the Nokia 6 met with tremendous response during the multiple flash sales in China, the smartphone was sold in a minute on Amazon India yesterday.

Amazon India is given Rs. 1,000 (~$15) cash back for Prime customers who purchase the handset through Amazon Pay balance. Also, all the Nokia 6 customers who sign-up in the Kindle app can take advantage of 80 percent off on Kindle eBooks. In addition to these offers, Nokia 6 buyers can benefit from Rs. 2,500 discount on Make My Trip. Vodafone is also giving 45 GB of 4G data for free for five months.

Read More: Nokia 8 vs Competition: Where Does It Stand? An In-Depth Analysis

Those customers who registered for the Nokia 6 but were not able to buy it yesterday are required to register again for the next sale. Amazon India will begin the next sale on Aug. 30. The Nokia 6 is available on Amazon India in three colors like Black, Silver and Tempered Blue.

The Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and it is powered by Snapdragon 430 chipset. The SoC is coupled with 3 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 32 GB. It also features an external storage that supports up to 128 GB of microSD card.

It comes preinstalled with Android Nougat OS. HMD Global has claimed that it will be launching Android 8.0 Oreo update for Nokia 6 soon. It features a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. It features a Dolby Atoms powered dual speakers. A 3,000 mAh battery provides power to the Nokia 6.

In the past week, HMD Global had introduced the Nokia 8 flagship smartphone. It is expected to arrive in Europe, Latin America, China and U.S. It is expected to debut in India on October.

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Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 smartphones are being released in various markets across the world. In January, a leaked slide had revealed that Nokia would be launching six to seven smartphones this year.  A Chinese leakster who holds a consistent track record about many leaks related to Nokia in the past has revealed that Nokia will be releasing 7 smartphones this year. Not only this, he has mentioned the list of 7 Nokia smartphones for 2017 along with the processor that will be powering each one of them.

The Nokia 6 that was unveiled first is powered by Snapdragon 430. Currently, it is selling well in the U.S.  The Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 that were unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. These phones are respectively powered by MediaTek MT6737 and Snapdragon 430. The remaining four smartphones that are slated to launch in the second half of 2017 are Nokia 2, Nokia 7, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9.

According to the Chinese leakster, Nokia 2 will be available in Snapdragon 212 and a MediaTek processor. It indicates that Nokia 2 will be an entry-level smartphone. Some of the regions will be receiving its Snapdragon edition whereas other regions will be getting its low-end MediaTek processor version.

The Nokia 7 will be driven by Snapdragon 630 chipset and the Nokia 8 would be a more powerful smartphone as the Snapdragon 660 chip will be giving power to it. Previous leaks have revealed that the Nokia 7 would be coming with a single rear camera but the Nokia 8 would be equipped with a dual rear camera system from Zeiss.

An unknown Nokia phone with that had appeared on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 660 could be the Nokia 8 smartphone. The AnTuTu listing revealed that it would be equipped with a 2K screen, 6 GB of RAM, a native storage of 64 GB, a pair 12-megapxiel rear camera sensors and Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The Nokia 7 may feature a full HD display.

The leakster has revealed that the Nokia 9 is powered by Snapdragon 835 which suggests that it is indeed the much-awaited flagship phone from the Finnish brand. Nokia 9 is expected to come with a 5.3-inch QHD display, 13-megapixel dual rear cameras, and 8 GB RAM and it is expected to be launch with a price tag of $699.

Nokia has confirmed that it won’t be releasing any Nokia Android tablets this year. Also, there won’t be any Nokia 4 smartphone as the number 4 is a bad omen in various countries. The Nokia 9, Nokia 8, Nokia 7 and Nokia are expected to debut at IFA 2017.

(source|via)

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The pre-orders of the Nokia 6 began earlier this month in the United States on Amazon and the shipping of its Black and Silver variants began on July 10. Within 24 hours of being available for purchase on Amazon, it has become bestselling unlocked smartphone on the retailer site.

When the Nokia 6 debuted in China through JD.com, the smartphone sold out several times on the retailer site. Now, it seems to be selling like hot cakes on Amazon US. The Nokia 6 with Amazon Prime is at present on the second position while the regular edition of the phone ranking on fourth position. The first position is occupied by the unlocked Galaxy S8. The second and third position are occupied by other phones like Moto E and Alcatel A30.

The Prime edition of Nokia 6 is available for $179 as it carries a $50 discount. It is only available for Amazon Prime customers. The discounted Nokia 6 for Prime users come with Amazon offers and advertisements. The standard edition of the phone is priced at $229. Both the models are unlocked and only support GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S.

Read More: Images of Nokia 9 Cases Leak, Shows Vertical Dual Cameras and Curved Design

The Silver edition is only available in Standard variant. Only the Black model is available in Prime and Standard variants. There is no confirmation when Arte Black edition would be releasing in the U.S.

Recently, it was confirmed that Nokia 6 would be launching in Tempered Blue and Copper variants. The Copper Nokia 6 will be coming in the U.S. in Prime and Standard models. There is no confirmation on when the Tempered Blue or Copper Nokia 6 Standard edition would be arriving in the U.S. The Copper Nokia 6 Prime edition will be releasing on Aug. 18.

The Nokia 6 is a midrange phone that comes with a resilient body. It features a 5.5-inch full HD screen and it is fueled by Snapdragon 430 chipset. It features a 16-megapixel rear camera and a 8-megapixel selfie snapper. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. The phones comes loaded with Android 7.1 Nougat and it is slated to get Android O before the end of this year.

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Everyone is looking forward to HMD Global unveiling its  flagship device, the Nokia 9. We have seen the device appear on benchmarking sites and even live images although wrapped up in a case. It is said to have even gotten its FCC certification, so we believe a launch isn’t far off.

Today, we have images of cases for the Nokia 9 and they do reveal a number of features, some which we already know. The cases come in different colors but the design is the same.

There is a cut-out for dual cameras at the back in a vertical position and that’s about all there is on the rear. The case shows the power button and volume rocker will be on the right and the audio jack will be at the top.

The bottom of the phone is where the USB type-C port and primary microphone are placed. There is a single cut-out flanking the charging port on the left and that is definitely for the speakers.

Yes, we believe the Nokia 9 will come with stereo speakers just like the Nokia 6. The Nokia 6 has its speakers on one side and it appears HMD is using the same design for the Nokia 9. The case also reveals the phone will come with rounded corners.

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The Nokia 9 is expected to launch with a 5.3-inch QHD display with Gorilla Glass 5, the Snapdragon 835 mobile platform and 6GB or 8GB of RAM. It will have a 13MP rear camera in front and one of the sensors on the back will also be a 13MP sensor. Storage is 64GB with support for expansion.

Other features include IP68 certification, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, dual WiFi and GPS.

(Source)

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Nokia 6 is the first Android smartphone from the brand. Manufactured by HMD Global, Nokia 6 marks the relaunch of the Nokia brand to mobile market. In the previous week, the Finnish firm had confirmed that the Nokia 6 would be coming to U.S. in early July. The shipping date of the Black and Silver editions of the Nokia 6 is mentioned as July 10 on Amazon. The retailer giant will be also selling the Copper variant in the next month.

On Amazon, the Silver variant is listed as Standard Version which does not include any offers or ads from the retailer. The handset is priced at $229. Even though the Nokia 6 was introduced in 32 GB and 64 GB models, Amazon is selling only the 32 GB version of the phone. In China’s JD.com, the 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM model of Nokia 6 is currently selling for (~$250) and the 32 GB + 3 GB RAM model is available for 1,479 Yuan (~$218).

The Black variant of the phone is available in Standard Version (without offers & ads) and Prime Exclusive (with offers & ads). Both the color variants are available on pre-orders on Amazon. The retailer is selling unlocked version of Nokia 6 which means the phone will only support GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile. It won’t be supporting other networks such as Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular. There is no confirmation on whether the Arte Black edition will be available in the U.S.

Read More: Nokia 6 Unboxing & Hands-on Images

HMD Global had confirmed in the last week that Nokia 6 would be available later in the U.S. in two more colors like Tempered Blue and Copper. However, the Finnish firm did not confirm on specific date for the release of these two color variants. The Amazon listing states the Copper variant will be hitting the U.S. markets in the next month. It will be available in two editions.

Copper really suits you. #Nokia6 pic.twitter.com/9ixzvC5FA3

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) July 3, 2017

There is no information on when the Standard Version of Copper Nokia 6 will be available in the U.S. However, the Nokia 6 Copper Prime Exclusive model will be hitting the U.S. markets on August 18. The Prime Exclusive models come with $50 Amazon.com gift card for a paid Prime member. It effectively reduces the cost of the device to $179.

Nokia 6 comes with 5.5-inch FHD display and is powered with Snapdragon 430 SoC. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. It is packed with 3,000 mAh battery. It is loaded with stock edition of Android 7.1. Nougat and the Finnish firm has confirmed that it will be updated to Android 8.0 probably before the end of 2017.

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HMD Global’s first Nokia phone running on Android is the Nokia 6. The smartphone was unveiled first in China. As promised, the Finnish company is working on making the Nokia 6 in various markets across the globe. It has been found that the international edition of Nokia 6 is somewhat different from the Chinese version.

The Nokia 6 for China comes with 4 GB of RAM, but its international variant was confirmed in May to feature 3 GB of RAM. However, the letter that has been sent to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by the Finnish company carries a list of hardware and software changes. One of the changes that can be seen on the international Nokia 6 is that it features 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage.

It seems that these changes were brought to Nokia 6 according to the feedback HMD Global received from the users. Since the company was making some changes on the international Nokia 6, it is because of this reason that some of the markets have not received the smartphone.

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Here is the list of software changes on the international Nokia 6:

1. Fix RF Card configuration error
2. Not load FP driver when the device enter power off charging

Here is the list of hardware changes on the international Nokia 6:

1. Add 2nd source battery, HE335
2. Add 4G RAM / 64G ROM
3. Change L6219 & R6210 to NC to improve WiFi mask performance
4. Change L6220 to NC
5. Change R711, R707, R2207 to Murata Bead board to optimize camera de-sense
6. Change FPM to low voltage, add one diode + Low voltage FW to reduce FPM noise
7. Speaker Box SUS material change from 304 to 430 to resolve static magnetic issue.
8. Change coil material from FH5 to FH7 to improve coil heat resistant.

Here is the list of mechanical changes on the international Nokia 6:

1. Rear cover, Increase the thickness of Rib to improve the Main Cam deviation
2. Rear cover, Increase the chamfer to fit the change of battery tape
3. Rear cover, Decrease the thickness to increase the gap between Battery and Rear Cover
4. Camera Ring, modify the Rib of Camera Ring to avoid the interference
5. A Cover, increase the mark of PLE
6. Change front camera sponge to conductive sponge, to resolve defense issue
7. Power Key: modify the key dimension to improve key feeling
8. Rear cover, increase thickness of NFC pad
9. Rear cover, increase thickness to resolve the front cam deviation issue
10. Rear cover, modify the gap between rear cover & A cover to resolve assembly interference issue

Four variants of the Nokia 6 will be released in the near future. These variants will carry the model numbers such as TA-1025, TA-1039, TA-1021 and TA-1033. As it can be seen in the table below, the TA-1039 and TA-1033 are single-SIM models whereas the TA-1035 and TA-1021 are dual-SIM models. All these models carry support for different WCDMA and LTE bands. Only, TA-1025 and TA-1039 support HAC.

As far as the U.S. launch of Nokia 6 is concerned, the smartphone will be made available early in the coming month. It will be available through Amazon with a price tag of $229. The retailer giant will be selling the phone in color choices like Matte Black and Silver. Tempered Blue and Copper color variants of Nokia 6 will be introduced later through the summer. It seems that the Arte Black variant may not be arriving in the U.S.

Since the U.S. will be getting the dual-SIM edition of Nokia 6, it will not be compatible with the CDMA networks of Sprint and Verizon. It carries partial support for AT&T 4G LTE bands. However, T-Mobile will fully support the Nokia 6.

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HMD Global Oy’s Nokia has made its foray further deep into the Asian market with the launch of its three new smartphone models in India. The mid-range Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 were all unveiled Tuesday in India and comes not too long after the new Nokia 3310 was announced for India. Nokia also disclosed during the event that from henceforth, all Nokia phones would be manufactured in India.

The Nokia 6 which is the most expensive of the trio will be the only model that would be sold online. The Nokia 6 will be exclusively sold via Amazon India while the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 will be on sale offline via various retailers. As for the prices, the Nokia 6 comes with a price of Rs. 14,999 ($233) and will go on sale from July 14. Pre-orders are already being accepted and there’s even a Rs. 1000 discount for customers who pre-order using their Amazon Pay wallet before the registration period is over.

On the other hand, the Nokia 3 happens to be the cheapest, priced at Rs. 9499 ($147) while the Nokia 5 will sell for Rs. 12,899 ($200) in India. The two models (Nokia 3 & 5) will be sold via offline sales channels only. Despite being manufactured in India, the prices of all three Nokia phones seem to be on par with that of  Europe and China.

Here is a summary of the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 respective specifications.

Nokia 3

Nokia 3 comes with a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core chipset clocked at 1.3GHZ with 2GB RAM and Android 7 out of the box. There will be 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD. The display is of 5-inches with 720p resolution. At the back, the phone comes with an 8MP AF camera with 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture with LED flash. The front camera is also an 8MP sensor with 84 degrees wide angle lens and display flash. Further, there is a non-removable 2650mAh battery on board along with NFC, USB OTG and Cat. 4 LTE support.

There are four color options for the Nokia 3 — Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, and Copper White.

Nokia 5

The Nokia 5 comes with a 5.2-inch HD display with 2.5D glass and Snapdragon 430 chip. There is 2GB of RAM on board, 16GB of expandable storage up to 128GB and Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. For the camera, the phone comes with a 13MP sensor (1.12um, f/2.0) with PDAF and dual tone flash. Up front, the phone has an 8MP shooter with 84 degrees wide angle lens. The phone also supports NFC and features a 3000mAh battery. There are four colour options; Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black and the unique Copper.

Read Also: New Nokia 3, Nokia 5 & Nokia 6 will be Manufactured in India

Nokia 6

The Nokia 6 is the top model, though a mid-ranger but it packs a Full HD 5.5-inch 1080p display, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos certification, Snapdragon 430 chip, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage and Android Nougat 7.1.1.

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HMD Global revealed last week that it plans to release its new smartphones globally before the end of June. It sure plans to keep its word. This week, the Nokia 6, 5, 3 and 3310 (2017) where launched in The Philippines. Today it has launched in Vietnam and next stop is India on Tuesday, June 13.

A poster  has confirmed that the invites sent out earlier this month for an event on June 13 is for the new smartphones. Although the official prices have not yet been revealed, there is a rumor floating round about the possible price tags.

The Nokia 6 is expected to sell for about Rs. 15,990 ($250), the Nokia 5 for Rs. 12,990 ($200) and the Nokia 3 for Rs. 9,990 ($155). Pre-order will begin on the day of the launch and shipping will start on the 20th of June.

The Nokia 6 is a 5.5-inch device with a Snapdragon 430 SoC. It has a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera. There is a 3000mAh battery on board and Dolby Atmos enhanced stereo speakers.

The Nokia 5 drops the screen size to 5.2 inches. RAM is 2GB and storage is 16GB with an expansion slot. Battery remains 3000mAh but the rear camera is now a 13MP sensor. You still get an 8MP camera up front and Android Nougat.

READ MORE: Nokia 9 Appears on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 835, 13MP Front & Rear Cameras

The Nokia 3 sports a 5-inch display, swaps the SD430 for a MT6737 but keeps the same memory and storage configuration as the Nokia 5. Both cameras are 8MP sensors and the battery has a 2650mAh capacity. Like the other two, it also runs Android Nougat and will get updated to Android O.

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Just a few days after Xiaomi announced a blue variant for its Redmi Note 4X, Nokia does the same for the Nokia 6.

The new blue variant isn’t entirely new. Back when Nokia launched the Nokia 6 in February it was revealed in four colors: a black variant, an Arte Black Limited Edition with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, a tempered blue variant, and a copper colored model.

However, only the black was available for purchase at first. Then it announced a new silver variant too which is also available for purchase. Now its adding the tempered blue variant to the lineup.

Unlike the black and silver variants that are available in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB configurations, the new blue version is only available with the latter configuration. It will sell for  ¥1699(~$250) on JD.com and will be available starting June 18. You can pre-order here.

The Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch FHD display and a Snapdragon 430 processor. There is a 16MP camera on the back and an 8MP in front. It has dual SIM support and a microSD card slot and boasts stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

READ MORE: Nokia 9 Appears on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 835, 13MP Front & Rear Cameras

You get a 3000mAh battery that supports fast charging and it runs Android Nougat out of the box. Nokia has also announced that the Nokia 6 along with the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 will get updated to Android O.

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It has been months since Nokia announced its trio of Android-running smartphones. However, only the Nokia 6 is available for purchase and its sale is even limited to Mainland China and Hong Kong for now.

Although pre-orders of the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 have begun in some European countries, a world wide availability hasn’t been mentioned yet until recently. New report says that Nokia plans to make its new smartphones available globally before the end of June 2017.

We plan to release our upcoming Smartphones worldwide before the end of Q2 2017. (June) Stay tuned for updates.

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) May 28, 2017

The announcement was made by Nokia Mobile last weekend on Twitter.

Nokia already announced that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 will be manufactured at Foxconn’s factory in India.

The Nokia 3 has a 5-inch HD screen, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB ROM. There is a Mediatek MT6737 processor under the hood. It has an 8MP rear camera and another 8MP front facing camera. The Nokia 3 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is powered by a 2650mAh battery. It will sell for 139 Euros (~ $147).

The Nokia 5 increases the screen size to 5.2”but retains the HD screen. It also swaps the MT6737 processor for a Snapdragon 430 processor and the 8MP rear camera for a 13MP sensor. RAM and ROM remains the same as above. There is a fingerprint scanner and the battery is 3000mAh. Price is 189 Euros (~$199).

READ MORE: Leaked Images Show Cancelled Nokia RX-100 Phone With A Physical Keyboard Running Windows Phone 8

The Nokia 6 pushes the screen to 5.5-inches and raises the resolution to 1080p. Comes in two variants: a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant and a 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Rear camera is a 16MP sensor but the front camera remains 8MP. It has the same processor and battery capacity as the Nokia 5 and also sports a fingerprint scanner. It will be available for 229 Euros (~$242) and Arte Black Edition (4GB RAM/64GB) for 299 Euros (~$316).

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As Nokia had confirmed, the company is in the process of rolling out Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 smartphones in multiple markets across the globe. The company is expected to announce its next set of smartphones including its flagship phone by the end of Q2. Now, fresh hands-on photos of a prototype of the alleged Nokia 9 flagship smartphone have been revealed by a French online publication.

The rumor mill has been consistently claiming that the Nokia 9 is this year’s flagship smartphone. The leaked photos show the purported Nokia 9 hiding inside a protective box because of which it is not easy to make out it design.  However, it does reveal that the phone will be sporting a full metallic chassis. The rear shot of the phone reveals that the smartphone features a dual rear camera setup.

The leaked shots also reveal that the Nokia 9 will also feature a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. Another photo shows a fingerprint reader (not clickable) placed between two capacitive buttons. The volume controller and Power key can be seen on the right side of the phone.  Another image reveals the specifications of the phone.

Read More: Nokia 7, Nokia 8 Design Sketch Leaked; Carl-Zeiss Dual Lens Camera Spotted

The above image shows that the Nokia 9 is codenamed as Heart. It suggests that the smartphone would be coming with 5.3-inch display that offers a resolution of 1,440 x 2,560 pixels and it offers a pixel density of 577 ppi. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 64 GB. The prototype unit seems to be running a stock edition of Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.

Rumors suggest that the phone features a pair of 13-megapixel rear-facing cameras. The image of the rear camera suggests that it features a laser auto focus and a dual-LED flash. Like the dual rear camera on Huawei flagships, the alleged Nokia 9 would be featuring a monochrome and a RGB sensor. One of the photos showing the camera app on the Nokia 9 reveals that it will offer the ability to stream live video to social sites like Facebook and YouTube. It will also users to snap photos the front and rear cameras at the same time. The two images shot can be arranged in a single photo. Here are some of the photos that were shot using the alleged Nokia 9:

The Nokia 9 would be coming with a pair of headphones and a Quick Charge 3.0 fast charger. A leaked information that surfaced in the previous month that the Nokia 9 would be priced at $699 and may launch in Q3 .

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Apart from great hardware, software support is also pretty important. HMD Global wants to make sure it meets both demands. The new Nokia licensee has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update to the Nokia 6.

The Nokia 6 is the first Android phone from Nokia released this year. The Android 7.1.1 update first rolled out to owners in China last month and has now started hitting devices in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Apart from the update in software version, it also brings along May’s security patch.

The update is 1.85GB in size and brings new features such as a bunch of new emojis, gif support, and also homescreen app shortcuts. Nokia has also fixed some issues that have to do with USB and 4G networks.

READ MORE: Fake Nokia 3310 Pops Up in China, Buyers Beware

The Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, 4GB/3GB RAM, 64GB/32GB ROM, and has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 on board. There is a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP camera for selfies, and a 3000mAh battery. You also get NFC, an audio jack, micro SD card expansion, dual speakers and Dolby Atmos audio.

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Nokia is expected to launch the recently launched Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and the new Nokia 3310 in around 120 countries within the second quarter of this year.  The Vice-President of HMD Mobile India, Ajey Mehta has spilled some interesting information on the new set of upcoming Nokia phones. According to Mehta, ”We should launch our next set of phones by the end of Q2 this year.”

In an interview to the Times of India, Mehta has said that Nokia wants to make its phones available in various price points to different kinds of customers by the coming year. The company wants to offer its loyal fans with services like exchanging of old phones as well as credit facilities. To make the Nokia phones available to its customers, the Finnish company will be relying on its 400 distributors and 80,000 retailing partners. It will be also selling the phones through its online store.

Related: Silver Nokia 6 Sold Out Shortly After the Start of April 11 Sale

The upcoming Nokia phones that are now poised to launch by the end of second quarter of 2017 will include both smartphones and feature phones. Mehta added that feature phones comprise 55 percent of the cell phone market and 11-12 million feature phones are sold in each month. Since there is so much demand for feature phones, Nokia will also continue to sell feature phones.

Previous rumors have revealed that Nokia will be releasing around 6 to 7 Android phones this year. Rumors are now hinting that the Finnish company may be working on Snapdragon 660 chipset driven Nokia 7 and Nokia 8 smartphones. Moreover, other speculations hint that Nokia 9 could be the Snapdragon 835 chipset driven flagship that Nokia fans are waiting for.  Recent news suggest that Nokia 9 could get unveiled in Q3 this year with a pricing of $699.

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Nokia 6 is immensely popular in the home country of China. HMD Global has been making the phone available for purchase through flash sales and its popularity is such that it is sold out within few minutes. The Finnish firm made the Silver edition of Nokia 6 available for purchase on April 11. Both the storage variants of Silver Nokia 6 have gone out of stock shortly after starting the sale.

Related: Nokia 9: Q3 Release Date and $699 Pricing for The Snapdragon 835 Flagship

Jingdong Mall (JD.com) had listed the 64 GB of the silver colored Nokia 6 with a pricing of 1,499 Yuan ($246) whereas its 32 GB variant for 1,499 Yuan ($217) on pre-orders on April 5. However, its sale began on April 11. The demand for Nokia 6 is very high in China as its Silver variant was sold out pretty fast.

At the Mobile World Congress (2017), HMD Global had unveiled Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 (global edition) and the new Nokia 3310. These phones are slated to go on sale in as many as 120 countries within this quarter. The popularity of Nokia 6 in China suggests that its global edition may receive positive reception from key markets such the U.S. and Europe.

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