Affordable smartphones are becoming every day more exciting thanks to innovative features, improved performances, and exclusive above-average specifications. Lenovo Z5s, Nokia X7 (also known as Nokia 8.1 in the European market) and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 are among the most impressive mid-rangers at the end of 2018 and at least one of them may soon become one of the most important best-sellers in the smartphone market. That is why we think a comparison between them could be very useful for people searching for a new affordable device.

Lenovo Z5s vs Nokia X7 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2)

Design

Noone of these handsets has a midrange-class design and all of them have a premium look thanks to their outstanding glass backs. I personally prefer the Lenovo Z5s due to its higher screen-to-body ratio, the availability in gradient color variants and its smaller waterdrop notch, but Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is not bad as well with its stunning reflective back. Nokia X7 does not match my tastes because of its anonymous look and a too big notch.

Display

We told you several times that if you want a very good display, then you should opt for a flagship. On midrange devices, you will rarely find a high-end display, and the same is for these three devices. Lenovo Z5s is slightly superior in my opinion because it has a slightly bigger screen and the LTPS technology, but the differences are marginal and you should not care a lot about it. Instead, it is better to consider other important specs such as performance and battery life.

Specs & Software

For a simple mid-ranger, these smartphones deliver awesome performances thanks to their great hardware components. Nokia X7 and Lenovo Z5s are the ones with the best performance as they are equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC by Qualcomm, while Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with a lower-end Snapdragon 660. Nokia X7 should be slightly better thanks to Android One, a stock and lightweight version of the operating system which gets also updated in a faster and constant way. Also note that Lenovo Z5s and Nokia X7 come with Android Pie out of the box, while Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is still based on Android Oreo.

Camera

Given that it was announced a few days ago, we still had no chance to test the cameras of Lenovo Z5s. But we believe that its triple camera should provide more interesting shots thanks to the bright aperture, a secondary sensor for 2x optical zoom and a third depth sensor. On the other hand, Nokia X7 is amazing too with its dual camera sporting Carl Zeiss lens and OIS. It will be a hard fight between these two devices, while Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is definitely worse with an average 12 MP dual camera.

Battery

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is the king of battery and it is among the best Android phones for battery life. It has a huge 5000 mAh unit and it can last up to two full days even with intensive use. Lenovo Z5s and Nokia X7 are not phones focused on battery, but they provide a sufficient battery life in every scenario.

Price

Nokia X7 is the only handset which comes with a much higher price tag than its rivals. It was recently launched in the global market for about €400, while you can get Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Lenovo Z5s in China for about €200. I would personally choose the Lenovo Z5s due to its amazing performance, great cameras, and stunning design, as well as its quality-price ratio. But Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is the perfect phone for everyone who is searching for a phone with a great battery life, which is, in my opinion, the most important thing in midrange phones.

• Read More: Lenovo Z5s launched with waterdrop notch screen, triple cameras, Snapdragon 710 and 1,398 Yuan (~$202) pricing

Lenovo Z5s vs Nokia X7 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: PROs and CONS

Lenovo Z5s

PROs

• Great performance
• Affordable price
• Triple camera
• Beautiful design

CONS

• Smaller battery

Nokia X7

PROs

• Compact
• Good performance
• Android One
• Wide availability

CONS

• Higher price

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

PROs

• Huge battery
• Affordable price
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• Worse hardware and cameras

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The Nokia X7 launched a few months ago in China and when it did it ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Its global version called the Nokia 8.1 and which is an Android One phone launched with Android Pie. The official Weibo page has now announced that the Nokia X7 will get the update to Pie tomorrow.

The Weibo post says the update will not only bring Android Pie but some other features too. The update will be a phased roll-out at first. Nokia says users should check their phones between 10 AM and 4 PM to see if they are among those who will receive the update.

In the last week or thereabouts, Nokia has been announcing Android Pie updates for its devices. The Nokia 8 (2017) received the Android Pie update yesterday. Last week, it was the turn of the Nokia 7 and a few days before that, the Nokia 6 (2018) got the update.

READ MORE: Nostalgia worked! HMD Global reveals it has sold 70 million Nokia phones in two years

The Nokia 6 (2017) should be the next device to get the update as a beta version of the update surfaced online a few days ago.

(Source, Via)

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As expected, HMD Global has today launched its latest mid-range smartphone in the Indian market — Nokia 8.1. The phone, which is the successor of the Nokia 7 Plus, was originally unveiled globally last month and is the global version of the Nokia X7 that was launched in China in October.

In India, the phone is priced at Rs. 26,999 which roughly converts to $373 and will be available in two color variants — Blue/Silver and Iron/Steel. While the phone’s pre-booking starts from today, it will go on sale from 25th December through leading mobile retailers as well as Amazon and Nokia online store.

The smartphone features a 6.18-inch Full HD+ display with 2244 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 18.7:9 aspect ratio, and 81.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. It supports HDR10, 500 nits peak brightness and is capable of 96 percent color gamut.

Under the hood, the Nokia 8.1 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor clocked at up to 2.2GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables storage expansion up to 400GB.

Coming to the optics, the smartphone features a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 13-megapixel secondary ZEISS optics lens with f/2.2 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

The camera comes with several AI-based features including scene detection that can automatically detect 18 scenes. It also has AI Beauty and AI Portrait mode, six AI studio lights, AI expressions, and a new dual-view mode.

For added security, along with the face unlock feature, the phone also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth v5, GPS + GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port.

Read More: Nostalgia worked! HMD Global reveals that it has sold 70 million Nokia phones in two years

As for the software, being a part of Google‘s Android One program, the Nokia 8.1 is running a stock version of Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phone is driving power from a 3,500mAh battery that supports fast charging technology.

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Thanks to the very affordable prices of its handsets, Oppo’s sub-brand Realme is having a huge success in Asia. Now, the company has released the new Realme U1 and with its listing price, it is another best-buy of 2018. But it has several rivals from other brands in the same price range. Nokia X7 and Huawei Honor 8X are two of the handsets which could eclipse its value for money and in this comparison, we will let you understand which one should fit your needs the most.

Oppo Realme U1 vs Nokia X7 vs Honor 8X

Design

The reflective glass back makes the difference and makes the Huawei Honor 8X the most stunning handset. Another important feature which makes its aesthetics surprising is its screen-to-body ratio which is very close to 100 percent. I also like the minimal cutouts for its rear cameras and its very narrow chin.

Display

The displays found on these handsets offer an average view quality, they are nothing surprising, but they are more than sufficient if we consider their prices. The display of the Huawei Honor 8X is an added value because it has a larger diagonal of 6.5 inches that is currently very hard to find on a phone. If we exclude Honor 8X, I like Realme U1 more than Nokia X7 because of its less invasive waterdrop notch and the Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Specs & Software

While it is nothing surprising in terms of aesthetics and display, Nokia X7 is definitely the handset which gives most of the satisfaction when it comes to hardware and software. Indeed, it comes with the most powerful midrange SoC: the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 paired with up to 6 GB of RAM. Further, it is part of the Android One program, so it will receive faster updates thanks to Google’s official support. But note that it provides a stock user experience, while Realme U1 and Honor 8X have custom user interfaces.

Camera

I also like more the photos clicked from Nokia X7’s dual camera. It comes with Carl Zeiss optics, a bright f/1.8 aperture and even OIS for the dual rear setup. Realme U1 is the best when it comes to the front camera, thanks to its 25 MP unit and very efficient AI-backed features.

Battery

Huawei Honor 8X has the biggest battery, but there is only 250 mAh of difference and we are not sure that it will last more. Its opponents are both packed with a 3500 mAh battery but Nokia X7 is the only device of the trio to support a fast charging technology.

Price

Realme U1 was launched in India with a starting price tag of €150, Nokia X7 debuted in China with a price of €250 and Honor 8X costs about €250 in the global market. With the actual prices, I would actually choose the Nokia X7 due to its high performance and amazing camera.

• Read More: Realme U1 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Honor 10 Lite: Specs Comparison

Oppo Realme U1 vs Nokia X7 vs Honor 8X: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme U1

PROs

• Great performance
• Bigger battery
• Amazing front camera
• Affordable price

CONS

• Limited availability

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

• Better design
• Bigger and borderless display
• Affordable price
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

Nokia X7

PROs

• Better performance
• Affordable
• Good cameras
• More compact

CONS

• Nothing particular

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HMD Global had previously confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Dec. 6. In India. At that time, it was speculated that the company will be launching the Nokia 8.1 smartphone on the said date. Today, the Finnish firm has rescheduled the launch event to Dec. 10 at 5:30 PM. The new invite does not confirm on the name of the device that will be announced on Dec. 10, but the rumor mill is speculating to announce the Nokia 8.1 smartphone.

Today, the Finnish firm announced the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in India with a starting price of Rs. 19,999. The same phone was announced at the beginning of October in London. Rumors have it that the Nokia 8.1 that is speculated to go official in India on Dec. 10 could be the Nokia X7 phone that was recently announced in China. A recent report had revealed that the Nokia 8.1 may hit the Indian markets with a price tag of Rs. 23,999 (~$345).

• Read More: Rumor: No notch for Nokia 6.2, Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) is the last with a notch

The Nokia 8.1 is equipped with a 6.18-inch IPS LCD notched screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is the first Snapdragon 710 chipset powered handset from the company.

The 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel ZEISS dual optics is present on the backside of the phone. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The Android One version of Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available preinstalled on the device. The 18W fast charging enabled 3,500mAh battery is packed inside the smartphone

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the Nokia X7 are respectively priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$245), 1,999 Yuan (~$288) and 2,499 Yuan (~$360) in China. It is can be purchased in colors like Dark Blue, Night Red, Magic Night Silver and Night Black. There is no information on whether all the variants of the Nokia X7 will be heading to India.

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HMD Global had launched the Nokia X7 smartphone in the previous month in China. Since then, the rumor mill is speculating on the global version of the smartphone. Previous release patterns have suggested that the Nokia X7 may launch as Nokia 7.1 Plus in global markets. However, multiple sources have revealed that the global edition of the Nokia X7 will carry Nokia 8.1 moniker. Nokia Power User has shared leaked press materials of the international version of the Nokia X7. Even though the leaked documents do not confirm it, the publication claims that the Nokia X7 will be indeed launching as Nokia 8.1 in international markets.

In the leaked press materials, the handset is extensively referred to as Phoenix which I the codename of the smartphone. The Nokia 8.1 could be one of the phones that may go official through HMD Global’s upcoming Dec. 5 launch event in Dubai.

The leaked materials have revealed that the Nokia Phoenix (Nokia 8.1) features a 6.18-inch notched PureDisplay that produces FHD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. It is the first Snapdragon 710 fueled Nokia phone. The handset is backed by 3,400mAh battery with 18W rapid charging support. It will be an Android One device that will come preloaded with stock version of Android 9 Pie OS.

The rear panel of the phone features a fingerprint sensor and above it is the ZEISS branded dual camera module which includes 12-megapixel primary sensor and 13-megapixel secondary sensor. For capturing selfie shots, it is fitted with a 20-megapixel front camera.

• Read More: Rumor: No notch for Nokia 6.2, Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) is the last with a notch

The Nokia Phoenix will be releasing in three color variants such as Red, Silver and Blue. The 4 GB RAM variant will have 64 GB of storage and 6 GB RAM model will include 128 GB of storage.

The leaked documents do not contain any information on the pricing of the Nokia 8.1. Apart from launching the Nokia 8.1 smartphone, the Finnish firm is also expected to debut two more phones through its Dec. 5 unveil event.

(source)

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Recent rumors have claimed that the Nokia X7 notched display smartphone that was recently announced in China would be arriving in India as the Nokia 8.1 smartphone. HMD Global has recently released a new teaser which hints that India may soon receive a new smartphone. It is speculated that it could be the Nokia 8.1 phone.

The teaser that lasts only for nine seconds doesn’t reveal the handset, but only showcases red roses. The silhouette of a notched smartphone appears halfway through the short clip to focus more on the inner red roses. It appears that the teaser could be hinting on the HDR function of the mysterious phone.

The Nokia X7 is the first smartphone from the Finnish brand with HDR display. The above tweet could be also hinting the Night Red variant of the smartphone.

The picture's about to get rosy with an epic viewing experience. Get ready to #ExpectMore pic.twitter.com/Tj5XfNuN0h

— Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) November 23, 2018

There is a possibility that the phone may get unveiled first in India as Nokia 8.1 (or Nokia 7.1 Plus) and it may also appear at the Dubai event on Dec. 5. According to 91 Mobiles, the Nokia 8.1 smartphone will go official on Nov. 28 with a price tag of Rs. 23,999 (~$340) for its variant that features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Nokia X7 is also the first Nokia phone to be powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. It features a big display of 6.18 inches that supports Full HD+ resolution and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. It comes preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

The notch of the Nokia X7 houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The ZEISS branded 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual camera setup resides on the backside of the phone. The 3,050mAh battery of the Nokia X7 supports 18W fast charging. Other features of the smartphone include rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and microSD card slot.

In China, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage base variant of the Nokia X7 is priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$245) whereas the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage costs 1,999 Yuan (~$283). The highest model of the Nokia X7 has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and it costs 2,499 Yuan (~$360).

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Today, Nokia took to Weibo to officially announce the Nokia X7 update equipped with the November Security patch and some other fixes in China. The same update was halted a few days ago when some users reported bricking of devices after updating to the November security patch. It seems now the bugs have been stabilized, and Nokia has again started to roll out the update to Nokia X7 aka Nokia 7.1 Plus in China.

As per the official changelog, the new update carries camera optimizations which will improve the image quality. As like of the Huawei and Pixel, Nokia is also implementing its function to make night shots more attractive. There is some change in the AI experience of the device by improving the camera scene recognition feature. There are many fixes and stable patches which will improve the overall fluency and stability of the device. It will also enhance its capability to handle the applications.

Nokia also said that the same update would be rolled out to other models shortly. Users who faced problem while installing the same update can now install it without any hitch. The HMD Global has stabilized it by fixing the bugs in the update.

Nokia X7 aka Nokia 7.1 Plus carries a 6.18 inch LCD having a resolution of 2246×1080 pixels. Its display supports intelligent AI features, with 86.5% of screen-to-body ratio and supports DCI-P3 color gamut display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with a 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Users can even expand its storage by means of microSD card of 128 GB. It supports 18W fast charging which takes around half an hour to fill its 3500 mAh battery. The phone retains a 3.5 mm audio jack and supports dual 4G VoLTE with Type-C USB.

• Read More:  Vivo X21s vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia X7: Specs Comparison

Further, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is soon expected to receive the latest Android 9.0 update. In the camera department, it carries 12 megapixels + 13-megapixel dual cameras with f/1.8 aperture. It hosts Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), AI features, dual-core focus, dynamic photos, etc. On the front, Nokia has added a 20 megapixel shooter for selfeis equipped with AI beautify.

The update is currently rolling out in China, and you can soon expect it in other regions too.

(Via)

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HMD Global is sure having a great time in its bid to revive the once ailing Nokia brand so far, the Finnish company has been successful in its mission. Apart from releasing good smartphones, the company is also ensuring it offers fans regular software updates. Thus, the new Nokia X7 that was announced in China about this time last month is now set to get updated to Android Pie.

The Nokia X7 moniker is exclusive to China while the global version is tipped to launch as Nokia 7.1 Plus in no distant time. So, this article is about the China-exclusive mode which came running Android 8.1 Oreo under Google’s Android One program. There are indications that HMD has started recruiting beta testers for the Nokia X7 to try out an early version of the Android 9.0 Pie update.

Read Also: Nokia X7 unveiled in China with notched screen, Snapdragon 710 and dual cameras for 1,699 Yuan (~$245)

The recruitment is carried out on the company’s Weibo account and is open to persons who are running the official launch software and have never unlocked or rooted the model. Since this is an early build, intending testers are adviced to back up their data in case something goes wrong. As stated before, this is a closed beta so, testers are even required to sign a confidentiality agreement. We expect the company to launch a broader open beta testing programme that would accommodate more persons and would eventually give birth to the release of a stable ROM. The early update also implies that when the model is launched for the global market, it wouldn’t take long before getting Android Pie update.

(source)

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The sister companies Oppo and Vivo just came up with two new mid-range devices focused on the quality-price ratio: Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Neo. They can be considered a middle way between mid-rangers and upper-midrange devices and they can provide very nice performances even though their price is all but excessive. Today, we compare them with Nokia X7, the best HMD Global’s upper-midrange device also known in Europe as Nokia 7.1 Plus. Which is the best smartphone of the trio? Let’s go find out.

Vivo X21s vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia X7 (7.1 Plus)

Design

Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Neo have a similar design and it is impressive in both cases. They have a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to narrow bezels and a waterdrop notch, as well as gradient color variants, while Nokia X7 is less attractive with its thicker bezels. If you like to have a reflective glass back with light waves, you will love the Oppo RX17 Neo more, while if you want the highest screen-to-body ratio, Vivo X21s is for you

Display

With its higher screen-to-body ratio and the Super AMOLED technology, Vivo X21s has the most convincing display among these devices. However, the viewing quality is more or less the same as the Oppo RX17 Neo, so if you choose the RX17 Neo you will just lose the X21s’ thinner bezels. Nokia X7 has a typical midrange-class IPS panel, and it is inferior to its opponents.

Hardware & Software

While you should definitely go for Vivo X21s or Oppo RX17 Neo when it comes to design, Nokia X7 offers the best hardware side thanks to the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. If you exclude the Snapdragon 8xx series, the Snapdragon 710 is the best Qualcomm’s SoC and it is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM on the Nokia X7. Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Neo have a customized user interface, while Nokia X7 comes with the stock Android One which will be treated with faster updates.

Camera

All of these devices are equipped with very nice cameras, even though they can not compete with the most important flagships. Whichever you choose, you will get a good camera phone, but Nokia X7 attracts me more and I think it is able to click more interesting shots with its Zeiss optics and OIS.

• Read More: Vivo X21s goes official with in-display fingerprint reader and SD660 in China

Battery

There is just a bunch of mAh of difference between the batteries of these handsets, so do not expect big differences in their battery life. Oppo RX17 Neo has the biggest battery, but we have to see how good the company optimized it on the software side to give a final verdict about which device is better.

Price

While Vivo X21s and Oppo RX17 Pro are both available with a starting price tag of about €350, Nokia X7 was launched with a more affordable price of €250. That is why it wins this comparison: besides having better performance and a very nice camera, it has a higher value for money.

Vivo X21s vs Oppo RX17 Neo vs Nokia X7: PROs and CONS

Vivo X21s

PROs

• High stb ratio
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Nice cameras
• Best display

CONS

• Limited availability

Oppo RX17 Neo

PROs

• Awesome design
• Bigger battery
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Thinner body

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

Nokia 7.1 Plus

PROs

• Better hardware
• Amazing cameras
• Android One
• More affordable

CONS

• Nothing special

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In the previous month, HMD Global had introduced the Nokia X7 smartphone in China. The Finnish company could be working on the international launch of the smartphone. A new Nokia phone has been approved by Bluetooth SIG body. It is speculated that the international edition of the smartphone may have received from the Bluetooth certification authority.

A Nokia phone with model number TA-1136 has appeared on the website of Bluetooth SIG. This indicates that it could be the company could be gearing up to introduce a new phone before the end of this year. The TA-1136 Nokia phone carries support for Bluetooth 5.0. Chances of it being a low-end phone could be low, but one should be aware of the fact that the low-end Helio A22 and Helio P22 SoCs also support Bluetooth 5.0.

The Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 were introduced first in China, but later on their international variants were released. Hence, there is a possibility that the international edition of the Nokia X7 may debut soon. It may arrive in the market as Nokia 7.1 Plus.

• Read More: Nokia 6.1 Plus Android 9 Pie OS update brings “Hide Notch” option

Contradictory rumors that had surfaced around two weeks ago had claimed that the Nokia X7 may release as Nokia 8.1 and not as Nokia 7.1 Plus in the international markets. It is speculated that HMD Global will release another phone before with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) annual tech expo event that is usually held in February. To support this claim, a Nokia device with Nokia 8.1 moniker was spotted on Geekbench in the recent past with specs like Snapdragon 710, 4 GB RAM and Android 9 Pie.

So, the Nokia TA-1136 phone that has been approved by Bluetooth SIG may arrive as Nokia 8.1 in international markets. The handset is likely to feature the same specs as Nokia X7v. Hence, it is expected to arrive with 6.18-inch IPS LCD notched screen with FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 710, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB and 128 GB of storage, 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel ZEISS branded dual camera setup, 20-megapixel front-facing camera and 3,500mAh battery.

(source|via)

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The Nokia X6 launched globally as the Nokia 6.1 Plus and the Nokia X5 is sold outside China as the Nokia 5.1 Plus. Following this trend, it means the global variant of the Nokia X7 should go by the Nokia 7.1 Plus, right? Wrong!

A few days ago, a device called the Nokia 8.1 was seen on Geekbench. We were a bit disappointed to learn that the successor to the Nokia 8 will come with a mid-range processor and not the Snapdragon 845. It turns out that that the Nokia 8.1 is the global version of the Nokia X7.

https://twitter.com/nokiamobileru/status/1053977142315438080

https://twitter.com/nokiamobileru/status/1054033577233539073

The decision to change the name was made by Juho Sarvikas, chief product manager at HMD Global according to a tweet by @Nokia anew. The account claims they were informed of the name change by unnamed sources.

Further explanations by Phonearena reveal HMD Global is converting the Nokia 8 series into an upper mid-range series while the Nokia 9 PureView will be the company’s flagship model scheduled to launch early next year.

READ MORE: Nokia 6.1 will skip beta labs and jump straight to Android Pie

Nokia anew said in another tweet that the Nokia 7.1 Plus still exists but it won’t launch until next year. It will most likely be powered by the Snapdragon 670 processor. The Nokia 8.1, on the other hand, will launch before the end of the year.

(Source, Via)

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HMD Global has just announced Nokia X7. It is the successor of Nokia 7 Plus, the handset which had the biggest success since the Finnish brand is back in the smartphones market with Android devices, and it will hit the global market as Nokia 7.1 Plus. Given the importance of this device, we compared it with the new Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite which is slowly expanding in the global market and Huawei Mate 20 Lite. All are perfect mid-range devices for you if you want to save some money, and here you will discover their differences.

Nokia X7 (7.1 Plus) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite

Design

The device I like more for its look is definitely the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. It comes with a flagship-like design composed of a glass back with an (optional) gradient finish, and it has the highest screen-to-body ratio. It is definitely more attractive than Nokia X7 and Huawei Mate 20 Lite, even though Nokia X7 is a more compact phone due to its smaller display.

Display

Most of the midrange phones have an IPS display with a Full HD resolution and it is the same when it comes to these three handsets. But Nokia X7 has something more: the HDR technology. It is able to enrich the colors as well as converting content from SDR to HDR in real time. This display is the one with the best viewing quality but it is slightly smaller compared to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Huawei Mate 20 Lite, and it allows the body of the phone to be smaller as well.

Specs & Software

Nokia X7 has the best display and also the best hardware department. It features the most powerful processor by Qualcomm if we do not count the 800 series. We are talking about the Snapdragon 710, an octa-core running at frequencies up to 2.2 GHz. It is the successor of Snapdragon 660 found on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and it is way more powerful than Kirin 710. You will soon be able to get a Nokia X7 with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

Camera

Nokia X7 is the winner even in the camera comparison, at least for the paper and for the rear camera setup. It features a bright aperture and Carl Zeiss optics, it supports dual pixel autofocus and it even has optical stabilization. We could not expect more from a midrange-class camera. When it comes to the front camera, the winner is instead the Huawei Mate 20 Lite with its dual setup which should detect depth info in a better way. However, we will have to test Nokia X7 personally to confirm these assumptions.

Battery

With a capacity of 3750 mAh, Huawei Mate 20 Lite has the bigger battery, so it is supposed to last more than its opponents. But HMD Global is used to optimize the battery of their phones very well, so it might be that Nokia X7 will achieve similar results with its 3500 mAh unit. So, for now, we do not have a winner as Nokia X7 is still not on the shelves.

Price

Nokia X7 will soon land in China with a price starting from €212, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite starts from €175 and Huawei Mate 20 Lite costs €300 (in the more powerful 6/64 GB configuration). Given its specs on the paper and its value for money, currently I would pick Nokia X7 and for me, it is the winner of the comparison.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite goes global, starting with Ukraine on October 17

Nokia X7 (7.1 Plus) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite: PROs and CONS

Nokia X7 (7.1 Plus)

PROs

• Better performance
• Android One
• Great cameras
• Nice display

CONS

• Still not available

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

• Wonderful design
• More affordable
• Good performance
• Nice cameras

CONS

• No micro SD

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

PROs

• Big display
• Nice cameras
• Big battery
• Original design

CONS

• Lower-end SoC

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HMD Global has taken off covers from the all new Nokia X7 smartphone through a launch event in China. The Nokia X7 smartphone is equipped with a notched screen and it is fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset. The ZEISS branded dual cameras at the backside of the smartphone. It has arrived in China with a starting price of 1,699 Yuan (~$245) .

Nokia X7 Specifications and Features

The Nokia X7 that measures 154.8 x 75.7 x 7.97mm features a series-6000 magnesium alloy frame sandwiched between glass panels on the front and rear sides. The handset possesses a 6.18-inch IPS LCD screen. The notched display offers 18.7:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The other features of the display of the Nokia X7 are 86.5-percent screen space, 96-percent NTSC color gamut, DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR video playback, 1500:1 contrast ratio and 500nits of brightness. The Nokia brand name can be seen on the bottom bezel of the device.

The notch of the smartphone houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera, an earpiece and other sensors. Moving to the backside of the phone reveals its vertically aligned dual camera system. The ZEISS branding is imprinted between the Sony IMX363 12-megapixel primary sensor and 13-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual cameras are equipped with features like Optical Image Stabilization, dual PD autofocus, AI scene detection and optimized low-light photography. The front camera is blessed with AI features like beauty mode, portrait mode and studio lights. A fingerprint scanner is available below the dual camera module.

The Nokia X7 is the first smartphone from the Finnish firm to feature 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 710 chipset. The handset comes in three variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. The hybrid SIM slot can be used for adding a microSD card on the smartphone.

The smartphone is driven by a 3,500mAh battery. It is equipped with support for Quick Charge 3.0. When it comes to connectivity, the handset offers features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is loaded with the latest Android 9 Pie OS. Like the other Nokia phones, the Nokia X7 is also an Android One device which makes it eligible to receive faster OS updates for two years along with security updates for three years.

Nokia X7 Pricing and Availability

Here is the pricing of the Nokia X7 variants:

• 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM – 1,699 Yuan (~$245)
• 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – 1,999 Yuan (~$289) and
• 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – 2,499 Yuan (~$361)

It can be bought in colors like Dark Blue, Night Red, Magic Night Silver and Magic Night Black. The pre-orders of the Nokia X7 have begun through various platforms like Nokia’s official online store and JD in China. The handset will be available for purchase from Oct. 23 in the home market.

There is no confirmation on the internal availability of the Nokia X7. Outside of China, the handset is pegged to carry Nokia 7.1 Plus moniker.

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Rumors have it that the Nokia X7 will be the smartphone that HMD Global will be announcing through an unveil event in China on Oct. 16. In the recent past, the images and entire specifications of the smartphone have surfaced through its TENAA telecom authority listing. Fresh renders of the Nokia X7 have surfaced today. The new leak also reveals the pricing and release date of the Nokia X7.

Just as the TENAA listing had revealed, the new leak states that that the Nokia X7 would be coming with a 6.18-inch TFT LCD screen. The notched display will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. A 20-megapixel camera and an earpiece are housed inside the notch of the Nokia X7. The company’s brand name can be seen on the bottom bezel of the phone.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset that includes a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor will be fueling the smartphone. According to TENAA, the smartphone will be coming in two RAM and storage models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It will be coming with Android 8.1 Oreo OS preinstalled.

There is a ZEISS branding between the 13-megapixel primary sensor and 12-megapixel secondary sensor placed on the backside of the Nokia X7. The LED flash is placed on the left side of the dual camera system. The device is packed with a 3,500mAh battery.

A fingerprint scanner resides below the dual camera unit of the Nokia X7. The buttons for controlling volume and power are placed on the right side of the phone. The hybrid SIM tray is provided on the left side of the Nokia X7.

• Read More: Nokia X7 front and rear design revealed ahead of launch

A 3.5mm audio jack is positioned on the top edge of the Nokia X7. An external speaker, a USB-C port and a microphone seems to be available on the bottom edge of the smartphone. The TENAA listing of the phone had revealed that the Nokia X7 would be landing in China in colors like red, silver and blue. The handset measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97mm and it weighs 178 grams.

The Nokia X7 that features 6 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB carries a price tag of 2,699 Yuan (~$390). There is no information available on the pricing of the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage model. The leak reveals that the Nokia X7 will be available for buying from Oct. 23. Outside of China, the handset is expected to sell with Nokia 7.1 Plus moniker.

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HMD Global has recently launched the Nokia 7.1 smartphone and it has a scheduled another launch event on Oct. 16. Recent reports have revealed that the Finnish firm will be launching the Nokia X7 with notched display design through the upcoming unveil event. Previous teasers had only revealed the appearance of the vertical dual camera setup. Following are some of the new teasers of the upcoming Nokia phone that reveals its front as well as rear designs.

The new teasers of the alleged Nokia X7 reveal that it features a screen with a wider notch. The notch houses a front-facing camera and an earpiece. The bottom bezel of the phone is slightly thick, and it carries the brand name of the company.

The Nokia X7 is fitted with a vertical dual camera setup with an LED flash placed on the left side of it. Below the dual camera system is the fingerprint scanner of the phone. The rear panel of the phone seems to be made out of glass.

• Read More: Nokia 3.1 Plus TENAA listing appears, China launch could be very near

The Nokia X7 that has a model number of TA-1131 has already passed TENAA certification in China. It measures 154.8 x 75.7 x 7.9mm and it weighs 185 grams. The handset is expected to arrive in color choices such as red, silver and blue.

The smartphone is fitted with a 6.18-inch IPS LCD screen that produces 2246 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The handset’s appearance on Geekbench benchmarking platform has revealed that it is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. It is likely to arrive in variants such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. For more storage, it features a microSD card slot.

For photography, the Nokia TA-1131 offers 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera system. It has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The handset will be preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and is very likely to offer Android One experience. It is expected to be packed with 3,400mAh battery. Outside of China, the handset is likely to carry Nokia 7.1 Plus moniker.

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Just as we reported, HMD Global didn’t announce the Nokia 7.1 Plus yesterday, instead, we got the Nokia 3.1 Plus. However, there is one more Nokia event holding in China on October 16 and there is a high chance the Nokia X7 (Nokia 7.1 Plus) will be announced there.

HMD Global has sent out a series of invites that reveal details such as the venue and time of the launch. They have also released a bunch of posters that tease some features of the phone.

The invite says the event is for a new Nokia phone among their 2018 Autumn release. It will hold at the popular jazz club, Blue Note, which is located at No. 23, East Qianmen Street, Beijing. The event will begin at 1600hrs local time.

The teaser poster, on the other hand, confirm the phone will have a Snapdragon processor, an AI camera features with automatic scene detection, stereo speakers at the bottom, and a USB Type-C port. Don’t be bothered about the lack of an audio jack at the bottom of the phone, it is most likely at the top of the phone just like the Nokia 7 Plus.

READ MORE: Nokia 2.1V is a Verizon exclusive version of the Nokia 2.1

The Nokia X7 will come with a display with a notch at the top, a Snapdragon 710 processor, dual rear cameras, up to 6GB of RAM, Android Oreo, and a 3400mAh battery.

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At the beginning of this month, HMD Global had announced the Nokia 7.1 smartphone. The mid-range phone arrived with a notched display design and Snapdragon 636. Today, the Finnish confirmed through its Nokia Mobile Weibo account that it will be holding an unveil event on Oct. 16 to announce a new smartphone. The teaser image shared by the company suggests that the company will be debuting the Nokia X7 smartphone on the said date.

Some may speculate that HMD Global may debut the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in China on Oct. 16. However, the camera module shown in the below teaser is bit different from the camera setup of the Nokia 7.1.

In the teaser image, ZEISS branding can be seen clearly mentioned between the two camera sensors. Also, the dual-tone LED flash is placed on left side of the vertical camera. The Nokia 7.1 also features ZEISS branding between the two cameras present on its rear. Unlike the upcoming Nokia phone, the Nokia 7.1 has the LED flash placed below the dual camera module. Also, it appears to be the very same Nokia TA-1131 smartphone that was certified by TENAA around two weeks ago.  Hence, it is now being that the Finnish firm may announce the Nokia X7 smartphone on Oct. 16.

The Nokia X7 teaser image reveals that it will impress the audience with low-light photography prowess. Rumors have it that the Nokia X7 will be featuring a 6.2-inch display that will carry support for full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is expected to power the smartphone. It may arrive in two models such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. The handset may include a 3,400mAh battery and it may arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo OS preinstalled.

• Read More: Nokia 7.1 vs Honor View 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE: Specs Comparison

There is no information available on the pricing of the Nokia X7. The 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM editions of the Nokia 7.1 were introduced with respective pricing of $349 and $400. The Nokia X7 is expected to debut with Nokia 7.1 Plus moniker outside of China. HMD Global will be holding a launch event in India tomorrow. Probably, it may announce the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in India.

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UPDATE: TENAA has updated the listing of the Nokia X7 with its images. Here is a look at the front and rear sides of the smartphone.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

A new Nokia phone with a model number of TA-1131 has received approval from the TENAA Chinese authority. The TENAA listing of the TA-1131 does not feature its images, but its entire specifications have been listed. The specifications of the smartphone suggest that it could be the Nokia X7 smartphone for China. Outside of China, the handset is likely to debut as Nokia 7.1 Plus.

According to the TENAA listing of the Nokia X7, it measures 154.8x x 75.7 x 7.97mm and weighs 185 grams. Its color variants are red, silver and blue.

The handset is fitted with a 6.18-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The screen resolution of the phone indicates that it features a notched display.

The Nokia TA-1131 is powered by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz. The handset is heavily speculated to arrive as the first Nokia phone with Snapdragon 710 chipset. The 64 GB edition of the smartphone features 4 GB of RAM and higher 128 GB variant has 6 GB of RAM.

The back panel of the Nokia X7 features 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual camera setup. The front notch includes a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The phone is fueled is by 3,400mAh battery. The other features of the smartphone are microSD card slot and fingerprint scanner.

• Read More: Nokia 7 Plus receives Android Pie stable update

The handset is slated to go official Nokia 7.1 on Oct. 4. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has claimed that the 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variant of the Nokia 7.1 would be priced at 399 euros in the European market. The Nokia 7.1 is expected to be available in Steel or Blue colors. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone.

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A recent report has revealed that HMD Global is prepping up to debut Nokia 7.1 and Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphones on Oct. 4. The Nokia 7.1 is expected to arrive with a notch-less screen whereas the 7.1 Plus will be equipped with a notched display. Like the recent Plus models from the company, the Nokia 7.1 Plus is expected to release as Nokia X7 in China. Freshly leaked hands-on photos of a new Nokia phone has surfaced today. Since the images only reveal the rear side of the phone, it is difficult to identity whether it is a Nokia 7.1 and Nokia 7.1 Plus.

The new images reveal that the handset is equipped with a glass rear and a metallic frame. It features vertical dual camera setup followed by a fingerprint reader on the upper half of the rear panel.

In the above image, the alleged Nokia X7 can be seen in silver white color. The rear design of the phone is not very different from the Nokia X6. The vertical dual camera setup did not sit flush on the rear of the phone. The images shown below suggest that the handset will be also arriving in a new copper brown color.

• Read More: Nokia 7.1 and Nokia 7.1 Plus both rumored to debut with Snapdragon 710 on October 4

A recent report has revealed that the Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering both smartphones. The Nokia 7.1 may sport a 6-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Its SD710 chipset could be coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It may feature an internal storage of 64 GB.

The Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) is expected to feature higher RAM and more of amount of inbuilt storage than the Nokia 7.1. The display size of the Nokia 7.1 Plus is not known, but it is very likely to feature a notched screen that will offer an aspect ratio of 19:9. The rumor mill is yet to leak the pricing of the Nokia 7.1 and Nokia 7.1 Plus..

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Few hours ago, HMD Global confirmed that it will be launching a new smartphone on Oct. 4.  Rumors are rife that the Finnish firm will be debuting Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone on the said date. Yesterday, My Smart Price had shared a render of the upcoming Nokia 7.1 Plus phone. Today, the same publication has collaborated with popular tipster @OnLeaks to share the 360-degree renders of the smartphone.

The CAD renders of the Nokia 7.1 Plus show that it features a notched screen and a thick bottom bezel which includes the branding of the company. The backside of the phone is expected to feature a glass panel. It will be fitted with vertical dual camera setup followed by an LED flash. The ZEISS branding can be seen between the dual sensors. A fingerprint scanner is also present on the rear side of the Nokia 7.1 Plus. The bottom edge of the Nokia 7.1 Plus features a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The handset measures 149.8 x 71.2 x 8mm which indicates that it could be equipped with a 5.8-inch LCD display. The notch of the phone seems to house a front-facing camera, an earpiece and some other sensors. Previous leaks have suggested that the Nokia 7.1 Plus will support an aspect ratio of 19:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

• Read More: Nokia 5.1 Plus to launch in India on September 24 as Flipkart-exclusive

The Nokia 7.1 Plus will be yet another Android One phone from the Finnish firm. Probably, the handset may arrive as the first Nokia phone with Android 9 Pie onboard. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is expected to power the handset. Some of the other rumored features of the Nokia 7.1 Plus include 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage and support for fast charging. The same phone may debut as Nokia X7 in China. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Nokia X7.

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HMD Global is now gearing up to unveil a new smartphone in the coming month. The Finnish firm has started sending out invites for the upcoming launch event. Even though the invite does not give out any information on the upcoming Nokia phone, rumors are rife that the company may unleash the Nokia X7 smartphone.

As the invite reveals, the HMD Global will be introducing a new smartphone on Oct. 4. The launch event will begin at 5:00 PM and it will be held at Central London.

Nokia fans are eagerly waiting for the company to announce the Nokia 9 flagship phone that is speculated to arrive with penta-lens system. However, a recent report has revealed that its arrival has been delayed as the Finnish firm is reportedly planning to announce it at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo that will be held in February next year. Recent reports suggest that the company may unleash the Nokia X7 instead of the Nokia 9 phone.

Just as the Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 have arrived with notched display design, it is speculated that the Nokia X7 will be also coming with the same design. Yesterday, a leaked image showing the front and rear design of the phone had surfaced online.

The leaked image of the Nokia X7 shows that it is equipped with a notched screen at the front whereas the back panel is equipped with vertical dual cameras and a fingerprint scanner. The ZEISS branding can be seen between the two camera sensors. Just as the Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 were released out of China respectively as Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus, the upcoming Nokia X7 is very likely release outside of China as Nokia 7.1 Plus.

• Read More: Nokia 5.1 Plus to launch in India on September 24 as Flipkart-exclusive

There is no information available on the specifications of the Nokia X7. Rumors surrounding suggest that it may feature 19:9 aspect ratio display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The above render shows the presence of Android One logo on the lower portion of the back panel. The handset is speculated to debut as the first Snapdragon 710 smartphone from the company.

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Rumors have it that the upcoming Nokia flagship phone that has a model number of TA-1094 may go official as Nokia 9. The USP of the phone will be its penta-lens camera setup. Recent reports have revealed only teased the rear design of the phone, but its front design has remained a mystery. A fresh report on ITHome carries a leaked image of the display panel of the alleged Nokia 9 flagship. The report also includes a leaked snapshot of the display panel of the upcoming Nokia X7 phone. The display panel images of both phones show that they will come equipped with notch-less screens.

In the image shown above, the display panel of the alleged Nokia 9 can be seen with slim-sized side bezels. There is a slightly large cutout for the selfie camera on the top bezel of the phone. The bottom bezel seems to be equally thick as upper bezel. There is no information available on the display size of the rumored Nokia 9, but the image does reveal that it will be offer an impressive screen space. Probably, it carries support for tall aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is expected to power the 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the Nokia 9. It is speculated to arrive with a big battery of 4,150mAh capacity.

The other image on the ITHome report shows the leaked display panel of the Nokia X7. The X-series Nokia phones that have released so far such as Nokia X5 (Nokia 5.1 Plus) and Nokia X6 (Nokia 6.1 Plus) have featured notched displays. Hence, it is speculated that the rumored Nokia X7 may also carry the same display design. A report from the previous month had carried a leaked shot of the notched front panel of the smartphone, but the new image that has surfaced today suggests that the Nokia X7 will come with a notch-less screen.

• Read More: Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro: Specs Comparison

The leaked image of Nokia X7’s display panel suggests it may arrive with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen. Its side bezels are narrow and its upper bezel features cutouts for earpiece, selfie camera and some other sensor. It is speculated that the Nokia X7 will be powered by Snapdragon 710 and it may debut in the coming month.

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HMD Global has released a new teaser in Taiwan for an upcoming smartphone. The teaser does not directly mention the name of the phone, but it does carry its image. Still, it is not easy to determine the identity of the phone. However, it is now being speculated that it could be the upcoming Nokia X7 smartphone.

The Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 that have launched in the recent months are equipped with notched displays. It is very difficult to confirm whether the newly teased Nokia phone has a notch or not. If it features a notch, probably it could be the rumored Nokia X7 phone.

The rumor mill is yet to reveal the specifications of the Nokia X7 phone. However, a report from the month of June had claimed that the handset is codenamed as Phoenix and it is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC. In the previous month, a leaked image of the front panel of the alleged Nokia X7 had appeared on Weibo. The image had shown that the handset would be sporting a wider notch. Probably, it may arrive in the market in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It is also expected to sport a better build compared to the Nokia X6 and Nokia X5 phones.

• Read More: You can now check Nokia phones security updates status on the official site

Even though the Nokia X7 is an upcoming phone from the company, Nokia fans could be eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Nokia 9 flagship phone that is expected to arrive with five rear cameras. The rumor mill has recently leaked a hands-on image of what appears to be the real Nokia 9 phone. The handset has a model number of TA-1094, but no information is available on its specifications yet.

What do you think about the mysterious Nokia phone that has officially teased by the company? Could it be the Nokia X7 or some other handset? Let us know your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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The Nokia X5 and Nokia X6 that are also known with their respectively international monikers such as Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus are the first notched display smartphones by HMD Global. An image of the front panel of the alleged Nokia X7 has been leaked. It reveals that the rumored X7 phone will be sporting a notched display design like Nokia X5 and X6.

The leaked image reveals that the rumored Nokia X7 will be featuring a large-sized notch like Nokia 5.1 Plus. The bottom bezel of the phone appears thick in the image. Hence, it seems that the Nokia X7 will be sporting the same front design as Nokia X5 and X6 phones. The rear design of the phone is still a mystery, but it could be usual affair with dual cameras and fingerprint scanner.

As of this writing, there is no information on the specifications of the Nokia X7. In June, popular tipster Roland Quandt had shared some details about an upcoming Nokia phone that is codenamed as Phoenix. He had revealed that Nokia Phoenix phone is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC and it will be debuting in winter/autumn 2018. The Nokia X7 may sport a better build than X5 and X6 and may come in 4 GB / 6 GB RM options.

Read More: Nokia 7 Plus confirmed to get Android 9.0 Pie update in September

The Nokia X5 and X6 smartphones first unveiled in China few months ago. Since these notched display smartphones were received well in China, HMD Global have now made them available as Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus in the global markets. Hence, there is a possibility that the Nokia X7 would be made available first in China and then release it later in global markets as Nokia X7.

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HMD Global had launched the Nokia X6 as the first Nokia smartphone with notched display design in May this year. Rumors have been claiming that the Finnish firm will be expanding the X series by launching more phones with notched display design. Recent leaks have revealed that Nokia 5.1 Plus (aka Nokia X5) is next notched phone from the firm. A leaked photo of the promo poster of the smartphone has appeared on Baidu forum. The leakster who has revealed the image claims that the Nokia X5 will be launching on July 11 along with its pricing. He has also claimed that Nokia smartphones Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 845 are also slated to debut in the coming months.

According to the leakster, the Nokia X5 will be announced on July 11. Its 32 GB and 64 GB storage models are expected to be respectively priced at 799 Yuan (~$120) and 999 Yuan (~$150). It seems that the Nokia X5 will be arriving in China with an attractive price tag. However, the Finnish firm is known for launching its smartphones with costlier pricing outside of China.

The TENAA listing of the smartphone has revealed that it will be coming with a 5.86-inch HD+ resolution display that will offer 19:9 aspect ratio. A 2.0 GHz octa-core processor is expected to be present under the hood of the phone. It is expected to arrive in RAM options such as 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB and storage options like 32 GB and 64 GB.

It will be featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor in its dual camera setup. For selfies, it has a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. It will be powered by 3,000mAh battery. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS will be preinstalled on the phone. The other features of the phone include microSD card slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and color options like blue, blue and white.

Read More: Two mysterious Nokia phones certified by Russian EEC

Coming back to leaked information that has appeared on Baidu, the leakster claims that the SD710 and SD845 Nokia phones are also slated to debut in the third quarter of the year. Rumors have it that the Nokia X7 is another X-series phone from the company. There is a possibility that Nokia X7 could be the upcoming Snapdragon 710 powered smartphone from the firm.

As far as the Snapdragon 845 powered Nokia flagship is concerned, it is speculated to arrive with exciting features such as in-display fingerprint scanner and topnotch cameras. It is speculated to debut as Nokia A1 Plus.

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HMD Global has recently introduced the Nokia X6 smartphone in China. As of this writing, the company is yet to confirm whether the Nokia X6 phone will be made available outside of China. Fresh rumors claim that if the Nokia X6 remain China-exclusive, the company will release two other X-series smartphone by the end of the year and these phones may get released in wider markets.

Rumors have it that HMD Global is planning to launch Nokia X5 and Nokia X7 smartphones by the end of 2018. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Nokia X5 and X7 smartphones. Since they are going to be upcoming phones from the newly introduced X-series, it is likely that these handsets may also feature notch display design like the Nokia X6.

The Nokia X5 and X7 names suggest that the X5 could be arriving lower specs than the X6. On the side, the Nokia X7 may arrive with better specs. HMD Global will be holding a launch event on May 29. Could it be introducing the Nokia X6 for other markets? There is no information available on it yet. HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas has started a poll on Twitter on whether the company should bring the Nokia X6 to other markets.

Read More: Nokia X6 Hands On Pictures: Nokia Hits With Its First Phone With A Notch

At the time of writing, it was found that 91 percent have voted to release Nokia X6 in other markets. It appears that the company may confirm on it in the near future. As far as May 29 launch event is concerned, it is speculated that the company may announce new phones like Nokia 5 (2018), Nokia 3 (2018) and Nokia 2 (2018).

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