Android P Beta on its way for Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2018       

Back at Google IO, Google released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of its Android Beta program. Google made the new firmware available for non-Google devices including Smartphones from brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones.

Nokia 7 Plus was one of the lucky Smartphone to receive Android P Beta across the globe, except China.

Now, Nokia’s Beta Labs in China, is allowing a limited number of Nokia 7 Plus who signed up for the beta program between June 21 and June 24 to get a taste of new Software (Android P Beta). Not only that, Nokia is also expanding this wave to other Nokia Smartphones including Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7, and Nokia 8 Sirocco in China.

There's no exact date on when HMD is going to roll Android 9.0 P Beta to these devices. Also it is unclear if HMD Global has any plans to bring the Android P beta to the international variants of the Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 8 Sirocco. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Android 8.1 Oreo update for Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 2018 begins rolling out

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2018       

The recently announced Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 Plus is now receiving Official Android 8.1 Oreo. It it is the lastest Android Software from Google and arrives in as build  v2.13B for the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 Plus.

Android 8.1 comes with numerous changes over Android 8.0. You get new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Nokia has also added the latest April 2018 Security Patch with the update.

The Android 8.1 for the Nokia 7 Plus weights in at around 510MB, and 802MB for the Nokia 6 2018. Nokia's instructions explain that for a successful installation, your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other devices. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia India is Announcing Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco on April 4

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 28, 2018       

Nokia confirmed via Press Invites that they are indeed going to announce new 2018 Nokia Smartphones on April 4. Nokia will be announcing the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, and Nokia 8110 4G at the event, as the company while revealing all these devices at MWC said that they will arrive in India starting April.

Nokia 6 features a 5.5" Display, Single 16MP Rear Camera with Bothie feature, Snapdragon 630 CPU paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM. The Nokia 6 2018 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo in near future. The Design looks far better than the OG Nokia 6.

With the Nokia 7 Plus (Hands-on), you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has Snapdragon 835 CPU.

We’ll keep you updated as April 4 arrives!

Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco Hits India Early April

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 18, 2018       

The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 2018, Nokia 1 are coming to India as early as next month (April 2018).

The report came from HMD’s CEO Florian Seiche. When asked about HMD’s plans for the Nokia brand on the Indian market, Seiche revealed that beginning next month they are planning launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1 handsets in India

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

"HMD Global plans to launch the 4G feature phone in collaboration with a telecom operator in May in India, which will pit it directly against Reliance Industries’ JioPhone. Both companies are targeting a bulk of the roughly 500 million basic phone users who have not upgraded to smartphones for reasons of affordability and use cases.

In addition, beginning next month, the company plans to launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1 handsets in India." - Economictimes

Additionally, the company has already partnered with Foxconn to setup its manufacturing in India for existing as well as new smartphone and feature phones.

Economictimes

Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2018       

Back at MWC 2018 HMD Global revealed the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 6 2018, Retro Nokia 8110 and the little Nokia 1. The main attraction of the Nokia MWC event was the beautiful  Nokia 7 Plus and near-bezel-less Nokia 8 Sirocco.

The Nokia 7 Plus is already available in China at 2300 Chinese Yuan which is about Rs. 23500 INR. However, considering Nokia's aggressive pricing for India, the Nokia 7 Plus could be priced in at around Rs. 20,000.

Back in 2017, Nokia revealed the Nokia 6 at 1699 Chinese Yuan which is about Rs. 17,500 INR, but Nokia priced it aggressively at 14,999 in India.

Also Check: Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus hands-on Images

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus Hands-On Images!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

The Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus are now Official with Android One and top notch specs.

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has Snapdragon 835 CPU.

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

HMD Announces Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

You are probably watching along to the Nokia MWC 2018 live stream, but the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 is now official with enhanced features. Nokia 7 Plus is powered by Google's Android One, Nokia 1 by Android Oreo Go.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a "new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world".

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

The Nokia 1 features a two-tone polycarbonate design with a slightly curved body. It runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) which has been optimized for devices with 1GB RAM or less. It has a 4.5" compact screen.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 will be available starting on April 2018 at €749, 399€ and 85€, respectively. And will be offered in a rich color palette

Nokia 7 Plus Render Leaked, Includes 18:9 FullScreen Display and Dual Zeiss Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 23, 2018       

2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Back in December 2017, we learned about the Nokia 7 Plus and other unannounced Nokia Smartphones via refrences inside Nokia Camera application. But now we have new information + high quality renders of the Nokia 7 Plus.

As you can see in the below image, the Nokia 7 Plus looks exactly similar to the Nokia 7 in terms of rear design but has dual-rear cameras and a 6 inches 18:9 display. On the Specificiation side, the Nokia 7 Plus features Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD.


It seems that Google working with Nokia for the software of the Nokia 7 Plus. The Nokia 7 Plus Android One Edition would get direct updates from Google eliminating the delays.

Taking a look at the Camera specs, we have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

HMD may announce the Nokia 7 Plus along with the Nokia 9 at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

[Update: Live Image] This Could be the Android One Nokia 7 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 16, 2018       

[Article: 15-02-2018] 2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Back in December 2017, we learned about the Nokia 7 Plus and other unannounced Nokia Smartphones via refrences inside Nokia Camera application. But now we have new information + high quality renders of the Nokia 7 Plus, thanks to Evan Blass.

As you can see in the below image, the Nokia 7 Plus looks exactly similar to the Nokia 7 in terms of rear design but has dual-rear cameras and a 6 inches 18:9 display. On the Specificiation side, the Nokia 7 Plus features Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. 

It seems that Google working with Nokia for the software of the Nokia 7 Plus. The Nokia 7 Plus Android One Edition would get direct updates from Google eliminating the delays.

Taking a look at the Camera specs, we have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

HMD may announce the Nokia 7 Plus along with the Nokia 9 at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Evleaks

[Update: 16-02-2018] Live Hands On Image of the Nokia 7 Plus (Via Vtechgraphy)

Nokia's 7 Plus to have 18:9 display and an advance dual cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 04, 2018       

Nokia 10 Concept

2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Back in December 2017, we learned about the Nokia 7 Plus and other unannounced Nokia Smartphones via refrences inside Nokia Camera application. But now we have confirmed specifications + images of the Nokia 7 Plus, thanks to a new leak.

As you can see in the below image, the Nokia 7 Plus looks exactly similar to the Nokia 7 in terms of rear design but has dual-rear cameras and a 6 inches 18:9 display. On the Specificiation side, the Nokia 7 features Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD.

Taking a look at the Camera specs, we have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

HMD may announce the Nokia 7 Plus along with the Nokia 9 at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Image: Concept Creator | Via: Ithome

Geekbench Reveals Nokia 7 Plus Features

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 29, 2018       

2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Back in December 2017, we learned about the Nokia 7 Plus and other unannounced Nokia Smartphones via refrences inside Nokia Camera application. But now we have confirmed specifications of the Nokia 7 Plus, thanks to Geekbench.

The Nokia 7 Plus would feature Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7. The device would also feature 4GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo Operating System.

Nokia 7 Plus is also expected to come with 18:9 Full Screen Display, Dual Rear and Front Cameras. HMD may announce the Nokia 7 Plus along with the Nokia 9 at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

//Geekbench

Nokia's Smartphone Lineup for 2018 Gets Leaked

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 30, 2017       

2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Not one, but four Nokia phones have just been leaked, seemingly revealing company's plans for 2018 with new handsets on the way.

Inside the latest Nokia Camera application on Nokia 5 Oreo Beta, the folks over at NokiaMob found a bunch of .png files that contains names of different announced and unannounced Nokia Devices. The list includes Nokia 1, Nokia 2, Nokia 3, Nokia 4, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 7, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9.

The new Nokia 1 and Nokia 9 has been leaked several times in the recent past. The refrences to these smartphones inside the latest Nokia Camera application confirms their existence. Interestingly there's also mentions of the Nokia 7 Plus, which suggests an upgraded variant of the Nokia 7 could be on its way.

Nokia 1 is expected feature an IPS display with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM. The device is likely to be powered with a Mediatek CPU. HMD plans to launch the Nokia 1 globally in March with its Russian price tag of 5,990 rubles which is just 103$. It will be launched as part of Google's Android Go program.

Apart from these four devices, the Company is also planning to launch revised version of its previous Smartphones. Recently leaked Nokia 6 2018 is one of them. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

//NokiaMob | Image: Concept Creator