A new chapter of Nokia smartphones begins in India
Nokia, the quasiessential, all important and certainly the most valuable player of Indian mobile market just a decade back, who had disappeared from the scene for a few years is back for some time now, and ever since its return, it is really making some good headlines. Following the same traditions, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones today launched a new generation of Nokia smartphones in India. The new range combines superior craftsmanship with distinctive and premium design along with powerful entertainment features – all this integrated with a pure and latest Android experience, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way.
So how good are these new next-gen Nokia Phones? I’m sure you’re asking the same question to yourself right now. So why wait, let’s find more about the latest of Nokia devices.
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Nokia 6:
Nokia 6 is a beautiful piece of art, iconically crafted from a single block of 6000 series aluminum, anodized, polished and finished with bright diamond cut edges. It has outstanding structural integrity and Class leading craftsmanship in a product that is truly built to last.
The specs includes,
- Bright vibrant 5.5” full HD IPS laminated display with
85% color gamut reproduction. - Immersive entertainment with louder sound and
the deeper bass from the dual speakers, Smart amplifier
with 7.2W peak output and Dolby Atmos®. - Intuitive and fast imaging from the 16MP Phase
detection autofocus rear camera and 8MP autofocus
front camera. - Latest generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Octacore
processor and 3 GB RAM, 32 GB onboard
memory2 with MicroSD card support and fingerprint
sensor. - Clean, clutter free Android™ Nougat out of the box
bringing the latest Android features such as Android
Doze to make your battery last longer. - Regular software updates to keep your phone up-to-date,
safe and secure.
Combining superior craftsmanship and distinctive design with an immersive audio experience and a 5.5” full HD screen, the new Nokia 6 delivers a truly premium smartphone experience. The smart audio amplifier with dual speakers allow consumers to experience a deep bass and unmatched clarity, whilst Dolby Atmos® sound delivers a powerfully moving entertainment experience.
Nokia 5:
The eloquent Nokia 5 is 3D CNC machined from a single block of 6000 series aluminum with a curved 2.5D Corning® Gorilla® Glass display, the resulting human and organic form is made to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand.
The specs includes,
- Bright 5.2” HD fully laminated and polarized screen
gives better image quality, colors, and brightness
even in bright sunlight. - The latest generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™
Octa-core processor and 2 GB RAM for the optimum
the balance of performance and battery life. - Storage: 16 GB internal user memory
2 with MicroSD card slot (up to 128 GB support) - 13MP phase detection autofocus rear camera with
dual tone flash for naturally sharp and detailed
pictures even in low light, and 8MP autofocus front
camera with display flash for great selfies. - Clean, clutter free Android™ Nougat out of the box
bringing the latest Android features such as Android
Doze to make your battery last longer. - Regular software updates to keep your phone up-to-date, safe and secure.
Featuring a ground-breaking innovation in antenna design the Nokia 5 brings robust structural integrity, attention to detail and the quality of a high-end flagship. Nokia 5 is sure to capture the mid-range of the phone market.
Nokia 3:
The third and the youngest of the brothers, Nokia 3 have a Sculpted polycarbonate back wrapped in a premium quality machined anodized aluminum frame for the optimum balance of feel and durability.
The specs includes,
- Bright 5” HD 2.5D fully laminated and polarized IPS
display gives crisp clear images and great visibility
even in bright sunlight. - Quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM for effortlessly
smooth performance and LTE 4G connectivity for
smooth uninterrupted music and video streaming. - CPU: MTK 6737, Quad-core 1.3Ghz
- Storage: 16 GB internal user memory2 with MicroSD
card slot (up to 128 GB support) - 8MP autofocus rear camera with flash and ‘no
compromise’ 8MP autofocus 84-degree wide angle
front camera for great pictures whatever the subject. - Clean, clutter free Android™ Nougat out of the box
bringing the latest Android features such as Android
Doze to make your battery last longer. - Regular software updates to keep your phone up-to-date,
safe and secure.
Having seen the specs of all the 3 devices, let’s have a look at the price and availability of them.
Price and Availability:
Nokia 6:
The new Nokia 6 is available with a special offer – Prime members get Rs. 1000 back when they purchase the device using Amazon Pay balance and all Nokia 6 customers get 80% off on Kindle eBooks up to Rs.300. Also on the new Nokia 6, using a single sign-on to pre-installed Amazon apps and deals widget, consumers get easy access to their personalized deals, content, order history, wish list, and shipment update. Amazon Prime Members can also effortlessly access tens of thousands of movies and TV shows, over 3M eBooks, a free one and two-day shipping and so much more.
In addition, Vodafone consumers will get 10GB data per month @ Rs. 249** per month for 5 months on their Nokia 6. Consumers will also get Rs. 2500 off (Rs. 1800 on hotels & Rs.700 off on domestic flights) on Makemytrip.com. Nokia 6 will be available exclusive on Amazon.in; registrations begin July 14.
Nokia 5:
The Nokia 5 is available in four distinct colors – Matte Black, Silver, Tempered Blue and Copper – and will retail at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 12,899/-. Vodafone consumers will get 5GB data per month @ Rs. 149** per month for 3 months on their Nokia 5. Consumers will also get Rs. 2500 off (Rs. 1800 on hotels & Rs.700 off on domestic flights) on Makemytrip.com. Consumers can pre-book their Nokia 5 starting July 7.
Nokia 3:
The Nokia 3 is available in four distinct colors – Matte Black, Silver White, Tempered Blue and Copper White – and will retail at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 9,499/-. Vodafone consumers will get 5GB data per month @ Rs. 149** per month for 3 months on their Nokia 3. Consumers will also get Rs. 2500 off (Rs. 1800 on hotels & Rs.700 off on domestic flights) on Makemytrip.com. Nokia 3 goes on sale on June 16 and will be available across top mobile retailers in India.
Conclusion:
Nokia is a planning a great revival all over the India it seems, they are launching affordable phones, increasing after sale service and gaining the trust of Indian mobile phone users again. Regarding the phones launched, I feel they could’ve been better in the specs department. There are no doubts about the looks, Nokia is probably making the most beautiful phones in the market right now, but talking about specs, they could have been and should have been better. Especially Nokia 3 with a Mediatek processor. Let’s see how they perform in the market and in use, that will be the real test.
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