HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces four new entries in the now famous family of Android smartphones – Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1. Assuring the quality of invoice expected from Nokia phones, each new smartphone offers durability and reliability, setting new benchmarks in terms of materials and design.
Building on its promise of a safe, up-to-date and secure Android experience, HMD Global also announces that it will become the first global partner to boast a full range of devices in Google’s Android One program. The commitment to ensure a pure, secure and up-to-date Android ensures that Nokia smartphones are the natural partner for the global program.
In addition to the new Android smartphones, the iconic Nokia 8110 is revisited, with 4G connectivity, app including Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Search, Facebook and Twitter, and the return of a ‘slider phone’.
Pure, secure and up-to-date enhanced with Android One’s commitment
Three new Nokia smartphones – Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and the new Nokia 6 – become part of the Android One family, providing a quality software experience designed by Google. Each phone will be updated with the latest innovations to have the highest level of security provided directly by Google. With a pure Android installation, Nokia smartphones are free from UI changes or unnecessary hidden processes that consume battery or slow down the device to ensure optimal use for longer. All new phones have a limited number of preloaded apps to provide more storage space, and the latest innovations to keep up with the times.
Equipped with Android Oreo ™, you can enjoy the latest news including Picture-in-Picture for multitasking, Android Instant Apps to identify and manage apps with minimal friction, 60 fantastic new emojis, and features to maximize the battery as a limitation of apps in the background.
Four new Nokia Android smartphones:
Nokia 8 Sirocco: ultra-compact powerhouse for fans
Inspired by the historic Nokia phones, the sleek and compact design of the Nokia 8 Sirocco ideally combines craftsmanship and innovation. Featuring powerful storytelling features – including enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics and quality acoustics with Nokia spatial audio, Nokia 8 Sirocco is an ultra-compact powerhouse and the most beautiful Nokia smartphone to date.
The curved glass finish wraps the core of stainless steel to provide beauty and strength. With a thickness of only 2mm, Nokia 8 Sirocco combines a 5.5-inch pOLED 2K edge-to-edge curved display with thinner edges and a rounded body to create an ultra-compact profile.
The stainless steel profile is 2.5 times stronger than the 6000 series aluminum, and the 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 is strong enough to withstand everyday shocks. With an optimal and perfectly balanced weight, it is safe in the hand thanks to the dual diamond-polished stainless steel profile that improves its grip.
Capture every detail thanks to the two rear sensors with ZEISS lenses of Nokia 8 Sirocco that combine an ultra-sensitive wide angle main camera for maximum performance in low light and a second 13MP sensor with 2x optical zoom. And, with the Pro Camera mode, it has manual control on every shot, helping you to take real professional photos.
Available from the end of April, Nokia 8 Sirocco will be marketed at a suggested retail price of € 799.99.
Nokia 7 Plus: flagship hero for everyone
Designed for creators, to deliver unprecedented content, Nokia 7 Plus features the screen, power, design, and functionality needed to become a true ‘hero’. Combining optical hardware and innovative imaging algorithms, Nokia 7 Plus captures moments in ‘true to life’ photography. With enhanced Dual-Sight, two rear sensors with ZEISS optics combine a 12MP ultra-sensitive wide-angle main camera for maximum performance in low or extreme light conditions with a second 13MP camera equipped with 2x optical zoom for moments when you want to be closer to the subject to be photographed.
To capture even more content for longer, Nokia 7 Plus features the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 660 Mobile Platform. It is optimized and integrated to ensure maximum performance and battery life, even when broadcasting #Both live videos on Facebook or YouTube. Optimized to squeeze out the already powerful 3800 mAh battery, Nokia 7 Plus lasts two days.
The slightly curved back and thin edges ensure a big-screen experience in a comfortable and clean format. The vivid 18: 9 Full HD + 6-inch display makes Nokia 7 Plus perfect for surfing, managing social, gaming and entertainment with more content in the same width offered by a traditional device with a 5.5-inch display.
Available in two color mixes, Black / Copper and White / Copper, Nokia 7 Plus will be marketed in April at a suggested price of € 399.
The new Nokia 6: Our flagship smartphone is even better
Based on the success of its predecessor, the new Nokia 6 offers even more performance and functionality in a compact and durable body. 60% faster than the previous model, the device offers enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics, USB-C fast charging, a more compact screen-to-body ratio, Nokia spatial audio and pure, secure and up-to-date Android Oreo ™.
The new Nokia 6 brings the invoice quality of the original to new levels by combining a body made from a single 6000 series aluminum block with an 11-hour two-tone anodizing and polishing process. And thanks to the sculpted 2.5D display with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the sleek and refined body of the new Nokia 6 will stay nice even longer.
The engineers have integrated Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 630 Mobile Platform to ensure fast and smooth performance, as well as 24-hour battery life.
Available in three colors: Black / Copper, White / Iron and Blue / Gold, the new Nokia 6, with two configurations of 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM, marketed in April, or 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM that will come later, the new Nokia 6 will be marketed in April at a recommended price of € 279.
Nokia 1: a complete Nokia smartphone experience for everyone
Nokia 1 is new and offers the essentials of a smartphone with the quality you expect from a Nokia phone and a familiar design but cool to fans around the world. Designed to offer access to technology to more people, Nokia 1 features Android Oreo ™ (Go edition), a version of Android optimized for devices with 1GB of RAM or less. Nokia 1 is fast and responds quickly, and offers access to the Google Play ™ Store to search for all the favorite apps, from WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram to those of mobile banking, highlighting those optimized for Android Oreo ™ (Go edition).
With the iconic ‘Nokia smile’ in a renewed format, you can personalize your Nokia 1 thanks to the popular Xpress-on covers, available in different bright colors. Put it and remove it with a single click to express your personal style. Each cover is made with the same precision and attention to detail of the original. Intrinsically colored, the robust two-tone polycarbonate cover is ready to absorb shock and impact thanks to a design designed to last.
Available in April in Red and Blue, Nokia 1 will be marketed at a recommended price of € 99, while the Xpress-on covers will be seen separately.
Originals: Nokia 8110
Revisiting the legendary Nokia 8110, this 4G feature phone is characterized by the iconic slider design and offers you the chance to relax and enjoy yourself knowing that the essentials of your smartphone are at your fingertips.
Equipped with a familiar and easy-to-use interface, it has intuitive touch-sensitive mechanics, sliding the door to answer and close calls. Nokia 8110 offers the quality you expect from a Nokia phone, including durability and reliability. The phone allows VoLTE calls and is perfect for those who want an iconic 4G feature phone or a companion phone. With access to the app store, for favorites like Google Assistant, Google Search, Google Maps, Facebook, and Twitter, send and receive emails or import contacts and synchronize the calendar with Outlook and Gmail. For effective functionality, the Nokia 8110 features the Qualcomm® 205 Mobile Platform. And yes, it integrates an enhanced version of Snake!
Available in two colors, Black and Yellow, Nokia 8110 will be marketed in May at a suggested price of € 89.
“Last year we started our adventure with great fan expectations and the responsibility to respect the legacy of one of the most innovative brands in the industry,” says Florian Seiche, CEO of HMD Global. “Since then we have introduced some icons, signed partnerships with new and old friends and offered a pure, safe and updated Android experience across the entire range. Last year we sold over 70 million Nokia phones “.
“As we have expanded the range, we have respected a vision: to offer excellent Nokia phones that meet the values our fans expect,” continues Seiche. It was a fantastic time and we plan to extend the range and provide users with so many Nokia phones that they can love and rely on “.
“Today, we are happy to announce the expansion of the range with five new devices, setting new benchmarks in terms of smartphone design with Nokia 8 Sirocco and offering our most affordable smartphone to date with Nokia 1”, adds Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer of HMD Global. “Thanks to these devices, you will see our innovative approach to engineering and our legacy in imaging. And you will recognize the quality of the materials and the elegant and distinctive finish that ensure the durability and reliability you expect from Nokia phones. ”
“We are proud to make smartphones that meet real-world needs. Our commitment to a pure, safe and up-to-date Android is fundamental to our strategy and very popular with users. Today, we are even more committed to driving the Android One partner program, offering an experience recognized by Google. ”
“A smartphone is a daily partner, an object you need to be sure you can count on. Last year we promised that we would meet all the criteria of a real Nokia experience and that we would respond to the trust that people place in the Nokia brand for phones. That’s why we’re happy to be part of the Android One program, it’s an important step to keep this promise. We believe the new entrances will allow consumers around the world to find their Nokia phone, “says Pekka Rantala, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of HMD Global.
“Android One is our flagship partner program, and this full range of Nokia smartphones represents the strongest partnership to date. Now, users all over the world can find the perfect device to meet their needs knowing they can rely on quality hardware and an intelligent, safe and simply amazing software experience “, concludes Jamie Rosenberg, VP, Business & Operations, Android & Google Play.
Availability:
Nokia 8 Sirocco from the end of April at a suggested price of € 799.99.
Nokia 7 Plus from April at a suggested price of € 399.
The new Nokia 6 from May at a suggested price of € 279.
Nokia 1 from April at a recommended price of € 99.
Nokia 8110 from May at a suggested price of € 89.
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