(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s no official word about the Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 release date. The specifications, features and price related details are still under wrap, but the rumor mill is actively working on digging out the details about the upcoming phone.
About the Nokia 9 specifications, it is being said that there are two variants coming this summer. Earlier, it was reported that a smartphone by Nokia, apparently the phone, will come in 4GB and 6GB variants. But soon after an alleged letter to FCC (Federal Communications Commission), surfaced on the internet, and now it is being said that the phone will come in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, as HMD Global has requested FCC to make changes in the listing.
The phone will compete against the Samsung Galaxy S8 and HTC U11. Given the device’s cutting edge
hardware specifications, it is obvious that it will feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset that powers several other smartphones. There’s no doubt that this processor is powerful and this time, the battle will be beyond the chipset since almost each of its competitors ships with the same.
If Nokia 9 comes in a 4GB RAM variant, it seems that the company will introduce a variant with 64GB internal storage capacity and another one with 128GB internal storage featuring 6GB RAM. But since there are talks about a model with 8GB RAM, expecting more internal storage capacity is a fair deal. There are chances that the company would want to allow storage expansion through a microSD card slot. There are talks about expandable memory option up to 256GB.
Leaked details suggest that the phone will come with a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display and a dual camera setup of 13MP. The secondary camera setup is expected to house a 12MP camera. Fingerprint sensor is one of the most obvious features everyone is expecting from the upcoming phone if the phone really wants to stand strong against the smartphones in the same range. It is being said that a fingerprint sensor will be available on the front side of the phone. It would be interesting to see how Nokia places the sensor because the placement on many other smartphones have been appreciated and even criticized by users.
Regarding the battery life, there are no significant reports available, but since the phone is coming from Nokia, we expect that the company will certainly tweak the processor and other undisclosed components to make sure that the phone maintains the company’s promise of longer battery life in its phones. The battery in the new phone is expected to be non-removable, meaning that this is going to be a mixed bag because many people will support the decision, while some people will surely criticize it. We expect that the phone will deliver longer battery life and some options to optimize the power consumption, for example power saving modes.
The Nokia 9 will not ditch 3.5mm audio jack, as the leaked reports have confirmed that the Dolby Atoms support will be there in the phone for sound enhancement and the audio jack will be in place. The display will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and it is expected that the device will also come with water resistant capabilities. Since the details about the phone are scarce, it is better not to jump on a conclusion about the ratings and certification.
Additionally, there will be stereo speakers in the phone and NFC will also be available. As far as the Nokia 9 price is concerned, it is being said that the device will be available at a price tag of 700 Euros. The company has not shared anything about the phone, and it was expected that the June will be the month when Nokia will unveil the new product. But now when the month is coming to an end, it seems that the announcement can take place anytime soon. Several reports suggest that the phone will be available before the holiday season. So, the release is expected to take place sometime in November 2017.
Staff Writer; Corey Shaw
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