A logo sits illuminated outside the Nokia pavilion on the opening day of the World Mobile Congress at the Fira Gran Via Complex on February 22, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo : Getty Images/ David Ramos)
After the recent success of Nokia 6's launch in China, HMD Global is preparing to release another slew of devices that will continue to target mid and budget price segments. Fans can expect four more phones in the Nokia showcase event at the MWC 2017 event.
After owning exclusive rights to market phones under the Nokia brand, HMD global is expanding is portfolio of mid and budget phones through the launch of Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and the modern version of the historic Nokia 3310.
To start, the Nokia 5 is rumored to be named "Nokia Heart." It features a 5.2-inch HD display with a resolution of 720 X 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the smartphone is armed with 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 430 processor, which is paired with Qualcomm Adreno 505 graphic processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, The Mobile Indian reported.
In the optics department, the Nokia 5 features a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with LED flash, as well as an 8-megapixel front-snapper perfect for selfies and video conferencing. The smartphone will ship the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and will include Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi, Accelerometer, Light sensor, Pedometer, and Proximity support.
Furthermore, the Nokia 3 will serve as the entry-level smartphone for the next-gen flagships. Under the "Nokia E1" moniker, the smartphone brings a 5.2 or 5.3-inch HD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. It will be powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor, coupled with Adreno 308 GPU, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage.
On the camera front, the smartphone features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-snapper. It will also run the Android 7.0 Nougat OS.
The Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are packed with lower specs and prices compared to Nokia 6. According to Softpedia News, the Nokia 5 is pegged at a price of $211 (€199), while the Nokia 3 will be offered at about $158 (€149).
To the uninitiated, the Nokia 6 exclusively launched in China is offered at CNY 1,699. It offers a 5.5-inch full HD display in 1080p resolution, with 2.5d curved display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, the device is packed with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor along with Adreno 505 GPU. Nokia 6 brings 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 128GB via microSD. It also houses a mamooth 6000 mAh battery and fingerprint scanner in its home button.
One of the unexpected phones that will be launched in the Nokia event will be the modern Nokia 3310. Launched 17 years ago, the new handset might still boast its big battery life and strong frame build. The new handset is said to feature a price tag of $63 (€59).
