The Finnish multinational communications company, Nokia Corporation, is expected to release its first smartphones with HMD Global license next month. These smart Android devices will be unveiled in late February at Mobile World Congress 2017.
The new smartphone E1 seems to be an entry-level device rather than a mid-range one. It will have a TA-1000 model number which credibly confirms that the smartphone passed the China's Compulsory Certification (3C). Weighing the specification of Nokia E1 divulges that it is similar to the Xiaomi's popular Redmi 3S series.
Nokia E1 will either have 5.2inch or 5.3inch screen having 1280 x 720p resolution display. It will likely power by a quad-core Snapdragon 425 processed which clocked at 1.4 GHz with Adreno 308 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). It runs on 2GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage which possibly expandable via microSD chip.
Nokia E1 will feature a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with a secondary 5-megapixel front camera for instant selfies and video calls. The cameras may be the same as Nokia D1. Nokia E1 is expected to be powered by Google OS Android 7.0 Nougat. No details have been revealed about the battery, according to the Price Pony.
Accordingly, HMD Global plans to launch six or even seven smartphones by the end of 2017. The Nokia D1 and E1 are expected to make debut in Q1 to Q2 2017. Nokia E1 has good specifications and it is likely to be one of the affordable smartphones which could be priced around $150, India.com reported.
HMD Global's CEO Arto Numella said that the company will not compromise on the quality of Nokia smartphones and it will also be bringing in innovation where it matters for the most consumers, and removing the clutter with bargaining the quality of the smartphones.
Nokia together with HMD Global as their sole global partner confirmed to release Android phone and tablets at MWC 2017 in Barcelona this February. It will be the best Nokia comeback gifts to their avid Nokia fans.