Nokia 8 2017 Release Date, Specs, News And Update: Is This A New Flagship From Nokia?
Nokia has turned heads yet again at the Mobile World Congress with not just one, but four launches, among which three phones are smartphones and the fourth one is a feature phone. Nokia 6 was the first phone the world got to see when it released in China. However, the global model of the Nokia 6 comes with certain variations. Now all eyes are on the upcoming Nokia 8 2017.
To start off, the Chinese model of Nokia 6 had a light skin on top of Android v7.1 Nougat. It also had 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The global model comes with a 3GB/32GB base model, and a 4GB/64GB Arte Black model with completely untouched Android v7.1 Nougat on it. It also comes with Google Assistant. Other Nokia phones being the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 were well received as well, and they too, are getting an untouched version of Android v7.1 Nougat. The company is also promising speedy updates.
As for the flagship everyone is waiting for, Nokia did not debut the rumored Nokia 8 2017 at the MWC event, and it has been rumored that Nokia is planning to launch the phone this June. Nokia 8 2017 rumors suggest that the phone is going to be a head turner, as Nokia has already established that it is a force to be reckoned with.
Nokia 8 2017 rumors also suggest that the company is planning to unveil the phone as well as a device known as the "Nokia P1" in a private launch event. Since the Nokia 8 2017 is to be a flagship, the internet is abuzz with guessing its specifications, as everyone knows Nokia has to give the top of the line hardware for people to like it.
Nokia 6 came with minimum bezels and a curved 2.5D glass. Although it is a mid-range phone, it looks like a flagship. Nokia 8 2017 news suggests that the flagship would also be very beautiful to behold. People are speculating that Nokia might release their flagship anytime in Q2 2017.
Nokia 8 2017 news also brings to light that if Nokia launches the Nokia 8 in Q2 2017, its direct competitor might be the Apple 8/8 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus. Moreover, flagships always command a massive price tag, but Nokia 8 rumors about the pricing suggest that it might cost much less than a Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S8 at launch, according to Inquirer.
Nokia 8 2017 rumors suggest that the specs would include a SnapDragon 835 SoC, a 5.5-inch display and a massive RAM capacity of 6GB. Some rumors are going around that the Nokia 8 might have as much as 8GB of RAM. The phone would also be available in 256GB storage option, and would also be IP68 water and dust proof.
Stay tuned for more Nokia 8 2017 news and rumors.
