Nokia is slowly starting to roll out its Android smartphones, Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 (announced at MWC 2017) in select international markets. While the devices are expected to reach most markets by the end of next month, the company seems to have commenced work on its next batch of smartphones, including a flagship device.
Nokia-licensee, HMD Global is reportedly planning to launch 6-7 smartphones running the latest version of Android this year. Last week, a leaked video showed two unannounced Nokia smartphones, with one of them featuring a dual-rear camera. Now frandroid.com has gotten their hands on a yet-to-launch device tipped to be called the Nokia 9.
The pictures suggest the handset is placed in an enclosure that prevents the design from being leaked in public, but it confirms the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port. The handset has been benchmarked using CPU-Z, which reveals a 5.3-inch Quad HD display with a measured brightness of 530nits and support for always-on display feature. Powering the device is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
The most interesting part here is the use of dual-rear camera setup, suggesting Nokia 9 might be company's flagship handset. The smartphone is tipped to come with two 13MP rear cameras and a dual LED flash placed below the cameras. The rear camera seems to offer laser autofocus Frandroid has posted some camera samples. Considering the handset is still a prototype, the hardware may change at the time of launch.
The smartphone reportedly runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat with a custom launcher, similar to Google's Pixel range. The phone is bundled with a pair of earbuds and charger supporting Quick Charge 3.0. It is also rumoured to cost around $700 (approximately Rs 49,000).