The biggest news among smartphone makers as well buyers is that Nokia is back and the company has started selling Android based smartphones in China already. However, with MWC 2017 around the corner, more companies are likely to join in and will be giving Nokia a tough competition. So, which are the phones to look out for? Click next to know more.
Nokia P1
Already dubbed as the flagship phone to look out for
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.3-inch, 1080p / 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB / 256GB
Rear camera: 22.6MP
Battery: 3500mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Expected to feature IP55 or IP57 certification, with prices starting at around $800 (Rs. 54,360 approximately)
LG G6
LG will drop the modular design for something more orthodox. We can expect slimmer bezels and a bigger display, though.
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.7-inch, 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 830
RAM: Unknown
Storage: 64GB / 128GB
Rear camera: 16MP
Battery: Unknown
OS: Android 7.0
LG G6 might also be a water resistant / waterproof phone.
Moto G5
Can the upcoming Moto G5 be offer something better than the competition in 2017?
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.3-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Nokia D1C
The budget segment is the one where Nokia needs to focus, if they want to return to the Indian smartphone market.
Rumored specs:
Display: 5-inch or 5.5-inch, HD
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM: 2/3GB
Storage: 16GB
Rear camera: 13MP
Battery: unknown
OS: Android 7.0
Sony Yoshino
This might be the flagship smartphone for the company for 2017
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 4K
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4/6GB
Storage: Unknown
Rear camera: new Sony IMX400
Battery: unknown
OS: Android 7.0
Rumours suggest Sony is gearing up to launch four more devices, powered by Snapdragon 653 and MediaTek Helio P20 SoCs.
Huawei P10
This might be the next flagship from Huawei. We expect dual cameras.
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 2K
SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 960
RAM: 4/6GB
Storage: 64 / 128GB
Rear camera: 12MP dual cameras
Battery: unknown
OS: Android 7.0
Blackberry Mercury
Blackberry has apparently made a new smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard, and this is what we know so far.
Rumored specs:
Display: 4.5-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 / 625
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 13MP
Battery: unknown
OS: Android 7.0
Oppo Find 9
This will be Oppo’s performance centric smartphone this year
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 2K
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4/6GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Rear camera: 21MP
Battery: 4100mAh
OS: Android 7.0
The device is expected to start at CNY 3,999 (Rs. 39,500 approximately).
Samsung Galaxy S8
The Samsung Galaxy S8 won’t be announced at MWC 2017, but we will see the new phone at the usual Samsung Unpacked event in March.
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.8-inch, 2K
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Xiaomi Mi 6
Latest reports suggest, Xiaomi won’t be present at MWC 2017, but this year’s Mi 6 should be interesting.
Rumored specs:
Display: 5.15-inch, 2K
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Battery: unknown
OS: Android 7.0