What’s next Nokia smartphone?; HMD Global to launch new phone this week

The HMD Global as per the latest teaser on official twitter account, is prepping up with a new smartphone under it’s flagship brand Nokia. Recently, the company has hit Indian markets with launches like Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco, also announced the Nokia X6 in China. From the teaser it can be said, that the company is focussed on expanding it’s portfolio in India, as many smartphones like Vivo V9, OnePlus 6, Honor 10, Honor 7A, Honor 7X, Oppo F7 has captured the attention of citizens. There is a love for smartphone in this country and many phonemaker are leaving no empty space in maintaining their leadership, and looks like Nokia is also one of them.

On it’s official twitter account Nokia Mobile says, “What's next in the #Nokiamobile story? Find out on Tuesday 29th May. It's time to get #ChargedUp.”

What's next in the #Nokiamobile story? Find out on Tuesday 29th May. It's time to get #ChargedUp. pic.twitter.com/UUwVeBM3Pj

— Nokia Mobile (@Nokiamobile) May 25, 2018

From April 2018 to till date, the company has set it’s footprint with Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco.

Currently, Amazon is selling the Nokia 6 (2018) 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant in India at a retail price of Rs. 16,999. The 4GB RAM variant is available at Rs 18,999.

While the Nokia 7 Plus starts from Rs 25,999 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. While Nokia 8 Sirocco is available for Rs 49,999.

During launch of Nokia 8 Sirocco, HMD Global made it clear it’s agenda for strengthening their presence in India.

Ajey Mehta, Vice President India, HMD Global on April 04 said, “In 2018, we will continue to strengthen our presence in the country.”

Coming back to upcoming launch, according to International Business Times,  the company's new phone will boast high capacity battery with long lasting life and probably fast charging capability.

However, there is no other information of the new smartphone mentioned in the teaser.

Rumours has it, that HMD Global may finally unveil Nokia X6 in India.

The Nokia X6 price starts at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs 13,800) for the 4GB RAM, 32GB storage variant, going up to CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 16,000) for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 18,100). 

Nokia X6 is powered by a 5.8-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 for protection, and also octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC, coupled with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It will run on Android 8.1 Oreo having a  battery life of 3060mAh which will be coupled with an 18W charger, This charger has the capability to deliver up to 50% of charge in 30 minutes, thanks to Quick Charge 3.0.

As for camera, the phone will have 16-megapixel sensor and a secondary 5-megapixel monochrome sensor in primary camera, and 16-megapixel camera as front camera. 

The three variants feature 32GB of 64GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expandable via microSD card up to 256GB storage.

As per Mysmartprice, the Nokia X6 is expected to be priced at Rs 16,990 in India.