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Official announcements about 2 upcoming new Nokia Android phones were recently confirmed by Microsoft. After some leaked specs about Nokia P1 and Nokia C1, let’s check the reality of these Nokia Android phones’ release.

Nokia Android phones: it has all been confirmed

Talking more specifically about the upcoming Nokia phones, Microsoft has pledged to fully and comprehensively cooperate with Global HMD – a Finnish company. They will jointly promote the return of the Nokia brand into the market to bring consumers new experiences and satisfaction. The big oldie of the mobile industry is still expected to keep track with smartphone business. In a meeting with a Vietnamese company, senior staff of Microsoft has announced that Nokia will officially return. It seems that Microsoft would focus on Asia area first, where Nokia is a favorite phone brand. 

Mr. James Rutherfoord – CEO of mobile device commodities of Microsoft Asia also stated that some factories and manufacturing technology sold to Foxconn in last May were only meant for producing feature phones. Microsoft is still the owner of Lumia and Nokia smartphone technology under HMD’s technological development. Microsoft and Global HMD has made an agreement so that HMD has a license to exploit Nokia Brand for the next 10 years and HMD confirmed that they are planning to launch some new Nokia devices.

At the same time, he also revealed that, Global HMD will release at least 2 Nokia Android smartphones in quarter 2/2017. We can expect those will be Nokia P1 and Nokia C1 will the previous leaked information. Notably, Mr. James Rutherfoord promised that Nokia’s new smartphones will have good quality with competitive price. Nokia products, in general, will have its own design language and are distinct from other companies’ products in the market like Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei.

New Nokia Android phones availability

So after a lot of previously speculated information, everything just gets much clearer now. We will soon have 2 new Nokia Android phones because Nokia will join Mobile World Congress 2017, where we expect to see Nokia P1 and Nokia C1 . Now we’ll have to wait and see the latest move from Nokia and look forward to Nokia Android Phones in 2017.

Yesterday, netizens have just been tumultuous towards the announcement on Nokia’s official Twitter about their attendance on MWC in 2017. Today, we again receive rather surprising news from GFXBench: Nokia D1C might be an Android tablet…

Nokia D1C tablet: 13.8 inch, full HD resolution

In previous news, Nokia D1C has appeared on Geekbench and AnTuTu with some specific specs. And the new emergence of this smartphone was spotted is on GFXBench. According to this benchmark, Nokia D1C is powered by Android 7.0 Nougat. It should definitely stand out from the crowds and be a fierce rival to other tablets in the market. Like the report on AnTuTu, the benchmark also discloses that, it packs a 1.4GHz octa-core processor Snapdragon 430 in combination with an Adreno 505 GPU.

Besides, the handset is reported to sport a 3GB RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. However, GFXBench reveals that only 9GB of the free storage will be available for further usage, since the rest might be used for operating system. The flagship is expected to house a 16 MP rear camera and an 8MP in the front camera. Excitingly, both cameras are able to record full HD (1080) videos. So Nokia D1C is claimed to be a camera mobile that is worth waiting for, right?

Yet, the characteristic that helps us to identify a tablet is the screen size. That being said, Nokia D1C is likely to feature a huge 13.8 inch display that supports full HD (1080) resolution. If it turns out this Android Nokia really comes at such dimension, as reported by GFXBench, Nokia D1C will end up being a tablet rather than a handy smartphone as we knew.

Nokia D1C tablet: a surprise to everyone

What we have until now is just some information on major benchmarks such as Geekbench, AnTuTu and GFXBench. Therefore, keep in mind that changes are always possible to be made in the incoming future. However, the report that Nokia D1C turns out to be a tablet is quite a surprise for everyone. Until we have the official from Nokia, just keep an open mind and stay tuned. (Source)

For a while now, different sources have been reporting towards Nokia comeback happening in the near future. And just earlier today, Nokia confirms their participation in MWC 2017, hinting the release….

Nokia confirms MWC 2017

Specifically, netizens have spotted on Nokia Twitter an announcement, that the Operating Director, as well as CEO of Nokia, Rajeev Suri will have a speech at Mobile World Congress in 2017. As of every other year, such expecting congress will take place from February 27 to March 2, 2017. This post seems to be the first official notification from Nokia to their fans around the world after many revelations, reports and predictions from different sources.

Such announcement published on the company’s official Twitter account is believed as a leverage to boost everyone’s confidence that Nokia confirms their comeback. Mysterious as they try to stay, many are believing that Nokia’s attendance in the Barcelona electronics trade fair is the hint that they are ready to get back to the game. And things just get more and more exciting, with the anticipation to “meet” a reborn legend, after more than 2 years absent on the ever-growing smartphone market.

In case you need a quick catch-up, there have been quite a few Nokia Android phones reported to be produced. Specifically, we have the “fantastic 4” in the series of “1” smartphones – namely Nokia A1, Nokia P1, Nokia C1 and Nokia E1. And the latest one – Nokia D1C has just been introduced on both Geekbench and AnTuTu last week.

Nokia confirms MWC 2017 – behold the legend

The fact that Nokia confirms their participation in MWC 2017 has sparked fiercely controversial discussions from many fans all around the world. Some said that we shouldn’t jump to any conclusion because they just confirmed their participation in Mobile World Congress. However, for people who are always on a knife-edge like we all, waiting for Nokia comeback ever since so long ago, this is obviously more than a good evidence to lean on.

While more and more phones are born worldwide everyday, the specifications and features of them seem to be unchanged. The smartphone users really look forward to revolutionary phones with outstanding characteristics such as Nokia 1020, Google Ara or bendable Lenovo CPlus. So let’s see 5 phones with super unique features that have been introduced to the world.

1. Nokia Lumia 1020: Unique phone with 41MP camera

After a series of information leaks, Nokia’s best camera phone – Lumia PureView 1020 was released in July 2013, which drew the whole world’s attention. The label feature of this product is the highest resolution camera ever – 41MP.  Although owning a resolution up to 41 megapixels, the Lumia 1020 lets users take pictures at 38MP resolution or 34MP photos at a rate of 4: 3 and 16: 9. However, if you just need small files with low resolution, you can also choose to shoot at 5MP. These photos are taken and  processed by Oversampling technique of Nokia. Oversampling process is capable of processing 1 billion pixels per second, both when taking pictures and shooting video.

It packs an AMOLED 4.5 inch HD screes coated by glass Gorilla Glass 3. In terms of other specs, Lumia 1020 owns dual-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space. At the time of launch, Nokia Lumia 1020 price is $475. Even though, it hasn’t been manufactured anymore, Lumia 1020 is still considered the last echo of Nokia empire before being taken over by Microsoft.

2. Samsung Galaxy Beam 2: Unique phone with projector

In July 2014, Samsung surprised  Sam-fans with a pico project integrated phone – Samsung Galaxy Beam. It is a special Android smartphone with a projector built-in on the top so you can beam photos and video from the phone onto walls after turning it on and off via a  button or launching the projector app. The app can help you adjust the focus, rotate the orientation and adjust the brightness. The projector has a resolution of SD 800×480 pixels with 15-lumen-brightness while most of home cinema projectors has Full HD resolution (1920×1080) and 700-2000 lumens lens. The original price is about $555, which is relatively high.

3. Oppo N3: Unique phone with Rotatable lens

This rotatable lens smartphone was first unveiled in October, 2015. The highlight of Oppo N3 is its motorized swivel 16GB camera that can track objects as they move, and can rotate up to 206 degrees. Oppo N3 is an improvement of Oppo N1, a 2-year-older phone with rotatable phone. However in N3, you just simply touch the screen instead of the lens to swivel and control the camera. As for other specs, Oppo owns Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, finger sensor on the back side and 3000 mAh. You can buy Oppo N3 now with about $615.

4. Google Ara: Unique phone with interchangeable parts

Google Ara is one of the most creatively designed phone in the world. There were a lot of rumors about this project. Google even had an official announcement for Ara phone, which held smartphone users’ breath. It has incredible interchangeable separated parts which can be connected to a main frame then we have a perfect phone. However, sadly, this project is considered to be DEAD. The hardware production issue, human resources loss and lack of component communication are 3 main reasons why Google decided to stop this promising project. Nevertheless, LG G5, Fairphone 2 and Motor Z are 3 available replacements for Ara.

5. Lenovo CPlus: Bendable unique phone

Lenovo Cplus must be the last-but-not-least in any top unique phones. In June 2016, Lenovo CPlus prototype was shown at Lenovo Tech World which is an evidence of Lenovo’s potential. It is the first wearable bendable phone in the world with 4.26-inch flexible Display. The CPlus is a combination of an Android phone and a slap bracelet – you just have to hit across your wrist and it would curl around. Nokia, Samsung, and LG also try to bring a bendable to the market, however, Lenovo newly introduced one is the most possible to be for commercial use.

There will be a lot of futuristic features that soon become reality. Do you have any ideas or recommendations? Tell us about them and wait for more dream-come-true phones in the future!

After a revelation of some information on Geekbench last week, Nokia D1C has just been seen on AnTuTu. The list has disclosed more details in terms of display and camera of D1C.

Nokia D1C: full HD display, 13MP camera

According to Geekbench, the smartphone scored 682 points for single-core performance and multi-core got 3,229 points. In terms of Nokia D1C specs, the phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, clocked at 1.4 GHz, which is accompanied by Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Geekbench also reveals that D1C installs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat. That’s all we can know about Nokia D1C last week despite our curiosity.

But this time, on AnTuTu, the device is shown with more specs that can satisfy our curiosity. It is reported to house a full HD display. The smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, which is believed not to disappoint Nokia users. Regarding the camera, D1C appears to be suitable for mid-range device target. The rear camera comes with 13MP, while an 8MP camera will appear in front to snap selfies and handle video chats. Though not confirmed, we are hoping to see “Pureview” on Nokia D1C launch date.

Other specs revealed on AnTuTu are the same as on Geekbench, making it even more reliable for Nokia fans. Nokia D1C is the latest smartphone that we are informed of, after other smartphones in the “1” series (Nokia A1, P1, E1, and C1). We are still waiting for the official announcement from Nokia to which smartphone will be launched first if they make a comeback.

Nokia D1C – another evidence for Nokia return

With consecutive information about Nokia has been publicized on two prestigious benchmarks, can we have enough evidence for the comeback of Nokia? All the fans of Nokia worldwide should feel very excited and thrilled to every breaking news towards this grand manufacturer. We are all looking forward to a glorious return of Nokia and a mid-range Android smartphone like Nokia D1C is a totally expected device.

Every single piece of news about Nokia seems to spark excitement for all fans of this grand manufacturer. Today, let’s together go through 5 Nokia Android smartphones that are expected to show up in the next Nokia comeback.

Nokia C1 – small version of Nokia N1 tablet

The first device revealed in this list is Nokia C1. This smartphone is dubbed as a miniature version of Nokia N1 tablet in terms of designs and features. From the leaked render, Nokia C1 comes with an alloy housing covered by a premium glass screen. Such delicate design contributes to the elegance of this device as well as a solid appearance as a warrior.

Regarding Nokia C1 specs, we haven’t got the exact confirmation from the manufacturer. However, we can look forward to two screen sizes of this device: 5 and 5.5 inch with full HD display. The difference in size also comes with different other features. With the former size, it might have 2GB of RAM/ 32GB of internal storage and an 8MP camera on the back. For the latter, it is expected to sport 3GB RAM/ 64GB of internal storage and a 13MP camera. For selfie, both are equipped with a 5MP camera.

Nokia A1 – the second Android smartphone in its range

A1 is expected to be the second warrior of Nokia in this smartphones battle. Latest reports have revealed that this phone will run Android Nougat instead of Android OS v6.0. Nokia A1 will arrive with a 3GB RAM and a quad-core 1.8GHz Snapdragon 652 chipset. For photography, this phone is expected to carry a 12MP PureView main camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. As for storage, users will be offered a massive 128GB ROM. This 5.15-inch full HD device is also speculated to sport an impressive 5000mAh battery.

Nokia E1 – the next warrior from Nokia

One of the best Nokia phones that have been leaked in 2016 is Nokia E1. It is reported that this Nokia phone will feature a 2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom processor and PowerVR G6430 GPU. Nokia E1 also houses a 4.95-inch full HD display, 32GB of inbuilt storage and a 2700mAh battery. As for the camera, a 20MP rear and 5MP front-facing shooter are believed to come with this smartphone.

Nokia P1 – 2k displays, metallic housing

The latest news about Nokia comeback is some new features of Nokia P1. Nokia P1 will be available in two variants. One will sport a 5.2-inch display while the other will sport a 5.5-inch display. Except the difference in screen sizes, both are expected to come with 2K displays. Furthermore, they are both powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and will run on the latest version of Android. It is also reported that the two Nokia P1 smartphones will have premium metal designs complete with IP68 certification, which means their level of dust and water resistance will be as good as the Galaxy S7.

Nokia D1C – still a mystery

Appearing on Geekbench several days ago, Nokia D1C soon causes controversy on tech forums. According to the picture it gets 682 points for single-core and multi-core is 3,229 points. In terms of specs, Nokia D1C is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, clocked at 1.4 GHz, accompanied by Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Geekbench also discloses that D1C runs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat. Curious as we all are, information on display size, camera setup and other specs of this Nokia smartphone has yet to be revealed.

5 first Android smartphones for Nokia comeback

It is now Q4 of 2016 and all of us are eagerly waiting for Nokia comeback. Having been absent in smartphones market for the past two years, Nokia must face a lot of challenges to compete with fierce competitors. Before getting any confirmation from the manufacture, just keep an open mind and wait for the best!

News of Nokia D1C revelation on Geekbench several days ago hasn’t cooled down yet, and we already got some more news. The scoop we have today is that there could be 2K display for Nokia’s supposedly new high-end smartphones, Nokia P1! Let’s have a look!

Nokia P1: 2K displays, full metal housing

Nokia D1C seems to be an Android smartphone that targets mid-range user. On the other hand, the newly leaked Nokia smartphone seems to target higher-end users, according to the news. Its features would include 2K screens and a full-metal housing. With previous reports about Nokia P1 having two screen sizes, both better than HD display, we believe the reported device is the Nokia P1. This smartphone is equipped according to the current standard criteria of high quality displays. Furthermore, metallic housing would contribute to the elegance of this device as well as a solid appearance as a warrior.

According to previous news, Nokia P1 will be available in two variants. One will sport a 5.2-inch display while the other will sport a 5.5-inch display. Except the difference in screen sizes, both are expected to come with 2K displays. Furthermore, they are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and run on the latest version of Android. It is also reported that the two Nokia P1 smartphones will have premium metal designs complete with IP68 certification, which means their level of dust and water resistance will be as good as the Galaxy S7.

Chinese blog Anzhuo also predicts that it will be supported with graphene, a premium material in terms of camera sensors. Compared to CMOS sensors, this sturdy material helps to produce far better images shot in low light condition. Nokia has always been carrying good reputation for their non-stop development towards better products. For that reason, we can believe that speculation is likely to happen.

Nokia P1: really worth waiting

Since the comeback of Nokia has been leaked, it brings a wave of excitement and eager anticipation from tech-addicts all over the world.  The Nokia P1 with 2K displays is believed to be a potential rival in the smartphones market when this grand manufacturer re-enter the scene.

Nokia C1 and P1 leaked render has bolstered everyone’s confidence of Nokia comeback after two years absence from smartphones market. And now, the revelation of D1C on Geekbench recently gave all tech-addicts more reasons to believe…

Nokia D1C: 3GB Ram, Android 7.0 Nougat

Nokia might mark their return to the smartphones market with a mid-range device named D1C instead of a high-end smartphone. Specifically, on the Geekbench, there has appeared a yet-to-be-revealed smartphone called Nokia D1C. The score of this device makes it fit into the affordable price group, with 682 points for single-core and multi-core is 3,229 points. In terms of specs, Nokia D1C is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, clocked at 1.4 GHz, the accompanying Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Geekbench also discloses that D1C runs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat.

Curious as we all are, no information on display size, camera setup and other specs of this Nokia smartphone has yet to be revealed. Although the company has not confirmed the existence of any smartphone after the termination of the contract with Microsoft, Nokia comeback to the smartphones market is totally reasonable. Based on the agreement in that contract, Finnish electronics corporation will get the right to use Nokia brand at the end of 2016, and that time is approaching.

However, Nokia will not directly produce new devices, because they have a franchise with HMD in terms of brand. HMD is the company headquartered in Finland who exclusive own global license to create Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets for the next ten years.

Nokia D1C: the evidence of Nokia comeback

It can be seen as the first time we really see a tangible evidence of an upcoming Nokia smartphone, running Android. With all the fans of Nokia worldwide, this would be the best new today. We are all looking forward to a glorious return of this grand manufacture, and a mid-range Android smartphone like Nokia D1C is a totally expected device.

While we are counting down for the Nokia comeback at the end of this year, a brand-new Nokia render designed by Vasili Sychev has just been spread to the internet. This phone is called Nokia Prism! Let’s take a look!

Nokia Prism: Exotic design

At first impression, Nokia Prism doesn’t look similar to any of the current smartphones in the market! Instead of having a rectangular shape, this phone arrives with a pentagonal construction. This is something that has never existed before in the smartphone industry. Prism is covered with metal and there are four color variants: blue, silver, black and red. According to the render photos, this device is a Windows phone, but it looks like Microsoft has to “twist” the OS a bit to fit the new display.

This exotic design of Nokia Prism may also lead to many changes (and even difficulties) in using the phone. The sharp corners may not be comfortable to hold in hands. Watching videos and reading e-books may not be the same as with current smartphones. Some parts of the common rectangular frame of the videos, photos or e-books could be missed. However, who knows if there will be a mode that shapes the pentagonal display into rectangular frame and leaves the 5 corners for specific functions?

In terms of display, as you can see from the photos, 95% of the front of the phone is for the screen. No front camera is found and there is only a minimized panel for the speaker on the top of the phone. Regarding Nokia Prism specs, we haven’t received anything. However, we expect this device will come with at least 3GB RAM, a Snapdragon 820 chipset and a 20MP PureView camera.

Nokia Prism: A piece of art

Overall, Nokia Prism, with its design, may not fit common smartphone users. There are some usage issues that we can easily point out from the pentagonal construction of the phone. The lack of selfie camera is another thing that keeps smartphone lovers away from Prism. However, in the artistic perspective, this phone is still exotic-looking and can be a nice choice for artistic users.

Since the beginning of this year, Nokia comeback to the smartphone market has been reported and anticipated more than anything else. This draws attention and excitement from both fans and non-fans of this grand manufacturer. So, what to expect from this huge event of Nokia?

Nokia comeback: Nokia smartphones running Android

It is projected that Nokia will release at least three Android phones before the close of 2016. It could be just two for 2016, however, as the third will depend on how well testing goes. This later phone could debut within Q1 2017. Of the three phones coming, two have been speculated to be featured with high-end specs and performance. According to Phonearena, design of Nokia C1 has leaked housing a 5.5-inch screen. And also on the same page, Nokia P1 has press render coming with 5.3-inch. Both smartphones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.

In this plotting to return, two Nokia smartphones set to run Google’s Android 7.0 Nougat software. This provides features such as split-screen mode, enhanced notifications and improved gaming. According to some sources, fingerprint scanners and advancement in their camera will be notable characteristics. Sensors on these two smartphones is believed to be the most sensitive ever and will be based on Nokia’s extensive research. The 2 Nokia smartphones will have premium metal designs complete with IP68 certification, which means their level of water resistant will be as good as the Galaxy S7.

The Twitter post (Source) received positive reactions from Nokia fans around the worlds. That being said, Nokia will make an official return at the end of this year. And we should be expecting their first Nokia smartphones to be announced either late 2016 or early 2017. Nokia C1 and Nokia P1 are believed to be well worth waiting for.

Nokia comeback: challenges awaiting

Since the comeback of Nokia has been leaked, it brings a wave of excitement and eager anticipation from tech-addicts all over the world. The company has been absent from the market for the past two years, and many challenges are waiting for Nokia ahead. But, whatever the future will be, we are all looking forward to Nokia glorious return.

Many smartphones nowadays are equipped with advanced features like waterproof features or “Always on display”. However, Nokia feature phones have introduced them all the way back. Let’s have a look!

Nokia features: waterproof, no headphone jack

First is the waterproof feature. Many flagships of Samsung, Sony, and recently Apple are equipped with this features. However, all the Nokia feature phones already have this function. Although being dropped in the water, put in the washing machine, or dropped from the balcony, Nokia feature phones still survive and work well. Secondly, iPhone 7 (Plus), as well as LeEco Le max 2, comes with no 3.5mm headphone jack. Nokia features already have that. You can listen to the music through speakers.

Thirdly, smartphones nowadays are backed up with an enormous battery capacity. Galaxy A9 Pro of Samsung with 5000mAh is a typical example. However, these long-life battery phones basically can’t compete with Nokia feature phones. With just 800mAh cell, Nokia phones still can last from 3-5 days. Furthermore, many smartphone brands want to make the charging port convenient as much as possible like USB Type – C or Lightning. You don’t have to worry about Nokia feature phones, which have round charging port.

The fifth feature is the “Always on display” mode. This mode will display some basic information on the screen while it’s still off. This will help you to save phone battery. Many companies like LG, Samsung, or Motorola added the “Always on display” for their products (Note 7, Moto Z Force). However, this feature is borrowed from Nokia phones. Nokia 1202 or 1280 will display the name, time and date on the screen.

Nokia feature phones: Ahead of their time

Waterproof features or long-life battery, convenient charging port, “Always on display” mode, or no headphone jack; those are all the cool features of many smartphones today. However, they have all been on Nokia feature phones before. Those Nokia phones are truly ahead of their time with some features.

While there are more and more Nokia phones leaked on the internet, many people still question whether a Nokia return is true. Today, we will show you the answer!

Nokia return: What do the insiders say?

For those who haven’t known yet, the Nokia brand is now owned by HDM – a new company. HDM has worked with Microsoft and finally gained the right to take over the Nokia brand for upcoming feature phones. Besides, the contract between Nokia and Microsoft is going to finish before the end of this year. At that time, HDM will freely use the Nokia brand for all kinds of mobiles. Moreover, this company has shared that they will invest $500 million in promoting the next Nokia phones.

That’s not the only hint of the Nokia return. Lately, the president of the Nokia China’s joint management team, Mr. Mike Wang has CONFIRMED to Chinese media that there will be at least two Android Nokia phones to be released at the end of 2016. The third one could hit the market at the beginning of 2017, after the brand have considered whether the previous ones work in the market or not.

So far, Nokia C1 is the most likely to be officially confirmed. This phone is reported to pack a 5.5-inch display with Full HD resolution. There will possibly be a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. Regarding the memory, reports suggested that 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal memory will be available within the device. And most importantly, this phone could run Android!

Nokia return: Will it succeed or not?

The smartphone market is now quite… overloaded. Since Nokia disappeared in the world of smartphones, multiple new phone brands have come and countless new products have been made. From high-end (Apple, Samsung) to budget segment (most Chinese brands), there are a lot of competition. As a result, it will be a big challenge for Nokia phones to come back. However, Nokia ran the mobile phone industry for multiple years in the past and Nokia return is still one of the most talked-about topic on the internet. So we have the right to hope that the Nokia product at the end of this year will be a big HIT.