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Nokia has been the topic to talk about everywhere these days. With 150 year of history and still growing, Nokia definitely proved their name in the smartphone industry. After years of absence, the piece of news that Nokia is coming back in 2016 has excited users worldwide…

5 Best Nokia Smartphones World’s records 

However, beside being the legend in the mobile technology, there are much more stories about Nokia hidden here and there that not everybody knows. That is why I want to get you guys to know more about Nokia fun (and admirable) facts.

1. The most listened to ringtone in the world

It is the famous Nokia tune: Grand Valse. The tune was written in 1902 by Spanish composer Francisco Tarrega, Anssi Vanjoki along with Lauri Kivinen. Such melody have been used so widely and for such a long time that I bet most of us can hum along. It has been estimated that the Grand Valse is heard worldwide more or less 1,8 billion times a day.

2. The world’s first and most popular mobile game

I bet most of us still can not forget the snake game first introduced to the Nokia 6100 series. The game is pre-installed into over 350 million Nokia phones and mobile devices all around the world. However, the game stops being published several years ago.

3. The world’s best selling phone

Yes, you are right. It is the Nokia 1100 – a featured phone launched in 2003.  Since then, 250 million units of Nokia 1100 were reported to ship all over the world, making it the best selling phone and electronic device ever.

4. The biggest cinema screen in the world. 

Yes, as I mentioned above, Nokia is not just about phone. The company once produced a cinema screen so big that it had to be seen from outside. Measuring 51 x 28 meters (1,428 meter square), the Nokia biggest cinema screen weighted about 140 kilos.

5. The world’s most anticipated come back

Nokia come back – although not being statistically  proven, is definitely the most anticipated ever found worldwide. Nokia reputation, together with their long term absence, together with endless rumors and leaking, are what contributed to attract more and more people into the “waiting team” Nokia rocks! I love them more for these 5 Nokia world’s records. Count me in, I am looking forward to their come back!

Nokia and Microsoft: once working together under the same name – now have their own ways of business. We put their most anticipated smartphones under comparison: Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL.

Nokia C1 is said to be the first Nokia Android-based smartphone when the Giant comes back in 2016 after years of absence. Lumia 950XL, on the other hand is considered the most premium Microsoft smartphone produced in the last quarter of 2015 that runs on Windows 10 OS.

Let’s take a closer look at both device.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: availability and specs

A render image of Nokia C1 smartphone was first leaked earlier last month, in September 2015. By spotting the device in the wild, Nokia fans have been more excited than ever. Nokia C1 is said to be the first ever Nokia Android smartphone. Some Nokia C1 specs rumored by now include: a handy 5” display, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage. The Nokia C1 cameras will hopefully be 8MP/5MP or higher.

We have been guessing that the Nokia C1 price in Philippines at launch date in 2016 will be in our most favorite category: sub PHP 15K.

In opposite, Lumia 950XL is Microsoft’s high end flagship for 2015. The company even promoted this beast as “The most productive phone you’ve ever picked up”. In terms of Lumia 950XL specs, we got a combination of the best in our market: 5.7”, 3GB RAM, 20MP Pureview, Snapdragon 810. This makes the Lumia 950XL price in Philippines much higher than its counterpart: around PHP 25K.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: popular Android VS signature Windows 10

While Nokia decided to “go with the wind” – picking the popular Android, Microsoft still goes on their own way by featuring Windows 10 OS. Personally, I find both strategies reasonable. The popularity can guarantee Nokia’s chance of success when coming back, but hard to impress and make a “legend”. On the other hand, Windows 10 OS will help build Microsoft’s signature in the smartphone industry but may limit the number of interested users.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: Mid-range VS higher-end flagships

Targeted at the mid-range market share, I bet Nokia wants their come back to reach the widest range of potential customers possible.

Featuring a premium flagship, Microsoft might want to propose their ability in producing such high-quality product. Also, this could be a nice move to prove how competitive they can be in this fast-growing industry.

Closing note

Whether coming up or already available, both Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL are highly anticipated devices. One is loved and expected because of the wait for a legend’s reborn. One is appreciated for its high quality and the courage to go on its own way. No matter what strategies each company is having, they both are amazingly successful brands – and as a result – their devices are among the best you can ever found.

It has been a while since we had sight of the last Nokia phones. The legendary giant has disappeared for a long time, being missed by so many users around the world. However, it has been confirmed that Nokia come back is set to happen in 2016 – which is just several months ahead from now.

As the big day is approaching closer and closer, rumors started to flow intensively. Personally, I feel that it is quite easy to get confused by so many different sources of news surrounding us. And that motivated me to come up with this articles. I want to share with you the following main points about the Nokia come back historic event. Here are (mostly) all you need to know about such day!

1. Nokia’s contract with Microsoft ends

In 2011, Nokia and Microsoft signed a contract, marking the start of their partnership. According to the contract, Nokia only featured smartphones that ran on Windows OS and emphasized on their premium camera quality.

In 2013, Nokia agreed not to use its name on smartphones and will not produce any mobile devices under the Nokia name till December 31st, 2015. (Source: Wikipedia)

2. Nokia buys Alcatel

In preparation for the crucial Nokia comeback, the Giant proposed to buy Alcatel and got approved by European regulators. However, Alcatel (full name: Alcatel-Lucent) is not a smartphone producer. It is actually a French global telecommunications equipment company, headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Being a monster in the tech industry, Alcatel is believed to help provide the best technology for upcoming Nokia smartphones.

3. Nokia seeking for talents

Since 2013, Nokia became a department under the control of Microsoft. This means, they were no longer an independent company. As a result, mostly all of Nokia employees back then came to work for Microsoft. In order to have a well-prepared Nokia come back, the Finnish Legend are extensively looking for new talents to join their promising business.

4. Nokia to rebuild best-selling phones in the past?

Recently on PricePony, I featured the best-selling ever Nokia 1100. This was not a non-purposed topic. In fact, rumors have it said that, on their come back, Nokia is planning to bring back some good old phones of their past business. Of course this time, they will make it “smart” to catch up with the fast-growing market we have now.

5. Nokia to feature Android-powered smartphone

We all know how much users these days love Android-powered smartphones. And by knowing about the Nokia come back, I have heard it over and over again that our readers would love the first Nokia smartphone in 2016 to run on Android. Here is the good news: Nokia seems to actually plan the same thing.

I bet you still remember the Android Nokia C1 smartphone we spotted several months earlier? Yes, that is the best message Nokia come back can hint for us. Keep hoping, we may actually have a Nokia Android smartphone soon

I bet that long before knowing about the first iPhone or those glorious smartphones we have in the market nowadays, we have all had a Nokia handset for once at least. When asked which is the best-selling mobile device, many people can tell it is a Nokia. But not every one can tell exactly which unit. Here it is, the super star of our mobile industry – Nokia 1100 – best selling smartphone EVER around the world.

12 years ago, in late 2003, Nokia launched the 1100 – a basic phone that had no camera or touch screen. Instead, the Nokia 1100 – targeted for the fast-growing Chinese market initially, came with a torch light, a solid body that could break the floor when dropped, and a dust-proof case.

It has been reported that, in just 3 months, the famous iPhone 6 has sold 71.5 million units. Then how much more did the Nokia 1100 sell to keep the record? In about five years, 250 million units of Nokia 1100 were reported to ship all over the world. (And yes, back in the 2000s, 250 millions is not at all a “small” number). With this consumption, Nokia 1100 is not only the world’s best-selling phone, but also top the quantity of electronics devices worldwide in general! WOW

Nokia’s one billionth phone sold was a 1100 purchased in Nigeria in 2005!

So what does the Nokia 1100 have to make people so crazy about? Here are some quick facts about the legendary handset

1. Nokia 1100 price –> Amazingly Affordable

Although we can not retrieve the exact price of Nokia 1100 by launch date back in 2003, it was known to be very affordable, even for the living standards 12 years ago.

We found an Indian article published in August 2003, suggesting that the Nokia 1100 price back then was Rs 4000 (Which is $60 now and much cheaper then)

2. Nokia 1100 design –> Impressively Interesting

Nokia 1100 was only 86g in weight and featured anti-slip sides that offered a firmer grip and made it dust-resistant. They Nokia 1100 keys are also soft (faster to type) and dust-proof. And the cover is  interchangeable, way too cool!

3. Nokia 1100 battery –> FOREVER LASTING!

Nokia 1100 battery was 850 mAH. Wait, don’t judge yet ! It lasted up to 400 hours between charging times. Yes! That made the Nokia 1100 like a never-running-out-of-battery phone!

4. Nokia 1100 SNAKE GAME –>Part of your best memories

Yes!!! Be honest, you can never forget the legendary Snake game on this Nokia 1100, can you? Compared to nowadays’ magical Candy Crush or CoC, the Snake game is nothing to compare. But back then, it was the only mobile game that every one played. And it made 250 million people happy! That’s more than enough!

5. Nokia 1100 feature – best of its time!

With a size of a 2 match box, the Nokia 1100 had a built-in flashlight, a stopwatch, an alarm, a vibrating alert, 50 message capacity, 50 contact slots, 42 monophonic ringtones (36 pre-installed, 7 user-made). If you have lived through 2003, you will know what wonder was called that time.

Closing note

I bet you did, or at least, know some one who used to have one Nokia 1100 years ago (or it may even survived until now). Share this post to those who you grew up with and those who this Nokia 1100 reminds you of!

If Nokia Swan is Nokia’s high end Flagship for 2016, Nokia C1 will be Nokia’s Android 6.0 Smartphone to get closer to fans who want affordable Nokia smartphones with high specs like 20MP Pureview and 5.5″ FHD!

Nokia C1 Winner of Design

As Nokia will return to the market in 2016 we have been seeing a lot of upcoming Nokia smartphones around. This time we want to show you the live images of Nokia C1, an Nokia Android smartphone that is inspired from an already released Nokia tablet. This Nokia C1, according to the news, will likely be Nokia’s new smartphone for 2016. And what makes it very appealing is that, the Nokia C1 will have a mid-range price tag.

Nokia is still having their secret well kept about the official Nokia C1 specs. However, from the leaks, we now know that the Nokia C1 display will sport a 5.5″ FHD Screen. As a mid-ranger, Nokia C1 will feature 4GB RAM  and 16GB internal storage. The Nokia C1 camera is said to be an 20MP Pureview combined with a 8 MP selfie shooter, which reminds us of Nokia E1. Also, a 64-BIT Mediatek CPU is expected to keep the price low and the performance high.

We really  think this is a smart move of Nokia, when featuring both the C1 and E1 as budget bugs on their comeback, since it clearly reaches a wider range of customers, making it easier to sell. The Android-powered Nokia C1 with 5.5″ FHD, 4GB RAM and 20MP Pureview surely has what it takes to be a best seller 2016!

Nokia C1 Price – Super Affordable

As for the Nokia C1 Price, although Nokia has not finalized yet, we can expect a 200 to 250 USD tag.  Pretty nice for a device from a big brand, don’t you think? You can check out other Nokia phone here or some news about the company for the upcoming NOKIA Phones COMEBACK in 2016.

According to our latest reports Nokia is releasing several new Nokia Smartphones early next year. From the Nokia Power Ranger as the high-end smartphone, to Nokia E1 as a midranger these are the Best Nokia Smartphones….

 1. Nokia E1 – Winner of Design

The Nokia E1 is such a unique one with has a totally different design and has zero relation with any Lumia devices. Running Android should be the best decision Nokia can make with the next device, so our question for now is whether they will go with the popular Lollipop 5.0 or newly launched Marshmallow 6.0. Especially the Nokia E1 Price of under 250 USD will be interesting for many Nokia fans.  The Nokia E1 boasts a  fully laminated zero air gap display, with a 4.95 inch diagonal and Full HD resolution. Other Nokia E1 Specs will  include a 2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom processor, PowerVR G6430 graphics, and a 4.95-inch Full HD IPS display. In addition, 2GB/3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and a 2900 mAh battery. As for the camera, a 20MP rear Pureview and 5MP front-facing shooter.

Nokia E1 Specs 

The day of classic phones are over, but there is always nostalgia whenever we talk about it. Especially when feature phones from Nokia were really a hype the past decade. As Nokia and Microsoft’s contract coming to and end, a new feature phone has been released. Nokia 222 is the eye-candy device that gives you not only the nostalgic feeling of a Nokia classic, but also great usage.

Nokia 222 specs

This Nokia 222 display is 2.4” TFT screen, which is enough for primary use. The phone is available in black or white color. The design is classic enough that you will not ask more on a feature phone. Moreover, Nokia 222 weighs only 79g, an ideal weight and size for someone who wants to put it in their pockets.

Nokia 222 runs on the Series 30+ OS. The phone features 16MB RAM, enough to handle most tasks. Nokia 222 can record up to 1000 phone entries. It does not have internal storage though, so you need to use a microSD card (up to 32GB).

Nokia 222 has a nice 2MP camera, which is a plus for those who want to snap a photo or two for fun. The camera is not that great comparing to nowadays’ smart phones, but it is not bad either. Nokia 222 camera can even record video at the speed of 240p@15fps. Pretty decent for a phone of its type.

Moreover, the device has a LED light, which mostly acts like a torch. It is placed on top of the phone, and you can use it whenever the light goes out. MP3 player on Nokia 222 also supports many kinds of audio files, giving you a portable player on a feature phone.

Nokia 222 can connect to the Internet with Opera Mini as the browser. Java games are also available, with one free game each month from Gameloft.

Nokia 222 price in the Philippines will be around PHP 1,7k. Nokia 222 release date should be around September, so it may come to Philippines later in October or so.

Microsoft, the owner of Windows series and many kinds of computer devices, has began their restructuring process in 2015. It seems in this busy market, when things do not go well, jobs get cut. However, this time, Microsoft fires a big number of Nokia employees. Therefore, what really happens? Do the Nokia employees not do well at their assigned jobs? Alternatively, is it Microsoft’s fault?

Microsoft begins their restructuring plan by cutting off 2300 jobs

Microsoft has been having difficulties with mobile sales ever since they released the Lumia series. Though many people raise the simplicity of Windows phones, other factors prevent them to make big hit in the market.

Lumia series do not earn much for the company

After acquiring Nokia back from 2014, Microsoft also acquired around 32000 Nokia employees. This big number means that if Microsoft is to cut more jobs, those employees will be the first. Recently, Microsoft has planned to close NOKIA Oyj, the department in Finland. This starts their restructuring plan of cutting 7800 jobs, mostly from Nokia mobiles.

What will happen to those Nokia employees

However, as Nokia is returning to the market next year, it seems there is not much to worry. Nokia has been a big name and reliable brand. Therefore, if a Nokia flagship marks its return, there are no doubt Nokia employees will eventually get their jobs back.

On a side note, Microsoft has just released another feature phone called Nokia 222. This phone display is a 2.4’’ screen. It has a 2MP camera and a dual sim version. Nokia 222 runs on the Series 30+ OS. Nokia 222 price in Philippines will be around PHP 1.7k.

You can take a look a some photos of Nokia 222 below. The feature phone is beautiful and absolutely a nice budget phone.

Though Nokia sold their mobile division to the Redmond-based company, it seems like nothing can stop them to come back to the mobile market next year. Once the non-compete deal between Microsoft and Nokia ends, they will return to producing phones, but perhaps in co-operation with with someone else.

Right now, Nokia is planning for a brand licensing model of their own and putting much effort in finding human resources for making the upcoming machine. We say this because not long ago, Nokia was caught advertising many new jobs on LinkedIn network. Some of the positions are related to product development, while some of other are for engineers focusing on Android. This makes us think that Nokia will enter the Android smartphone field in the future.

On the other hand, we can see that Nokia wants to experiment something new besides regaining  the success they used to have. One example is Nokia N1, which is an Foxconn-made tablet coming with good specs and design. Furthermore, we all know that it is the very first device to sport a USB Type-C port, a feature that most smartphone brands are intending to equip their handsets with. Despite the limited markets for Nokia N1, it is still a great way to step into this new business area. Apart from the Nokia N1, their new projects include Z Launcher and Virtual Reality camera.

ZLauncher is a new interface for all Android phones of Nokia. Currently, it has just been released with a beta version. It is really easy to use ZLaunch. It has a quickly searching function that you can use only one finger to launch the program or content you need.

https://youtu.be/WxLUrRZ2eIs

Nokia N1 runs on Nokia ZLauncher! 

As for the Nokia VR camera, actually it is named Nokia OZO and described as “the first commercially available virtual reality (VR) camera designed and built for professional content creators and the first in a planned portfolio of digital media solutions from Nokia Technologies, the company’s advanced technology and licensing business.” With this camera, you can capture stereoscopic 3D video in 360-degree panoramas. And if having VR headsets, you can watch videos with a feeling like you are in the middle of the action. Sounds great!

So, in conclusion, we are glad that Nokia is taking many moves to prepare for their return in 2016 by starting hiring many talents for the company and thinking of new interesting things. Hope a new Nokia machine will be coming soon!

The bigger, the better. Many people think so, and we think so too. For some people, a big screen smart phone may be uncomfortable. However, as display gets bigger, so does our viewing experience. Of course, viewing, playing, watching, working on a big screen always feels more satisfying than on a smaller screen. Therefore, Price Pony gives you a list of top 6 popular phablets with 6’’ screen.

Top 5 popular 6” phablets  for your enjoyment

1. Nokia Lumia 1520

Released as a flagship, Nokia Lumia 1520, apart from its 6’’ display, has a lot to offer. Nokia Lumia 1520 camera is a 20MP Pureview sensor. Moreover, with 2GB RAM, quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and 32GB internal memory, Nokia Lumia 1520 specs can always win your heart. Moreover, Windows 10 will be available on this smart phone, so stay tuned when it becomes more and more appealing.
Nokia 1520 Price in the Philippines is about 26k now.

2. Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

Recently Samsung seems to be more interested in making big devices, such as the rumoured 18.4’’ tablet. Maybe this follow the design of Samsung Galaxy Mega 2, which has 6’’ for its display. Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 specs are : Exynos 4415 quad core processor, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Since this is an affordable phone, we can only expect Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 camera to stay at 8MP / 2MP.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 price in PH is around 13k.

3. Huawei Ascend Mate 7

This lovely device from Huawei has a very nice balance for its specs. Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is powered by 3GB RAM and octa core  HiSilicon Kirin 925. 32Gb internal storage is what you get.

Huawei Ascend Mate 7 price in PH is around 21k.

4. Google Nexus 6

A device from Google and Motorola, Google Nexus 6 display is 6’’ 2k resolution, hence the name. Nexus 6 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad core processor, 3GB Ram and 32/64Gb internal storage. Nexus 6 camera is 13MP, and its battery is 3220mAh.

Google Nexus 6 PH price is 22k for your enjoyment.

5. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

The Ultra in its name gives us the hint of Sony Xperia C5 Ultra display. With its 6’’ screen, Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is more amazing with its camera specs. 13MP and led flash is what you get for Sony Xperia C5 Ultra camera.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra specs also list octa core MediaTek MT6752, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory and 2930mAH battery.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra price in the Philippines is not finalized yet but will be around 20k.

Blackberry, the big, famous, and with long tradition company has been a very popular and influential name in the mobile market. Its products are always top notch, and it seems Blackberry will continue to sell well, despite a lot of other Android competitors. Recently, we heard about Blackberry Passport Silver Edition, which is the official name for Blackberry Dallas or Blackberry Oslo.

Blackberry Passport Silver Edition specs

• 5 – Inch 1440×1440 LCD, 453 DPI
• 13MP rear facing OIS with Flash, 2MP front facing
• 3450 mAh non-removable battery
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
• 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, microSD slot
• BlackBerry OS 10.3.2

A leaked photo of Blackberry Dallas / Oslo shows that its official name will be Blackberry Passport Silver Edition. This is not very surprising, since Blackberry Dallas design is very similar to Blackberry Passport design anyways.

The most significant difference between Blackberry Passport Silver Edition with the old one is its camera. Blackberry Passport Silver Edition camera is a 13MP one with led flash.

Blackberry Passport Silver Edition camera has a round shape instead .

Blackberry Passport Silver Edition will sported a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 3G RAM and 3450mAh battery. Additionally, 32GB of internal storage and microSD support are also available.

Blackberry Passport is the original version with a very high price tag.

We do not have any official news for the date it will be released yet, so many things below are leaked and rumoured which needs to be confirmed. In the mean time, you can read more about other Blackberry here, or you can take a look at what’s new from other older, big company like Nokia.

Blackberry Passport Silver Edition price will be cheaper than Blackberry Passport as well, for around $539 according to the leaked specs and news. Let’s hope it will come here soon, so we can tell you how much Blackberry Passport Silver Edition price in the Philippines would be.

Microsoft is planning to release three smartphones this year end, and we already know that they will be the Lumia Trio : Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL, together with Lumia 840. However, since Microsoft wants to issue some orders, the phones will be Lumia 940 and Lumia 940XL instead, following their predecessor Lumia 930.

Lumia 930

Lumia 940 display will be a 5.2 inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2560 p. The phone will have a pixel density of 565ppi. Moreover, Lumia 940 specs have some awesome details to look at, such as a Snapdragon 808 SOC and a hexa-core 1.8GHz processor will power up the device. 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage are available from the start. Lumia 940 battery is 3000mAh.

Moreover, Lumia 940 camera is a 20MP one, which is huge since it is a flagship.

Lumia 940 will sport a very powerful hardware.

Lumia 940XL, as the name suggest, is the bigger version of Lumia 940. Lumia 940XL display will be a 5.7 inch screen, but with its QHD resolution the pixel density become lower: 515ppi. Lumia 940XL hardware specs are better as well, with Snapdragon 810 as the chipset and an octa core 2GHz processor. It will be equipped with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage either. However, Lumia 940XL battery is higher, being 3300mAh. The camera specs stay the same.

Lumia 940XL is the bigger version of Lumia 940 with enhanced specs.

The last of the trio will be named Lumia 840, which could be a mid range handset. Since it is considered a mid range phone, it seems Lumia 840 display will come at 5 inch. The phone will have DUAL SIM option. Lumia 840 camera is rumoured to be the Pureview 13MP one. As Lumia 840 design would be familiar to that of Lumia 830, a front facing 5MP camera would be there as well.

Moreover, Microsoft plans to move the capacity touch screen on the bezel to the screen on Lumia 940 and Lumia 940XL. They state that it would prevent accidental pressing. Pretty neat for the thought. We do not know Lumia 940 & 940XL price or Lumia 840 price in the Philippines yet, but let’s wait until they are released.