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Nokia 8

Released on Mar 31, 2017 (Rumoured)

 
Rs. N/A
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v7.0 (Nougat)
  • Performance
  • Supports Indian bands
  • VoLTE
  • 64 GB + 256 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM: Micro + Micro
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Gorilla Glass 5
  • Camera
  • Battery

NOKIA 8 DETAILS

Buy For
 
  • Robust configuration
  • Awesome cameras
  • Ample storage
  • Good sensor options
Beware of
 
  • Only available in one colour
  • Non removable battery
 
Verdict
 

The Nokia 8 is another addition in the Nokia series with class performance. It is very evident that the Nokia company is looking forward to launch back to back mobiles this year. On a concluding note, the Nokia 8 is clearly a winner in all aspects and is a very profitable choice. An impressive display, a good battery backup, VoLTE, additional sensors etc and all other features completely makes this phone worthy.

Perfectly designed
Display and Configuration
 
The Nokia 8 has a gorilla glass on top and flaunts a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1,400 x 2,560 pixels. Under the hood, there are two quad-core processors - a 2.45GHz Kryo and another 1.9GHz Kryo for driving the system. It is aided by 6GB of RAM and Adreno 540 graphics engine. The smartphone boots on Android v7.0 (Nougat) operating system.
 
Body and Sensors
 
The handset measures 153 x 74 x 7.9mm, weighs 156 grams and is available in a black coloured body. Coming to the sensors, the phone features a fingerprint sensor at the front which is quick to respond. It also features a heart rate monitor which comes in handy for calculating your heart rate within seconds. Other sensors include light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope etc.
 
Camera and Storage
 
The handset is stacked with a 24MP main camera which captures amazing shots. Even the 12MP selfie snapper also results in quality images. In terms of storage, an internal space of 64GB is available for the user. If not sufficient, one can make use of an external memory card (256GB maximum expandable).
 
Battery and Connectivity
 
Acting as a stamina provider, is a 3,000mAh li-ion battery which keeps the show running for long hours. On the connectivity ground, the phone offers options such as dual SIM, 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n 5GHz, Dual antennas, MIMO, WEP, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS, Glonass and NFC.

Nokia C9

Release Date: Mar 31, 2017 (Unofficial)
 
 
Rs. 15000 (Expected)
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Performance
  • Display
  • Camera
  • Battery
  • Supports Indian bands
  • 32 GB + 128 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM: Micro
  • Gorilla Glass 4
  • FM Radio

NOKIA C9 DETAILS

Buy For
 
  • Robust configuration
  • Full HD display
  • Superb snappers
  • Excellent battery backup
Beware of
 
  • Non removable battery
  • No front flash
 
Verdict
 

Nokia is planning to return back in the competition of smartphones by launching the Nokia C9. The C9 is an ideal choice for the ones who want to operate a handset with single hand rather using double hands in a phablet. The performance, picture quality, battery backup and camera of the phone is very good. It has non removable battery which has become a very common feature in smartphones launched in todays era. However, a front flash would have been an additional package.

The entertainment package
Display and Configuration
 
The Nokia C9 flaunts a 5-inch IPS LCD full HD (1,080 x 1,920 pixels) display and features a pixel density of 441ppi. It runs on android v6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system and there is also a corning gorilla glass (v4) placed at the top of the screen. Under the hood, there is an octa core processor aided by 3GB of RAM seated upon Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset.
 
Looks, Camera and Storage
 
The smartphone is available in three colours - black, gold and silver. It has a classy look design in comparison to premium designed phone launched nowadays. In terms of photography, there is a 16MP main camera which captures awesome shots, be it day or night. A 5MP selfie camera present also result impressive images, especially in more light. In order to store data, an internal space of 32GB is available for the user. For extra storage, the memory card slot can read any microSD card upto 128GB.
 
Battery and Connectivity
 
The device is fuelled by a boombastic 4,000mAh li-polymer battery which can easily run upto a day and a half in normal usage. On the connectivity ground, the smartphone has options such as dual SIM, 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi 802.11, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS, NFC and microUSB 2.0.
 

Nokia 6

Release Date: Apr 05, 2017 (Expected)

Rs. 16,790( Expected Price )
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v7.1 (Nougat)
 
  • Performance 
  • Display
     
  • Camera 
  • Battery 
  • Supports Indian bands
  • 32 GB + 128 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Gorilla Glass
  • USB OTG Support

NOKIA 6 DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Great configuration
  • Good camera quality
  • Big storage capacity
Beware of
 
  • Average battery
 
Verdict
 
The Nokia 6 is one among the other powerful devices that mark the comeback of Nokia in the smartphone market. Unlike the previous editions of Nokia phones, this smartphone has been given the shape with the latest Android OS and powerful specifications. And similar to the previous editions, this smartphone too is equipped with a great quality lens, both primary and secondary. So if you were a fan of Nokia smartphone, like many others, you can definitely choose this one.
Powerful presence
Display and Configuration
 
The Nokia 6 flaunts good display properties on its 5.5-inch screen. The full HD IPS LCD display comes with a resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels that results from a density of 401 pixels per inch. The capacitive touchscreen responds well to multi touch besides coming with v3 of Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
 
Under the hood, the smartphone features an octa-core Cortex A53 processors that clocks a speed of 1.4GHz. These powerful cores are placed on a chipset of Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 and is assisted by a massive 4GB RAM. Together, they are capable of running high end games and heavy multitasking with ease. Moreover, a GPU of Adreno 505 takes care of the graphical requirements.
 
Camera and Storage
 
The Nokia 6 flaunts a superb pair of cameras in the form of a 16MP primary and 8MP selfie camera. The primary camera is further assisted by phase detection  autofocus, dual colour LED flash, ISO control, 2.0f aperture and High Dynamic Range mode to capture images of 4,616 x 3,464 pixels resolution and videos of 1,920 x 1,080 at 30 frames per second. The front camera too proves to be good option for the selfie lovers and video calling addicts, especially along with 2.0f aperture.
 
The smartphone is equipped with an internal storage option of 64GB, which can be further expanded up to 128GB with the help of a microSD.
 
Battery and Connectivity
 
The Nokia 6 extracts its energy from a 3,000mAh li-polymer battery which promised to render a long period of wake time.
 
Speaking about the connectivity segment, the smartphone is fitted with a dual SIM slots, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1,  A-GPS, Glonass and a microUSB 2.0 slot.
 

Nokia C1

Release Date: Apr 11, 2017 (Unofficial)

 
Rs. N/A
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Performance
  • Display
  • Camera
  • Battery
  • Supports Indian bands
  • 32 GB + 128 GB Expandable
  • No Fingerprint sensor
  • FM Radio

NOKIA C1 DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Great performance
  • Good cameras
  • Huge storage space
Beware of
 
  • Lacks dual SIM
  • Average battery backup
 
Verdict
 
The Nokia C1 marks the return of the once leading brand in the global mobile market. Nokia had previously displayed a lack of eagerness to adapt the new Android OS and later decided to manufacture their devices on Windows platform. This resulted in the company suffering huge loss in the market share and eventually led to their acquisition by Microsoft. But the brand intends to make a powerful comeback with this device. Learning from their past mistake the brand has based its new smartphone on Android OS. It does offer good number of features but still has certain drawbacks which might affect its performance in the present competitive smartphone market.  
Decent comeback from Nokia
Design and Display
 
The Nokia C1 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display having full HD resolution (1,080 x 1,920 pixels) and pixel density of 401 ppi. The phone is available in a white coloured body.
 
OS and Configuration
 
The smartphone runs on Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset that has an octa-core design comprising of a 1.8GHz quad-core cortex A72 processor and a 1.4GHz quad-core cortex A53 processor. It is clubbed with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 510 GPU.
 
Camera and Storage
 
For photography there is a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls. The rear camera comes with an LED flash and autofocus feature. With regards to storage, the device offers 32GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card. 
 
Connectivity and Battery
 
On the connectivity front, options available in this device are 4G, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A-GPS as well as Glonass and microUSB 2.0. Sensors available in this phone are proximity, accelerometer and compass. Power required to keep this device running is supplied by 2,800mAh li-ion battery which is of non removable nature.
 

Nokia Edge

Release Date: Aug 07, 2017 (Unofficial)

 
Rs. N/A
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v7.0 (Nougat)
  • Performance 
  • Display 
  • Camera 
  • Battery 
  • Supports Indian bands
  • 32 GB + 128 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint sensor

NOKIA EDGE DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Good battery backup
  • Latest Android OS
  • Good configuration
  • Full HD display
  • Good expandable storage
  • 4G enabled
Beware of
 
  •  Average front camera
 
Verdict
 
With the introduction of Nokia Edge, the Finland based smartphone maker delves deeper after making a return by manufacturing quality smartphones at a budget. This collaboration of the number one cellphone maker in the past and Android, the most popular OS of present day is sure to bring magic alive. So if you want to relive what a Nokia phone meant, choose this smartphone.
The edge over the others
Display and Configuration
 
The Nokia Edge flaunts a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that comes with an HD resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels which results from a density of 401 pixels per inch. The capacitive touch screen responds well to multi touch. Under the bonnet, the Nokia smartphone holds a octa-core, which clocks a speed of 2GHz and is further assisted by a good 3GB RAM to assist you through all the multi tasking and gaming that you indulge into.
 
Camera and Storage
 
The Nokia Edge is equipped with a 13MP primary camera that can process images of 4,128 x 3,096 pixels resolution with the help of autofocus, LED flash, ISO control and High Dynamic Range mode. The 5MP front camera provides a decent option for good quality selfies and those who love to indulge themselves in video calling.
 
The smartphone is equipped with an internal storage of 32GB, which can be further expanded upto a massive 128GB with the help of a microSD card.
 
Battery and Connectivity
 
The Nokia Edge extracts its energy from a 3,600mAh li-ion battery that promises to deliver a very long period of battery backup on regular usage.
 
Speaking about the connectivity department, the smartphone offers a wide range of options like a dual SIM slots, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, A-GPS, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS and a microUSB 2.0 slot.
 

Nokia E1

 
Release Date: Aug 08, 2017 (Unofficial)
 
Rs. 29990
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v7.0 (Nougat)
  • Performance
  • Display
  • Camera
  • Battery
  • Supports Indian bands
  • 64 GB + 256 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM

NOKIA E1 DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Robust configuration
  • Good cameras
  • Ample storage
  • Nice display
Beware of
 
  • Average battery backup
  • Non removable battery
 
Verdict
 

Nokia company is expecting to launch a lot of phones this year and so comes another model in its series named - The Nokia E1. It has very nice display and the camera quality is also very good. In terms of multitasking and gaming, the performance is very good and the user can enjoy playing around multiple apps at a fast pace. However, the battery backup shall last only for a day in normal usage which indeed seems to be a major drawback point.

The real player
Display and Configuration
 
The Nokia E1 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD full HD (1,080 x 1,920 pixels) display and features a pixel density of 401ppi. It boots on android v7.0 (Nougat) operating system and is available in three different coloured bodies - black, grey and white. The device is driven by two dual core processors (2.15GHz Kryo + 1.6GHz Kryo) seated upon Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset. It is assisted by 4GB of RAM and Adreno 530 graphics engine. 
 
Camera and Connectivity
 
As far as the camera is concerned, there is 20MP main camera with features such as digital zoom, auto Flash, face detection, touch to focus etc. Coming to selfie camera, it has 5MP resolution which captures nice images. For networking and sharing, the device offers a wide range of options say dual SIM, 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A-GPS, NFC and USB Type-C (doesn't support micro-USB).
 
Battery and Storage
 
Acting as an energy provider, is a 2,700mAh li-ion which renders good amount of backup for long hours. In order to save a large number of different files, there is 64GB internal space available for the user. The user can expand the storage capacity upto 256GB by using a memory card. 

Nokia P1

Release Date: Aug 09, 2017 (Unofficial)


Rs. 54390 
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v7.0 (Nougat)
 
  • Performance 
  • Display 
  • Camera 
  • Battery 
  • Supports Indian bands
  • 128 GB + 256 GB Expandable
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Gorilla Glass
  • Splashproof, IP55,57

NOKIA P1 DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Robust configuration
  • Great pair of cameras
  • Good connectivity features
Beware of
 
  • Average internal storage
  • Average battery
 
Verdict
 

The Nokia P1 is one one the devices that mark the reincarnation of Nokia in the smartphone market. Unlike the previous editions of Nokia phones, this smartphone has been given the shape with the latest Android OS and powerful specifications. And similar to the previous editions, this smartphone too is equipped with a great quality lens, both primary and secondary. So if you were a fan of Nokia smartphone, like many others, you can definitely choose this one.

The return of Nokia
Display and Configuration
 
The Nokia P1 flaunts a good display properties on its 5.4-inch screen. The full HD IPS LCD display comes with a resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels that results from a density of 408 pixels per inch. The capacitive touchscreen responds well to multi touch.
 
Under the hood, the smartphone features a pair of dual-core Kryo processors, each of which clocks speeds of 2.15GHz and 1.59GHz respectively. These powerful cores are placed on a chipset of Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 and is assisted by a good 3GB RAM. Together, they are capable of running high end games and heavy multitasking with ease. Moreover, a GPU of Adreno 530 takes care of the graphical requirements.
 
Camera and Storage
 
The Nokia P1 flaunts a superb pair of cameras in the form of a 22.5MP primary and 8MP selfie camera. The primary camera is further assisted by autofocus, LED flash, ISO control and High Dynamic Range mode to capture images of 5,160 x 3,872 pixels resolution and videos of 3,840 x 2,160 at 30 frames per second. The front camera too proves to be good option for the selfie lovers and video calling addicts.
 
The smartphone is equipped with an internal storage option of 32GB, which can be further expanded up to 256GB with the help of a microSD.
 
Battery and Connectivity
 
The Nokia P1 extracts its energy from a 3,000mAh li-polymer battery which promised to render a long period of wake time.
 
Speaking about the connectivity segment, the smartphone is fitted with a single SIM slot, 4G, advanced Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, mobile hotspot, advanced Bluetooth v4.2,  A-GPS and a microUSB 2.0 slot...
 

Xiaomi Redmi 4

Release Date: Aug 14, 2017 (Expected)

 
Rs. 6990
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Performance 
  • Display 
  • Camera 
  • Battery 
  • Supports Indian bands
  • VoLTE
  • 16 GB + 128 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM: Micro + Nano (Hyb...
  • Fingerprint sensor

XIAOMI REDMI 4 DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Robust configuration
  • Good cameras
  • Great battery backup
Beware of
 
  • Hybrid SIM slot
  • Comparatively bulky
 
Verdict
 

With Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB, Xiaomi continues its legacy of offering great featured smartphones at a highly affordable price tag. Given the price tag it comes with, the smartphone is sure to come victorious in a race with its peers. So if you want an all round powerful device, this is the probably the best option for you.

The competitor from Xiaomi
Display and Configuration
 
The Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB flaunts an HD display on its IPS LCD screen. The 5.0-inch screen comes with a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels, which results from a density of 294 pixels per inch. The capacitive touchscreen responds well to multi touch.
 
As far as the performance is concerned, the smartphone is fitted with a pair of quad-core Cortex A53 processors, which clocks speeds of 1.4GHz and 1.1GHz respectively. This already powerful processor is placed on a chipset of Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 and is assisted by a 2GB RAM to give you a fast multitasking and gaming experience. A GPU of Adreno 505 takes care of the graphical interface with ease.
 
Camera and Storage
 
The Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB houses a good 13MP primary camera. Moreover, features like phase detection autofocus, dual LED flash, ISO control, High Dynamic Range mode and a 2.2f aperture allows you to click pictures of4,128 x 3,096 pixels resolution and record videos of 1,920 x 1,080 at 30 frames per second. The 5MP front camera too looks to be good option for selfies and video calling, especially with the presence of a 2.2f aperture value.
 
The smartphone comes with an internal storage option of 16GB which can be further expanded upto 128GB with the help of a microSD card.
 
Battery and Connectivity
 
The Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB extracts all the fuel that it needs from a 4,100mAh li-polymer battery, which is enabled with quick charge feature.
 

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Release Date: Aug 14, 2017 (Expected)

 
Rs. 8890
Key SpecsSee Full Specs
Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Performance 
  • Display 
  • Camera 
  • Battery 
  • Supports Indian bands
  • VoLTE
  • 32 GB + 128 GB Expandable
  • Dual SIM: Micro + Nano (Hyb...
  • Fingerprint sensor

XIAOMI REDMI 4 PRIME DETAILS

 
Buy For
 
  • Brilliant display
  • Powerful performance
  • Metallic body
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Huge battery backup
Beware of
 
  • Hybrid SIM
  • Non removable battery
 
Verdict
 

After great response to Redmi 3 and Redmi 3s, Xiaomi continues to impress us by offering smartphone with great specs at a reasonable price by launching the Xiaomi Redmi 4. The device comes lots of high level features like full HD display, metallic body, powerful battery, great configuration, fingerprint sensor and many anymore. Furthermore its affordable cost, makes it a really juicy option to go for.  

Follow up device of Redmi 3 series
Design and Display
 
The Xiaomi Redmi 4 has a 5-inch IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass coating on the top. The screen has full HD resolution (1,080 x 1,920 pixels) resulting in a huge pixel density of 441ppi. The device has a unibody design with metallic finish.
 
Platform and Performance
 
The smartphone comes with Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) OS with MIUI 8 out of the box. Beneath the metal clad body, the handset boasts of pretty powerful performance features which include a 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, clubbed with a mammoth 3GB RAM and a powerful Adreno 506 GPU. As such, the device looks well equipped to handle heavy multitasking, high end gaming or other form of intensive usage.
 
Camera and Storage
 
The handset sports a 13MP main camera with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. The camera can capture images of 4,128 x 3,096 pixels resolution and can record full HD videos at 30fps. It is accompanied by a 5MP front facing camera, for selfies and video calls. The  device has 32GB of inbuilt storage and can also  support microSD card of up to 128GB on its Hybrid SIM slot.
 
Connectivity and Storage
 
The smartphone offers wide range of latest connectivity features which are 4G, dual band Wi-Fi, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS with A-GPS, Glonass, NFC and USB Type C. Coming to sensors, the device has fingerprint sensor stationed on the back, along with usual bunch of sensors inside which are light, proximity, accelerometer, compass and gyroscope. The smartphone is powered by mammoth 4,100mAh li-polymer battery, which is non removable.

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