5 New Android-Powered Nokia Phones Coming Your Way

Nokia’s has recently enjoyed a resurgence after adopting the Android OS for their mobile devices, and they’re bringing a range of new phones out, including a reimagining of a classic. Their new lineup has an option for a variety of customers, catering for the top-end consumer that needs a high performing smartphone, as well as anyone not too fussed with smartphone performance, but want a nostalgic throwback to old-school Nokia-heyday-coolness.

Nokia 8 Sirocco

This is the new flagship model that Nokia will be hoping can fly the brand’s name high, and given its specs, it should do that comfortably. It’s got a 5.5-inch QHD screen with Gorilla Glass 5, a 12MP main camera with Carl Zeiss optics, an octa-core processor (Snapdragon 835 chipset), as well as 6GB of RAM. Other high-end features include wireless charging and IP67 water proofing, and it’s all encased in a stainless steel body reminiscent of the 8800 Sirocco slide phone from years gone by.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco will be available from early April for a global average retail price of €749 (around R11,000).

Nokia 7 Plus

While the appearance and build of the 7 Plus has flagship written all over it, its specs are just a shade down from the 8’s – but still extremely impressive at the same time. It has a 6-inch FHD screen also protected by Gorilla Glass 5, a 12MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and a Snapdragon 660 processor and 4GB of RAM. From an aesthetic point of view, the single-piece aluminium body will definitely catch a lot of eyes with its premium finish.

The Nokia 7 Plus will be available from early April for a global average retail price of €399 (around R5,890).

Nokia 6

The 6 is a typical mid-ranger that’s best suited for users that aren’t too fussed about powerful and cutting-edge specs or features, but who are looking for a comfortable smartphone that can do all the essentials, and do them well. It’s got a decent 5.5-inch LCD screen, a 16MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and features a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 4GB of RAM. Its most redeeming aspect is offering a solid collection of specs for what’s likely going to be an affordable price-tag.

The Nokia 6 will be available from May for a global average retail price of €279 (around R4,118).

Nokia 1

The Android Oreo ‘Go Edition’ is a new initiative from Google to keep the Android OS viable for lower-end devices, and it will make an appearance on the Nokia 1. Because the Nokia 1 is a highly affordable entry level phone with pared down specs, it requires a leaner operating system to run, so the Go Edition of Oreo is designed to deliver a smartphone experience without the need for a high-cost device. It also comes with the option to use Nokia’s popular Xpress-on covers to change things up with a number of vibrant colours.

The Nokia 1 will be available from early April for a global average retail price of $85 (around R1,250).

Nokia 8110

Now this one is a throwback to a time when phones were a lot simpler – so for the technologically reluctant, this could be an affordable way to simplify your device. The original 8810 slide phone came out way back in 1996, but its sleek design and smooth sliding mechanism won it a lot of fans. It has very modest specs, but does have access through the app store to essentials like Google Assistant, Google Search, Google Maps, and Facebook and Twitter. Just like fashion, it seems like technology might have a retro wave again of some aged classics, and it doesn’t get much more iconic than the 8110.

The Nokia 8110 will be available from May for a global average retail price of €79 (around R1,200).

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