Nokia smartphones leak: Snapdragon 820, IP68, Android Nougat and more

Nokia might be ready to unveil two new Android smartphones in the market soon. The devices will be manufactured by HMD Global, which owns the licence to sell Nokia smartphones for the next 10 years.

According to a report by GizmoChina, Nokia’s new smartphones will be available in two models namely, 5.2-inch display and a 5.5-inch display. It will also sport a 2K resolution and run on Google’s latest Android 7.0 Nougat with a Z-Launcher System UI on top.

Both devices are rumored to sport Snapdragon 820 along with IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection. The report also points out that the larger model might sport a 22.6MP rear camera and could be priced around 3000 yuan (approximately Rs 30,200).

HMD intends to invest over $500 million over the next three years to support the global marketing of Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets, funded via its investors and profits from the acquired feature phone business.