Nokia X: The first Nokia smartphone to embrace the notch
The stage is set for HMD Global to launch its first Nokia smartphone which embraces a notch - the Nokia X - on May 16, in China. This mid-budget smartphone was earlier spotted in a hands-on video where it was seen featuring a rear dual-camera setup and a bezel-less display. Reportedly, Nokia X will be priced at CNY 1,600 (Rs. 16,900). Here's more.
Promotional posters confirm notch-based display and other design elements
Recent promotional posters leaked by a Chinese retailer also confirm the phone's design we earlier saw in the hands-on video. The poster reveals a glass back and aluminum body, a vertical dual rear-camera setup, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an iPhone X-like notch at the front. Nokia X is said to feature a 5.8-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) display with a taller 19:9 aspect ratio.
What else do we know about the Nokia X
According to reports, Nokia X might be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset or a MediaTek Helio P60 processor, paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB inbuilt storage. In terms of optics, the dual rear camera setup may get a 12-megapixel Carl ZEISS lens. Lastly, Nokia X is said to run Android Oreo 8.1 out-of-the-box.
