On Thursday, HMD Global announced a brand new Nokia phone in London. The Nokia 7.1 was launched as a successor to last year's Nokia 7. Now the naming may confuse some people into believing this is a Nokia 7 Plus successor, but it's not. The Nokia 7.1 brings some upgraded hardware compared to the Nokia 7. More importantly, it gets a design language that's more in line with the aesthetics of 2018, as well as some new features as well. The headline new feature is that the Nokia 7.1 is the first Nokia phone to get a PureDisplay screen technology. The other notable inclusion is Zeiss-branded dual cameras on the back. The mid-range Android One phone may come to India as well, so here's what you need to know about the device. Nokia 7.1 specifications Display: The Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ (2246x1080) IPS LCD PureDisplay with a 19:9 aspect ratio Processor: The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset RAM: It will come in two memory variants - 3GB and 4GB Internal storage: The 3GB options will come with 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB variant will come with 64GB of internal storage. Both the options will support storage expandability up to 400GB via microSD card. Rear camera: The Nokia 7.1 sports a dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Front camera: Up front, the Nokia 7.1 gets an 8MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Battery: The device houses a 3,060mAh battery Software: It will ship with Android 8.1 Oreo and will be updated to Android 9 Pie soon Nokia 7.1 key features -- The Nokia 7.1 is the first Nokia phone to bring a PureDisplay screen. This means the display supports HDR for better contrast and quality. Platforms like YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video support HDR content, offering you a more immersive viewing experience. With HDR10 support, the Nokia 7.1 offers a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with great detail and vibrant colours. Notably, the device will also upscale SDR content into HDR content. -- Much like the Nokia 6.1, the Nokia 7.1 is also all about offering a premium design language. The phone comes with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and back. The fame is a little more polished and refined on the Nokia 7.1. It gets a dual-anodised Series 6000 aluminium frame with diamond cut edges. You also get copper or silver accents (depending on the colour option) all around the frame, buttons, rear cameras and fingerprint sensor. -- The rear cameras on the Nokia 7.1 comes with Zeiss optics, much like the Nokia 7 Plus. The 12MP + 5MP configuration gets two phase detection support for faster autofocus. The cameras will also support HDR photography for crisper and sharper images and EIS will also help with stabalisation while recording videos. The rear camera supports bokeh effect, Pro Mode and Bothie. -- The Nokia 7.1 is an Android One device which means it runs stock, bloatware-free Android Oreo out-of-the-box with a promise of regular security updates for three years and two major software updates. HMD says the Nokia 7.1 will be updated to Android 9 Pie very soon. Nokia 7.1 price and availability The Nokia 7.1 has been announced for Europe as of now. The company said that it would bring the phone to more markets in the near future. Depending on the area in Europe, the Nokia 7.1 will be available anywhere between 299 to 349 Pounds (approx Rs 28,000 to Rs 33,000). ALSO READ: Nokia 7.1 with 5.84-inch PureDisplay cameras launchedZeiss-branded, At the event, HMD did not specifically mention whether the device will be coming to India. However, it is highly possible since HMD is holding an event on October 11 in India where it could announce the Nokia 7.1.<doc-sep>If you told us three years ago that Nokia would make a strong comeback in 2018’s mobile market, we probably wouldn’t have believed you. Yet here we are with the Nokia 7.1 making another strong push into the mobile midrange. The Nokia 7 was only released in China at the tail end of 2017, and the Nokia 7 Plus , which impressed us in March 2018 and provided a great bang for its buck, also didn’t see a U.S. release. Now, HMD Global — the company with the Nokia phone license — is finally bringing its midrange to the U.S. with the Nokia 7.1, and we’re excited to see how big an impact it will have. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nokia 7.1. You can also check out our full review of the Nokia 7.1 here. Design and display Midrange mobiles haveexperienced a renaissance over the last year, with many flagship design trends filtering down the price brackets. It’s now rare that you need to compromise on design when picking a cheaper phone, and the Nokia 7.1 is a great example of this. It’s made from an aluminum frame overlaid with glass, and though it doesn’t have the refractive qualities of a phone like the Honor 8X, it’s still an attractive design. A vertical dual-lens camera suite sits in the top-center of the phone, with the fingerprint scanner flush underneath. Flip it over and that dedication to updated design continues. While some still object to notched displays, we’ve seen more and more phones tap into the trend in 2018. The Nokia 7.1’s notch is small compared to some we’ve seen, and it gives plenty of room to either side for the status bar. There’s still a sizeable bottom bezel — though that can probably be forgiven at this price range — and there’s still some bezel present around the edges of the aluminum frame. Thankfully, the notch doesn’t mean less display, as the 5.84-inch display has been stretched out to a 19:9 aspect ratio. HMD Global calls it a “PureDisplay” screen, and it displays in full HD, rocking a 2280 x 1080 resolution. It also supports HDR10, and is capable of converting SD content to HDR. HMD Global also boasts that the screen will get bright enough to be seen comfortably in full sunlight — a claim that we’ll happily put to the test in our review. Specs and battery While you’re not going to get the latest specs on the Nokia 7.1, the midrange machine is packing some powerful numbers that’ll see you through most tasks. Key Specs CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Memory: 4GB 4GB Storage: 64GB 64GB MicroSD storage: Yes, up to 400GB Yes, up to 400GB Screen size: 5.84 inches 5.84 inches Resolution: 2280 x 1080 2280 x 1080 Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, headphone jack Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, headphone jack Battery: 3,060mAh 3,060mAh Size: 149.7 x 71.18 x 7.99 mm 149.7 x 71.18 x 7.99 mm Weight: 160 grams (5.6 ounces) 160 grams (5.6 ounces) Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo The Nokia 7.1’s main brainpower is provided by the Snapdragon 636, a strong midrange chip we saw give a great performance in the Moto Z3 Play. We expect it’s given a considerable amount of grunt in the 7.1 too, and while it won’t be as smooth and snappy as the latest flagship equipped with the Snapdragon 845, the Nokia 7.1 should be a decent performer in most mobile games, and should be able to handle day-to-day tasks with ease. Four gigabytes of RAM back up the processor and should be more than capable of handling multiple tasks and switching between apps. There’s a sizeable amount of storage too, with 64GB as standard and the option to expand that by up to 400GB with a MicroSD card. That MicroSD slot also doubles as a dual-SIM, giving you easy switching if you’re a world traveler. The U.S. will only be getting the dual-SIM version, but it’s worth noting that some international models will be single-SIM, and will come with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage as well as 4GB/64GB. Keep an eye out for that if you’re not shopping in the U.S., and make sure you get the version you want. The battery’s on the slightly smaller side, weighing in at only 3,060mAh. We’re expecting we’ll get a day’s use out of the Nokia 7.1 though, and the phone also comes with a USB-C port, complete with fast charging. Nokia also claims the 7.1 will be able to recharge up to 50 percent of its power in just 30 minutes. Software and special features Good news for lovers of pure Android — HMD Global’s still rocking undiluted Android One in its phones. Unfortunately, the Nokia 7.1 won’t be launching with Android 9.0 Pie, but with updates coming straight from Google you can be fairly sure that the 7.1’s Android 8.1 Oreo will be updated as soon as Pie is released on Android One. Nokia 7.1 users will also get two years of Android upgrades and three years of monthly security updates too — that means users can expect to get updates to Android Q, as well as Pie. Nokia’s added some extra stuff to the phone though, including the ability to stream “Bothies” — which show both the front and back camera at the same time — directly to social media, and an A.I. enhanced front camera that will enable 3D masks, filters, and personas. Outside of that, you’ll find the latest features from Google, including Google Assistant, Google Lens, and eventually all the new features from Android 9.0 Pie. Camera HMD Global is continuing its partnership with Zeiss on the Nokia 7.1, so you’ll find Zeiss-tuned optics here. The camera suite on the back is comprised of a main 12-megapixel lens with an f/1.8 aperture, paired with a secondary 5-megapixel lens that provides the prized background blur “bokeh” effect. There’s an 8-megapixel lens with an f/2.0 aperture around the front, which is also capable of a portrait-style blur effect. Google Lens can be quickly and easily accessed from the camera app, along with Motion Photos. Nokia’s celebrated Bothie mode makes a welcome return, taking a picture with the front and back cameras simultaneously for a truly unique photo, and can now even be streamed straight to social media. You’ll also be able to apply A.I.-enhanced stickers, masks, and personas to your selfies. Release date and price The Nokia 7.1 will cost $349 and is available now in two different colors: Gloss midnight blue and gloss steel. If you’re interested in getting it for yourself, there are a few places you can do so, including Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H. Selected Best Buy stores will also be showing off the phone in special demonstrations starting November 4. Updated on October 29, 2018: The Nokia 7.1 is now available. Editors' Recommendations<doc-sep>HMD Global just unveiled the new Nokia 7.1 - a well-crafted mid-range device with sleek design at an affordable price point. The Nokia 7.1 is built around a PureDisplay notched panel with 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution and a 5.84-inch diagonal. It's protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and boasts HDR10 support, which is a rather rare feature in the segment. In addition, the display can do real-time HDR conversion to SDR videos. Driving the Nokia 7.1 is Qualcomm's mid-range Snapdragon 636 SoC paired with either 3 or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32 or 64GB of internal storage, respectively. If that's not enough, you can add more storage via a microSD card. You get an 8MP f/2.0 selfie cam supporting AI-enhanced face unlock, while the back has a 12MP main shooter with f/1.8 aperture and a 5MP black and white camera. The rear cameras boast Zeiss optics and several nifty software features like the "bothie" mode that lets you take stills or record videos using the back and front cameras at the same time. The Nokia 7.1 is powered by a 3,060 mAh battery supporting fast charging via the USB-C connector on the bottom of the device. Nokia claims that you can get a 50% charge in just 30 minutes. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and is a part of the Android One program. It will get an upgrade to 9.0 Pie in November followed by a 2-year-long period of major updates and 3 years of monthly security patches. The whole package is wrapped inside a glass sandwich-style body with diamond cut anodized aluminum frame. The glass makes for 85% of the whole surface. The available colors are Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel. The handset will be on pre-order starting on October 5 with actual shipments coming on October 28. In the US the base 3GB/32GB configuration will cost $349, while the EU will get it for €319. The upgraded 4GB/64GB version is €349.<doc-sep>
HMD Global on Thursday announced the Nokia 7.1 at an event in London. The phone, which is an upgrade over last year's Nokia 7, comes soon after the Nokia 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus phones, both of which have made their way to the Indian market. The new Nokia 7.1 brings a similar design language as the other two, but with two notable new features - PureDisplay screen technology and Zeiss-branded dual cameras. Not only is the Nokia 7.1 similar to the 6.1 Plus in design, but it also shares a lot of the same hardware. It will come in two colours - Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel. It will be available tomorrow in Europe and next week in other markets like the US. The Nokia 7.1 is priced between 299 to 349 Pounds (approx Rs 28,000 to Rs 33,000). HMD is yet to announce its India availability, but considering the company is hosting an event on October 11 in India, we expect the Nokia 7.1 to be announced for the country next week. Nokia 7.1 specifications The Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ (2246x1080) IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. HMD is calling this the first Nokia phone with a PureDisplay screen technology for a more immersive viewing experience and better contrast with HDR10 support. The company says this will allow you to experience vibrant videos on apps like YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video that support HDR content. The phone will also convert SDR to HDR content in real-time. The design of the Nokia 7.1 may look almost identical to the Nokia 6.1 Plus, but there's a little more to the overall finish. The phone is covered with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and back along with a dual-anodised Series 6000 aluminium frame with diamond cut edges. You also get Nokia's trademark accents around the edges, camera lens and fingerprint sensor on the back. The Nokia 7.1 is powered by a 1.8GHz Snapdragon 636 chipset, which is similar to the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The phone will be offered with 3GB and 4GB of RAM along with 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, respectively. Both the variants support storage expandability up to 400GB via microSD card. Notably, the new Nokia phone gets a dual camera setup with Zeiss-branded lenses, something that was missing on the 6.1 Plus. The Nokia 7.1 brings a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.28 micron pixels and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth support. Up front, the Nokia 7.1 gets an 8MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. HMD says the Nokia 7.1 can capture true-to-life HDR images. The camera app also gets a Pro mode and bokeh effect, among other things. The Nokia 7.1 will house a 3,060mAh battery, which is once again similar to the the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The phone will ship with Android 8.1 Oreo and the device will be part of the Android One program. HMD says the phone will soon be updated to Android 9 Pie soon. Pie will bring features like Digital Wellbeing, Adaptive Battery and App Actions. The phone is also ARCore certified and will be able to run thousands of AR apps in the Play Store. The handset supports USB Type-C port, fast charging, hybrid dual SIM slot and weighs around 160 grams, making it pretty lightweight. HMD also announced two new wireless earphones. One is a truly wireless earbuds with up to 16 hours of audio playback thanks to the audio case. The other is the Pro Wireless Earphones which comes with magnetic connectors. "Almost two thirds of videos around the world are viewed on mobile 1 which is why we've introduced our PureDisplay screen technology, to give everyone a premium viewing experience on a smartphone. The Nokia 7.1 even offers real-time SDR to HDR conversion, meaning you can experience HDR quality entertainment, even when your content is not," said Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global. ALSO READ: Nokia 5.1 Plus review: HMD notches yet another win in the affordable segment "We believe the best camera is the one you carry with you, so we've designed a new imaging experience powered by ZEISS Optics, featuring rapid auto focus thanks to the two-phase detection technology to capture your own incredible HDR photography. We are excited to deliver a unique, premium experience in collaboration with best in class partners to deliver a standout smartphone at great value."