by Faizan Rizwan & Shaheen Raaj
Just last week HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, launched 4 new phones at a go in Bangalore’s Forum Mall, Kormangla. These newly launched phones were Nokia 1, New Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus & above all Nokia 8 Sirocco for the Indian market.
These award winning new Android One Nokia smartphones were introduced at Mobile World Congress in Feb earlier this year. In addition to the showcasing of 4 new Nokia smartphones, HMD Global also announced the launch of Nokia phones shop, an online shop for all the Nokia devices & accessories in all over country.
Delivering all the craftsmanship you expect from a Nokia phone, each new smartphone offers durability & reliability as standard, with the range setting new benchmarks in materials & design.
With a commitment to a pure, secure & up-to-date Android, each smartphone will stay fresh over time with monthly security updates guaranteed and no unnecessary UI changes or hidden processes eating up battery life or slowing them down, so you can enjoy your new phone for longer period of time.
On the side-lines of the event T.S Sridhar, GM, South & West, HMD Global, HMD Global averred, “2017 has been an instrumental year for us, we set up our business operations in the country and launched a portfolio of devices that received overwhelming response from the consumers. Today, we are taking the next significant step forward with the launch of 4 new Nokia Android smartphones. In 2018, we will continue to strengthen our presence in the country. I am also delighted to announce the launch of our exclusive online Nokia phones shop for selling Nokia devices as well as accessories. We will further our commitment to India by deepening our presence in offline & above all online channels.”
Nokia 1: A complete Nokia smartphone experience, which is accessible to everyone
The Nokia 1 is a breakthrough in accessible technology, delivering smartphone essentials with the reassuring quality you expect of a Nokia phone & a refreshingly familiar design to fans around the world. Giving more people access to technology, it comes with Android Oreo™ (Go edition), a version of Android optimized for devices with 1GB RAM or less. The Nokia 1 is designed to be smooth & responsive, with full access to Google Play™ Store so you can find all your favorite apps from WhatsApp, Facebook as well as Instagram to mobile banking while also highlighting apps that are optimised for Android Oreo™ (Go edition).
Featuring the iconic “Nokia smile” in a fresh new package, you can give your Nokia 1 a makeover thanks to the popular Xpress-on covers, available in a range of vibrant colors. Simply click on & off in seconds to express your personal style with these exchangeable covers. Each cover has been built with the same precision & attention to detail as the phone’s original cover. Inherently colored, the tough two-tone polycarbonate cover is ready to take on every day knocks & bumps with its durable design.
Availability & offers
Available in warm red & dark blue the Nokia 1 is available for sale at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 5,499/-. The Xpress on covers will be available separately starting Apr, 2018 at an MRP of Rs. 450/- only. Consumers can now personalize their Nokia 1 & pick from a pack of azure & grey or yellow & pink.
“Cashback offer from Jio of Rs. 2200, making the effective price of Nokia 1 to come down to Rs. 3299/. In addition, consumer also gets 60GB OD additional data. Offer applicable for new & existing Jio customers”
Additional offers:
*All Nokia 1 users will be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account and activating it with an initial deposit of Rs 1,000 in the introductory period.
*20% off on booking 1st ever ride via redBus – https://www.redbus.in/
The New Nokia 6: Our award-winning phone just got even better
Building on the success of its predecessor, the New Nokia 6 packs even more powerful performance and great new features in a more compact, durable body. Over 60% faster than its award-winning predecessor, it now offers enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics, USB-C fast-charging, a more compact screen-to-body ratio, Nokia spatial audio and pure, secure & up-to-date Android Oreo™.
The New Nokia 6 takes the original’s precision craftsmanship to the next level by combining a unibody, made from a solid block of 6000 series aluminum, with a 11-hour 2-tone anodising & polishing process. And by uniting a sculpted 2.5D display with damage-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the New Nokia 6’s compact & refined body is built to last.
Our engineers have integrated the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform to deliver fast & smooth performance alongside great day-long battery life.
Availability and offers
Available in Black/Copper & White/Copper, consumers can buy the new Nokia from Nokia phones shop & leading mobile stores across the country including outlets like Sangeetha Mobiles, Poorvika, Big C, Croma & Reliance. Customers on Airtel can enjoy a cashback of Rs 2000 on Nokia 6 & own the smartphone at an effective price of Rs. 14, 999 Airtel customers can also enjoy an extended free subscription to the Airtel TV app till 31st Dec, 2018.
Additionally, consumers will get 25% instant discount on domestic hotels at MakeMyTrip. All new Nokia 6 consumers will also be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening Kotak 811 savings account & activating it. The new Nokia 6 will be available at zero cost EMI on credit cards & through Bajaj FinServ & Home Credit. ICICI bank will offer a 5% cashback till 31st May, 2018.
New Nokia 6 will be available at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 16,999.
Nokia 7 plus: The flagship hero for everyone
Made for creators to deliver stunning content, the Nokia 7 plus has the screen, power, design & features to make it a true hero in our smartphone range. Combining innovative optical hardware & imaging algorithms, the Nokia 7 plus captures moments into photos that are true to life. With enhanced Dual-Sight, dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics combine an ultra-sensitive 12MP wide-angle primary camera for excellent performance in both low-light & extra bright conditions & a secondary 13MP camera that delivers 2x optical zoom for the moments when you wish you were closer.
To enable you to capture & enjoy more content for longer, the Nokia 7 plus is backed by the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 Mobile Platform. Optimised & integrated for maximum performance & battery life. With an impressive 2-day battery life, you can extract every bit of juice from the already powerful 3800 mAh battery, even when you are broadcasting your #Bothie videos live on Facebook or YouTube.
It’s gently curved back & slim edges give you a big-screen experience in a comfortable, neat package. The vivid 6-inch 18:9 Full HD+ display makes the Nokia 7 plus perfect for browsing, social media consumption, gaming & entertainment with more content in the same width as a traditional 5.5-inch display device.
Availability & offers:
Available in Black/Copper & White/Copper, consumers can pre-book their Nokia 7 plus from Nokia phones shop, Amazon.in and select retail outlets like Sangeetha Mobilers, Poorvika, Big C, Croma & Reliance (on-shelf date: 30th Apr, 2018). Airtel customers can enjoy a cashback offer of Rs 2000 on the Nokia 7 Plus and get the smartphone at an effective price of just Rs. 23, 999 as a part of Airtel’s “Mera Pehla Smartphone” initiative. Airtel customers will also get an extended free subscription to Airtel TV app till 31st Dec, 2018.
Additionally, consumers will get 25% instant discount on domestic hotels at MakeMyTrip. All Nokia 7 plus consumers will also be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account & activating it. The Nokia 7 plus will be available at zero cost EMI on credit cards and through Bajaj FinServ, Home Credit & ICICI bank will offer a 5% cashback till 31st May, 2018.
Nokia 7 Plus will be available at a recommended best price of Rs. 25,999.
Nokia 8 Sirocco: An ultra-compact powerhouse for the fans
Inspired by the rich design heritage of Nokia phones, the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s elegant design & compact style is the ideal blend of precise craftsmanship & purposeful innovation. Delivering powerful storytelling features including enhanced Dual-Sight, ZEISS optics & and carefully tuned acoustics with Nokia spatial audio, the Nokia 8 Sirocco is an ultra-compact powerhouse, and our most beautiful smartphone to date.
Its curved glass finish envelops a precision-crafted stainless-steel frame to deliver a fusion of strength & beauty. Just 2mm thin at the edge, the Nokia 8 Sirocco combines a curved edge-to-edge poled 2K 5.5-inch display with smaller bezels & moulded body curves to create an ultra-compact profile.
The steel frame is 2.5 times stronger than 6000 series aluminum, paired with 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5. Luxuriously weighted & perfectly balanced, it feels more secure in your hand thanks to the improved grip given by the dual diamond-polished stainless-steel frame.
Now capture every detail thanks to the Nokia 8 Sirocco’s dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics that combine an ultra-sensitive, wide angle primary camera for impressive low-light performance and a secondary 13MP sensor with 2x optical zoom. And with Pro Camera mode you get full manual control over every picture you take, helping you capture photos like a pro.
Availability & offers:
Available in black color, consumers can pre-book their Nokia 8 Sirocco from Nokia phones shop, ipkart.com & select retail outlets like Sangeetha Mobile, Poorvika, Big C, Croma & Reliance (on-shelf date: 30th Apr, 2018). Airtel customers buying the Nokia 8 Sirocco will be able to enjoy an additional data benefit of 120GB. While prepaid customers will get 20GB additional data on each of the 1st ever 6 recharges of Rs 199 or Rs 349, postpaid customers can avail the additional 20GB per month on Rs 399 or Rs 499 plan for 6 months. Airtel customers will also get an extended free subscription to the Airtel TV app till 31st Dec, 2018 & ICICI bank will offer a 5% cashback till 31st May, 2018.
Additionally, consumers will get 25% instant discount on domestic hotels at MakeMyTrip. Nokia 8 Sirocco will be available at zero cost EMI on credit cards & also through Bajaj FinServ & Home Credit.
Nokia 8 Sirocco will be available at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 49,999.
