HMD has launched the new Nokia 7.1 smartphone, featuring a 5.84″ LCD display with a resolution of 1080 × 2280, an aspect ratio of 19:9, 432 ppi, HDR10 and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1.
It will run Android 8.1 at launch, but an update to Android 9 Pie will come later, the company said. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset, up to 4GB RAM and up to 64GB internal storage. Up to an extra 400GB can be added on via the micro SD card slot.
The 12+5MP Zeiss Optics dual-lens primary camera incorporates two-phase detection, autofocus, bokeh and portrait effects, HDR, low-light shooting capabilities and AI features, plus video capture in up to 2160p30. The handset also packs an 8MP internal camera.
The handset also includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3,060mAh with fast-charging capabilities via USB-C. Pre-orders for the Nokia 7.1 are open now in the US, with devices to ship from October 28th, priced from $349. HMD didn’t mention a wider global launch in its announcement.
Analyst Comment
Nokia made a point of highlighting the display performance and calls it a ‘PureDisplay’. It uses LCD, but the PureDisplay technology seems to be from a particular Pixelworks chip. The handset has support for HDR content. (BR)
