(update: delayed) Connecting people more time than Gabe Newel - Nokia phones refreshed

[williamcll]

Update: delayed, check this post: 

 

Other than the previously mentioned expressmusic 5310 and budget C2, Nokia has further annouced new smartphones, refreshes or last year models: 8.3, 5.3, 1.3

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To expand its portfolio, HMD Global has launched three smartphones that also includes the company's first 5G smartphone- Nokia 8.3 5G. In addition to that, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3 and one feature phone Nokia 5310 are also unveiled. 

Nokia 8.3 5G is priced at €599 and will be available in the starting of this summer. It will be available in Polar night colour variant.The Nokia 5.3 will sell at € 189 and will be available in Cyan, Sand and Charcoal colour variants. The smartphone will be available for purchase in late April. Nokia 1.3 will also go on sale in April at a price of €95. It will come in three colour options that include Cyan, Sand and Charcoal. Nokia 5310 comes in white and red colour variants. It will go on sale next month at €39

 

The smartphone ((8.3)) features a 6.81 Puredisplay that has FullHD+ resolution. It sports a punch-hole camera that sits in the top left corner of the display. Nokia 8.3 5G is powered by Snapdragon 765G chipset and offers up to 8 GB RAM and up to 128 GB internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card. It runs on stock Android 10 and since it is part of the Android One program, it promises 2 years of upgrades and 3 years of monthly security updates. In the camera department, it houses a 24 MP front camera that comes with ZEISS optics. The rear circular camera module houses a ZEISS quad camera setup that includes 64 MP primary sensor, 12 MP ultra-wide sensor, a depth sensor and a macro lens. The smartphone is equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 18W charging. Nokia 8.3 5G is available in Polar night colour variant.

The 5.3 sports a 6.55 inch notched display. Nokia 5.3 features a dedicated Google Assistant button on the edge. It runs on Android 10 and promises 2 years of Android updates. The handset is powered by Snapdragon 665 chipset and offers 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.

In terms of camera, it sports a quad camera setup at the back that includes 13 MP primary sensor, 5 MP ultra wide angle sensor, 2 MP macro sensor and 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, you will get an 8  MP camera. Nokia 5.3 houses a 4,000 mAh battery.

 

Nokia 1.3 comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ display with a resolution of  1,520 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 215 chipset and offers 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 4000 GB via microSD card.  Nokia 1.3 runs on Android 10 (Go Edition) and will also get Android 11.

Additionally, HMD is starting a global roaming service as well, it should also be known that the phones are fitted with android one while not sporting the logo.

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MD Connect Global Data Roaming Service

HMD Global enters a new service category with the launch of its HMD Connect global data roaming service, enabling people around the world to benefit from a hassle-free data SIM when travelling and staying in full control of their data plans. The HMD Connect global data roaming keeps you connected in an easier way to the things that matter to you the most, paying only for what you need. Signing up via the app, fans will receive a SIM card to their home address and will have effortless control over their data plan. HMD Connect will launch in BETA through HMDConnect.com, bringing hassle-free, secure and affordable roaming across the world.

The HMD Connect global data roaming service currently works in over 120 countries across the globe, and, together with partner Greenwave Systems and local operators, HMD Global is working to expand the coverage to even more networks and countries in the future.

Martin Manniche, Founder and CEO, Greenwave Systems:

 

“Our shared vision with HMD Global enables intelligent, affordable cellular connectivity everywhere in the world. Our AXON GlobalNet Platform offers a secure and affordable connection to subscribers around the world. We are excited for the future working with the HMD Global team and look forward to innovating more new services in the future.”

Source: https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/nokia-8-3-5g-nokia-5-3-nokia-1-3-nokia-5310-launched-specifications-pricing-more-8170421.html

https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-8-3-5-3-1-3-5310-hmd-connect-nokia-6-2-7-2-bond-case-all-that-hmd-launched-on-march-19/

 

Thoughts: The phones aren't exciting in any way but I suspect someone will be interested regardless.

[Princess Luna]

Well I would be excited if I needed a new phone but my Nokia 8 still serves me impeccably.

[Guest]

The 8.3 looks really nice.

[WereCatf]

12 hours ago, williamcll said:

Thoughts: The phones aren't exciting in any way but I suspect someone will be interested regardless

I guess I fall into that crowd. I have literally zero use for a phone being exciting, but I do have use for a phone that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[TetraSky]

The budget 1.3 sounds like a good deal for a basic smartphone.

I had their Nokia 2(the first model that came out in... 2017?) before, a $100 phone and honestly, it did most of what I needed it to do. It chugged in demanding games (obviously), but for regular webbrowsing, social media, music and video streaming, it worked perfectly fine. I expect this to be about the same if not a bit better.

 

And I don't know if this has changed since my Nokia 2. But it was stock android. Zero extra bloatware in there. I hope this is the same. Because I'd sooner trust Nokia to not have spyware shit in there, than some no name Chinese company that will disappear and rebrand itself the moment anything happens. Especially at that price point.

[Gaires]

17 minutes ago, TetraSky said:

Because I'd sooner trust Nokia to not have spyware shit in there

Nokia has had one incident regarding data safety.

https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/nokia_7_plus_handsets_sent_data_to_chinese_servers_broadcaster_reports/10701132

I don't remember how the story ended, didn't really pay attention to it at the time.

[suicidalfranco]

cool story, but this my friends

this is the only device that really matters.

Don't need it, but i want one so much

[williamcll]

Update: it is believed that the new phones, including a 9.3, is delayed and won't be available until Q4

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We had earlier reported about HMD planning a major launch event in mid to late Q3 2020. But, now our sources report that while development work for the new Nokia smartphones is on track the COVID19 situation may force the launch to early Q4 2020. The launch timings still depend on the ongoing COVID19 pandemic and how quickly it can be controlled worldwide.

Source: https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-6-3-7-3-9-3-pureview-development-on-track-for-a-late-q3-early-q4-launch/

[Trik'Stari]

But does it have a headphone jack?

[Mihle]

2 minutes ago, Trik'Stari said:

But does it have a headphone jack?

Yes.

[Mihle]

Only thing I don't like about 8.3 is that they removed the back fingerprint sensor that is on my 8.1

 

Fingerprint sensor on the back ftw.

 

Nokia say they guarantee 2 years of bigger software updates and 3 years of security updates.

On 3/27/2020 at 2:04 PM, Gaires said:

Nokia has had one incident regarding data safety.

https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/nokia_7_plus_handsets_sent_data_to_chinese_servers_broadcaster_reports/10701132

I don't remember how the story ended, didn't really pay attention to it at the time.

They turned it off on phones outside China, or at least in the western world. They said it was only ment to be a thing in China and was included in other phones by a mistake.

On 3/27/2020 at 1:43 PM, TetraSky said:

And I don't know if this has changed since my Nokia 2. But it was stock android. Zero extra bloatware in there. I hope this is the same. Because I'd sooner trust Nokia to not have spyware shit in there, than some no name Chinese company that will disappear and rebrand itself the moment anything happens. Especially at that price point.

On my Nokia 8.1, it's stock android plus one single Nokia app, called My phone that is some phone health stats and customer service email and number.

[Anghammarad]

What keeps me from getting the nokia 8.3 is the missing QI wireless charging. 

 

That is one thing I really require from my mobile radiocucumber... or in german Funkgurke

 

 

[Vishera]

On 3/28/2020 at 11:42 AM, suicidalfranco said:

cool story, but this my friends

this is the only device that really matters.

Don't need it, but i want one so much

RIP removable batteries,hello disposable phones...