The Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 are Retailing at N78,000, N65,000 and N48,000 respectively. Features & Specs Affordable?

The home of Nokia phones, HMD Global, has officially announced that its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 –all three are available  for purchase from selected operator and retail stores in Nigeria. Launched at an event held in Lagos, the devices combine superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features with a pure Android experience, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way.

Justin Maier, vice president Sub-Sahara Africa, HMD Global said:

“I believe that HMD Global will be able to offer something for everyone. From the new Nokia 3310 feature phone to our premium Nokia 6 smartphone, we are bringing phones to Nigeria that will entice and delight, while offering simplicity, reliability, quality and importantly, the human touch.  I am looking forward to this new chapter in Africa for Nokia Phones.”

“Phones have become an extension of ourselves and are integral to so many aspects of our lives,” added Joseph Umunakwe, General Manager, West, East and Central Africa, HMD Global continued, “From capturing memories and keeping us entertained, to keeping in touch and remembering important dates and anniversaries, our smartphones are often at the heart of everything we do.”

Nokia 6 Superior Craftsmanship and Powerful Entertainment Experience 

Earlier this year,the Nokia 6 first arrived to China exclusively  but now Nokia has announced plans to make this model available globally.

As a refresher, the Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It features a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front-facing camera, and provides dual amplifiers that HMD Global says will “deliver a 6 dB louder sound than a regular amp.” The handset also supports Dolby Atmos — designed to give audio a more 3D sound effect.

It’s worth noting that the global version will differ slightly, due to the fact it will come with Google services, as well as full support for Google Assistant. As for pricing? The Nokia 6 will set users back $242 (which is about NGN76,000 in Nigeria) when it launches alongside its brothers in the 2nd quarter of the year. There will also be a special Nokia 6 ARTE addition, which has a piano black finish and 64GB storage with 4GB RAM, priced at $299 (NGN94,000 in Nigeria). If ARTE sounds familiar, this is a moniker used for premium models in the past, notably with the Nokia 8800.

Nokia 5  Durable Design and Seamless, Premium 

 Nokia 5, is the next we have here which trades the 5.5-inch display in for a smaller 5-inch display. Other specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 16GB storage, 2GB RAM, a 13MP rear cam, 8MP wide angle front cam, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat (with Google Assistant) onboard. The Nokia 5 looks somewhat similar to its brother thanks to its metallic design, but little touches like curved edges allow it to stand out at the same time 

The Nokia 5 will ship alongside the Nokia 6 in Q2, priced at $199 (This shakes off about NGN62,000 in the Nigerian currency) and in your choice of silver, blue, matte black, or copper.

Nokia 3 

 The most low-end of the models, is the Nokia 3 swapping out the metal designs for a polycarbonate back that is held together by an aluminum frame. It’s still a pretty attractive and ‘premium’ looking device, but not quite in the same league as the Nokia 3 and 6.

As for the specs, you get a MediaTek 6737, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and 5-inch display. There’s also an 8MP front and rear cam. Overall not the most exciting specs, but you do get Android 7.1.1 Nougat and a price of just $147  (approximately NGN46,000 in Nigeria) when it launches in Q2.