Even as HMD Global is set to launch the Nokia 8 in India this week, the company is reportedly already working on the next set of Nokia-branded smartphones. Of this, the Nokia 9 has been spotted time and again. A new set of leaks detail the upcoming smartphone’s display, and overall design.
Spotted on Baidu, the front and back panel design of the Nokia 9 showcases three key elements – an edge-to-edge display on the front, vertically placed dual-camera module at the back with the LED flash, and a dedicated fingerprint sensor. Based on the renders, the Nokia 9 will continue to feature the symmetric boxy appearance, albeit with a 3D bezel-less display design. Pictured in what looks like a copper color, the purported smartphone will not feature any physical buttons on the front, and instead use virtual controllers. However, the power button and volume rockers are positioned on the right side.
According to NPU, the Nokia 9 could pack a 5.7-inch quad HD display. The 3D glass design at the back could possibly support wireless charging, while the dual camera module will feature Carl Zeiss lens. It is further speculated that the Nokia 9 will bundle 6GB or 8GB of RAM with 128GB of default storage. For improved resistance against dust and water, the smartphone may be IP68 certified. As for biometric authentication, in addition to the fingerprint scanner, there is a possibility of an iris scanner. 

The Nokia 9 will be HMD Global’s fifth phone after the Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 3, and the Nokia 8. It is expected that the Nokia 9 will be priced somewhere around 749 Euros (approximately Rs 58,000). It is worth mentioning that the company is yet to officially announce the existence or development of a new smartphone.
Meanwhile, the Nokia 8 is set to make its debut in India on September 26. It features a a 5.3-inch IPS 2K resolution display, and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage. For optics, there is Carl ZEISS-powered dual-camera setup that includes a pair of 13-megapixel sensors for capturing in RGB and monochrome. There’s a 13-megapixel sensor up front as well.
Keeping the smartphone ticking is a 3,090mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. Its connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Nokia 8 also features a fingerprint sensor, IP54 rating for protection against accidental splashes of water, and three microphones for audio recording. On the software front, it runs on stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. The Nokia 8 has already received Android 8.0 Oreo beta, with the stable version expected to release soon. In India, it is expected to be priced somewhere around Rs 45,000.
{BGR}