Nokia 8[1] is the next big phone expected to be unveiled by HMD Global[2], pushing aside rumours of Nokia 9[3] being the first true flagship of the brand. The Nokia 8 launch date is August 16[4], or at least it is the phone everyone expects Nokia to unveil at its next event. Even though nearly a month is left to the launch, the handset has made several appearances online, giving us a fair idea regarding what to expect from it. Here we have compiled the Nokia 8 price, specifications, features, and other details you can expect on August 16.
Nokia 8 price
A recent report[5] suggests that the Nokia 8 will be priced at EUR 589 (roughly Rs. 43,400). This is still not as expensive as the Apple and Samsung flagships, but does fall comfortably in the premium price bracket. It is also lower than the earlier tipped[6] price of EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 55,300), while the India price was tipped to be at Rs. 44,999. In any case, nothing is certain till the official prices are unveiled at the event in August.
Nokia 8 design
Renders of the Nokia 8[7] have been leaked in abundance, and while the vertical dual camera strip at the back does grab our attention, the overall design is rather ordinary for a flagship. While other OEMs are launching slim bezel-less stunning smartphones, the renders suggest that the Nokia 8 will have sufficient bezel, capacitive buttons for navigation, and a Home Button underneath which the fingerprint scanner will be integrated. It does seem to sport a metal body and the biggest highlight is the camera strip at the back, courtesy...