While HMD Global[1] is busy in updating its existing Nokia smartphone lineup[2] with the latest Android experience, a protective case of the unannounced Nokia 9[3] has emerged online. The case, listed on Amazon's UK site, suggests a fragile curved-glass display panel of the upcoming Nokia flagship. Some previous rumours have claimed that the smartphone will feature an OLED display and come in an IP68-certified build[4].
Amazon has listed[5] the carbon fibre design-featuring Nokia 9 case that shows the entire build of the smartphone. The case highlights the curved glass on the Nokia 9 with rounded edges on the left and right sides. The curved panel appears in the listed renders make the Nokia 9 looks similar to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge[6] and BlackBerry Priv[7]. Further, the protective case hints a thin-bezel display with 18:9 aspect ratio that is likely to be packed on a metal frame.
Due to its minimal bezels on the front, the Nokia 9 would have a fingerprint scanner on the back - as spotted in the pictures of the listed case. The back of the smartphone also features a dual-camera setup, paired with an LED flash and a secondary microphone.
The bottom view of the Nokia 9 case reveals a USB Type-C port alongside a loudspeaker grill. The handset is also likely to have a 3.5mm audio jack, which is no longer a part of many flagship smartphones nowadays.
Interestingly, Amazon is selling the protective case at a price of GBP 3.88 (approximately Rs. 335), though the Nokia 9 is yet to be announced. The case is available in a list of colour options, including Black, Blue, and Red...