Recently we attended the official launch party for the all new Nokia 6 (2018) Nokia 7 Plus and the much hyped refreshed banana phone the 8110 4G which could be seen as a detox type phone with limited access but sports a hotspot which people tend to find odd, This is a nice phone and one to use perhaps if you want to cut down on your phone usage…
7 PLUS VS NOKIA 8/6
However the flagship device the Nokia 8 Sirocco will NOT BE on sale in Ireland at all which might come as bad news for some fans and potential buyers, With the 7 plus taking the limelight and its a fantastic looking phone especially in ceramic white one might understand why and what market the Sirocco 8 is intended for after all its a limited edition device but nonetheless it’s also a nice one. So if you want to purchase the device the old reliable channels will of course be available and of course the Nokia online store. Ireland is also not the first market to be left without this device.
Today we attended the official launch of the all new Nokia range recently announced which are the Nokia 8810 4G ,The Nokia 6.1 2018, Nokia 7 Plus which are due to launch next month, The 7 Plus will also be available from Vodafone May 1st, Three and Carphone Warehouse, Harvey Normans from the 3rd . All devices where on show today and we had some hands on time with the lot and also Zeiss Optics where present at the event showing us how their camera lenses are today compared to old and the difference is quite amazing on how things have evolved over the last few years when we last me them in Abu Dhabi at Nokia world..
First up the much-loved banana phone the Nokia 8110 4G which goes on sale for €79 Late July/ August which is not a bad price and on par with the 3310 when it launched last year, the device comes in two colours Yellow and Black and no mention of a Blue variant the device in hand feels really light and will be easy to one-handed and whilst using the phone the contour is just perfect and fits nicely on your face and like most we are custom to the flat phone feel,this will be a notable difference and much more comfortable to boot.. Recently we also spoke to TRT WORLD about the much loved 8110
NOKIA 8110 4G 2018 IMAGE GALLERY
The Nokia 6 2018
The Nokia 6 2018 is very well priced again this year and like last years model its built like a tank, One thing though this will BE EXCLUSIVE TO THREE IRELAND at €229 just like last year,this is not something everyone will want to hear but it’s confirmed, the device goes on sale next month and will also be available via the Nokia e-commerce store sim free the device feels good in hand and has a better spec sheet than last years and you can notice this even with the time we had with it.
The Nokia 7 Plus
This device will probably the one that people will go for,its stunning looking at it from any angle and there was two colours on show today ,with a ceramic feel backing it really feels nice to hold the Black is a fingerprint magnet but a case will fix that and the White version is just stunning and not a fingerprint magnet, with its 6 inch full HD 18:9 ratio.
Android One is onboard to and Nokia OZO spatial and not forgetting Bothie which we found first on the Nokia 8. With a ZEISS 12MP and 13MP telesensor that delivers 2 X Zoom photos are bound to be great for a point and shoot. The 7 Plus also goes on sale May 1st with operators and will cost just €399 SIM FREE.
ZEISS OPTICS
ZEISS where present at the event and told us of how they have progressed over the last few years since we first spoke to them at Nokia World in 2013, they are also delighted with the partnership and also spoke of how things are looking in the future and also (SIC) really excited about future products which obviously made my ears wag but that is all the information available today on show was camera parts new and old and an old Nokia N90 and 2520 check out some images below.
New a new activity or fitness tracker? Well now might the the time to check one out and get a sweet discount while you are at it. Formerly under the Withings branding many will now know about the Nokia Steel and Steel HR which are really nice slim fitness devices and look great which also comes with an array of straps to boost the already nice look again which is optional via face and band colour and you can now get a discount up to €50 if you purchase before March 19th so you would need to get your skates on.
Activity tracking is a great way to inspire you to move more, but it only works if you’re inspired to wear your tracker. Nokia Steel HR is a hybrid smartwatch offering advanced features that can keep you engaged and connected. Enjoy heart rate, smartphone notifications, water resistance and an impressive battery life of up to 25 days.
Use coupon code ROSEGOLD50 at checkout to get €50 off any Nokia Steel HR Rose Gold. Use coupon code SILVER40 at checkout to get €40 off any Nokia Steel HR Silver.
Over the last few months and perhaps more smartphones have been the talk of the day when it comes to safety with our kids, Internet access is available on many cheap phones today but this Nokia 106 keeps it simple and would be an ideal way to keep in touch with family or your younger kids and it has no internet access at all.
Some might find this a bit cruel but lets be honest its safe and simple and there is a radio built in too and has some games, its plenty for those younger children who insist on having a mobile without the frills.
The Nokia 8110 was quite a surprise announcement at MWC this year and it was the second retro phone to be brought to us by HMD Global and Nokia last year being the 3310 which has several iterations now due to its popularity. Dubbed as the banana phone many tech fans welcomed the move though some say it was another marketing trick by HMD Global and Nokia as they did before with the 3310 but the general public beg to differ on that and sales of the 3310 have been good and proven popular.
The 8810 reboot with 4G which will be in the region of €79 and is to hit the shelves later this year and at that price be it a nostalgic purchase or buying the phone to use as a main device it is cost-effective given its more a feature phone and not a fully fledged smart phone with its striking looks coming in Black and Yellow and there was a hint of a Blue version it surely will sell on its own merits.
I spoke to Kamali Melbourne at TRTWORLD about the Nokia 8810 and what I think of the device and what is happening. Watch their news bulletin or you can Skip to 10.25 for my discussion on the Nokia 8810. Watch out for more soon..
There was no shortage of handsets announced today at MWC 18 but for those who where expecting more such as many leaks suggested like the Nokia 8 pro and Nokia 10 will feel left out and perhaps will learn a lesson today,dont believe everything you read. Moving on though we did get 5 new handsets including a revived Nokia 8110 which looks really cool.
There is phones for evey pocket now from Nokia and HMD Global and a really strong partnership with Google and all devices from the Nokia 3 up will get Android ONE. Also there was talk about their partnership with ZEISS optics which is now on several devices and they also promised to improve their technology even more only 7 months after teaming back up with Nokia..
First up is the 8810 with 4G – €79 ships in May.
This device will start shipping in May at an average cost of 79 euros and I really like this one,dubbed the banana phone from its days of old it will come packed with features and include a WiFi hotspot Google Maps and Assistant and of course all your social media apps,the device comes in two colours Black and Yellow..
The Nokia 1 – with xpress on covers launches in April retail price 85 dollars in key markets.
Nokia 1 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), optimized so you can use apps faster, without annoying lags. Plus, the pre-loaded apps are designed to use less storage space and data, so you’ll be able to do more and fit more photos and apps on your phone.
Inherently colored two-tone polycarbonate shell
5 MP rear camera with LED flash
2 MP front camera
4.5” FWVGA IPS display
Secure and up-to-date Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
The NOKIA 6 2018 – ZIESS OPTICS, Bothie,wireless charging and face unlock and launches April 2018 for estimated €279
The new Nokia 6 comes fully equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and 4 GB of RAM. This means you’ll spend less time waiting for your apps to load and more time enjoying them with your friends.
Outside
Series 6000 aluminum unibody
16 MP PDAF rear camera with ZEISS optics
8 MP front camera
5.5” IPS full-HD display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Inside
Secure and up-to-date Android Oreo with regular updates
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 mobile platform
High-fidelity spatial audio recording
3 GB of fast, LPDDR 4 RAM
Plenty of space with 32 GB mass storage¹ and MicroSD card slot² (support up to 128 GB)
The Nokia 7 plus. – Launches in April for €399..ZEISS OPTICS 12 AND 13 MP. 6 Layers of ceraminc feel paint and anodized twice.
Machined from a solid block of 6000 series aluminium, Nokia 7 plus is a phone that can take what life throws at you and look good while doing it. Its subtle curves and ceramic-feel coating bring the best of both worlds: a great grip and a clean look.
Outside
Series 6000 aluminum unibody
12MP wide-angle ZEISS camera, 13MP telephoto ZEISS camera
16 MP front camera with ZEISS optics
6″ 18:9 IPS LCD full HD+ display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Inside
Secure and up-to-date Android Oreo
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform
Nokia spatial audio recording
4 GB of fast, LPDDR 4 RAM
64 GB mass storage and MicroSD card slot (support up to 256 GB)
If you are looking for a good mobile phone at a bargain price eir are now selling the Nokia 5 for just €129.99 online. eir currently sell the Nokia 3 for €99 and the average price for the Nokia 5 is around 150 -160 euro and more sim free pushing it to aroundt the €200 mark, eir have knocked off €40 of their retail price which is a good steal considering the Nokia 3 price, Argos sell the Nokia 3 for €119 sim free in one colour only.
Inside
Clean and clutter-free Android Nougat with regular updates
Latest generation Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 processor designed for excellent battery life and improved graphics
NFC for easy sharing of your content
A MicroSD card slot with support up to 128 GB
16 GB storage for all your stuff
Outside
Seamless metal body that fits perfectly in your hand
Convenient fingerprint sensor
Bright fully-laminated and polarized 5.2” HD display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass
13 MP autofocus camera on the back, 8 MP camera on the front
Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants
The much anticipated budget phone from Nokia the Nokia 2 is now officially on sale in Ireland online with Virgin Mobile, The device sports a massive 4100 mAh battery which is plenty for any user today and will easily see you through one day of heavy usage and two days general use depending on the user. The Nokia 2 also has a large screen at 5 inches and will be a great contenter now in the market and not forgetting the quick updates that Nokia and HMD now deliver on their handsets. The Nokia 2 is said to officially launch Feb 26th.
Full specs of the device are listed below.. We also checked that it is in stock with an Agent. The handset will also be available on pre-pay for €109 from the 26th of Feb or you can purchase sim free for €99 direct from Nokia.
Outside
A precision-machined aluminum frame
Bright HD LTPS screen with low power consumption
Corning Gorilla Glass display
Sculpted polycarbonate back
8 MP autofocus rear camera and 5 MP front camera
Inside
Clean and clutter-free Android Nougat with regular updates, featuring Doze mode for prolonged battery life
Trusted Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer and e-compass
8 GB storage, plus a MicroSD card slot
Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants ( Not in Ireland in retail)
Only in 2016 Nokia purchased Withings and now its up for review which some might find either too soon or perhaps a good idea. I own a few of their products myself and use them daily and it would be sad to see them go but business is business.
From what I have seen the Withings Brand was not widely available here and when it changed the Nokia branded health prodcuts did not replace them anywhere,Some pharmacies sold withings scales and again they where not replaced but it is good as a BRAND to see the NOKIA name on shelves in stores so people are aware.
One avenue that could have worked which was seen in the UK was to bundle products with the purchase of a Nokia 8 and they could continue to do so in the future but that remains to be seen and only time will tell. Currently on offer with the Nokia 8 now here is a free printer from another company with Vodafone and if you buy direct you could get the ZEISS VR ONE headset which is also a nice piece of kit we recently reviewed.
In the short press release Nokia said…
Nokia today announces that it has initiated a review of strategic options for its Digital Health business, which is part of Nokia Technologies. Digital Health’s business portfolio includes consumer and enterprise products, and it manufactures and sells an ecosystem of hybrid smart watches, scales and digital health devices to consumers and enterprise partners.
The strategic review of the Digital Health business may or may not result in any transaction or other changes. Any further announcements about the Digital Health business will be made if and when appropriate. The Patent Business, Brand Partnerships and Technology Licensing units in Nokia Technologies are not in the scope of this review.
