Mozo are my case of choice anytime I get a new Nokia device which has been somewhat less over the last two years but it is what it is anyway and today we are going to check out the latest on offer from the company which is the Leather and Fabric cases which really add a nice touch to the phone in question.
I have been using these cases some time now and they really give a nice premium look to any device and they also make cases for other smartphone brands and you should check them out over HERE
They add nice grip to the devices which can be slippy and give a decent level of protection keeping it simple and the device can be placed face down with the minimal lip on the top, All corner are also protected and you have easy access to all ports with no obstruction.
This handmade case is a classic example of Mozo design. Light grey texture and beautiful, premium Spanish leather seamlessly styles up your Nokia 5.1. Slim yet protective, it adds extra grip which is essential in everyday use.
Ultra slim & a perfect fit for Nokia 5.1
Material: textile, premium Spanish leather, non-toxic water-based edge paint, and PU
HMD Global and Nokia released two retro devices so far but none this year at MWC which some had been expecting to see another “tug at the heart strings” device. The retro phones in general do sell well and plenty of people I know including myself sport one or the other. If you have not picked up the Nokia 3310 most famous for snake or the 8110 dubbed the banana phone Tesco Mobile are now selling them off a decent prices should you need a spare or perhaps even pick one up as a gift..
You could also buy one of these two devices to just get away from it all too and it is not a bad thing as things seem to be getting worse instead of better with our heads buried in our screens. Check out my review on the 8110, this is my favourite of the two..
HMD, the home of Nokia phones, today announced a host of smartphones with three covering the affordable market and one set as a highly-advanced device for photographers. There is once again something for everyones pocket this year and the most talked about phone is the all new Nokia 9 Pureview which we have seen leaks of the last few months.
Research Director at tech advisory firm, ABI Research says…
The new Nokia 1 Plus, 3.2 and 4.2 are all destined for the market sweet-spot between US$99 and US$200 trading heavily on Nokia’s heritage as a reliable and trusted brand. With some high-end features, such as face unlock, fingerprint scanning and Google Assistant buttons, packed into these quality products for the value tier, they are sure to enhance Nokia’s presence in the segment when matched with offerings from competing Chinese vendors.
While these devices will help Nokia grow volume, the company also took a step-up in tiers and capabilities with the launch of the Nokia 9 Pureview, containing its latest advances in computational photography. In a world’s first, the company has packed an array of 5 camera sensors with Zeiss optics into the device, offering excellent dynamic range and depth of field control. However, going against current convention in multi-sensor smartphones, the 5 sensors are split into 2 color and 3 monochrome all with the same focal length. At a suggested retail price of US$699, the product doesn’t quite pit itself in the very high end but has many of the other related features such as a 5.99” 2k POLED display, 6GB RAM, under-screen fingerprint sensor and optical face unlock.
By resurrecting the Pureview brand with this device, Nokia no doubt aspires to create a camera proposition that it hopes will resonate with those looking for advanced photography features in a smartphone. However, this may be a tough ask when compared with other excellent camera set-ups in phones from the likes of Google, Huawei, and Apple, but Nokia may well be looking to democratize high-end camera features by taking the Pureview brand, with 5 sensors or otherwise, into future lower-tier models.
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced four new Android smartphones, including the world’s first smartphone with a unique five camera array, the Nokia 9 PureView which is available right now for €599 with 5 cameras on back is this the one to upset the camera kings this year?? With a dedication to delivering quality technology for all, the new Nokia phones are as diverse as the consumer needs they serve. From Nokia 9 PureView to the Nokia 1 Plus, consumers can trust there is a Nokia phone that meets their distinct needs.
Imaging innovation for enthusiasts
Nokia 9 PureView features the world’s first five camera array with ZEISS Optics to put next generation computational imaging technology into the hands of advanced photography enthusiasts. Every picture taken with a Nokia 9 PureView is in HDR, five cameras simultaneously capture the image and fuse it together into one 12MP photo with outstanding dynamic range and depth of field. Designed with the needs of photography enthusiasts at its heart, Nokia 9 PureView also features the ability to capture images in uncompressed RAW “DNG” format and edit them directly on the phone yourself thanks to our partnership with Adobe Lightroom. It has been said that 50% of the art of photography is in post-production and with Nokia 9 PureView you have every opportunity to shine.
Heads-up: change the way you interact with your phone with a dedicated Google Assistant Button
Voice is changing the way people interact with their smartphones. With a dedication to delivering quality technology for all, Nokia smartphones bring the fastest way to access the Google Assistant with the dedicated Google Assistant button – starting with the brand-new Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2.
The Google Assistant button will revolutionise the way you engage with your smartphone. Simply press once for instant access to the Google Assistant to get things done throughout your day, such as getting directions, making calls, listening to music and getting answers to your questions faster than ever before. Double press to receive a visual overview of your day from the Google Assistant with intelligent suggestions and personalised information, including transport info, and what you have in your calendar to make sure you never miss a meeting again. By long pressing the button, you will activate a walkie-talkie mode, which lets the Google Assistant listen to you until you release it for long sentence queries.
Nokia smartphone experience: it just keeps getting better
The depth of the global portfolio commitment to Android One guarantees three years of monthly security updates and two years of OS updates, delivering a range of Nokia smartphones that offer the latest Android experience which only gets better over time. Each phone stays fresh with the latest AI powered innovations to the built-in security protection of Google Play Protect. With a pure Android installation, Nokia smartphones come with no unnecessary UI changes or hidden processes that would eat up battery life or slow them down, so you can enjoy your new phone for longer. Each of the new phones comes with a limited number of pre-installed apps so that you get more storage space, as well as the latest innovations that help you stay ahead of the game every day.
Android Enterprise Recommended
Nokia smartphones feature one of the most diverse portfolios of Android Enterprise Recommended handsets, from Nokia 9 PureView to Nokia 3.2 The Android Enterprise Recommended programme gives enterprise customers confidence that all smartphones validated by the programme have been approved by Google for meeting objective business standards, which includes an elevated set of specifications for hardware, software, deployment, security updates and user experience.
Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer, HMD Global said:
“We’ve had a phenomenal response from consumers to our entire portfolio, thanks to our unique approach to Android, delivering a pure, secure and always up-to-date experience. We have delivered on this commitment, changing the smartphone ownership paradigm by offering an experience that only gets better over time. Today, with these new phones, we are taking a leap forward by delivering the very latest innovations from Google across our entire portfolio.”
Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global said:
“Today we use our heritage of innovation to take a bold step – pioneering a truly innovative approach to imaging with the Nokia 9 PureView. And we believe great experiences should be available to everyone, which is why we are bringing cutting-edge experiences like the stunning design, the best of Google including the dedicated Google Assistant button, and great imaging and display technology, to the most accessible price points yet. And all this comes with all the craftsmanship and durability you’d expect from a Nokia smartphone. And with our Android promise delivering a pure, secure and up-to-date experience, we ensure that your phone gets better over time.”
Pekka Rantala, Chief Marketing Officer, HMD Global said:
“With our unique brand promise we are altering the expectations people have from their smartphones. In addition to continuously delivering on the reliability and durability they expect from a Nokia phone, we are delighting them by offering the best Android experience on their Nokia smartphones. With two years of OS updates and 3 years of monthly security updates guaranteed, Nokia phones stay fresh for life and deliver an experience that just keeps getting better.”
Nokia 9 PureView
Nokia 9 PureView is the world’s first smartphone featuring a five camera array system with ZEISS Optics. Nokia 9 PureView’s two colour sensors and three monochromatic sensors give sharpness and detail. All five cameras work together to collect up to 10-times the amount of light than a single colour sensor[5] of the same type. Every image captured by Nokia 9 PureView is HDR, with up to 12.4 stops of dynamic range and a full scene 12MP depth map. Each 12MP JPG image can benefit from outstanding detail in areas of both bright sunlight and dark shadows at the same time with incredible texture. The depth map allows beautiful bokeh, giving you the possibility to adjust focus in Google Photos after you have taken the shot. Maximising the heterogenous computing architecture of the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ mobile platform and featuring a dedicated imaging co-processor, the Nokia 9 PureView gives you a glimpse into the future of smartphone photography with unparalleled control over your images through the updated Pro Camera UI. Nokia 9 PureView allows you to capture images in uncompressed RAW “DNG” format and through a partnership with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom allows editing on the device.
Nokia 9 PureView also brings flagship experiences in a flawless finish with advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset technology, a 2K pOLED PureDisplay screen, integrated Qi Wireless charging and under display fingerprint sensor. There is no camera bump for a flawless finish that radiates the thoughtful design you expect of a Nokia smartphone. And you can rest assured that the Nokia 9 PureView will get through the knocks and mishaps of real-life thanks to the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on the front and back.
Nokia 4.2
Nokia 4.2 has been designed to offer the latest smartphone innovations at a truly accessible price. The classy, sculpted-glass design and all-screen display offer beauty on the outside and it’s not just skin-deep, as it packs in a dual-rear camera, AI innovations and the latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, all running the latest Android 9 Pie. Premiering the Google Assistant button, the Nokia 4.2 will revolutionise the way you engage with your smartphone. Simply press once for instant access to the Google Assistant to get help, double press to receive a visual snapshot of your day from the Google Assistant with intelligent suggestions and personalised information and long press the button to activate a walkie-talkie mode, which lets the Google Assistant listen to you until you release it for long sentence queries.
Nokia 4.2’s compact size and edge-to-edge display with ‘selfie-notch’ delivers a smartphone which, at just 8.4mm, is slim enough for single hand use. Nokia 4.2 also brings flagship imaging features like multi-camera imaging to a new price point, with a dual depth-sensing rear camera ready to capture stunning memories.
Nokia 3.2
Nokia 3.2 combines the biggest HD+ display for the price with our signature two-day battery life all powered by the latest Android 9 Pie experience. The Nokia 3.2 features an impressive 6.26” HD+ display so you’ll never struggle and strain to see more of your favourite movies, TV shows and streams. Taking a holistic view of battery life, Nokia 3.2 combines a larger battery than many premium smartphones with efficient hardware and software ingenuity.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 mobile platform, Nokia 3.2 will get through tasks with ease. Nokia 3.2 also comes with the Google Assistant button, to revolutionise the way you engage with your smartphone – one press for instant access to Google Assistant, double tap for a visual overview of your day and long press for walkie-talkie mode.
Nokia 1 Plus
Upgrade your entry smartphone experience with Nokia 1 Plus, a brand-new member of the Android (Go edition) smartphone family. One of the first global Android 9 Pie (Go edition) smartphones, Nokia 1 Plus brings solid imaging in a high-quality Nokia design with a big screen, at exceptionally accessible price points. Now you can enjoy all your favourite apps and games, along with the latest Android (Go edition) features like Google Assistant Go.
The Nokia 1 Plus brings a progressive and cutting-edge design to the value segment. Using innovative materials with 3D tooling, it achieves a gorgeous textured nano-pattern at the back that cups Nokia 1 Plus all the way to the display. Get great details in your photos with the Nokia 1 Plus’s auto focus rear camera and up your selfie game with the new front camera, which comes enhanced with the ‘beautify feature’.
Companion products
Joining the accessories portfolio are two wireless charging solutions: the Nokia Wireless Charger and Nokia Portable Wireless Charger. Both devices support the universal Qi charging standard, so they can work with compatible wireless charging devices, including the Nokia 9 PureView.
The Nokia Wireless Charger supports fast 10-watt wireless charging, making it perfect for a quick top up when at home or in the office. The Nokia Portable Wireless Charger is a power bank that supports wireless charging, so you can charge your wireless devices on the go, even if you forgot your cable. The Nokia Portable Wireless Charger also supports universal USB output – so non-wireless devices can be charged through a USB cable.
Availability
Nokia 9 PureView is already shipping and will retail for €599 from Nokia.com
Nokia 4.2 will be available in Ireland from May for €179
Nokia 3.2 will be available in Ireland from June for €149
Nokia 1 Plus will be available in Ireland from April for €99
Also announced was the Nokia 210 today.. Nokia 210 brings the world the simplest way to get online with Opera Mini web browser. It’s fast, light and uses reduced data – data you can use to share your own moments, with the in-built camera and Facebook. With up to 20 days standby time, you’ll always stay connected to the world. And thanks to a colorful but durable polycarbonate shell, Nokia 210 is a phone built to last.
We are now into 2019 and Nokia now have quite a slew of devices on the market with an odd naming structure that in some cases overlap even with the timely gap between predecessors I have seen some instances in store with two devices from the same series and then you have plus models on top of that.. In short they need to deal with this. The 7.1 also falls into that and is the upgrade to the 7 plus.. BUT IS IT??
The 7.1 looks great from any angle with the chamfered edges and rounded corners and glass front and rear it feels good to hold in the hand, A little on the small size for my taste but I got to like it quickly though I think the 7 plus was a better sized device but the 7.1 looks better as a whole but that is my personal view
With cost to performance ratio coming down in price now on smartphones Nokia and HMD are well placed here but again its a saturated market and competition is tough but design is one factor to step back and look at and this is nice in this case but just dont keep repeating it like Samsung and others have over the years and from an aesthetics point of view it is not good to have a portfolio of devices all looking the same.
Main features below. I wont bore you with specs..
Out of the box the 7.1 will meet most peoples needs but for a power users like me the battery let me down, Remember I am a power user there is a difference between that and your average user this is big when it comes to comes to battery drain and I have alot going on on my phones which is annoying sometimes. I would not get a full day on one charger but we have USB-C and fast charging,which is great but no wireless charging which is not so great despite the glass back on this phone…
The camera is what everyone talks about on Nokia phones and with ZEISS optics and an array of settings to play with you are covered overall even low light is not too shabby compared to others in this price range but overall you can in short point and shoot and get results which is what people want without the need to be messing about with settings even though there is many here to try out do most people actually use them?? If you do they are there and they can improve your photography game if that is your thing. See samples below of all options…
When it comes to multitasking I was happy with how it handled things with multiple pages open and switching between apps all was fine and smooth, Web browsing, social and emails all a breeze but I did see some freezing particularly on Twitter however this is common on several phones including the 7 plus and 8. Screen freeze was present on a few occasions but a quick lock/unlock addressed this. Gaming was fine I am not a massive gamer but for the heavier games I did notice some lag here and there but for your average game you will be fine.
I loaded up my SD card which is full of photos,videos and games and music and I did notice a small slowdown in performance. I am an old school person who has a few sd cards copied and full of stuff I like to use and look back on and never have much need for them these days but there is quite an amount of material on these and it did hamper performance slightly.Like I say I am a power user and have more than your average needs than the typical user would have.
With specs on board here at the pricepoint you cant complain really for what you get, The screen is great for media consumption,the speaker is decent and for the most the battery will last and it fits that sweet point in general. For point and shoot folk you are on a winner and photos are great with the right conditions and no over saturated or grainy images. I think the 7 plus was perhaps better overall but this comes in cheaper than last years but lets see how it gets on after a longer period of use and lets hope that we have not a repeat situation like the Nokia 7 plus we had last year and seems to be an issue. Also I have noticed issues with bluetooth connectivity with my car that is keeps disconnecting and having to pair it back up and the same on some headphones or earphones.The support forum lacks help which i have tried to address and is something that needs to change and for me it is a gripe I personally have that needs to change compared to the former NSD forum. There’s a certain level of ignorance which needs addressing when it comes to support and more and I’m not the only one to point this out.
Would I recommend this phone?? Yes if you are on a budget this is an easy recommendation for the price and what you get for your hard earned cash you get value for money. With the likes of Xiaomi around and other players in the market there is marginally better but the issue at hand for them is availability in stores here and support and you are left to do your business online and returns are a problem and time consuming. The 7.1 is priced well against its competition here in Ireland giving you a well built phone and specs though.
The 7.1 is now widely available in Ireland but your best deal is through your operator starting at €269, Argos at €229 sim free and most likely that price will drop soon enough with more new handsets coming at MWC 2019.
Mozo have sent us their latest cases for the Nokia 7.1 and for those who are familiar with the company they make really stylish simple cases for smartphones giving them a really nice look and feel. The Nokia 7.1 is a tad slippy but these case sort that issue out and give you some form or protection too.
These cases are minimalist yet offer some protection with a small lip on the front of the device and all the corners are catered for. All ports and keys are easily accessible and there is not much thickness added to the device yet you gain extra grip. The two tone look is really nice and stands out sat on a table or flat surface yet will last some time depending on the person themselves.
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Designed in Helsinki, this case is a classic example of Mozo design and represents Mozo’s long legacy and passion for Nokia devices!
Created to be the perfect fit, this handmade case with light grey texture and beautiful Spanish leather seamlessly styles up your Nokia 7.1. Slim yet protective, it adds extra grip which is essential in everyday use.
Minimal and sophisticated.
Ultra slim & a perfect fit for Nokia 7.1
Material: textile, premium Spanish leather, non-toxic water-based edge paint, and PU
The Nokia 7.1 has just landed here and we also have some cases to follow this week to and we will have them reviews up soon. For now we take a first look at the 7.1 and we will have a full review which will consist of sample videos and images taken and an overall performance in a week or two. Off the bat the 7.1 is a sleek device and fits nicely in the had and great for one handed use and comes with the ZEISS optics and PureDisplay screen technology. The 7.1 is also part of the Android One family.
Tesco mobile have been expanding the Nokia portfolio of handsets over the last few months coming in with the Nokia 3310 the 8110 and Nokia2.1 over the last while. Now Tesco Mobile have the all new Nokia 5.1 in stock. This is good to see and good for HMD seeing their devices stocked in MVNOs too.
The upgraded Nokia 5 has a large Full HD+ 5.5’’ IPS display with an 18:9 ratio that’s ideal for watching videos, browsing and gaming. The higher resolution ensures the content looks sharper as well as bigger. Sculpted from a single block of aluminium, the new Nokia 5.1 goes through a precise machining process to achieve its refined look. From the beautifully rounded corners to the perfect way it fits in your hand, every detail shows a dedication to high-quality craftsmanship.
HMD Global has partnered with iKydz, Great news for the Irish internet safety company, to offer parents peace of mind this Christmas as they purchase their child’s first smartphone. HMD Global will give parents the opportunity to trial iKydz Mobile free of charge for 3 months* with the Nokia 1 and Nokia 2.1, Nokia’s most affordable smartphones yet.
iKydz Mobile gives parents total control of their child’s device when they are connected to the internet. It allows parents to apply age-based restrictions, schedule online access, monitor how long their child has spent online, see what they’ve been viewing, filter different types of content, block unsuitable websites and apps, or shut off internet access completely.
“Parents are increasingly concerned about protecting their children online, and we want to support them,” said Lisa Higgins, Ireland Business Manager for HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones. “Whether they are worried about the type of content their child is viewing, or the amount of screen time they have each day, iKydz Mobile is a great tool for helping parents keep their children safe online. Coupled with our affordable Nokia 1 or Nokia 2.1 devices, parents can feel confident and assured in giving their child their first smartphone this Christmas.”
John Molloy, iKydz founder and CEO said: “We are delighted to be partnering with HMD Global to ensure more children are able to access the internet safely and appropriately. iKydz’s mission is to give parents peace of mind, empowering them to set and maintain boundaries around the online lives of their children.
“Getting your first mobile phone or other connected device is an exciting moment for any child but can be slightly worrying for parents. Our simple to install and easy to use technology allows parents to have confidence, while at the same time enabling children to navigate the Internet safely.”
The Nokia 1 with iKydz Mobile offer is available for €99 and the Nokia 2.1 with iKydz Mobile offer is available for €129 exclusively from Carphone Warehouse, from 8th November 2018.
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