Nokia P1

Nokia P1

NOKIA is set to reveal its best and biggest Android smartphone ever next weekend - here’s everything we want to see in the Nokia P1.

Nokia’s latest smartphone could prove to be one of the surprise hits of 2017, as the iconic Finnish firm prepares to unveil its most advanced handset yet.

So with the Nokia P1 launch set for later this month at the Mobile World Congress, what should we expect to see in the latest breakthrough Android flagship? 

DESIGN & BUILD

It’s safe to say that the look and design of smartphones has changed significantly since Nokia’s heyday.The company soared to success built on the chunky plastic build ofits iconic Nokia 3310 device, , which won a spot in many user’s hearts thanks to its durability and pocket-friendly size.

 However smartphones have revolutionised the appearance of mobile devices in the decade since then, with larger-screen handsets that feature slim and sleek designs metal of tough metal and glass now the norm.

It seems that Nokia will conform to type with its new device, ditching the colourful plastic build of its past Lumia designs for something a bit more similar to the likes of Apple’s iPhone.

That's because recent reports and leaks have suggested that the Nokia P1 will be  the company's mosy eye-catching handset to date.

The device will reportedly sport an all-metal body that is curved at the corners, similar to many leading Android devices around today.

The Nokia P1 looks set to feature a 5.3in display covered in Gorilla Glass 5, making it hopefully resistant to drops and spills, and come with IP57 dust and water-proof protection.

Below this is a physical home button with an embedded fingerprint sensor for speedy locking and unlocking, with a fingerprint scanner on the back.

All in all, it seems that the Nokia P1 will be a huge leap forward in aesthetics if nothing else for a company that has built its reputation on simplicity.

HARDWARE

along with this striking redesign, it looks like the Nokia P1 will also pack in some seriously decent hardware.

Smartphone customers are demanding even more from their devices these days than ever before, as mobiles have turned in to all-singing and dancing entertainment and media hubs.

It’s a far cry from Nokia’s past, when a week-long battery life and the addictive genius of Snake 2 was all that was needed to hook in new fans.

The Nokia P1 will unsurprisingly feature a number of hardware upgrades, for the company’s most powerful device to date.

Reports have claimed that the device will sport a top-of-the-range Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB of RAM and 256GB storage - all powered by a huge 3,500mAh battery.

Charging will be done via a USB-C port, but the device is also expected to sport a 3.5mm headphone jack, meaning there’s no following in Apple’s footsteps.

As for cameras, the device will sport a Carl Zeiss-made 22.6MP rear camera, which would be one of the most powerful lenses around today.

If true, this would make it one of the most advanced devices on the market, easily putting the Nokia P1 on a par with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and many other leading Android devices.

 

SOFTWARE

As with many new flagship Android smartphones, the Nokia P1 will run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, making it the first Nokia device to do so.

This means that users will be able to get all the latest features of Google’s Android software, including multi-windows apps, better battery life and security, and a whole host of new emoji.

However this means there probably won’t be any place for one of Android Nougat’s best new features.

The super-smart Google Assistant is only available in Android 7.1 Nougat and above, allowing users to get information, make bookings, and interact with apps all through their voice.

It's a shame, but the large amount of alternative voice assistants around today may mean  Nokai is set to reveal its platforms.

But seeing as how the recently-released Nokia 6 had nothing of the sort, this may be just a pipe dream.

PRICE/AVAILABILITY

Nokia is set to reveal all on its new smartphones at an event in Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona on February 26th.

There’s no concrete information on the price of the new device just yet, but we’re expecting the cost to be around the likes of other Android flagship smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S7.

That would suggest a price of around £500 for the 128GB version, and likely around £600 for the 256GB edition.

The leaked concept video for the Nokia P1 suggests multiple colour schemes, with black, silver and rose gold options displayed, which would also make sense.