Nokia, the legendary Finnish brand has been picking up steam under the umbrella of HMD global. This time the company has gone all the way with 5 cameras on Nokia 9 all targeted at improving lowlight performance. Apart from the outrageous take on cameras, let’s get to know other features it has to offer.
Nokia 9 PureView: The Exciting Part
The “Duh” part to be excited about this phone would be its 5 cameras. Like other Nokia smartphones, this one is also powered by Zeiss optics. The cameras along with the flash and TOF sensor are arranged like a pentagon. Out of the lot, you get three 12MP monochrome cameras, two 12MP RGB cameras, all with f/1.8 aperture.
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Interestingly, they don’t protrude out. Apart from the auto computational photography mode, you could also dive into the pro mode that captures in RAW DNG format. Upfront, you get a 20 MP selfie snapper.
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— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) February 24, 2019
The Nokia 9’s optics would gather data for HDR and depth based photography. This phone is a reality thanks to Nokia’s partnership with Light, a company that brought us the 16-camera L16 phone.
Nokia 9 PureView: Rest of the phone
Its powered by Android One, more specifically Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Nokia has a good track record in terms of updates. The phone launched in 2019 depends on a dated Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. This is coupled with 128 GB onboard storage and 6 GB of RAM. A 3,320 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support keeps the lights on. You could refuel it wirelessly too.
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Apart from the in-display fingerprint reader within in a 5.99-inch 2K POLED display, you could also unlock it with your face. Nokia 9 comes with Gorilla Glass 5 and IP67 water resistance. The device sports a Midnight Blue variant. Though you have a USB-C port, Nokia has ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Nokia 9 PureView Pricing and Availability
Nokia could grab the attention of the enthusiasts with its camera setup. If you’re one, you could grab this “limited edition” device at a price tag of $699, roughly converted to INR 49,674.44. Nokia 9 Pureview has been launched globally and would hit the shelves in a few European countries soon. As for India, it is expected to launch in March or April.
Nokia 9 Specifications
| Model | Nokia 9 |
| Display | 5.99-inch 2K POLED display, 1440 x 2880 pixels |
| Processor | Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| RAM + Internal Storage | 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage |
| Expandable Memory | not supported |
| Software | Android 9.0 Pie (Android One) |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP |
| Rear Camera | Five cameras: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9″, 1.25µm (2x RGB & 3x Monochrome cameras, working simultaneously) TOF camera |
| Battery | 3320 mAh, Li-ion Battery, 18W fast charging support, Wireless Charging |
| SIM | Dual (Nano+ Nano Dual Standby) |
| Others | 3G, 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, In-display Fingerprint, |
| Indian Price | Rs. 49,674.44 (expected) |
