Nokia 9 is speculated as the upcoming flagship smartphone from HMD Global. Here is a rumor roundup on its release date, pricing, specifications and features.

Nokia 9 Specifications, Features

Nokia 9 is rumored to be the company's flagship phone for 2017. Several leaked images of the alleged smartphone have appeared in May by a French publication. The Nokia 9 smartphone is said to feature a 5.3-inch quad HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. It is expected to come powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset. The phone is speculated to carry 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.Another variant of the phone featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is also expected to be available.

The smartphone is pegged to run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The leaked images suggest that there is no fingerprint sensor in the back. It is likely to come embedded in the physical Home button.The phone seems to have a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack, PhoneArena reported.

According to publication, the phone will feature an aluminium body. It is said to sport dual cameras on the back side. It is likely to feature a pair of 13-megapixel sensors featuring a monochrome lens and a RGB lens. The dual rear camera setup is positioned vertically and below it is the dual-LED flash.The Nokia 9 is expected to ship high-quality headphones. Its package is also said to include Quick Charge 3.0 enabled charger.

Nokia 9 Release Date, Pricing, Availability

The Nokia 9 flagship is expected to debut in the third quarter of this year. It may launch as early as next month. It is expected to be available with a pricing of $699. The smartphone is expected to launch in the U.S. as it has received certification from Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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