Nokia 7.1: Expected launch today; Know how to watch live stream, price and specs

Nokia is launching its new smartphone Nokia 7.1 in London on Thursday, according to reports. HMD Global, the Nokia brand licensee, has already sent out press invites for the event. The smartphone is expected to launch in India on October 11. The Nokia 7.1 price, specifications, and design have already been revealed on certification websites. Listing show that the smartphone comes with a display notch and a chin at the bottom. It is likely to come with vertically-positioned dual-camera setup at the back, under which is the fingerprint scanner.

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Nokia 7.1: How to watch live stream

Nokia will live stream the event on YouTube at 9:30pm today. Nokia fans can also catch the live event updates on company’s social media handles. 

Nokia 7.1: Expected specifications

Nokia 7.1 includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and FM radio connectivity options, according to reports. 

Nokia 7.1 Plus sports a 5.84-inch full-HD (720x1280 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and is expected to be protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass. The dual-SIM Nokia 7.1 runs stock Android based on Google’s Android One programme and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, paired with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone is equipped with 32GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). 

Nokia 7.1 packs a 3,400 mAh battery. 

On the camera front, Nokia 7.1 is speculated to come with dual camera setup at the back with a 12-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. At the front, there is an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies.

Nokia 7.1 Plus sensors include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, according to reports.

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Nokia 7.1: Expected price in India

Nokia 7.1 in India is going to be roughly sold for Rs 30,000 (3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage variant). Nokia may also launch a 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage variant at around Rs 33,700.