Nokia has brought their latest crop of phones to kick off MWC 2019, and there's plenty here to be excited about. Not only are we finally getting to see that phone with the ridiculous camera layout that's leaked multiple times, but Nokia is keeping their non-smartphone game going, too.
Nokia 9 PureView
First up, let's talk about that Nokia 9 PureView, the world's first phone to offer a five camera array on the rear of the device. Those five cameras work in tandem to automatically create a 12-megapixel HDR image with every shot, which should, theoretically, create an incredible dynamic range of depth of field every time you hit the shutter button. It works kind of like some other advanced smartphone cameras that we've seen where all of the camera's images are stitched into one single image, so even if one sensor falls a little short you have four others to fill in any gaps in detail.
Nokia has partnered with Adobe to allow the Nokia 9 PureView to capture RAW images and edit them in Adobe Lightroom right from the phone itself, no computer required. That's a big plus for photography enthusiasts. The only drawback is that with all of these cameras you're getting three monochrome sensors, two regular cameras, and a sensor for depth mapping. No optical zoom or ultrawide lenses here.
The PureView 9 will be an Android One device, so you can expect relatively untouched software and quick software and security updates directly to the device. You're getting a Snapdragon 845 CPU instead of a current model, but a corner had to be cut somewhere to keep the price on this thing relatively reasonable. Nokia and HMD Global will be manufacturing a “limited run” of these devices this year for $699. It's not cheap, but it's not Galaxy Fold levels, fortunately.
Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2
The Nokia 4.2 and 3.2 joined the premium Nokia 9 PureView, and while they don't reinvent Nokia's current wheel, they do continue their trend of excellent, affordable smartphones with HMD Global.
The Nokia 4.2 is the slightly better phone of the two, offering a 5.7-inch display with a 13-megapixel camera and
The Nokia 4.2 will be available for around $199 in either black or pink.
As a slightly cheaper option, the Nokia 3.2 will come in at just $169, offering a slightly larger 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 429 CPU with 2 or 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a beefy 4000mAh battery.
Interestingly, both of these devices sport dedicated Google Assistant hardware buttons on the sides of the phones, similar to some of LG's flagships. You'll be able to quickly call up Google Assistant for help with your daily tasks and questions, and a long press will automatically have the Assistant listen to whatever you're saying, like a walkie-talkie button. It's a nice addition to an Android One device.
Old school Nokia 210
Smartphones not your thing? I don't really know how you stumbled onto this particular post, but while you're here you might be interested in Nokia's latest feature phone invention. You're getting a physical number pad, indestructible design, and Snake, just like a classic Nokia brick phone.
It still offers Opera as a very lightweight web browser, and it's priced around $35. It won't be your next flagship, but if you're trying to detach yourself from technology a bit (or you just want to a piece of nostalgia in a box) keep an eye out for this one.
Be sure to keep up with everything else that's being announced MWC 2019 this year!
