The Nokia 8 Android flagship is expected to make its debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016, but a leaked video offers more details before the big release.
Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, high-end cameras, a sleek metallic design, and more neat specs are in tow, at least according to the latest leak.
Qualcomm offered a glimpse of the high-end Nokia 8 at CES 2017, but it did not allow attendees to take any photos or videos of the unannounced device. Nevertheless, a leaked video still slipped through the cracks and it mentions a number of exciting specs to expect from the Nokia 8, especially from the higher-end variant.
Two Nokia 8 Models
According to the new leak, the Nokia 8 will come in two variants with different configurations. The higher-end model will reportedly pack the latest Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB of RAM, a 24-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS), a 12-megapixel front camera, and dual front speakers. The smartphone will also feature 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, complete with microSD card support for additional storage.
The other model, meanwhile, will be more affordable and will feature a Snapdragon 821 processor, a "lesser" camera (unspecified), and 4 GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 821 may not be the latest high-end mobile processor anymore, but it still packs a punch, and 4 GB of RAM is enough to handle a wide range of tasks. The video shows the two purported Nokia 8 versions side by side.
The device will also have a Super AMOLED QHD display (2,560 x 1,440 pixels), and previous leaks have pegged the display size at 5.7 inches. According to the new video leak, the Nokia 8 goes by the codename "Supreme."
Nokia 8 Design
In terms of design, the alleged Nokia 8 shown in this video seems to have a sleek unibody metal design similar to that of the midrange Nokia 6, and doesn't have any physical buttons on the front.
The Nokia 8 is further expected to sport Carl Zeiss optics like other Nokia smartphones launched in recent years. Moreover, the two smartphone models shown in this video have a small rectangle on the camera lens, with HRM written over it. GSM Arena speculates that it could stand for a hear rate monitor.
As previously mentioned, the Nokia 8 could make its debut at the MWC 2017 trade show in late February, but it's not the only Nokia smartphone expected soon. More Nokia devices should become official on Feb. 26, one day before MWC kicks off in full swing.
For now, the Nokia 6 is the first Nokia-branded Android smartphone and it's stirring plenty of interest, although it's set to launch only in China. Future Nokia Android smartphones are expected to see a global release and should hit the United States as well.
Until then, check out the new Nokia 8 leaked video below and hang tight for an official announcement from Nokia and its new parent company, HMD Global. For now, take the leaks with a grain of salt.
