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Update: The Nokia 9 PureView could be announced this month. Plus, a leaked promotional video may have revealed lots of information about the phone.
Prior to the launch of the Nokia 8 it had been a long time since weâd had a Nokia flagship, but weâve now had the Nokia 8 Sirocco and yet another - currently known as the Nokia 9 or Nokia 9 PureView - is rumored to be on the way.
HMD Global - the company thatâs revived the Nokia name on smartphones â has so far otherwise unleashed a handful of entry-level and mid-range phones, like the Nokia 5 and more recently the Nokia 7.1.
But the top-end Nokia 9 might launch in early 2019, and it could be positioned to truly compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S9 or even the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, which the Nokia 8 Sirocco arguably doesnât quite thanks to its older chipset.
Youâll find all the current Nokia 9 rumors below, along with our expert analysis, and as soon as we hear anything new weâll add it to this article.
Cut to the chase
[ul]
[li]What is it? A Nokia Android flagship[/li][li]When is it out? Possibly early 2019[/li][li]What will it cost? It will have a high-end price[/li][/ul]
Nokia 9 release date
The latest Nokia 9 PureView release date rumor points to a late January announcement, with the phone then hitting stores in February.
That would be slightly earlier than expected, a previously weâd heard that it could land at MWC 2019 in late February, according to Twitter leaker Nokia anew.
Other than that all we have to go on is a claim from another leaker that itâs âcoming soonâ, and a comment from a representative for HMD Global, who has hinted that the phone is on the way, and that it will have a larger screen âto meet the needs of absolutely all usersâ - though they may have been talking about the Sirocco.
TechRadarâs take: The Nokia 9 will probably land soon but exactly when remains unclear.
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Nokia 9 screen
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A 5.99-inch 18:9 display[/li][/ul]
The latest screen rumor comes from what seems to be a leaked promotional video (which you can watch below), which says the phone has a 5.99-inch 2K HDR10 display.
Another screen rumor puts the display at 5.9 inches, adding that it will have an 18:9 aspect ratio.
However, a much earlier screen rumor states that the Nokia 9 will have a 5.7-inch screen, while a Nokia 8 Pro will apparently land with a 5.5-inch one.
Itâs likely that the Nokia 9 would match or exceed the size and resolution of the Nokia 8 Sirocco, so expect at least that from it. Itâs also likely to use OLED, since the Nokia 8 Sirocco does and itâs generally considered superior to LCD. Weâve also heard OLED specifically rumored.
The screen may be curved too, since the display on the Nokia 8 Sirocco is, though leaked images (below under the design heading) show a flat screen.
Other than that, a handful of leaks (including the video above) are saying that the Nokia 9 will have an in-screen scanner, and indeed the latest images of the phone show no visible scanner, suggesting thatâs the case.
Itâs a claim that weâve heard again more recently, and now that some big name phones like the OnePlus 6T have launched with one it wouldnât be surprising.
TechRadarâs take: A 5.99-inch screen would make sense in order to help the Nokia 9 stand out from the 5.5-inch Nokia 8 Sirocco, and an in-screen scanner is a distinct possibility too.
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Nokia 9 design
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A metal and glass build[/li][li]155 x 75 x 7.9mm dimensions[/li][/ul]
The clearest design leaks take the form of high-quality renders, pictured below. You can see from them that the Nokia 9 seemingly has a metal frame and a glass back, while the dimensions are apparently 155 x 75 x 7.9mm.
Thereâs also a penta-lens camera (more on this below), bezels above and below the screen, no notch and no 3.5mm headphone port.
This design isnât confirmed yet, but itâs the most convincing look weâve yet had at the phone.
Weâve also seen another recent leak, this time showing a case render for the Nokia 9 which matches up with the images above, complete with cut-outs for a five-lens camera, a microphone on the top edge, speakers and a USB-C port on the bottom edge, and power and volume buttons on the right.
However, one (much older) source claims the Nokia 9 will have an all-metal body, while another says to expect it to be IP68 certified, which would make it dust proof and water resistant to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes.
Another (again, much older) leaked image of the phone only shows the front, but you can see that the bezels are tiny and it has a dual-lens front-facing camera. Thereâs no fingerprint scanner, so this is likely on the back or in the screen.
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This could be the shape of the Nokia 9. Credit: 91mobiles / Weibo
However this doesnât match up with an even earlier leaked image giving us a close look at the front and back of a phone that was believed to be the Nokia 9, where it looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, with a curved screen, bezels above and below and what appears to be a glass back.
[IMG alt="LnwjBZHYSF2weWmAxHZpRV" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LnwjBZHYSF2weWmAxHZpRV.jpg[/IMG]
The Nokia 9 could be a curvy, glass-backed phone. Credit: @baidunokibar
The image also shows a dual-lens camera and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. However, it looks a lot like the now-announced Nokia 8 Sirocco, so that could actually be what weâre seeing here - or it could be that the Nokia 9 will look very similar to the Sirocco.
In any case, leaked renders match up with the curvy image above, while adding dimensions to the mix, revealing that the Nokia 9 will apparently be 140.9 x 72.9 x 7.5mm. You can also see from these images that thereâs no 3.5mm headphone port.
This too sounds a lot like the Nokia 8 Sirocco though, as the dimensions are almost exactly the same, so thatâs probably what weâre looking at here.
Weâve also seen an image of what might be Nokia 9 in the flesh, or at least its backplate, and it matches the renders above, complete with a glossy finish, a dual-lens camera and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Again though, it now seems very likely that this is actually the Nokia 8 Sirocco.
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This could be our first look at part of the Nokia 9 in the flesh. Or it could be the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Credit: Baidu
One other leak weâve seen supposedly shows an early prototype of the phone, but itâs encased in a plastic case to stop us seeing the full design, and the camera layout doesnât match the images above.
TechRadarâs take: The latest, penta-lens-packed images of the Nokia 9 are the most likely to be accurate.
Nokia 9 camera
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A penta-lens camera[/li][li]A dual-lens front-facing camera[/li][/ul]
The latest leaks show the Nokia 9 packing a penta-lens camera. You can see this in some of the images and the video above, with additional holes for a dual-LED flash and what might be a proximity sensor of some kind. The same source suggests just a single-lens camera on the front.
According to the leaked promotional video above, the camera has Zeiss optics, the ability to take 5 shots at once, capturing 10x more light. You can also apparently refocus shots after youâve taken them.
This isnât the first time weâve heard talk of five lenses, and another rumor claims Nokia is working on a âhigh riskâ camera for the phone, and five lenses would certainly seem risky. But some earlier leaks disagree with these five-lens claims.
The earliest Nokia 9 rumors pointed to a dual-lens camera, and a more recent leak backs that up, with a tipster claiming it will have a 22MP dual-lens Carl Zeiss snapper on the back and a 12MP camera on the front.
Both of those cameras have more megapixels than most phones, though theyâre not quite a match for the 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020.
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However, other leaks suggest that there will be a pair of 12MP and 13MP lenses on the back (though this could be talking about the Nokia 8 Sirocco) and a 5MP dual-lens camera on the front.
As for what the second lens will be used for, itâs likely to be similar to the Sirocco, which uses them for 2x optical zoom and to create bokeh effects, blurring the background of shots.
Though in the standard Nokia 8âs case thereâs a monochrome lens and an RGB one, which are combined for better shots, especially in low light, so thatâs another possibility.
TechRadarâs take: The latest rumors point to a penta-lens camera, so unlikely as it might sound this is quite possibly what weâll get.
Nokia 9 battery
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A big 3,800mAh battery[/li][li]Fast and wireless charging[/li][/ul]
Thereâs only one battery size rumor so far, and it points to a 3,800mAh juice pack with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.
That would make it far bigger than most smartphone batteries, with even something like the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus having just a 3,500mAh battery.
The leaked promotional video above also points to wireless charging being included.
TechRadarâs take: A 3,800mAh battery seems about right for a 5.99-inch phone. Fast and wireless charging are also likely, as these have become fairly standard features.
Nokia 9 OS and power
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A Snapdragon 845 chipset[/li][li]6GB or 8GB of RAM[/li][li]Android 9 software[/li][/ul]
The latest rumor claims that the Nokia 9 will have a Snapdragon 845 chipset, which is the top-end Qualcomm one for 2018, found in phones like the US version of the Galaxy S9. However, weâre in 2019 now and the Snapdragon 855 has been announced, so this would a bit disappointing.
Thereâs plenty of evidence for the 845 though. Another leak says the same, as does the leaked video above.
Weâve also previously heard that an upcoming Nokia phone might have a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The Nokia 9 isnât named, but it would be the obvious candidate.
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Weâve also seen two benchmarks seemingly for the phone, both of which also list a Snapdragon 835 chipset, but one of which lists 4GB of RAM, while the other claims it comes with 8GB.
Given that the Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with 6GB though thatâs the least weâd expect from the Nokia 9, and thereâs no chance it will have a Snapdragon 835 chipset.
We wouldnât expect to see any kind of overlay, as HMD Global has stuck with stock Android on its current crop of handsets. Indeed, the leaked promotional video above points to near stock Android 9.
TechRadarâs take: The rumored specs would put the Nokia 9 near the top-end, but weâre hopeful that it might have something newer than the Snapdragon 845.
Nokia 9 other features
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]3D audio recording[/li][li]An iris scanner[/li][li]An in-screen scanner[/li][/ul]
More than one rumor suggests that the Nokia 9 will have a fingerprint scanner built into the screen, and as this is now becoming a common feature it wouldnât be a surprise.
Elsewhere, according to one source the Nokia 9 will have both an iris scanner and a fingerprint scanner, much like the Galaxy S9.
The same â anonymous and unproven â source claims that it will have OZO audio enhancements. This is a Nokia tech which creates a surround sound effect when youâre recording audio. It lets smartphones with four microphones record 3D audio, those with three capture spatial 360 audio, and those with two capture spatial audio.
However, the source doesnât mention how many mics the Nokia 9 has, so even if this is true we donât know how heavily it will be able to take advantage of the tech. The Nokia 8 Sirocco already has three microphones though, so the Nokia 9 will probably have at least that.
TechRadarâs take: None of these rumors are unbelievable, though as they mostly come from the same unproven source we wouldnât read too much into them.
Nokia 9 price
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A roughly $560/ÂŁ415/AU$735 starting price[/li][li]May cost more for higher storage capacities[/li][/ul]
The latest pricing rumor puts the 64GB model of the Nokia 9 at 3,699 yuan (roughly $560/ÂŁ415/AU$735), while a 128GB version could apparently come in at 4,199 yuan (around $635/ÂŁ470/AU$835).
Thatâs a lower price than a previous rumor weâd heard, with a tipster reckoning itâs going to be fairly expensive at $699 in the US (around ÂŁ565/AU$935) and 749 euros (roughly ÂŁ640/AU$1,060). Like the rumor above, they added that there will be both 64GB and 128GB models, but didnât specify which price this is for.
Direct conversions are rarely accurate, so we wouldnât rely on any of these prices being right, and in fact both of them might be talking about the Nokia 8 Sirocco, which hadnât been announced at the time.
That phone costs âŹ749 / AU$1,199 (around ÂŁ660, $900), so weâd expect the Nokia 9 to be at least that much and probably more.
TechRadarâs take: Weâre not sold on any of the current pricing rumors but the Nokia 9 is sure to be an expensive phone.
[ul]
[li]At the other end of the scale thereâs the Nokia 1[/li][/ul]
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Prior to the launch of the Nokia 8 it had been a long time since weâd had a Nokia flagship, but weâve now had the Nokia 8 Sirocco and yet another - currently known as the Nokia 9 or Nokia 9 PureView - is rumored to be on the way.
HMD Global - the company thatâs revived the Nokia name on smartphones â has so far otherwise unleashed a handful of entry-level and mid-range phones, like the Nokia 5 and more recently the Nokia 7.1.
But the top-end Nokia 9 might launch in early 2019, and it could be positioned to truly compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S9 or even the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, which the Nokia 8 Sirocco arguably doesnât quite thanks to its older chipset.
Youâll find all the current Nokia 9 rumors below, along with our expert analysis, and as soon as we hear anything new weâll add it to this article.
Cut to the chase
[ul]
[li]What is it? A Nokia Android flagship[/li][li]When is it out? Possibly early 2019[/li][li]What will it cost? It will have a high-end price[/li][/ul]
Nokia 9 release date
The latest Nokia 9 PureView release date rumor points to a late January announcement, with the phone then hitting stores in February.
That would be slightly earlier than expected, a previously weâd heard that it could land at MWC 2019 in late February, according to Twitter leaker Nokia anew.
Other than that all we have to go on is a claim from another leaker that itâs âcoming soonâ, and a comment from a representative for HMD Global, who has hinted that the phone is on the way, and that it will have a larger screen âto meet the needs of absolutely all usersâ - though they may have been talking about the Sirocco.
TechRadarâs take: The Nokia 9 will probably land soon but exactly when remains unclear.
[IMG alt="xxSp7j9GjvP4jK4xNR728b" width="690px" height="388px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xxSp7j9GjvP4jK4xNR728b.jpg[/IMG]
Nokia 9 screen
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A 5.99-inch 18:9 display[/li][/ul]
The latest screen rumor comes from what seems to be a leaked promotional video (which you can watch below), which says the phone has a 5.99-inch 2K HDR10 display.
Another screen rumor puts the display at 5.9 inches, adding that it will have an 18:9 aspect ratio.
However, a much earlier screen rumor states that the Nokia 9 will have a 5.7-inch screen, while a Nokia 8 Pro will apparently land with a 5.5-inch one.
Itâs likely that the Nokia 9 would match or exceed the size and resolution of the Nokia 8 Sirocco, so expect at least that from it. Itâs also likely to use OLED, since the Nokia 8 Sirocco does and itâs generally considered superior to LCD. Weâve also heard OLED specifically rumored.
The screen may be curved too, since the display on the Nokia 8 Sirocco is, though leaked images (below under the design heading) show a flat screen.
Other than that, a handful of leaks (including the video above) are saying that the Nokia 9 will have an in-screen scanner, and indeed the latest images of the phone show no visible scanner, suggesting thatâs the case.
Itâs a claim that weâve heard again more recently, and now that some big name phones like the OnePlus 6T have launched with one it wouldnât be surprising.
TechRadarâs take: A 5.99-inch screen would make sense in order to help the Nokia 9 stand out from the 5.5-inch Nokia 8 Sirocco, and an in-screen scanner is a distinct possibility too.
[IMG alt="vLoGnpL6vx8nEnCCCiqzaa" width="690px" height="388px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vLoGnpL6vx8nEnCCCiqzaa.jpg[/IMG]
Nokia 9 design
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A metal and glass build[/li][li]155 x 75 x 7.9mm dimensions[/li][/ul]
The clearest design leaks take the form of high-quality renders, pictured below. You can see from them that the Nokia 9 seemingly has a metal frame and a glass back, while the dimensions are apparently 155 x 75 x 7.9mm.
Thereâs also a penta-lens camera (more on this below), bezels above and below the screen, no notch and no 3.5mm headphone port.
This design isnât confirmed yet, but itâs the most convincing look weâve yet had at the phone.
Weâve also seen another recent leak, this time showing a case render for the Nokia 9 which matches up with the images above, complete with cut-outs for a five-lens camera, a microphone on the top edge, speakers and a USB-C port on the bottom edge, and power and volume buttons on the right.
However, one (much older) source claims the Nokia 9 will have an all-metal body, while another says to expect it to be IP68 certified, which would make it dust proof and water resistant to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes.
Another (again, much older) leaked image of the phone only shows the front, but you can see that the bezels are tiny and it has a dual-lens front-facing camera. Thereâs no fingerprint scanner, so this is likely on the back or in the screen.
[IMG alt="6u3xNyfX7zsgmVtYhzK78K" width="690px" height="388px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6u3xNyfX7zsgmVtYhzK78K.jpg[/IMG]
This could be the shape of the Nokia 9. Credit: 91mobiles / Weibo
However this doesnât match up with an even earlier leaked image giving us a close look at the front and back of a phone that was believed to be the Nokia 9, where it looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, with a curved screen, bezels above and below and what appears to be a glass back.
[IMG alt="LnwjBZHYSF2weWmAxHZpRV" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LnwjBZHYSF2weWmAxHZpRV.jpg[/IMG]
The Nokia 9 could be a curvy, glass-backed phone. Credit: @baidunokibar
The image also shows a dual-lens camera and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. However, it looks a lot like the now-announced Nokia 8 Sirocco, so that could actually be what weâre seeing here - or it could be that the Nokia 9 will look very similar to the Sirocco.
In any case, leaked renders match up with the curvy image above, while adding dimensions to the mix, revealing that the Nokia 9 will apparently be 140.9 x 72.9 x 7.5mm. You can also see from these images that thereâs no 3.5mm headphone port.
This too sounds a lot like the Nokia 8 Sirocco though, as the dimensions are almost exactly the same, so thatâs probably what weâre looking at here.
Weâve also seen an image of what might be Nokia 9 in the flesh, or at least its backplate, and it matches the renders above, complete with a glossy finish, a dual-lens camera and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Again though, it now seems very likely that this is actually the Nokia 8 Sirocco.
[IMG alt="hXsEKohQKi6rd6rWEGkEhR" width="519px" height="292px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXsEKohQKi6rd6rWEGkEhR.jpg[/IMG]
This could be our first look at part of the Nokia 9 in the flesh. Or it could be the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Credit: Baidu
One other leak weâve seen supposedly shows an early prototype of the phone, but itâs encased in a plastic case to stop us seeing the full design, and the camera layout doesnât match the images above.
TechRadarâs take: The latest, penta-lens-packed images of the Nokia 9 are the most likely to be accurate.
Nokia 9 camera
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A penta-lens camera[/li][li]A dual-lens front-facing camera[/li][/ul]
The latest leaks show the Nokia 9 packing a penta-lens camera. You can see this in some of the images and the video above, with additional holes for a dual-LED flash and what might be a proximity sensor of some kind. The same source suggests just a single-lens camera on the front.
According to the leaked promotional video above, the camera has Zeiss optics, the ability to take 5 shots at once, capturing 10x more light. You can also apparently refocus shots after youâve taken them.
This isnât the first time weâve heard talk of five lenses, and another rumor claims Nokia is working on a âhigh riskâ camera for the phone, and five lenses would certainly seem risky. But some earlier leaks disagree with these five-lens claims.
The earliest Nokia 9 rumors pointed to a dual-lens camera, and a more recent leak backs that up, with a tipster claiming it will have a 22MP dual-lens Carl Zeiss snapper on the back and a 12MP camera on the front.
Both of those cameras have more megapixels than most phones, though theyâre not quite a match for the 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020.
[IMG alt="sFnxJKwNenLRPkaNpJUmnE" width="690px" height="388px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sFnxJKwNenLRPkaNpJUmnE.jpg[/IMG]
However, other leaks suggest that there will be a pair of 12MP and 13MP lenses on the back (though this could be talking about the Nokia 8 Sirocco) and a 5MP dual-lens camera on the front.
As for what the second lens will be used for, itâs likely to be similar to the Sirocco, which uses them for 2x optical zoom and to create bokeh effects, blurring the background of shots.
Though in the standard Nokia 8âs case thereâs a monochrome lens and an RGB one, which are combined for better shots, especially in low light, so thatâs another possibility.
TechRadarâs take: The latest rumors point to a penta-lens camera, so unlikely as it might sound this is quite possibly what weâll get.
Nokia 9 battery
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A big 3,800mAh battery[/li][li]Fast and wireless charging[/li][/ul]
Thereâs only one battery size rumor so far, and it points to a 3,800mAh juice pack with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.
That would make it far bigger than most smartphone batteries, with even something like the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus having just a 3,500mAh battery.
The leaked promotional video above also points to wireless charging being included.
TechRadarâs take: A 3,800mAh battery seems about right for a 5.99-inch phone. Fast and wireless charging are also likely, as these have become fairly standard features.
Nokia 9 OS and power
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A Snapdragon 845 chipset[/li][li]6GB or 8GB of RAM[/li][li]Android 9 software[/li][/ul]
The latest rumor claims that the Nokia 9 will have a Snapdragon 845 chipset, which is the top-end Qualcomm one for 2018, found in phones like the US version of the Galaxy S9. However, weâre in 2019 now and the Snapdragon 855 has been announced, so this would a bit disappointing.
Thereâs plenty of evidence for the 845 though. Another leak says the same, as does the leaked video above.
Weâve also previously heard that an upcoming Nokia phone might have a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The Nokia 9 isnât named, but it would be the obvious candidate.
[IMG alt="o5m2vSYBT8tYbG9UVM6LBa" width="690px" height="387px"]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o5m2vSYBT8tYbG9UVM6LBa.jpg[/IMG]
Weâve also seen two benchmarks seemingly for the phone, both of which also list a Snapdragon 835 chipset, but one of which lists 4GB of RAM, while the other claims it comes with 8GB.
Given that the Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with 6GB though thatâs the least weâd expect from the Nokia 9, and thereâs no chance it will have a Snapdragon 835 chipset.
We wouldnât expect to see any kind of overlay, as HMD Global has stuck with stock Android on its current crop of handsets. Indeed, the leaked promotional video above points to near stock Android 9.
TechRadarâs take: The rumored specs would put the Nokia 9 near the top-end, but weâre hopeful that it might have something newer than the Snapdragon 845.
Nokia 9 other features
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]3D audio recording[/li][li]An iris scanner[/li][li]An in-screen scanner[/li][/ul]
More than one rumor suggests that the Nokia 9 will have a fingerprint scanner built into the screen, and as this is now becoming a common feature it wouldnât be a surprise.
Elsewhere, according to one source the Nokia 9 will have both an iris scanner and a fingerprint scanner, much like the Galaxy S9.
The same â anonymous and unproven â source claims that it will have OZO audio enhancements. This is a Nokia tech which creates a surround sound effect when youâre recording audio. It lets smartphones with four microphones record 3D audio, those with three capture spatial 360 audio, and those with two capture spatial audio.
However, the source doesnât mention how many mics the Nokia 9 has, so even if this is true we donât know how heavily it will be able to take advantage of the tech. The Nokia 8 Sirocco already has three microphones though, so the Nokia 9 will probably have at least that.
TechRadarâs take: None of these rumors are unbelievable, though as they mostly come from the same unproven source we wouldnât read too much into them.
Nokia 9 price
Hottest leaks:
[ul]
[li]A roughly $560/ÂŁ415/AU$735 starting price[/li][li]May cost more for higher storage capacities[/li][/ul]
The latest pricing rumor puts the 64GB model of the Nokia 9 at 3,699 yuan (roughly $560/ÂŁ415/AU$735), while a 128GB version could apparently come in at 4,199 yuan (around $635/ÂŁ470/AU$835).
Thatâs a lower price than a previous rumor weâd heard, with a tipster reckoning itâs going to be fairly expensive at $699 in the US (around ÂŁ565/AU$935) and 749 euros (roughly ÂŁ640/AU$1,060). Like the rumor above, they added that there will be both 64GB and 128GB models, but didnât specify which price this is for.
Direct conversions are rarely accurate, so we wouldnât rely on any of these prices being right, and in fact both of them might be talking about the Nokia 8 Sirocco, which hadnât been announced at the time.
That phone costs âŹ749 / AU$1,199 (around ÂŁ660, $900), so weâd expect the Nokia 9 to be at least that much and probably more.
TechRadarâs take: Weâre not sold on any of the current pricing rumors but the Nokia 9 is sure to be an expensive phone.
[ul]
[li]At the other end of the scale thereâs the Nokia 1[/li][/ul]
Continue readingâŚ