Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 now available in selected retail stores in Nigeria

Caption: L-R: Joseph Umunakwe, General Manager – West, East & Central Africa, HMD Global, Justin Maier, Vice President, Sub Sahara Africa, HMD Global, Kola Osinowo, Senior Business Manager, West Africa, HMD Global, Patrick Henchie, Head of product and Operations, Sub Sahara Africa, HMD Global at the official Unveil Event of Nokia’s new range of smartphones in Lagos recently

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 –all three are available for purchase from selected operator and retail stores. Launched tonight in an HMD Global event held in Lagos, the devices combine superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features with a pure Android experience, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way. 

Justin Maier, vice president Sub-Sahara Africa, HMD Global said “I believe that HMD Global will be able to offer something for everyone. From the new Nokia 3310 feature phone to our premium Nokia 6 smartphone, we are bringing phones to Nigeria that will entice and delight, while offering simplicity, reliability, quality and importantly, the human touch. I am looking forward to this new chapter in Africa for Nokia Phones.”

“Phones have become an extension of ourselves and are integral to so many aspects of our lives,” added Joseph Umunakwe, General Manager, West, East and Central Africa, HMD Global continued, “From capturing memories and keeping us entertained, to keeping in touch and remembering important dates and anniversaries, our smartphones are often at the heart of everything we do.”

Nokia 6: Powerful entertainment experience and superior craftsmanship

Combining superior craftsmanship and distinctive design with an immersive audio experience and a 5.5” full HD screen, the new Nokia 6 delivers a truly premium smartphone experience. The unibody of the Nokia 6 is crafted from a single block of 6000 series aluminium and is perfect for those who want a robust phone with outstanding entertainment credentials. The smart audio amplifier with dual speakers allow consumers to experience a deep bass and unmatched clarity, whilst Dolby Atmos® sound delivers a powerfully moving entertainment experience.

With outstanding colour reproduction, the Nokia 6 has a fully laminated display stack delivering excellent sunlight readability without compromising the slim form. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 mobile platform and the Qualcomm® Adreno™ 505 graphics processor, the Nokia 6 strikes the perfect balance between performance and power consumption, designed to deliver premium quality entertainment with battery life to spare, maximising your entertainment experience on the go. The Nokia 6 is available in three distinct colours – Matte Black, Silver and Tempered Blue – and is estimated to retail at N78,000.

Nokia 5: Seamless, premium and durable design

The Nokia 5 has been precision engineered out of a single block of 6000 series aluminium to create a perfect pillowed body that flows seamlessly into the laminated 5.2” IPS HD display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass. Featuring a ground-breaking innovation in antenna design the Nokia 5 brings robust structural integrity, attention to detail and the quality of a high-end flagship. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 mobile platform, Nokia 5 delivers excellent battery life, improved graphics performance – all in a package that perfectly balances everyday usability with a premium quality design. With additional features including an 8MP, 84-degree wide-angle front facing camera – to squeeze even more scene into your selfie – and excellent sunlight and low light screen visibility, there are plenty of reasons to keep the Nokia 5 out of your pocket and in your hand where it belongs.

The Nokia 5 is available in four distinct colours – Matte Black, Silver, Tempered Blue and Copper– and is estimated to retail at N65,000.

Always Pure Android

With all Nokia smartphones you will always have the latest pure Android experience for your device. With monthly security updates your Nokia smartphone is safe, up-to-date as well as clutter-free – putting choice at the heart of the consumer experience. And with the latest Android come the latest features including the latest capabilities of Doze, which saves battery life while the phone is in a pocket or bag. The new Nokia smartphones feature Google’s most recent innovation, the Google Assistant, building further on a great Android experience. Our teams have worked together to ensure conversations with the Google Assistant happen seamlessly on Nokia smartphones.

Availability

• The Nokia 6 is available from the end of July 2017 from selected Retail outlets and is estimated to retail at N78, 000.

• The Nokia 5 is available from the end of July 2017 from selected Retail Outlets and is estimated to retail at N65, 000.

• The Nokia 3 has been available from the 7th of July 2017 from selected Retail outlets and is estimated to retail at N48, 000.