14 DAY TRIAL // As we're getting closer to the end of the year, more information about Nokia's upcoming smartphones continues to emerge. Coming from many sources, more or less reliable, these rumors are sometimes confusing since they contradict each other.
We reported a few days ago that HMD Global, the company that will build Nokia phones in the coming years, already appointed UK-based independent PR agency Mother to take care of its marketing campaign.
However, Mother's first project won't kick off until next year, which suggests that HMD Global might not introduce any Nokia handsets this year.
Previous rumors claimed the first Nokia phones in a long time would be unveiled later this year, while two other high-end phones might be revealed in Q2 2017.
One of these unannounced smartphones appeared in many leaks as Nokia D1C. Some pictures of the alleged phone emerged several weeks ago, so pretty much every Nokia fan was willing to jump on the hype train.
Unfortunately, we might have to wait a while longer for the first Nokia phones to arrive, as HMD Global is more concerned about marketing and distribution of these devices.
Different colors, different designs, different specs
Still, it doesn't hurt to learn a bit more about Nokia's upcoming smartphones, even if they haven't been confirmed yet. A set of images showing the alleged Nokia D1C have just leaked directly from China.
These renders are based on the images of real Nokia prototypes, the source claims. Even if HMD Global could still make some changes to the final design of the phone, at least we have an idea of what's to come.
Three versions of the Nokia D1C are rumored to arrive on the market: Gold, Black, and White. However, only the Gold version will come with fingerprint sensor, whereas the Black and White variants will lack this feature.
Also, the Black and White versions of the D1C will have a metal frame and polycarbonate back cover, while the Gold model should feature an all-metal unibody design. We believe these rumors are a bit far-fetched, so take them with a grain of salt.
