Recently, a smartphone dubbed as the Nokia 8 became very popular. Allegedly, the device was placed at Qualcomm's booth at CES.

Some Amazing features came with the rumor, pegging the device with flagship-level features. Snapdragon 835, a 24MP rear camera and more details were rumored for the Nokia 8.

However, Qualcomm was quick to clear things up as well. The company elaborated that it was a reference design similar to the one it has used previously.

Nokia will launch seven smartphones this year. As per the reports, Nokia will launch a flagship smartphone this year which will feature the Snapdragon 835.

As stated in BGR, Nokia P1 will be a high-end device powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 835 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM.

Based on the leaks, Nokia P1 will run on Android 7.0 Nougat. It may have a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device will also be available in 128GB and 256GB storage specifications.

At the device's back user will get a 22.6MP camera certified by Carl Zeiss. The phone will also carry IP57 certification that will cover dust and water.

The device has a 5.3-inch display with either Full HD or 2K resolution. It may have a 3500mAh battery with quick charging capabilities and a fingerprint scanner on the right side.

The rumor claims Nokia P1 is expected to start from $800 for 128GB model and go up to $950 for the 256GB model.

The Nokia P1 is believed to be a high-end smartphone that HMD Global has in the pipeline. HMD Global has licensed the Nokia brand.

As expressed in Phone Arena, the launch is expected to take place at the Mobile World Congress which will be held in the Mobile World Capital Barcelona from 27th February to 2nd march 2017.

By the looks of things, the Nokia P1 will give adequate competition to other manufacturers this year. It will be a nice change of things to see Nokia making the comeback in the smartphone market.

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