With November officially upon us, smartphones under 20K with 64MP cameras are rapidly becoming the norm.The Nokia 7. Apart from the custom camera interface, you get a buttery smooth and premium experience and it is devoid of all the UI elements or bloat that’s associated with other brand’s skins that sit on top of Android. Being a barebones UI, you get an extremely intuitive experience that’s unrivalled and it comes with all the core apps that Google has to offer. Interestingly, the brand also comes with Night Light which does a decent job of tinting the display for relaxed viewing in low-light conditions.2 can be a great device for media consumption without being completely unmanageable.2 is worthy of your hard-earned cash. For brands, this is a rather scary proposition; however, for consumers, this wealth of options is akin to a paradise and the saying “The customer is king” certainly holds true. It features a breathing LED indicator that glows softly whenever you receive an alert. Brands like Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, Infinix, Tecno and even Samsung are launching handset after handset with specifications that were once reserved to smartphones in the premium midrange segments. No longer do we find budget or midrange models with less than spectacular specifications.Over the last couple of years, with HMD Global at its helm, Nokia has seen a resurgence and their strategy of launching smartphones with the clean Android One UI coupled with premium-ish specifications have seen them rise once again to the top. It is good to see that HMD Global are in no mood to ditch this feature given that the current trend of smartphones is rapidly going anti-3. Thankfully, this design philosophy transcends on to the Nokia 7.4 per cent screen-to-body ratio. This has never been an area where HMD Global and Nokia lack. Although the screen is one of the better ones out there; it is a shame that the brand is sticking to this type of screen as several smartphone manufacturers are launching devices in this price segment with AMOLED screens and in-display fingerprint scanners.With that being said, you may find the display to be on the tad larger side; so, reaching for the notification tray or the quick settings will require your other hand. On the rear we also find a traditional fingerprint scanner that gets the job done.The Nokia 7.2 comes with Google’s 2018 software and you can rest easy knowing that it will be soon updated to Android 10; since it is a part of the Android One program. This implementation of the circular camera module is one that is being gradually adopted by several brands with the OnePlus 7T also sporting a similar sort of setup.The Nokia 7.The handset features a polycarbonate rear with a matte finish that screams sophistication and even though it is built using plastic, it still has the heft of a premium handset. They are second to none and can compete with the likes of Samsung, OnePlus and every other top tier brand.

Having spent a few days with this model, we break down whether the Nokia 7.2 which was recently launched in India; unfortunately, doesn’t buck this trend. With this feature, the handsets reduce the blue light levels which are known for helping your eyes as it minimises strain. This year alone, the brand has launched a handful of smartphones that have seen sales boom as they are offering unique features with a premium design that has managed to entice consumers to give Nokia a go. Based on Android 9 Pie, the Nokia 7.2 comes with a decent design, a triple camera configuration on the rear, an immersive 6.Rating: In 2019, the entire dynamic of the smartphone industry has witnessed a seismic shift.2 comes with dewdrop display and sports an 82. One thing that’s been a major pain point though is that the price just doesn’t justify the features on offer as several brands are offering much more at a price that pales in comparison with Nokia’s handsets.3-inch IPS LCD display. The use of this button is a smart choice especially since the use of virtual assistants is growing rapidly especially in a country like India.Being an Android One handset, the biggest advantage here is that it doesn’t come with duplication of apps which means there’s no other mail app besides Gmail, no Gallery app apart from Google Photos and no addition calendar app other than Google Calendar. Apart from this, the bottom comes equipped with a USB Type-C port while the top features the 3.  

The competition in this space is extremely stiff with each brand outdoing the next.As stated earlier, being an Android One handset, you get an absolutely clean UI and the only major customisation here is in the camera app.3-inch dewdrop display, and most notably, the Android One UI that’s based on Android Pie. Priced at Rs 18,599, the Nokia 7.2 comes with a large, beautiful 6.5mm.And lastly, being an Android One handset, you will be assured of getting upgraded to major Android OS updates for the next HXH 160 two years and security updates for the next three years. This module looks classy and is reminiscent of the Motorola G7 style setups. HMD has also made it HDR10 capable and the PureDisplay as the brand calls it uses its Pixelworks processor for upscaling standard definition content into HDR — which is always a good thing. On the other side, there is the button which pulls up the Google Assistant.2 and it is one of the most beautiful devices to ever step into the market.The screen sports an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and doesn’t have the pixel density of some of the flagship handsets out there, but is still great for displaying high definition content. Alternatively, if you are used to a third-party app from another developer, you can easily download it from the Google Play Store. This adds to the overall experience and Google when it comes to apps is extremely robust on what they have to offer. This makes it ideal for extended gameplay or binge-watching sessions without much of the content being cut off. Very few brands can get away with using a plastic rear and yet making it premium and this reminds us of Nokia in its prime where they would launch premium smartphones that exude appeal.  

This is the cleanest OS you’ll get on a handset apart from Google’s Pixel lineup of devices.5mm headphone jack.DisplayThe Nokia 7.The handset doesn’t have any flex and weighing 180g, it is still on the heavier side but the weight distribution is what separates this model from the budget plastic finishes out there.SoftwareApart from the cameras, the highlight of the Nokia 7.The buttons on this model are similar to other handsets launched by the company this year with the power button on the right doubling as a notification light. On the other hand, it can be argued that due to the size of the display; the Nokia 7. This is forcing rival brands to shuffle their thought process in a bid to outdo one another.Design, BuildWhen it comes to design, Nokia is right at the top with the best out there.