Nokia 8.3 5G starts receiving Android 11 update

Nokia 8.3 5G was launched last year in March and hit the shelves in the US in the second half of 2020. The device still runs Android 10. However, that’s changing now. The company is finally rolling out the Android 11 update for its Nokia 8.3 5G. A Nokia staff member confirmed the development through an official community post. The update is being dispatched in waves to ensure a smooth rollout. It is rolling out in 27 countries in Wave 1.

According to an official community post by Nokia, the company is rolling out Android 11 update for its Nokia 8.3 5G in these countries: Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macau, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Tunisia, the UAE, the US, and Vietnam.

The post says that 10% of the devices included in Wave 1 will receive the Android 11 update immediately. Further, 50% of them will receive the update by February 5, 2021, and 100% of the markets listed are expected to receive the update by February 7, 2021. The update brings the usual Android 11 goodies to the Nokia 8.3 5G. The phone receives features such as screen recording, conversation bubbles, improved media controls, and one-time-permission improvements among other privacy upgrades.

It features a 6.81-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with up to 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. There is a quad rear camera setup that consists of a 64MP primary snapper, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. It comes with ZEISS lens.

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Nokia 8.3 5G is finally coming to the US in the fall season

HMD Global launched the Nokia 8.3 5G in March, and over a quarter since its debut, the phone is yet to hit the shelves in the US market. But that is about to change. Today, the Finnish company announced that the Nokia 8.3 5G is finally coming to the US market in the fall season, but didn’t specify a concrete launch date.

“Now, as the first step in HMD Global’s North America 5G roadmap, the company today announces the availability of the Nokia 8.3 5G in the U.S. this autumn. The Nokia 8.3 5G is a global, future-proof Android smartphone that supports evolving 5G network deployments around the globe,” the company said in its press release.

Talking about the phone itself, the Nokia 8.3 5G features a 6.81-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, you’ll find the Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with up to 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The quad rear camera setup consists of a 64MP primary snapper, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera.

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Nokia 8.3 listed on Amazon’s German website, launch imminent

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Nokia’s first 5G smartphone, the Nokia 8.3 5G was introduced way back in March after MWC’s cancellation. However, the company didn’t announce its sale date. Initially, it was reported that Nokia would launch the 8.3 5G in the UK and other parts of Europe sometime in July.

Now, the smartphone has been spotted listed on Amazon’s German website. It suggests that the sale date in Europe is just around the corner.The Nokia 8.3 5G will go on sale for €600 in most European markets and will sell for £500 in the UK.

The Nokia 8.3 5G features a 6.81-inch FHD+ punch-hole display. It comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. The phone comes in two configurations: 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB. Plus, it also supports a microSD card slot that supports up to 400GB. The phone runs Android 10 and packs a 4,500mAh battery.

On the optics front, it sports a quad rear camera setup: a ZEISS Optics 64MP camera with an f/1.89 aperture + a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 120-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP macro lens. There’s a dedicated Action Cam mode that captures videos at 60FPS. Here’s everything you need to know about the device.

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Nokia 8.3 5G official promo video released, launch imminent

Nokia’s first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G was announced in March this year. It was introduced alongside three smartphones and a feature phone.

The company revealed all the features and specifications of the phone. However, as for availability, Nokia hinted that the device will be available in Europe this summer.

Now, Nokia Mobile’s Twitter handle has released a new teaser video that points to the imminent launch of Nokia 8.3 5G. We expect the company to announce a release schedule in the coming days.

The device features a 6.81-inch FHD+ punch-hole display. It comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and comes in two configurations: 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB.

The Nokia phone packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging technology.

Moreover, the Nokia 8.3 5G sports a quad rear camera setup: a ZEISS Optics 64MP camera with an f/1.89 aperture + a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 120-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP macro lens.

Here’s everything you need to know about the smartphone.

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Pocketnow Daily: Galaxy S20 Ultra Camera Fix is here, but with a CATCH?! (video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new update that will fix the camera in your Samsung Galaxy S20, the possible delay of the iPhone 12 and more

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