Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus may be released alongside Nokia 1, other HMD Global smartphones

It is speculated that Nokia 9 will be released by the end of the year.Reuters/Dado Ruvic

Aside from the recently rumored Android Go-based Nokia 1, HMD Global is also allegedly set to release Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus. Both handsets were spotted on the partial list of the Finnish manufacturer for smartphones that are set for 2018.

According to reports, Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus were discovered when the APK file of the Nokia camera app was unzipped. The app also points to the possible release of the rumored Nokia 1, Nokia 9, Nokia 8 (2018), and Nokia 6 (2018). This manifests that there will be five new Android-based Nokia smartphones that will arrive this year.

Speculations indicate that Nokia 7 Plus will be a bigger version of Nokia 7. It will run with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip. Last year's Nokia 7 sported a 5.2-inch display, a glass design with aluminum frame, and a Snapdragon 630 processor. With that, there is a possibility that Nokia 7 Plus will be an improved version of Nokia 7. On the other hand, Nokia 4 will be an all-new offering with fresh specifications. Features of the phone are not yet revealed as of this writing.

Recently, there are rumors about the release of Android Go-based Nokia 1 phone, which is an affordable smartphone. It will be the first Android Go smartphone from HMD Global that comes with an IPS LCD display with HD resolution, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB internal storage. It is expected to have a similar camera with Nokia 2, and it could also be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor. Since Nokia 1 is an Android Oreo phone, it will feature lighter versions of Google apps like YouTube Go, Files Go, and Maps Go.

The company will also release its next flagship smartphone, the Nokia 9. The phone will be launched on Jan. 19, and it will feature a thin bezel and a 5.5-inch display. It will also come with a dual camera setup and Snapdragon 835 chipset. According to further reports, the rumored Nokia devices will be allegedly released along with Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 8 (2018), which are both likely the upgrades of the original Nokia 6 and Nokia 8.