HIGHLIGHTS
* HMD Global will likely unveil a new rugged Nokia smartphone in the coming months.
* The upcoming Nokia XR30 rugged smartphone will come in two colour options.
* The Nokia XR30 rugged smartphone might be launched for $499 (Rs 40,820).
* The Nokia XR30 will come with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
* The device will feature a 64MP primary camera and a 8MP ultra-wide lens.
* The handset will have a punch-hole display.
After launching a number of smartphones this year, HMD Global, home of Nokia phones, is planning to unveil a new smartphone with a rugged look.
However, the company is yet to come up with the details of the upcoming smartphone. Ahead of that, a new report by WinFuture.de indicates the leaked design, specifications, and price of the Nokia XR30.
The smartphone was earlier touted to be the Nokia Sentry 5G. However, as per the report, it may now be launched under the name Nokia XR or XR30. In 2022, HMD Global’s roadmap featured the Nokia “Sentry 5G,” which was inadvertently revealed in a manufacturer’s presentation on YouTube, which also had some key details. Take a look at the leaked information related to the upcoming Nokia smartphone.
Nokia introduced its rugged smartphone, the Nokia XR20 back in July 2021. This new handset from Nokia arrived with a 6.67-inch display, an octa-core Snapdragon 480 5G chipset, and had a 48MP dual-camera setup.
The phone even has an IP68 rating and its also MIL-STD-810H compliant. Now, it looks like the company is prepping up to introduce the successor to the Nokia XR20 in the form of the Nokia XR30. To recall, this upcoming smartphone was referred to as Nokia Sentry 5G, which may arrive in the market with the Nokia XR30 moniker.
While the device’s launch date is yet to be revealed, its specifications and renders are leaked courtesy of Winfuture.de.
Nokia XR30 Price, Colours (Expected)
The Nokia XR30 rugged smartphone might be launched for $499 (Rs 40,820). And it will likely come in two colour options – Green and Black. However, the company has not officially disclosed any information about the upcoming smartphone.
Nokia XR30 Design, Specifications
Design: In the official marketing pictures, it can be seen that the upcoming phone has a rugged look, which hints at a tougher body. On the back, you can see the camera module, which has two camera sensors and a flash, and you can also see the letters “XR” there.
Cameras: In terms of cameras, the upcoming Nokia XR30 will sport a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, it will house a 16MP selfie camera.
Battery: The Nokia XR30 will pack a 4,600mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, as per the report.
As of now, key details about the smartphone, including its display and chipset, are unknown. But what we know is that it will be a 5G smartphone. Stay tuned for more details, as the company might announce this smartphone officially in the coming months.
Faqs on Nokia XR30
1) What are Nokia XR30 Key Specifications and Expected Pricing?
Ans) As far as the specifications are concerned, the Nokia XR30 will come with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset will feature a 64MP primary camera and a 8MP ultra-wide lens. As for the selfies and video-calling purpose, the phone will have a 16MP camera. A 4,600mAh battery will be equipped with the device which will support 33W fast charging.
The device is expected to retail at $499 (roughly Rs 40,800). This upcoming smartphone was first referenced as Nokia Sentry 5G which made an appearance in the company’s presentation video on YouTube last year. At that time, the initial hardware details of the phone were revealed. As of now, the launch date of the device is yet to be disclosed. We can expect to learn more about this upcoming Nokia smartphone if it appears on any certification or benchmark in the coming few days.
As mentioned, this phone would be debuting as a successor to the Nokia XR20. To recall, the Nokia XR20 has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display which offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 550 nits brightness. The handset has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, IP68 rating, and its also MIL-STD-810H compliant. Furthermore, the XR20 is equipped with Snapdragon 480 5G chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The other key specifications of the XR 20 include a 48MP dual-camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, a 4,630mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and 18W wired charging support.
2) Nokia XR30 To Feature Punch-Hole Display, 64MP Dual-Camera Setup. Details?
Ans) If we have a look at the leaked render, we can see that the upcoming Nokia XR30 will feature a dual camera setup.
The rear-facing camera will be accompanied by a LED flash. Besides, the camera module there’s a XR label engraved. The device will have a punch-hole cutout at the center of the display, accommodating the selfie camera. Similar to the Nokia XR20, we can expect the XR30 to be MIL-STD-810H compliant, and it also could have an IP68 rating.