HMD Global to release new Nokia phones simultaneously in 120 markets in April-June period

by Simon K. / Mar 25, 2017, 12:51 AM

HMD Global to release new Nokia phones simultaneously in 120 markets in April-June period

With the MWC almost a month ago now, HMD Global has made a statement about possible release details for its Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 models. A recent announcement holds that the company is allegedly looking at a simultaneous launch of the devices in 120 markets. Nonetheless, HMD’s highly ambitious plan may see slightly different dates in different parts of the world, but still within the April-June period. However, we are in the know that it's unlikely to see the handsets hit shelves before the second half of Q2. A couple of days ago, Clove UK confirmed this, publishing information on its website that points at May releases for Nokia 3 and Nokia 5, with Nokia 6 not available before June.

We got some hands-on time with the devices at the MWC and already know a few things about about the expected specs (Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 3310), and now know for sure that the phones are indeed coming to the US market. The upcoming Nokia range seems to attract a lot of interest amongst old-time fans of the brand and Android users, alike. The phones present decent low- to mid-tier smartphone choices, with Nokia 6 selling at €229 (still only available in China, though), and Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 rocking under-$200 price tags.

source: NokiaPowerUser via GizBot

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17 Comments

1. Frogger

Posts: 49; Member since: Jan 16, 2017

Stupid HMD, they should've hurried with the release of the 3310, the nostalgic feelings are fading away. How hard is it to release the feature phone globally without waiting for the smartphones to be ready?? They could've made huge sales.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 12:56 AM 2

2. meanestgenius

Posts: 22273; Member since: May 28, 2014

People have waited years just for Nokia to release a true Android phone after they had gone the Windows route, so I'm positive that they won't mind waiting a tad bit longer for the HMD/Nokia to release any of these new devices.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 1:10 AM 2

7. Frogger

While I agree with you on what you said about Nokia/Android phones, but the 3310 final product was presented in MWC, why delay it then?

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 3:21 AM 0

13. meanestgenius

I'm not so sure that was the final product at MWC.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 10:33 AM 3

4. SleeperOne

Posts: 370; Member since: Feb 25, 2017

Why the rush? They're going by the book chapter to chapter instead of relying on name alone to push a product. Everything including battery life and durability is noted with their N6 -- they've got this.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 1:16 AM 5

5. SleeperOne

It also helps that they aren't being anchored by a third party with conflicting interests anymore (Microsoft), the Finnish Crew are back 100%.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 1:25 AM 2

6. meanestgenius

Exactly. Totally agree.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 2:12 AM 3

11. threed61

Posts: 259; Member since: May 27, 2011

If there are huge sales to be had in the dumbphone market, HMD will have them, there's really no competition.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 7:30 AM 1

15. yyzamin

Posts: 382; Member since: Aug 26, 2015

Agreed, feel like the buzz has gone. They should have announced and released in december. Would have sold millions!

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 8:26 PM 0

16. yyzamin

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 8:29 PM 0

3. meanestgenius

Waiting on U.S. availability of the Nokia 6! After that, I want a Nokia branded handset with flagship specs/performance.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 1:11 AM 3

12. Ordinary

Posts: 2454; Member since: Apr 23, 2015

Same here. I cant wait to see what they got for flagship level

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 9:13 AM 1

8. Monty007

Posts: 49; Member since: Mar 21, 2017

Great Going Nokia(hmd)

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 5:36 AM 2

9. Loubielou

Posts: 603; Member since: Jul 11, 2012

Stupid mistake made by HMD,Nokia want to get there phones popular with consumers but waiting while June will be miles to late,Why have the Mobile Conference in so early then delay the phones release,March should have been the release date so people could buy the phones straight away,to get the Nokia name popular again

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 6:05 AM 0

14. meanestgenius

Lots of phones were shown at MWC that haven't been released for sale yet.

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 10:34 AM 4

10. trojan_horse

Posts: 5868; Member since: May 06, 2016

Legendary Nokia 3310 sure will be mine, come launch day!

posted on Mar 25, 2017, 6:59 AM 2

17. johnh3

Posts: 144; Member since: Aug 23, 2012

They should get out the Nokia 6 as soon as possible globaly since it are already launched in China. Then they could release the other models later. But they have lost me as a buyer this time. I have bought a phone by another brand.