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MWC 2017: Nokia 3310, Nokia 8, Moto G5, LG G6, and Other Phones to Expect at the Event

MWC 2017: Nokia 3310, Nokia 8, Moto G5, LG G6, and Other Phones to Expect at the Event p6u65

By Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 26 February 2017 19:07 IST

Highlights

MWC 2017 starts on February 27 and ends on March 2
Nokia 3310 reboot and 3 Nokia Android phones are expected at MWC 2017
Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus are the other big phones likely to launch at MWC

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The mobile trade show of the year, Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, but that hasn't stopped major brands from building up the hype leading up to their individual launches, before the event starts in Barcelona. If you are not sure of what to expect from MWC 2017, you need not worry. We are at the event and will bring you regular updates of the hottest smartphones, tablets, and wearables showcased at the mobile expo. Scroll down to see the biggest announcements to look forward to at MWC 2017. 4cx3x

When is MWC 2017 and who is attending? 2l4c1u

While MWC 2017 starts on February 27 and ends on March 2, the likes of Reliance Jio is also hosting an event at the MWC 2017.

BlackBerry Mercury/ BlackBerry DTEK70 - February 25 5i5p66

The last smartphone to be designed in-house by BlackBerry said to be the same 12-megapixel unit with Sony IMX378 sensor found in Google Pixel phones.

Nokia 3310 Reboot, Nokia P1, Nokia 3, Nokia 5 - February 26 3z6r4

The Nokia MWC 2017 event is expected to grab the most eyeballs, as rumours of the iconic Nokia P1, as well as Nokia 3, and Nokia 5 budget Android phones at the MWC 2017 event.

The in December 2016. The phone is said to have basic multimedia features and come with swappable faceplates in multiple colours. The design is said to remain similar to the original's but be a little slimmer and weigh a little less; it is also said to have a slightly bigger screen, and the physical alphanumeric keyboard's key size and key structure may be changed.

A concept video of the device reimagines the Nokia 3310 with a rear camera, 1.5-inch colour screen, and for FM radio, but we will have to wait till the Nokia MWC 2017 event to see if these actually make it to the rebooted feature phone. Rumours suggest that Nokia 3310 reboot will be priced at EUR 59 (roughly Rs. 4,000), positioning it as a secondary phone for the nostalgic Nokia fans.

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Nokia P1 is the Nokia 8 listing on JD.com in China pegged the device’s price at CNY 3,188 (approximately Rs. 32,000).

said to have a 5.2-inch HD screen, Android 7.0 Nougat OS, 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB built-in storage, microSD expansion , 13-megapixel rear camera, and 5-megapixel front camera.

Little is known about may have a 5.2-inch display, 12-megapixel rear camera, and 2GB RAM. The smartphone is expected to cost EUR 199 (around Rs. 14,000).

Along with the phones, HMD Global is also expected to announce the global availability of the Nokia 6, which is officially available only in China. The Nokia MWC 2017 event will be live streamed on the official Nokia Facebook page and YouTube , the company has confirmed.

Nokia MWC 2017 Event: Rumoured Price, Specifications, and How to Watch Live Stream

Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus - February 26 312k6m

Moto G5 Plus affordable smartphones will be in focus. Both smartphones have leaked online a number of times in the weeks leading up to MWC 2017, giving us a fair look at the smartphones as well as their specifications.

Both Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus are 2GB and 3GB RAM options, 5-megapixel selfie camera, and water repellent coating.

Moto G5 reportedly has a 5-inch display, 32GB inbuilt storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, 1.4GHz octa-core Snapdragon 430 processor, 2800mAh battery with fast-charging, and 4G LTE . On the other hand, Moto G5 Plus is rumoured to have a slightly bigger 5.2-inch display, 64GB internal storage, 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging, 12-megapixel rear camera with dual-focus, 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset, and 4G LTE .

Leaked Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus images suggest that both handsets are shedding their plastic roots and report also says that Moto G5 will cost less than its predecessor, and will be priced between EUR 189 and EUR 209 (roughly Rs. 13,500 and Rs. 15,000), depending on the RAM option.

Moto G5, G5 Plus at MWC 2017 - Rumoured Price, Specifications, and How to Watch Live Stream

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 - February 26 2o92s

pegged at $580 (roughly Rs. 39,000).

For the fans out there, Koh Ding-jin, Samsung Mobile’s chief, has one-minute teaser of the flagship smartphone is also expected to be released at the event.

LG G6 - February 26 6c3z17

Ahead of the official dual 13-megapixel rear cameras.

While those are just the LG G6 features that have been made official, leaks about the smartphone have given us a glimpse at the key specifications of the smartphone. The said to have dibs on the new Snapdragon 835.

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Huawei P10 - February 26 k1q4n

The follow-up to last year's said to have a 5.2-inch screen with QHD resolution, octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, Android 7.0 Nougat software, 20-megapixel rear camera, 12-megapixel front camera, and 3100mAh battery.

Huawei P10 is said to come in three variants, with 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options and 4GB and 6GB RAM options. However, the higher-up model may actually be the Huawei P10 Plus, who leaked images suggest that it will have dual curved edges on the sides.

Along with these, the Huawei Watch 2 will also make an appearance at the MWC 2017 event. Huawei Watch 2 is expected to run Android Wear 2.0 software and feature a SIM card slot for cellular data .

Gionee A1, A1 Plus - February 27 1467z

Gionee has confirmed that it will launch the A1 and A1 Plus smartphones at its MWC 2017 event, whose tagline is ‘Inspiring Your Smile’.

Gionee A1 leaked image shows the smartphone has a Home button in the front, while the fingerprint sensor is said to be on the back. The smartphone is said to have 64GB internal storage, microSD card , and Infrared. It will reportedly be priced at NPR 35,999 (roughly Rs. 22,500).

Oppo '5x' Photography Smartphone Technology event - February 27 g13f

Oppo has sent out invites for an MWC 2017 event where it will unveil the "5x" smartphone technology. The event invite bears taglines such as ‘Go 5x Further’ and ‘So Close You Can Feel It’, suggesting that a new type of the optical zoom tech may be announced by Oppo.

Sky Li, Vice President of Oppo and the company’s India head, said, “Oppo's relentless pursuit of perfection without compromise has given birth to a remarkable technological breakthrough that will change how the world perceives smartphone photography. This remarkable achievement is the result of an extensive, year-long R&D process, combined with Oppo's unparalleled expertise in smartphone imaging technology.”

Reliance Jio, Samsung t Summit, - February 28 1r71a

Reliance Jio, the telecom upstart whose base host an MWC 2017 event in collaboration with Samsung on February 28. The event is being held to “foster engagement and participation among industry leaders, governments, and communities, by discussing Jio's successful 4G LTE business and how it has transformed the everyday lives of 1.3 billion Indians.”

The event is likely a platform for Reliance Jio to promote itself in the global arena, and an announcement regarding the company’s international expansion plans may be made. The Relaince Jio MWC 2017 event invite says that the company will also share Samsung’s contributions as a solutions partner for the telco. It adds, “We hope for this to benefit participants in understanding how we have and will make impacts at local and international levels for the growth of the industry.”

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