PRESS RELEASE
- The 7.2 scooped six awards for ‘Best of IFA’ at IFA featuring powerful 48 MP triple camera with ZEISS Optics
- Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 both powered by dedicated visual processors delivering up to one billion shades of colour
London, 16TH OCTOBER 2019 - HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia 6.2. and Nokia 7.2 are both now available to purchase in the UK.
The first Nokia smartphone to combine a triple camera and PureDisplay, Nokia 7.2 features a powerful 48MP triple camera with Quad Pixel technology and ZEISS Optics. Nokia 7.2 also premiers a range of ZEISS bokeh styles, exclusive to Nokia smartphones, that recreate the way legendary ZEISS lenses produce high visual impact and signature blur.
Both devices stay true to their Nordic heritage, joining timeless craftsmanship and cutting-edge materials to deliver a unique and seamless finish. Both also bring always-on HDR to new smartphone segments, featuring PureDisplay technology powered by a dedicated visual processor that delivers up to one billion shades of colour. With a combination of AI-features and a powerful triple sensor camera, these devices enable fans to take detailed photos, bokeh portraits and stunning wide-angle shots that capture more.
Sarah Edge, General Manager UK & Ireland at HMD Global:
“Recent research from Counterpoint into the security update and upgrade performance of various smartphone brands, found consumers across Europe are now holding onto their smartphone for as long as 30 months. They seek a smartphone experience that stays fresh and secure over time. We are the only brand to have our entire portfolio running on the latest version of Android, and the only brand to bring the latest features across all price segments, not just our flagship devices. Not only this, but we also keep your phone secure by giving you monthly security updates for three years. The Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 will be a phone that is not disposable, it will just keep getting better with time.”
Get creative with ZEISS Optics and powerful AI
The Nokia 7.2 introduces three new and exclusive ZEISS bokeh styles. Portrait mode combines powerful imaging experiences that recreate the way legendary ZEISS lenses produce high visual impact and signature blur with the ZEISS Modern, ZEISS Swirl and ZEISS Smooth modes. Add beautification to perfect your skin tones for instantly shareable portraits. AI-powered night mode allows you to snap the perfect moment in low light, combining image fusion and exposure stacking to deliver stellar low light performance.
Whether you want to get all your friends in one shot or capture immersive scenery Nokia 7.2 comes with an ultrawide camera which has a 118-degree field of view and ZEISS Optics that means you can fit a lot more in one shot. Up your selfie game with the sophisticated AI-powered front camera setup, consisting of a 20MP camera with ZEISS optics.
Breath-taking PureDisplay with always-on HDR
Featuring the innovative PureDisplay technology, the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 deliver an immersive entertainment experience for unmatched mobile viewing on the go. With dedicated Pixelworks visual processor, these devices upscale video content to HDR quality in real time, with up to a billion shades of colour, higher contrast and expanded dynamic range. This means you can enjoy more contrast and deeper colours watching popular shows on your favourite streaming platforms.
Timeless Nordic design heritage meets engineering excellence
Crafted from polymer composite that is twice as strong as polycarbonate and half the weight of aluminium, the Nokia 7.2 and 6.2 are light, super strong and rigid. Both feature a gently curved design, with tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass protecting both the front and the back. Combined with a precision manufactured frame, the smartphones offer a solid and seamless finish true to its Nordic design heritage.
Using a multilayer coating system with vacuum metallisation, the stunning result delivers bright colours, a smooth finish and offers durability against scratches. The Nokia 7.2’s light diffusing satin glass back honours the Finnish glass making heritage and results in a premium finish.
An experience that just keeps getting better, Android™ Q ready with Android One
As part of the Android One partnership, both phones are Android Q ready and will receive guaranteed monthly security updates for three years and OS updates for two years, so your smartphone will get better over time. Enjoy the latest features such as AI assisted adaptive battery, App actions and many more with Android 9 Pie. Both smartphones also come with the signature two-day battery life promise.
To be more helpful throughout your day, the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 both come with a dedicated Google Assistant[i] Button that you can press to quickly access your favourite assistant. You can also enjoy the Google Assistant’s new Ambient Mode[ii], which provides an always-on-display when your device is charging.
In addition, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 users will receive a 3-month membership trial to Google One at no extra cost. With Google One[iii] membership, you get the peace of mind that your photos, videos, messages and more are safely and automatically backed up in the cloud. With Nokia 7.2, Google One members will get 100GB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos and access to premium support from Google experience – all in one shareable family plan.
Pricing and availability
Both phones come in 4GB RAM with 64 GB storage options and are available from today, 16th October.
- The Nokia 7.2 comes in Cyan Green, Charcoal and Ice, priced at £249.99 available in Argos, Amazon, JLP, SDG and AO Mobile. It is also available from Carphone Warehouse in Charcoal.
- The Nokia 6.2 comes in Ceramic Black and Ice, priced at £199.99. It is now available exclusively from Carphone Warehouse in Ceramic Black until 3rd December and will be available in Ice from a selection of other retailers thereafter.
About HMD Global
Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, HMD Global Oy is the home of Nokia phones. HMD designs and markets a range of smartphones and feature phones targeted at a range of consumers and price points. With a commitment to innovation and quality, HMD is the proud exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets. For further information, see www.hmdglobal.com.
[i] The Google Assistant is available in selected markets and languages. Where not available The Google Assistant is replaced by Google Search. Check availability at https://support.google.com/assistant.
[ii] Google Assistant Ambient Mode will be available via the Google Play Store. Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
[iii] Terms Apply: http://one.google.com/offer/nokia
