The Long Wait is Over, Nokia 7.1 Finally Arrives in Kenya

The coveted new Nokia 7.1 packing a masterfully crafted, gorgeous design and a stunning HDR display is now available in Kenya through selected retailers from 30,000 shillings.

The phone also comes with an advanced imaging experience powered by a dual rear depth-sensing camera with 2PD, for fast accurate autofocus and ZEISS Optics to ensure you never miss a moment.

“We know a lot of our fans in Kenya enjoy creating videos and watching content on their smartphones. That’s why it was important for us to bring both ZEISS optics and PureDisplay technology together in a versatile device that offers a superior content experience, regardless of whether you’re taking photos for your social media or watching the latest series on your favorite streaming service,” said Mark Misumi, HMD Business Manager East Africa.

With SDR to HDR real-time conversion, more fans can enjoy a premium viewing experience across content. With the integrated ZEISS optics, fans can take advantage of rapid autofocus and capture incredible HDR photography as well.

Being the first smartphone to come equipped with PureDisplay screen technology, the Nokia 7.1 offers an HDR10 cinematic quality entertainment inside and out. With YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime now supporting HDR content, take your viewing experience to another level with higher contrast and great clarity, revealing the detail in both light and dark areas with stunning vibrant colors.

Whether outdoors in bright sunlight or in a dimly lit room, the crisp, bright Full HD+ 5.84” and 19:9 screen ratio display will automatically adjust brightness and contrast to ambient lighting conditions.

The Nokia 7.1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, which is optimized for content consumption with first-class graphics performance and battery efficiency enhancements, so you can enjoy your audio and video for even longer.

The USB type-C fast charging port delivers up to 50 percent of your battery back in 30 minutes, to get you back up and running quickly and easily.

The Nokia 7.1 features a premium design that exhibits aesthetically pleasing contrasts between different metal finishes that come seamlessly together and capture small, controlled bright highlights. It possesses a unique interplay on color by using glass’ unique properties of refraction, the Nokia 7.1 achieves deep, rich and neutral colors that capture both light and depth. The Nokia 7.1 exudes master craftsmanship with final touches like the dual-anodized aluminum diamond cut colored edges.

Moreover, the Nokia 7.1 delivers a bigger experience without a bigger handset to offer you a stunning smartphone that fits as easily into your pocket as it does in your hand.

The camera is a highly sensitive ZEISS Optics 12MP/5MP dual cameras with 2PD enable fast, accurate autofocus giving great shots in both bright and low light conditions. You can also reduce the effects of unstable hands while filming with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) technology and relive your memories as if you were still there with high fidelity 360° Nokia spatial audio.

The new camera UI gives you ultimate control of white balance, ISO, focus and shutter speed using the Pro Camera Mode. The Nokia 7.1 AI enhanced front-facing camera introduces facial recognition to deploy animated 3D personas/masks and filters. One touch live to stream your #bothies with the use of fun filters in real time to Facebook and YouTube direct from your camera app. Google Lens and Motion Photos can also be accessed directly from the app quickly and easily.

With Android One, the Nokia 7.1 will receive three years of monthly security patches and two years of OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One program. The phone is built ready for the Android 9 software update, which includes AI-powered features that make your device smarter, faster and adapts as you use it.

The Adaptive Battery feature limits battery usage from apps you don’t use often, and App Actions predicts what you’re about to do so you can get to your next action quickly. These features further streamline your device’s functionality and your Android experience.

The Nokia 7.1 comes in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colors and was made available on November 6.