Nokia has officially started to build hype around its much talked about Android-based Normandy smartphone, aka Nokia X. The company has posted three cryptic images including one treasure map on its Chinese Weibo page that hint at its new Android phone.
One of the images feature two monkeys, one in a tree and another on the ground. The second image has a tree with a DNA helix for roots. The green X shape give an obscure hint at the Nokia X.
The third, the treasure map, also has a green X. The text in the map says - February 24, 15:30 (8:30 am local time in Barcelona, Spain).
Moreover, Nokia on its Conversations page has posted a countdown along with familiar X mark. Check it out below:
With X clearly in the focus, Nokia's Android phone seems to be imminent on February 24 at the MWC 2014.
Nokia's Android phone has been rumoured for several months. The last round of rumours state the company has been sent out the device to developers in India. Nokia may release the smartphone in India towards end of the March. Another leaked image confirms the 'X' name of the smartphone.
The Nokia X is likely to be priced around Rs.6,000 as a recent listing on a Vietnamese online store confirmed the price of $110.
The much talked about Nokia X Android phone codenamed 'Normandy,' is expected to launch at the MWC in Barcelona on February 24. But the latest rumors suggest that Nokia X might be launched around some time later towards the end of March. Apparently the launch is being expected to be carried out at the start of the cricket league IPL.
So far, there is no confirmation from Nokia whether the company has indeed sent its Android phones to developers in India. Tech blog BGR India says that it has exclusively learned that “ Nokia has started seeding the smartphone, codenamed Normandy, to developers in India.”
In another development regarding the Nokia X, @evleaks, has leaked a press image of Nokia X. The image seems to have confirmed the name of the phone as Nokia X.
The tipster had tweeted earlier that the phone might officially be called as 'Nokia X.'
Nokia X. pic.twitter.com/meA05ALusT
— @evleaks (@evleaks) February 17, 2014
We will know on 24 February, if Nokia plans to launch Normandy during the event or later around IPL.
So far the rumors suggest that Nokia X will be powered by a 1GHz dual core Snapdragon processor, 512 of RAM and a 1500mAh battery.
According to reports, Normandy isn't going to be the only Android phone to be launched by Nokia. The company is reportedly planning to launch n the May-June timeframe at different price points.
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