Nokia 8.3 5G was announced back in March, but it didn't go on sale until this month as some countries like Switzerland didn't receive it until September. HMD Global announced today that the mid-range 5G phone will be heading to North America. The Finnish company also announced a new leadership change.
A press release issued by HMD Global reveals that its Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas has now been named VP North America. Senior management will now hold both positions.
The press release also revealed that the first step in HMD Global's roadmap for North America is to have the Nokia 8.3 5G in the US this fall. This means the phone should be available from late September to the third week of December.
The arrival of the Nokia 8.3 5G should be around the same time as OnePlus launches its OnePlus Nord smartphone and for the country, so expect comparisons between the two devices.
The Nokia 8.3 5G has a 6,81-inch FHD + display with a hole punch hole in the upper left corner of the screen. It is powered by Snapdragon 765G and has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The back of the phone has a 64MP quad-pixel camera that includes a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It also has a 24MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint reader with a dual power button, a 4500mAh battery, and support for 18W fast charging.
The Nokia 8.3 5G is positioned as a global 5G device as it supports more 5G bands than most other 5G devices on the market. It launched in Europe for € 599, so it should sell for about $ 599 when it lands in the US. At this price, it will have to go up against $ 599 (6GB + 128GB) LG Velvet 5G.
