More Nokia X7 phones are receiving the November 2018 security update which also brings the much-awaited camera improvements and a new night scene mode.
HMD Global launched a budget smartphone dubbed Nokia X7 in China last month. The key highlight of the device is its Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. Many users previously reported the rollout of the November Security patch update for the device. It seems like the patch is now hitting more Nokia X7 devices. The update not only brings the latest security patch but also some much-awaited improvements. When it comes to software updates, Nokia is showing its consistency by rolling out security updates from time to time. HMD Global has also updated it previous-gen smartphones with latest security patch in India. These devices include Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8.
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Nokia X7 November 2018 Update Improves Cameras
Like many other Nokia smartphones, the X7 is now receiving the latest November 2018 security update. Apart from security fixes, the OTA update brings camera image improvements and a new Night Scene mode. The update weights just 85mb. Speaking of the improvements, the camera image quality is now optimized. The low-light or night shots will now come out to be more attractive. HMD Global has also improved the camera scene recognition feature, giving you a smarter photo experience. Lastly, the roll-out improves the system stability and fluency and overall compatibility with other applications. Even though the update weighs less, it brings some necessary changes.
In addition, many users who previously tried to update their smartphone to the latest update got themselves in a bit of a pickle. Several users ended up with the bricked Nokia X7. When the smartphone restarts to complete the updating process, the device forcefully goes to the EDL mode (Emergency Download Mode), also known as the Qualcomm 9008 mode. Unfortunately, the update for this issue has not arrived yet for the select few who might get their phones bricked. You’ll have to proceed with the latest update on your own risk.
Nokia X7 is also on the waiting list for the upcoming Android Pie update. The public beta testing has already begun, with the stable update expected to roll-out soon. You can click here to know about the registration process for the beta testing. On another note, Nokia X7 will soon hit the global market with the moniker Nokia 8.1. The device is expected to launch at the end of this month, November 28 to be precise. As per the previous leaks, the device might arrive with a price tag of INR 23,999. Previously, the device was rumored to be rebranded as Nokia 7.1 Plus for other markets. HMD Global Chief Product officer Juho Sarvikas soon confirmed the new Nokia 8.1 moniker on Twitter.
Nokia X7 Specifications and Price
The Nokia X7 comes with a 6.18-inch Full HD+ display having an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The display is HDR10 compliant with up to 500 nits of brightness. The device has a screen-to-body ratio of 86.5 percent. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of onboard memory. In terms of optics, the device has a dual camera setup at the back having a 12MP+13MP sensor with Zeiss optics. In front, there is a 20MP selfie snapper. The device runs on the stock Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a decent 3500mAh battery inside. The base variant of Nokia X7 sporting 4GB RAM and 64GB memory is priced at CNY 1,699 (INR 18,000). The other variants having 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB configurations will cost you CNY 1,999 (roughly INR 21,000) and CNY 2,499 (roughly INR 27,000) respectively.
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