The Nokia 3 and 5 that were featured back in the 2017 Mobile World Congress (MWC) event are reported to start shipping in the UK this May, while the Nokia 6 will come in June. On the other hand, the three handsets will also have its global release starting around the second quarter of the year.
The Nokia Handsets In U.K.
According to reports, after HMD's Tomislav Himbele had stated that all Nokia smartphones unveiled at the MWC 2017 would hit the shelves in the second half of the second quarter, Clove UK, a UK retailer has confirmed that information by listing the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 on its online store, but without any official price and specific date of when it will be available for purchase. What is only known right now is that the Nokia 3 and 5 will hit the shelves in May, while the Nokia 6 in June.
As for the expected retail price, HMD announced that the Nokia 3 will cost €139, Nokia 5 €189 and the Nokia 6 €229 which may vary depending on where it is being sold. Furthermore, the Nokia 3310 was also listed as well and is expected to be available in May.
The Nokia Handsets' Global Release
On another report, the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 are also reported to begin its global release in the second quarter of the year. In fact, the smallest of the bunch, the Nokia 3 already received its FFC certification. As for the specific date or month of its availability, that information is still kept under wraps.
In the U.S., the Nokia 3 is expected to cost around $140, the Nokia 5 $190 and the Nokia 6 $230. Just like its UK pricing, the prices may also vary as well. It is also reported that the said devices will be sold unlocked and most likely feature US LTE, despite only to work on carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile.
