New Nokia 8 leak reveals the handset design, dual cameras, and possible price

With HMD bringing Nokia's brand back to smartphones with its new range of Android handsets, one device has been glaringly absent: a proper flagship that can take on the likes of Samsung and OnePlus.

Earlier this week, we reported on a leaked render which was assumed to be the next flagship from HMD dubbed the Nokia 8. We might have just received our first real-world glimpse of the rumored device thanks to VTech, after they released several images and device specifications.

The phone pictured above comes with a rounded metallic unibody design; and according to VTech, it might ship with several color options beyond the gold/copper as shown, with earlier leaked renders picturing the device in blue. On top of that, it confirms that the device will have a dual-camera layout, which was also shown on earlier leaks; something that has become a standard amongst flagship devices of late.

According to the leak, some of the possible device specifications could be:

5.3 inch display with a 1080x2048 '2K' resolution

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor

4GB RAM

64GB storage

13 megapixel rear camera

The new flagship is expected to feature ZEISS optics, after HMD signed an exclusive partnership with the manufacturer earlier this month; the leaked render of the device from a few days ago showed ZEISS branding adjacent to the camera. VTech also suggested that the device might have a price of around $500; which if true makes it a very compelling option in a world where flagship phones are pushing towards $1000.

HMD Global released the Nokia 6 smartphone in December and launched it in the U.S. recently through a partnership with Amazon. The device sells for around $180 with Amazon Deals, and for $230 unlocked.

Source: VTech | Image via VTech