Nokia X7 to be released internationally as the Nokia 8.1 rather than Nokia 7.1 Plus
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Essentially, this means that the Nokia 8 series will be converted into an upper-midrange lineup, thus allowing HMD Global to position its upcoming Nokia 9 PureView as the flagship model upon announcement in February. Additionally, because the Nokia 8.1 will use the Snapdragon 710 and the Nokia 7.1 includes the Snapdragon 636, this decision paves the way for a true Nokia 7 Plus successor powered by the newer Snapdragon 670 chip.
When it comes to a release, the Nokia 8.1 will likely make its debut during late November or early December, just in time for the holiday season. However, those waiting for the Nokia 7.1 Plus will have to be much more patient as this device isn't expected to go official until MWC 2019 in February.
source: Nokia anew
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