Nokia 9 PureView arrives in the United States

MIAMI, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced that the Nokia 9 PureView is now available for purchase from Best Buy, bestbuy.com, Amazon and B&H. The Nokia 9 PureView will be sold for a promotional price of $599 for the first week of sales and will return to its standard retail price of $699 starting Monday, March 11, 2019. Limited stock of the smartphone is available.

The Nokia 9 PureView features the world's first five camera array with ZEISS Optics to put next generation computational imaging technology into the hands of photography enthusiasts. Every picture taken with the Nokia 9 PureView leverages five simultaneous captures, fused into a single HDR image with outstanding dynamic range and unparalleled depth of field.

World's first 5 camera array smartphone
The Nokia 9 PureView features the world's first five camera array system with ZEISS Optics. It has two colour sensors for accurate vibrant colour images and three monochromatic sensors which give sharpness and detail. All five sensors work together to collect up to 10-times the amount of light than a single sensorⁱ of the same type.  

Every shot taken by the Nokia 9 PureView uses all five cameras to capture at least 60MP of imaging data. To process and fuse the images, the Nokia 9 PureView has maximised the heterogenous computing architecture of the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ mobile platform, assigning tasks across ISP, DSP, GPU and CPU. Featuring a dedicated imaging co-processor that individually adjusts exposure and white balance on each camera across the scene, the Nokia 9 PureView gives you a glimpse into the future of smartphone photography.

Maurizio Angelone, VP Americas, HMD Global:
"Today, as we begin sales of the Nokia 9 PureView, we celebrate the opportunity to deliver cutting-edge imaging technology to photography enthusiasts. In under two years of operations in the United States, we have solidified our position in the value- and mid-tier, putting us in the ideal position to explore our creative potential with the Nokia 9 PureView."

Exceptional detail and dynamic range
Every image captured on the Nokia 9 PureView is HDR, with up to 12.4 stops of dynamic range. This means that each 12MP JPG image benefits from outstanding detail in areas of both bright sunlight and shade.

Endless pre, during and post capture possibilities
The unparalleled high-fidelity, full scene 12MP depth map created with each JPG enables beautiful bokeh and provides the opportunity to explore your inner artist using Google Photo's built-in depth editor. Now you can re-focus and adjust blur across the scene, even after you have captured the shot.

Designed with the needs of photography enthusiasts at its heart, Nokia 9 PureView also features the ability to capture images in uncompressed RAW "DNG" format and edit them directly on the phone thanks to a collaboration with Adobe Lightroom. It has been said that 50% of the art of photography is in post-production and with Nokia 9 PureView, you have every opportunity to shine.

The Nokia 9 PureView features an update to our popular Pro Camera UI – delivering even more control over your photography. Now capture exciting time lapse imagery with support for exposure times up to 10 seconds. In addition, the new Pro Camera UI on Nokia 9 PureView includes the ability to adjust the Exposure Value in increments of just 1/3 of a stop, letting you adjust exposure compensation with more control than ever before.

Incredible innovation in a flawless finish
The Nokia 9 PureView is packed with advanced technologies. Utilizing heterogenous computing, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 Mobile Platform intelligently splits imaging workloads across various technology cores. The Nokia 9 PureView also features integrated Qi wireless charging a bright 5.99" 2K pOLED screen with PureDisplay technology. The PureDisplay screen technology features HDR10 support letting you enjoy crisp details, great contrast and rich colours in supported content. The Nokia 9 PureView screen also features an integrated fingerprint sensor, with security features further complemented by advanced biometric face unlock technology.

With the quality and attention to detail you expect from of every Nokia smartphone, the Nokia 9 PureView has a flawless finish that radiates thoughtful design. All five cameras are seamlessly integrated into the 8mm slim phone ensuring there is no camera bump. Be assured that the Nokia 9 PureView will get through the knocks and mishaps of real-life with a 6000 series aluminium chassis with our signature dual diamond cuts and the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on the front and back.

Pure, secure, and up-to-date, Android^TM 9 Pie reinforced with Android One
The Nokia 9 PureView launches with Android 9 Pie out of the box. It joins the comprehensive line-up of Nokia smartphones in the Android One family, which means it delivers the latest Android innovations and software experiences. Nokia smartphones with Android One offer great storage and battery life and come with three years of monthly security patches and two major OS updates.

Android 9 Pie includes AI-powered features to make your device smarter, faster and adapt to your behaviour as you use it, so your smartphone experience gets better with time. The Adaptive Battery feature limits battery usage from apps you don't use often, and App Actions predicts what you're about to do so you can get to your next action quickly. These features further streamline your device's functionality and your overall Android experience.

The Nokia 9 PureView will receive three years of monthly security patches and two major OS updates, as guaranteed in the Android One program. In addition, Google Play Protect scans over 50 billion apps per day to keep your phone safe from malware, making the Nokia 9 PureView among the most secure phones on the market. It also comes with easy access to helpful innovative services including the Google Assistant, which helps you get things done throughout the day, as well as Google Photos with free unlimited high-quality photo storage.

Availability
The Nokia 9 PureView comes in a beautiful midnight blue and is now available for purchase from Best Buy, bestbuy.com, Amazon and B&H in a limited stock. The Nokia 9 PureView will be sold for a promotional price of $599 starting today and will return to its standard retail price of $699 on Monday, March 11, 2019.

About HMD Global
Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, HMD Global Oy is the home of Nokia phones. HMD designs and markets a range of smartphones and feature phones targeted at a range of consumers and price points. With a commitment to innovation and quality, HMD is the proud exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for phones and tablets. For further information, see www.hmdglobal.com. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Free storage at high quality, requires Google account and internet connection. Not applicable for RAW format files.

ⁱ Smartphone camera sensor refers to a single colour sensor (12MP, 1.25um, F/1.8). See more info at https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-9.

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