Nokia 8 to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update

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New Delhi: HMD Global that sells the Nokia brand on Friday announced the rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo update for its flagship Nokia 8. "We're proud to deliver pure and secure take of Android 8.0 Oreo on the Nokia 8. We've taken the time to test, optimise and refine the platform," Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, said in a statement. HMD Global launched the Nokia 8 smartphone in September for Rs 36,999. The phone features 13MP + 13 MP rear camera system with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), IR rangefinder and dual-tone flash. The selfie camera has a 13MP sensor with PDAF and f/2.0 aperture. The device has "Dual-Sight" video or "Bothie" feature that lets simultaneously live stream a selfie while also using its main camera, in a split-screen visual, for both photos and videos. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with stock Android Nougat operating system (OS). A 3090mAh battery powers the device and it comes with Qualcomm "Quick Charge" compatibility. There is 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory with MicroSD card slot to expand storage up to 256GB.