Nokia phones on Android - A short survey

dipankar paul

Hi everyone,

We would like a little more insight into your decision-making journey when it comes to purchasing or considering a Nokia phone.

To this end, here is a (very) short survey: https://forms.gle/wet7WgaZCxeNGeN48.

I request you to fill out this form, and share any feedback or comments you may have in the discussion thread below.

Thanks!

Dipankar

chiraggohil

Sir, kindly launch new phones.

it to delay , people are waiting for new phones from Nokia

fans are loosing hope day by day.

chiraggohil

Many people are choosing other brands and shifting from Nokia as their is lack of options as of current Nokia phone's availability and portfolio , people wants good mid range and upper mid range phones with latest specifications and camera features

Andycool

Hello sir,

I agree with this survey sir, launch new phones with latest Android version and competitive price, many fans are waiting for Nokia's new phone with better specifications, some people are not trusting Nokia because of very bad service by Nokia care, please work on camera sector because of day by day other mobile company makeing Amazing camera phones.Only NOKIA 9 is well competitive phone in market for camera segment, some camera innovations, that will push Nokia ahead, again. Make phones like Nokia 7 plus, 8.1, 7.2, Sirocco, and please launch new phones with latest updated version in INDIA.

We Want A Nokia Smartphone With

1) Pure Stock Android

2) Build Quality Like Nokia 7plus,

8.1, Sirocco, 6

3) Latest Processors

4) Full HD+ Display

5) Better Price

6) Better Cameras With better Sensors

7) Fast Charging Support

PLEASE MAKE PHONES LIKE NOKIA LUMIA. 💙

EVERYDAY I HOPE SOME NEWS OF NEW ANNOUNCEMEN.😶

Thank you!!

#LoveNokia💙

Arvind Tripathi

https://community.phones.nokia.com/discussion/62522/nokia-phones-on-android-a-short-survey

For survey purpose you r here bt nobody never ever bothered for the resolution of the issues raised on this platform,this is why users r shifting to other OEM's.

nitinkachare

Hello Sir, I have submitted my responses to this survey. I have mentioned some of the key points related to this survey in my previous comment so I will add that comment here.

https://community.phones.nokia.com/discussion/comment/185396#Comment_185396

I hope, this will be helpful feedback from me.

praveenp

No doubt, Nokia launched good phones in the initial years of come-back. But now, there seems to be some sort of compromises being made.

Indian market has been neglected to some extent as certain phones launched in global markets, have really good features and are value for money, are either never launched, or delayed launched.

While buying my Nokia 7 Plus in 2018, I was really very excited to get a Nokia device. Waited 2 months and even asked the shopkeeper to reserve a black variant for me.

I recommended 5 of my friends to buy a Nokia in the next 1 year (though now only 1 of them is using a Nokia phone and 4 already shifted to other brands).

But in the next few months of purchasing, I realized, HMD is just fulfilling it's obligation of Android One program.

Just a few points as feedback (if read and acknowledged by anyone from HMD-Nokia).

1. Launch phones more frequently, and if possible, launch them globally or even if that's not possible, launch with the minimum possible delay. India being a hot market for smartphones and even feature phones, never saw some great devices like 8.3 5G, Nokia 800, Nokia 2720 Flip.
2. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE work on Camera. The most hyped Nokia 9 PV, the first unique penta-camera phone, saw NO SIGNIFICANT NEW UPDATES for camera since the launch. The same goes for other phones too. I am using Nokia 7 Plus, and the last update was in October 2018. And after that, the device was forgotten. Don't let Nokia users to rely on GCam.
3. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a thorough testing of updates before releasing them for general users. Why the users have to test the updates and then create thread to share the issues they face? Android 10 updates for 7+ and 9PV still have many bugs even after 1+ year of launch. The phones become painful to use if such bugs are not fixed.
4. PLEASE LISTEN TO USER FEEDBACK on Community Forum. Many users give genuine feedback rather than ranting. Implement the feedback. Respond to such users.
5. I know Nokia has a great brand value and hence the phones are priced premium. But still, premium priced phones lack the internals (for example the recently launched Nokia 5.4).
6. Devices like Nokia 2.3 hanged right from coming out of the box. Thanks to Nokia for making me win one, but that phone is still packed even after 1+ years of getting it because it is not usable. I wanted to gift it to my father, but even scrolling on it is laggy. I hope HMD will keep such things in mind for future launches.
7. Lastly, bring back the old designs of Lumia series. Bring the designs same as Nokia 7 Plus (I genuinely say that it is the best ever designed phone that I had ever used or seen at this price). Really hope to see Nokia devices that can give tough competition to Samsung S-Series phones.

Thank you.

joe367

Filled the survey. 👍️

Some thoughts that came to my mind while filling the form:

• I trust Nokia brand, I like the clean software and great build quality. That's why I decided to spend a few extra and get my first phone Nokia 5.1 Plus. But still phones launched during that period was equally competitive in terms of performance.
• Some of devices launched (2.3, C2, C3, 7.2, 6.2 ) have poor choice of processors. Despite being beautiful, well built phones with latest software, processors used were so old that perf difference is significant enough to nullify the advantage of having stock Android.
• Its been so long since Nokia has introduced any new or unique features in any of its phones. Competitors are now offering several software features even with stock android which is more desirable.

I really hope these surveys will help make improvements in future devices...🙄

Kartik Gada

Wow, This post went unnoticed.😅

Here's what I think Nokia Mobile needs to improve on the software side and it is very simple. They have to leave the Android One Program or limit the number of phones per year that are part of this program. People want more from their phones and I have seen many people leave Nokia just because of the software problems and limitations. I don't want to pay extra for an Android One phone.

Regarding Bloatware and Ads:

People (the majority) buy phones from competitor brands that are full of bloatware and ads. An average consumer doesn't care about all this stuff. Now, I am not saying I want to see ads on Nokia smartphones or I am fine with it. No, I definitely don't want Nokia phones to come with ads but I am totally fine if Nokia phones come with some useful apps pre-loaded such as Outlook, Onedrive, SMS Organiser, MS Office apps, WhatsApp Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Photo editors like Adobe, Snapseed and other "useful" apps if they can help in bringing down the cost of a phone. However, the users should have an option to uninstall these apps and not just "disable" them. I don't want Nokia phones to come pre-loaded with apps such as daily hunt and other such ad serving apps. I am fine with bloatware that can be uninstalled like the "Netflix" app on some newer Nokia phones.

Android Updates, Security patches and Beta Labs

I am fine if I get security patches every three months or even SIX (sorry to those who don't think the same😅) but I would prefer to have an update that brings something new or fixes some bugs every time my phone gets it. Invest resources in providing 3-4 Android version upgrades to devices at least in the upper mid-range or high-end segments.

Come on, we also have Beta Labs, why not put it to better use? Just start somewhere with building your own Android skin and allow us, users, to test it via beta labs. It will slowly improve and Nokia can then deliver a nice software experience to end consumers. Users can also be allowed to test the beta versions of apps like Camera, MP3 Player (if HMD plans to make one) and many possibilities will open up. You can also create space for budding young developers to share their apps on the Beta Labs which can be tested by Beta Labs members. It can bring a lot of cool ideas to life and to Nokia phones.

Design and Build Quality

My first Nokia smartphone running on stock android was the Nokia 2 back in 2018 and after a couple of months, I purchased the Nokia 7 Plus then was lucky enough to get hold of the Nokia 9 PureView. All three devices ranging from ultra low end to premium flagship are made out of metal and the in-hand feel is solid. I understand that metal increases the cost as well as the manufacturing time of phones but the in-hand feel is unmatched. It is fine to use polycarbonate for low end and lower mid-range phones but phones in the Nokia 7 series and above need to have some premium feel to them. I was disappointed to see the Nokia 8.3 5G that costs almost the same as the Nokia 9 PureView at launch is made out of Polycarbonate. And here's another small thing about the design which I want Nokia Mobile to fix in their upcoming phones. This is the Nokia 8.3 5G, see that buffer between the front glass and the frame of the phone. It doesn't look good on a premium smartphone. Nokia phones even the low-end ones with 2.5D curved glass never had this type of buffer and it doesn't look seamless. It is not a good design and this has to go at least from the high-end phones. Budget phones can either come with flat displays or this plastic buffer should come in some matching or contrasting colour or in a matte finish that doesn't make it look like an unneeded element.

I can only hope that Nokia Mobile will bring some changes to its software choice and also improve the product features going ahead. 🙂