Nokia 9 PureView launched in India back in 2019. But since then it has only received one software upgrade of Android 10. To recall, the smartphone when launched ran on Android 9. Moreover, it is the only eligible Nokia smartphone to not receive the Android 11 update so far. Now, Nokia Mobile has confirmed that there will be no Android 11 update for the phone.
Nokia phones are about offering the best possible smartphone experience, day in and day out. It’s something we take pride in. That is why we had to make the tough choice not to offer the Android 11 software upgrade for Nokia 9 PureView. Incompatibilities between the camera and the software would have led to a compromised experience that does not meet our high standards.
Nokia 9 PureView page on its site
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But as per HDM Global’s initial Android 11 update plan, the Nokia 9 PureView was scheduled to receive the update in Q2 2021. Although later it pushed to Q3 2021 and finally, in Q4 2021. Now the company has confirmed the phone won’t be getting an Android 11 update. However, the phone will continue to receive security updates.
However, Nokia is giving relief in a sense to its users. HMD Global has promised a discount on a new phone. Sound like a decent offer, considering you don’t have to trade in the Nokia 9 PureView. But the issue is that Nokia XR20 is a budget phone. It has a Snapdragon 480 chipset instead of a flagship-class Snapdragon chip, and an LCD screen instead of the PureView’s OLED screen. For the Nokia 9 PureView users however Nokia Mobile is offering a 50 per cent discount on Nokia XR20 or any other Nokia smartphone.
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But, for those of you looking to make the jump to Android 11, we’re offering a 50% discount on Nokia XR20 or another device depending on regional availability. We just need your email address and the IMEI number of your Nokia 9 PureView device. You can enter these in the form below. If you need help finding your IMEI number, you can find step-by-step instructions on our FAQs page. Once we’ve validated your IMEI, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to claim your discount. The discount is calculated from the recommended retail price when you next purchase an eligible device.
Nokia on their website
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As of now, the Nokia XR20 is retailing at Rs. 46,990 in India and with the offer it should be available for Rs. 23,495. The phone currently runs on Android 12 and Nokia has promised 3 Years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.
