11 years later: Nokia aims to revive this smartphone, and it's all about the camera

In 2013, Nokia, in the midst of a survival battle with the Windows Phone operating system, launched the Lumia 1020—a groundbreaking device that set a new standard for mobile photography. It introduced the world to a massive 41-megapixel camera sensor, unprecedented at the time, redefining what smartphone photography could be. Now, HMD Global, the company behind the Nokia brand, aims to resurrect the legendary Lumia spirit with a new model inspired by the iconic design of the 1020, boasting significant upgrades in photography capabilities.

Leaked images reveal that the new device features a prominent, circular camera module at its center, housing a quad-camera setup with four lenses and an LED flash. Rumors in the market suggest that this new device is aimed at the premium segment, unlike HMD Global's recent mid-range models.

While no official technical specifications have been released yet, this impressive camera setup hints at HMD Global's intention to set a new benchmark in smartphone photography. It's worth noting that the company's last model, the Skyline, featured a respectable triple-camera array with resolutions of 108+50+13 megapixels, but even that didn't quite reach the level of the leading Lumia devices.

Lumia smartphones became famous for their exceptional image quality and processing, thanks to PureView technology developed over the years. However, it's important to note that HMD Global will need to make a significant effort to restore Nokia's former glory and compete with the current leaders in the field of smartphone photography.