Amazon Adds 5 Android Smartphone Models to Prime Exclusive Phones Program

Amazon began taking preorders Tuesday for five models of unlocked Android smartphones joining its price-oriented Prime Exclusive Phones offering. The Nokia 6 is the debut device in the U.S. from Nokia brand distributor HMD Global, which bought Microsoft’s feature phones business last year (see 1605250001). The Nokia 6 will initially be available only on Amazon at a $179 price, including $50 Prime discount, Amazon announced. Nokia 6 includes a 5.5-inch full HD display, Dolby Atmos, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Alcatel is also expanding its smartphone lineup through Amazon with three devices. The Idol 5S, at $199, includes an $80 discount, the largest discount ever for a phone through the Prime exclusive program, said Amazon. The Idol 5S includes 5.2-inch full HD display, 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual-tone flash and 8-megapixel front camera. Other Alcatel phones are the A50 at $99, a $50 discount, and the A30 Plus, discounted $50 to $79. Motorola’s Moto E is discounted by $30 to $99 under the program, said Amazon, and includes a 5-inch HD display, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and 5-megapixel front camera.