Nokia 6 is the first Nokia phone from HMD Global Oy. The company secured exclusive license to build Nokia phones late 2016. The Nokia 6 is a mid-range, but with impressive build and specs. It was launched worldwide during MWC 2017 with the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3.
Where to Buy Nokia 6
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Nokia 6 Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (403ppi)
- 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 CPU with 3GB/4GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 32GB or 64GB Storage, up to 128GB memory card
- 16MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 3000 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design, Display & Camera
Nokia 6 is built on a metal unibody. The body is built from 6000 series Aluminium. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covers the entire front of the phone. Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.
The Nokia 6 features a 16 megapixels rear camera and a wide-angle 8 megapixels front camera. The rear camera is equipped with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash, HDR, and Panorama. Both cameras can record 1080p HD videos. The front camera also features autofocus.
Hardware and Software
Nokia 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. The chipset offers a 1.4GHz octa-core processor. You get 4GB RAM or 3GB RAM, which should make things run smoothly. Nokia 6 has 32GB or 64GB built-in storage and can support up to 256GB memory card.
Note that 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage will be exclusive to the limited edition glossy Arte Black variant of the Nokia 6.
Nokia 6 is loaded with Android 7.0 (Nougat). It has a fingerprint sensor on the front and has a 3000 mAh non-removable battery. The smartphone supports the same LTE bands as the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3. It supports 4G LTE with support on Etisalat, NTel, NTel, Glo, Smile, and InterC in Nigeria.
Nokia 6 Pricing and availability
Nokia 6 is now available in Nigeria and Kenya. It launched in China in January for 1699 CNY. It started shipping worldwide in the second quarter of 2017 starting at a price of around 229 Euros. The limited edition Arte Black model is expected at 299 Euros.
You can buy the Nokia 6 at leading online stores in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Nokia 6 Price in Nigeria ranges from 94,000 Naira to 150,000 Naira depending on your location.
Nokia 6 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia 6 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.4GHz Octa-core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 430)
- GPU: Android 505
- Memory: 4GB RAM or 3GB RAM
- Colours: Arte Black (limited edition), Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
- Dimension: 154 x 75.8 x 7.85 mm
- Weight: 169 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM or Single SIM
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (403ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: dual LED Flash, HDR, PDAF Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video, Autofocus
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB or 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: 800 / 900MHz
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150Mbps
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes (Stereo)
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 3000 mAh Battery (non-removable)
- Talktime: up to 18 hours
- Standby Time: up to 768 hours
- Fast Charging: Yes
