Nokia 6.1 (a.k.a. Nokia 6 (2018)) is the successor to the Android powered phone of the same name released last year. It offers an improved processor, Android Nougat with likely Oreo software update, and a rear fingerprint scanner.
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Nokia 6.1 Key Specs and Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (403ppi)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 CPU with 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 32GB / 64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 16MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 3000 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
Like the original Nokia 6, the new Nokia 6.1 shows striking build. Its unibody design features a slab of 6000 series aluminium and diamond cut finishing. But it is thicker than 2017’s Nokia 6 at 8.15 mm.
You get the same 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. There is rugged Corning Gorilla Glass in the mix for protection against scratches.
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Camera
In the camera department, you could hardly tell the difference between the Nokia 6.1 and its predecessor on the surface. On the rear, you will find a 16MP processor with f/2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). There is still an 8MP selfie shooter with an 84-degree wide angle lens.
A notable new addition on the Nokia 6.1 is a Dual View feature. This enables you to capture images with both the primary and secondary cameras at once.
Hardware and Software
Equipped with a sturdier Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, the Nokia 6 (2018) promises improved performance. The original model came with the entry-level Snapdragon 430 by the comparison. The RAM also increases to 4 GB to give better backing to the new octa-core processor for more enjoyable multitasking.
Internal storage still remains at 32 GB – this is expandable using a microSD card. There is also a 64GB variant. The Nokia 6 (2018) ships with Android Nougat, but HMD Global has started stable Oreo rollout.
Other Specs and Features
The Nokia 6.1 comes with an improved Bluetooth 5 and a USB Type-C port. You will find a fingerprint scanner on the rear for protecting your sensitive information.
A 3,000mAh Li-Ion battery supplies juice to the mobile phone. This gets support from a fast charge tech that brings level to 50 percent in just 30 minutes of charging.
Nokia 6.1 Price and Availability
Nokia 6.1 is available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. You can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in your country. Nokia 6.1 Price in Nigeria ranges from 90,000 Naira to 125,000 Naira depending on your location.
Nokia 6.1 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Nokia 6.1:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630)
- GPU: Adreno 508
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Silver
- Dimension: 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 172 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (403 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.0, 1.0 µm, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, 1080p HD Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB or 64 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 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
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: Yes, MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
