The Nokia 6.1 is the successor to the Nokia 6 phone released by Android last year. It offers an improved processor, Android Nougat with the likely update of Oreo software and a fingerprint scanner. You can check other lists of Nokia smartphones here.
Where to buy Nokia 6 (2018)
Nokia 6.1 (2018) Key Specifications and Features
- 5.5-inch IPS screen, 1080 x 1920 pixels (403 ppi)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core CPU with 4 GB of RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 32 GB / 64 GB storage, memory card up to 256 GB
- 16MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE data (download up to 150 Mbps)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 3000 mAh battery with fast charge
Design and visualization Of Nokia 6.1(2018)
Like the original Nokia 6, the new Nokia 6 (2018) shows an impressive construction. Its monoblock design features a 6000 series aluminum plate and a diamond-lapped finish. But it is thicker than the Nokia 6 2017 with 8.15 mm.
Get the same 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. There is a tough Corning Gorilla Glass in the mix for protection against scratches.
Nokia 6.1(2018) Camera
In the camera department, you can hardly distinguish the difference between the Nokia 6 (2018) and its predecessor on the surface. At the back, you’ll find a 16MP processor with f / 2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). There is still an 8MP selfie shooter with a wide angle lens of 84 degrees.
A notable new addition in Nokia 6 (2018) is a dual vision feature. This allows you to capture images with the main and secondary cameras at the same time.
Hardware and Software of Nokia 6
Equipped with a more robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, the Nokia 6 (2018) promises better performance. The original model came with the basic Snapdragon 430 by comparison. RAM also increases to 4 GB to give better support to the new octa-core processor for more enjoyable multitasking.
Internal storage is still maintained at 32 GB; this is expandable using a microSD card. There is also a 64 GB variant. The Nokia 6 (2018) comes with Android Nougat, but HMD Global has started the stable deployment of Oreo.
Other specifications and features of Nokia 6
The Nokia 6 (2018) comes with an enhanced Bluetooth 5 port and a Type C USB port. You’ll find a fingerprint scanner on the back to protect your sensitive information.
A 3,000 mAh Li-Ion battery provides juice to the phone. This is backed up by a fast charging technology that raises the level to 50% in just 30 minutes of charging.
Nokia 6(2018) Prices and Availability
Nokia 6 (2018) is not yet officially available in Nigeria but is currently being offered at Jumia Nigeria by a Jumia Global partner for about 128,000 Naira. When available, you can buy Nokia 6 (2018) at leading online stores in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The price of the Nokia 6 (2018) in Nigeria should range from 90,500 Naira to 125,000 Naira, depending on its location.
Nokia 6 Specifications
Here are some of the specifications of Nokia 6 (2018):
General features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core processor: Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630)
- GPU: Adreno 508
- Memory: 4GB of RAM
- Colors: black, silver
- Dimension: 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 172 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Screen
- Display: 5.5 inches, touchscreen IPS LCD, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (403 ppi)
- Screen Protector: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear camera: 16 MP camera, f / 2.0, 1.0 μm, 1080p HD video at 30 fps
- Rear camera features: phase detection autofocus, two-tone flash with dual LED, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
- Front camera: 8 MP camera, f / 2.0, 1.12 μm, 1080p HD video at 30 fps
Storage
- Integrated storage: 32 GB or 64 GB
- Compatibility with memory cards: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Cloud Storage included: –
Network support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 5 (850), 7 (2600), 8 (900), 20 (800), 28 (700), 38 (2600), 40 (2300 )
Connectivity to the Internet
- 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 access point: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: no
- Infrared trigger: –
- USB port: Yes, reversible connector Type-C 1.0
Messaging
- SMS / MMS: yes
- Instant Messaging: yes
- Send 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
- 3.5 mm jack: yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: yes
Sensors and 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 (back)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face unlocking: no
- Smart digital assistant: –
- Motion Sensor / Gesture Control: –
- Voice control: –
Other features
- Video streaming: yes
- Active noise cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Integrated 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)
- Talk time: –
- Waiting time: –
- Quick charge: yes