Nokia 6.1
Also known as | Nokia 6 (2018) |
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Brand | Nokia |
Developer | HMD Global |
Manufacturer | Foxconn |
Type | Smartphone |
Slogan | A phone you can rely on[1] |
First released | 7 January 2018 |
Predecessor | Nokia 6 |
Related | Nokia 1 Nokia 6.1 Plus Nokia 7 Nokia 7 plus Nokia 8 Sirocco Nokia 8110 4G |
Dimensions | H: 148.8 mm (5.86 in) W: 75.8 mm (2.98 in) D: 8.2 mm (0.32 in) |
Weight | 172 g (6.1 oz) |
Operating system | "Android 8.1 Oreo" |
System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 |
CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 508 |
Memory | 3 or 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
Storage | 32 or 64 GB |
Removable storage | microSD, up to 128 GB |
Battery | 3,000 mAh Li-Po, non-removable |
Rear camera | 16 MP (f/2.0, 1.0 µm), ZEISS optics,phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash, video recording 1080p at 30fps 4k at 30 fps |
Front camera | 8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12 µm), autofocus, 1080p |
Display | 5.5" 1080p IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, ~403 ppi pixel density |
Connectivity | • 3.5 mm TRRS headphone jack • Bluetooth 5.0 • USB 2.0 via USB-C port ; • NFC |
Data inputs | Sensors:
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Website | www |
The Nokia 6.1, also known as the Nokia 6 (2018)[2][3], Nokia 6 second generation , The New Nokia 6, is a Nokia-branded upper-mid-range smartphone running the Android operating system. It serves as the successor to the first-generation Nokia 6. The phone famously features an aluminum unibody milled out of a single chunk of 6000-series aluminum.
On January 4, a Chinese retailer leaked the 2018 version of Nokia 6, including specs, press shots, and more. Just a day later, Nokia officially listed the handset on its website to confirm the release of the phone in China.[4][5] On February 25, it was officially launched at MWC, along with 4 other new models for international availability.
Models
MPN | Notes | Reference | |
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TA-1043 | Global Unlock / Asia | ||
TA-1045 | US/Canada Variant | https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-6-1-us-canada-variant-ta-1045-available-to-buy-at-amazon/ | |
TA-1050 | Single SIM | Sold in the U.K. | |
TA-1054 | China, 4GB, 32/64GB with Google services on first boot | https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-6-2018-ta-1054-comes-google-play-store-support-gets-oreo-first-boot/ | |
TA-1068 | International (TBC) 4GB, 64GB, dual SIM | ||
TA-1016 | International Single SIM | Sold by Amazon Canada |
Specifications
Hardware
The second-generation Nokia 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, coupled with 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, an upgrade from the Snapdragon 430 present in its predecessor. Storage options include 32 and 64 GB.[6] The 64GB variant comes with 4GB of RAM.
The display panel is the same 5.5" 1080p IPS LCD in the original, although the front bezels have been slimmed down and the capacitive navigation buttons and home button have been replaced with on-screen keys.[7]
The camera setup is also the same combination of 16 MP rear and 8 MP selfie found in its predecessor, and retains the "Bothie" feature, which uses both cameras and splits the screen in half to capture an image.[8]
One of the main changes is the replacement of the micro-USB port in favor of the reversible USB-C, as well as the shift of the fingerprint sensor to the rear of the device. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. nokia 6 2018 (AKA 6.1) Support Nokia OZO audio.
Software
The phone launched in China running Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo. The international version launching later ships with Android 8.1 Oreo[9] and is part of the Android One program, promising regular security updates and two years of Android OS upgrades. The Nokia 6.1 gets 2 years Android OS updates and 3 years of security updates.
Reception
Reviews for Nokia 6.1 have been mostly positive. Critics have praised its software, screen and build quality and design. Its camera has been criticised.[10][11][12]
See also
References
- ^ "Nokia 6.1 with Android One". Nokia. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ Victor. "Just in: Nokia 6 (2018) hands-on". GSMArena. GSMArena.com.
- ^ Whitwam, Ryan. "The Nokia 6 (2018) is available for purchase in the US". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) is official and it's a speedy upgrade". TechRadar. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
- ^ "Nokia 6. Built to last". www.nokia.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2018-01-05.
- ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) is official and ships with a Snapdragon 630". Android Central. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
- ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) goes official with Snapdragon 630, USB-C, ditches capacitive buttons [Video]". 9to5Google. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
- ^ "The Nokia 6 is no longer an entry-level smartphone". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
- ^ "The new Nokia 6 (Technical specifications)". www.nokia.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) review".
- ^ Martin, Chris. "Nokia 6 (2018) Review: A Solid, if not Outstanding Mid-Range Phone".
- ^ "Nokia 6.1 (2018) Review".