Nokia 6.1
Also known asNokia 6 (2018)
BrandNokia
DeveloperHMD Global
ManufacturerFoxconn
SloganA phone you can rely on[1]
First released7 January 2018; 6 years ago (2018-01-07)
Discontinued2 August 2019; 4 years ago (2019-08-02)[2]
PredecessorNokia 6
SuccessorNokia 6.1 Plus (X6)
Nokia 7.1
RelatedNokia 1 Plus
Nokia 2.1
Nokia 3.1
Nokia 5.1
Nokia 7 Plus
Nokia 8 Sirocco
Nokia 8.1
TypeSmartphone
DimensionsH: 148.8 mm (5.86 in)
W: 75.8 mm (2.98 in)
D: 8.2 mm (0.32 in)
Mass172 g (6.1 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 8.1 "Oreo"
Current: Android 10
(Android One)
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 630
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
Memory3 or 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage32 or 64 GB
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 128 GB
Battery3,000 mAh Li-ion, non-removable
Display5.5 in (14 cm) (82.6 cm2) 1080p IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, ~403 ppi pixel density
Rear camera16 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 camera8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12 μm), autofocus, 1080p
Connectivity
Data inputsSensors:
Websitewww.nokia.com/en_int/phones/nokia-6-1/

The Nokia 6.1, also known as the Nokia 6 (2018)[3][4] and the second-generation Nokia 6, is a Nokia-branded mid-range smartphone running the Android operating system. It was launched on 25 February 2018[5] in China as the successor to the first-generation Nokia 6.

Specifications

Backside view of used Nokia 6.1

Hardware

The second-generation Nokia 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 630 microprocessor, an upgrade from the Snapdragon 430 present in its predecessor. Depending on the version, it either comes with 32 GB storage and 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM or 64 GB storage and 4 GB of RAM.[6]

The display panel is the same 5.5" 1080p IPS LCD as 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] or does picture in picture mode, showing the inwards camera in a small rectangle on top of the outwards camera, or vice versa.

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 keeps the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Nokia 6.1 also supports Nokia OZO audio.

Nokia 6.1 (codename PL2) models[9]
Countries SIMs Storage (GB) RAM (GB)
TA-1043 International Dual 32 3
TA-1045 International Dual 32 3
TA-1089 International Dual 32 3
TA-1068 Europe Dual 64 4
TA-1016 North America Single 32 3
TA-1050 Australia, England, New Zealand Single 32 3
TA-1054 China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Dual 64 4

Software

The phone was launched in China running Android 7.1.1 Nougat and was upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, Android 9 Pie followed by Android 10. All other versions, including the international one, which launched later, ship with Android 8.1 Oreo,[10] upgradeable to Android 9 Pie since the end of October 2018 and Android 10 since 10 January 2020.[11][12][13] It is part of the Android One program, which means the device gets 2 years of Android OS updates and 3 years of security updates and is therefore upgradeable up to Android 10.

Reception

The Nokia 6.1 mostly received positive reviews. Holly Brockwell of TechRadar praised the phone's software, design and screen while criticising the battery, camera and audio.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Nokia 6.1 with Android One". Nokia. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  2. ^ Nayan (2 August 2019). "HMD planning to bring Nokia 3.2 & 6.2 to the US soon? BestBuy puts Nokia 3.1 and 6.1 on clearance sale". Nokiapoweruser. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  3. ^ Victor. "Just in: Nokia 6 (2018) hands-on". GSMArena. GSMArena.com.
  4. ^ Whitwam, Ryan (16 April 2018). "The Nokia 6 (2018) is available for purchase in the US". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) is official and it's a speedy upgrade". TechRadar. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) is official and ships with a Snapdragon 630". Android Central. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Nokia 6 (2018) goes official with Snapdragon 630, USB-C, ditches capacitive buttons [Video]". 9to5Google. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  8. ^ "The Nokia 6 is no longer an entry-level smartphone". Engadget. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Nokia 6.1". PLUSmobile. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  10. ^ "The new Nokia 6 (Technical specifications)". www.nokia.com. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Stable Android 10 update begins rolling out to the Nokia 6.1". Android Central. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Three More Nokia Phones Get Android 10". Android Headlines. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  13. ^ "HMD rolling out Android 10 to the Nokia 6.1, 6.1 Plus, and 7 Plus". Neowin. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  14. ^ August 2018, Holly Brockwell 03 (3 August 2018). "Nokia 6.1 (2018) review". TechRadar India. Retrieved 24 May 2020.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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