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.
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| 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 |
| Discontinued | 2 August 2019[2] |
| Predecessor | Nokia 6 |
| Successor | Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) Nokia 7.1 |
| Related | Nokia 1 Plus Nokia 2.1 Nokia 3.1 Nokia 5.1 Nokia 7 Plus Nokia 8 Sirocco Nokia 8.1 |
| 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 | Original: Android 8.1 "Oreo" Current: Android 10 (Android One) |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) |
| 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 | 3000 mAh Li-ion, non-removable |
| Rear camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), PDAF, ZEISS optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, Panorama, HDR Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0" Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Display | 5.5 in (14 cm) (82.6 cm2) 1080p IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, ~403 ppi pixel density |
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| Data inputs | Sensors:
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| Website | www |
Specifications
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Hardware
editThe 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.
| Model | Countries | SIM | 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ "Nokia 6.1 mobile". HMD Global. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Mishra, 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.
- ^ Dimitrov, Victor (15 April 2018). "Just in: Nokia 6 (2018) hands-on". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Whitwam, Ryan (16 April 2018). "The Nokia 6 (2018) is available for purchase in the US". Android Police. Valnet Inc. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ Rogerson, James (5 January 2018). "Nokia 6 (2018) is official and it's a speedy upgrade". TechRadar. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Maring, Joe (5 January 2018). "Nokia 6 (2018) is official and ships with a Snapdragon 630". Android Central. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Schoon, Ben (5 January 2018). "Nokia 6 (2018) goes official with Snapdragon 630, USB-C, ditches capacitive buttons [Video]". 9to5Google. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Lai, Richard (5 January 2018). "The Nokia 6 is no longer an entry-level smartphone". Engadget. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Nokia 6.1". PLUSmobile. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Nokia 6.1 mobile". HMD Global. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Mohan, Babu (8 January 2020). "Stable Android 10 update begins rolling out to the Nokia 6.1". Android Central. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Hamid, Anam (13 January 2020). "Three More Nokia Phones Get Android 10". Android Headlines. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Woods, Rich (13 January 2020). "HMD rolling out Android 10 to the Nokia 6.1, 6.1 Plus, and 7 Plus". Neowin. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Brockwell, Holly (3 August 2018). "Nokia 6.1 (2018) review". TechRadar. Retrieved 24 May 2020.