Nokia 6.1 Plus Review: The Dawn of a Notched Future

Under the leadership of HMD Global, the iconic Nokia brand has been revived and is once again flourishing compared to its previous versions of Windows 10 Mobile. The company has already given us some stellar devices, such as the refreshed Nokia 3310 or the Nokia 7 plus, but it's no longer the innovative torch carrier that it once was.

Instead, HMD Global fell into the pattern like everyone else. another handset manufacturer and adopted the famous "notch" trend. The Nokia 6.1 Plus, the worldwide variant of the highly anticipated Nokia X6 (Rs 16,130 on Banggood), aims a mbadive adoption, badociated with a high-end aesthetic, modest specifications and an attractive price. I use the Nokia 6.1 Plus as my daily driver for a few weeks now and here is my experience with the camera:

Note : We use the Nokia X6 (the Chinese variant) for this review, so you may notice some additional features at the top of the Android One stock experience.

What's in the box

As we expect Nokia unpacking, the 6.1 Plus is also packaged in a large cardboard box that is plastered with the brand image of the company. company and the design of the phone on the front. Here's all you get in the box:

• Nokia 6.1 Plus
• A Silicone Case
• Charge Adapter
• USB Charge Cable Type-C
• SIM Eject Tool [19659008] Instruction Guide

HMD Global has already supplied a pair of in-ear headphones with its devices but I was disappointed not to see one in the box

Nokia 6.1 Plus Specs

Before diving and share my experience with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, please consult the complete specifications of the device:

Dimensions	147.2 x 71 x 8 mm
Weight	151 grams (5.33 oz) [19659020] Display	5.84 inches Full-HD + IPS LCD, aspect ratio 19: 9
Processor [19659017] octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPU	Adreno 509
RAM	4GB [19659028] Internal storage	64 GB, expandable up to 256 Go
Primary camera	dual 16 MP (f / 2.0) + 5 MP (f / 2.4) with PDAF, two-color LED flash, E IS, HDR
Secondary camera	16 MP (f / 2.0)
Operating System	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android-based One Program
Battery	3.060mAh Non-Removable Li-ion [19659038] Sensors	Scanner fingerprint mounted on the back, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compbad
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, direct WiFi, USB Type-C, Headphone jack 3.5 mm, GPS, GLONASS
Colors	Black and Blue
Price	HKD 2,288 (approx. Rs 19,999)

Design and build quality

From the moment you take the Nokia 6.1 Plus out of the box, you will realize that it does not have many similarities with the previous Nokia 6.1 but brings the aesthetic that holds its own. Yes, I'm talking about the notch at the front, of the superb glbad body and lightweight construction of the device that helps it to stand out from the others phones at its price. Let's take a closer look at each of these aspects.

Initially, I know you would have already noticed the notch at the top of the screen. That's 2018 people and there's no point to flee the notch that has surely become the norm for Android phones. I fell in with this current trend and do not mind the small notch, holding the earpiece, front camera, and sensors on the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Instead, I really like the notch as it helped shape one of the key aspects of this device – its compact and lightweight design . The notch on Nokia 6.1 Plus helped push the glbades to the top and the edges at a minimum. There is a chin down with the Nokia logo, which makes it look like the Honor 9N, but it does not interfere with the user experience at all.

The notch gives the appearance of the Nokia 6.1 Plus as it was designed for one-handed use from the get-go. It is the perfect device for someone like me, who has smaller hands.

Coming from my favorite aspect of design, the Nokia 6.1 Plus boasts of a magnificent all-glbad construction to help it stand out among the stream of phones metal or plastic in its price range. The glbad back makes the device particularly elegant but it also makes the device susceptible to fingerprints and damage (long-term).

The fingerprint sensor on the back of the Nokia 6.1 Plus is very fast with a modest haptic feedback to make you aware that there is no need for it. device has been unlocked. Although the sensor may appear to have been placed at a suitable location on the back panel, it is actually placed a little lower and your index finger will usually land on the flash. You have to drag it down to reach the fingerprint sensor.

The right buttons are clicks and feel solid to the touch, in addition to the USB-C port and the top Speakers 3.5mm headphone jack at the top. All this makes the Nokia 6.1 Plus a complete device, even for the average consumer.

Display

The Nokia 6.1 Plus sports a 5.84-inch Full-HD + IPS LCD Panel with a 19: 9 aspect ratio and an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 81.5% because of the upper notch. This also gives the camera an impressive pixel density of around 432ppi, which seems to work in favor of the camera.

Improved screen-body ratio gives you more space than other popular phones around this price, which makes it easier to read content or scroll through your publications. social networks. However, I was quite impressed by the quality of the IPS LCD whose color reproduction was accurate and the sharp viewing angles were the joy of enjoying the content with friends .

Yes, you have a notch at the top and it is still hard to ignore for some, but I have come to accept the current trend and I am now more inclined to use a phone with the notch rather than without one. The screen of the Nokia 6.1 Plus is bright enough both inside and out. I've also been able to see all the content of my screen under direct sunlight, making it a complete display for the price.

Performance

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage . It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and I have no complaints with the performance of the device in my use of a week.

The Snapdragon 636 is a very inexpensive chipset, which can handle everything that is launched – applications launch quickly and load In the space of a split second, the fingerprint scanner is fast, the camera is responsive and I believe that the Android stock experience will only improve with time.

If you're a mobile enthusiast, Nokia 6.1 Plus can sometimes leave you wanting more. Although most games such as Shadow Fight 3 and Asphalt 9 launched recently work pretty well on this phone PUBG Mobile does not work with the highest settings. He selects the lowest settings by default, which is disappointing, but I played on the middle settings and found it worked fine. There was a casual setting or two, otherwise the game worked very well for me.

I had a great time with the Nokia 6.1 Plus and selected it on my Nokia 7 plus day because of the smaller form factor and a whole new experience as good. However, if you are one of those people, who give a lot of weight to the benchmark scores, you can find the screenshots of the results here:

User Experience [19659006] The Nokia 6.1 Plus runs stock Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box thanks for being part of Google's Android One program. This means that you get everything that Android has to offer in a neat package, totally free of any bloatware, which many other phone makers really can not promise. It is for this reason that I would choose any day an Android One phone on other custom phones

During my time with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, I have had a really satisfying experience and I did not notice any jitters in the software – just like the Nokia 7 Plus that I've used as a daily driver over the last two months. All applications, camera, settings, as well as animations, are very responsive and allow a robust experience on this device.

I am a big fan of the pure and intact Android experience, but after testing the ROM China on the Nokia 6.1 Plus, I think I would like to love to see HMD Global bring some of its additional features such as gestures or face unlocking (which is still making an appearance) on Android One devices . Well, we can wish, but even if they do not fulfill this dream, we can still get similar functionality with the use of third-party applications.

HMD Global also promises to offer two years of software updates (Android P is coming soon) and three years of security patches, so that's another plus with this device.

Cameras

In the Department of Optics, the Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a dual camera facing the back of a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP depth sensor with embedded EIS, while the front camera comes with a 16MP sensor coupled to an af / 2.0 lens.

Nokia 6.1 Plus manages to capture images with decent clarity, which helps to roughly justify its price. The general structure is good and the pictures seem to be quite sharp . However, the color reproduction is rather random, the images seem slightly saturated at times, and faded during others.

It should be noted that the images are not ready for social media, so you may need to make a post In regards to low light photography, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is not very good . Yes, the double rear camera manages to highlight the subject but it has a noise level that is not really acceptable . And even when there is no noise, you can notice the grain in some weird photos.

The front camera of Nokia 6.1 Plus manages to capture good photos. It highlights the subject and the results produced are really dependent on the material and are not significantly altered by the software. The photos are well lit and I find that they are nice in my experience .

As for portrait mode, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is mostly a mixed bag.

With most devices, the edge detection is usually out of the mark, and the blur is too much or too much less. However, with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, I found that edge detection is mostly right but the blur is very unstable from the rear camera . The same goes for portrait mode on the front camera, so even if the Nokia 6.1 Plus "CAN" captures great bokeh images, chances are you'll be tempted to take a few more to get the perfect shot

Telephony and audio

After spending nearly a week with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, I can forcefully claim that the overall calling experience of this device is excellent. The listener gets loud enough and you can hear everyone without network problems. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is known to support dual SIM cards with dual 4G standby, which allows me to use my Airtel 4G card and Reliance Jio SIM for both calling and data purposes simultaneously.

Speakers on the Nokia 6.1 Plus, There is only one speaker at the bottom of the device – right next to the USB Type-C charging port . This is not the most ideal position for the speaker as it is easy to choke when lying in bed or playing games in landscape mode. It seems that Google Pixels or Razer Phones are the only devices that stay with front-facing stereo speakers, otherwise, we have to do with such mono speakers.

I'm not saying that the speaker on the Nokia 6.1 Plus is wrong. He becomes very strong and has been a pure joy to switch to Linkin Park's "In the End" and NF's "Therapy Session". The sound, however, becomes a bit corny or hollow at high volumes on vocals. You can always turn to the right 3.5mm jack for a better sound experience.

Battery

The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a moderate battery of 3,060 mAh . This may not seem like much, but the device has easily managed to last a whole day on a medium-high usage. I was able to get closer to 6-7 hours of screen, with almost 20% of juice left to do, which seems to me to be a good backup of the battery.

Now, I believe that if you treat the device completely At a concert or a friend 's wedding, the Nokia 6.1 Plus battery should be able to hold his place and continue the party. But even if your battery is exhausted, do not worry because Nokia 6.1 Plus also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology

It simply means that you can get your phone to from 10% to 60% in about 35 minutes . Yes, just plug in the device and it will quickly give you the necessary charge in a short period of time instead of taking your time to fill the battery.

Also, I like HMD Global decided to opt for the USB Type C charge port on the Nokia 6.1 Plus rather than the microUSB port, which most phone manufacturers cheap (ahem, xiaomi) use to reduce costs.

Nokia 6.1 Plus: Trying to create a clean clbad

you ask me if you should buy the Nokia 6.1 Plus or not, I would almost instantly, without thinking, shout yes. But, you will have to remember that a Nokia phone comes at a bit of a premium. You will spend a few extra dollars for this high-end glbad body, the Android stock experience, and of course the brand itself, while having to compromise with the quality of the camera long-term. You will also receive timely Android updates and this will give you a lot to like in this device.

However, if you can not stretch your budget up to 20,000 Rs, you can still get a complete package with equally flawless performance and better cameras in the form of Redmi Note 5 Pro (Rs 14,999 ). But if you do not want to be caught in flash sales, you can also choose to take the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (starts at Rs 10,999) to get the same processor, a bigger battery, and even Android stock, but you'd do it again to make compromises in the camera department.

Advantages:

• Premium Glbad Design
• Built for one-handed use
• Fast Fingerprint Scanner
• Fast Loading Media
• Android One Experience

Disadvantages:

• Magnetic Slippery
• Average Camera Performance
• The Speaker Could Have Been Better

SEE ALSO: Review Redmi Note 5 Pro – If You Buy

Nokia 6.1 Plus Review: The Dawn of a Torn Future

HMD Global may have adopted a proven route with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, but it has already generated a ton of And exaggeration and why not when he has a lot of things working in his favor. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is a full budget device, with premium design and top-notch performance, only if you're not an avid mobile photographer. Then, the Nokia 6.1 Plus may be below your expectations, but I expect the company to improve quality through future updates. So, does the latest Nokia phone meet your expectations? Let us know in the comments below.

Buy Nokia 6.1 Plus: (Rs 16,130 on Banggood)