Smartphone Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6) - advantages and disadvantages

In July 2018, the Finnish company HMD Global presented the Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6) smartphone to users of the global market. The returned Nokia, led by the new owner of the brand, managed to release several new products belonging to different price segments and satisfying many selection criteria. Twelve months ago, a high-quality Nokia 6 device was introduced. This year, the six were modernized and the Nokia X6 smartphone was produced.

The device enters the international electronics market under the name Nokia 6.1 Plus with some differences from the previous model. The mobile device is based on Android one without proprietary shells and has a modification of 4/64 GB of memory. The smartphone does not belong to budget phones, it is endowed with good characteristics and can gain popularity among middle-class models.

External review of the smartphone Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)

Equipment

The smartphone is sold in a small box. It depicts the signature Finnish "handshake", which many remember with its inherent melody and nostalgia, and indicates the main characteristics of the smartphone. In the box:

• Smartphone;
• Power supply (5V x 2A);
• Cord with USB Type-C connector (standard length);
• Headphones;
• Manual;
• Clip for slot;
• Silicone Case.

Appearance

Smartphone Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) meets all fashion trends. The 147 mm screen display occupies more than 80% of the front panel area, made using frameless technology. It has a familiar cutout, which houses: the front camera, sensors and speaker. At the very bottom of the screen, on the "chin", the Nokia brand is applied.

The body of the smartphone consists of almost 100% of the reliable glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating. The two-tone anodizing blends gracefully with the design and gives it a unique charm. The frame of the smartphone is made of metal.

On the back of the phone, which has a pleasant matte finish, Carl Zeiss branded camera modules are placed vertically. Below the cameras is a fingerprint sensor. Unlocking the phone is fast, but you will have to get used to the not very convenient location of the sensor. Under the fingerprint scanner is the company logo.

On the bottom of the phone is the main microphone, multimedia speaker and plastic antenna inserts.

On the top, there is a noise canceling microphone and a headphone jack.

On the right side of the screen are the volume key and the lock button of the smartphone.

On the left side is a hybrid tray for two dual sim cards, due to one of them you can increase the phone's memory up to 400 GB.

The phone has dimensions of 147.2 x 71 x 8.6 mm and weighs 151 grams. The aspect ratio is 19:9, like 1:2, so the smartphone fits comfortably in the hand. The manufacturer offers several colors of the device, you can choose bright blue, elegant black or white.

Specifications

Characteristics	Properties
CPU	8-core Qualcomm Shapdragon 636
graphics accelerator	Andreno 509
Operating system	Android Oreo one
RAM	4GB
Built-in memory	64GB
Memory card support	up to 400GB
Accumulator battery	3060 mAh li-ion with Quik Charge 3.0 support
Screen	LCD display 5.8", IPS matrix with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels, Gorilla Glass 3
main camera	16 MP (f/2.0) and 5 MP (f/2.2)
Front camera	16 MP (f/2.0)
Unlock	Face ID, fingerprint sensor
Net	GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0
Communication standard	2G, 3G, 4G
Sim	two SIM cards
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Dimensions	147.2 x 71 x 8.6mm
The weight	151 g

CPU

The smartphone solves the tasks with the help of an eight-core (Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53) Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset operating at a clock frequency of up to 1.8 GHz in tandem with a 14 nm Adreno 509 video accelerator.

A modern processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64-bit architecture, handles everyday tasks with ease.It is productive, everything works very correctly and quickly. Switching between applications takes 2 seconds, and the standard functions of the phone or SMS are launched instantly.

The benchmark rating puts the smartphone at an average level for hardware. The processor is optimal in performance for use in low-cost and high-quality devices.

Interface

The smartphone runs on almost "naked" Android 8.1 Oreo, without any branded shells. From the pre-installed applications there is nothing superfluous. Easy and comfortable interface, the ability to store a large number of photos for free in the Google Foto application. Android one OS guarantees monthly security updates. Google undertakes to constantly update the operating system of the device within two years. This means that the smartphone will be the first to use the latest version of Android.

autonomy

The smartphone is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery (li-ion) 3060 mAh. A full charge will last for 36 hours of active work, within 10 hours you can watch videos. The device does not belong to the "long-livers", but with the help of Quick Charge 3.0, it fully restores strength within two hours. Charges up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Memory

The Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone in the international version has: 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded with a memory card up to 400 GB.

Screen

LCD screen display 5.8″ Full HD (2280 x 1080 pixels). IPS matrix with 16 million colors. The color reproduction is a little overstated, this color contrast will appeal to many consumers. The screen is protected by durable glass CG Glass 3.0, which is resistant to scratches.

The display is bright, color reproduction is natural, viewing angles are maximum. The color temperature of the screen is adjusted for content viewing. In the sun or in the dark visibility is clear, the eyes do not get tired.

cameras

The smartphone has proprietary optics. Artificial intelligence technology is used for image processing. With good lighting, photos are of high quality at a professional level.

macro photography

Specifications of the main camera

The rear camera has two modules: 16 MP (f/2.0) autofocus and 5 MP (f/2.2) fixed focus, with dual-color flash.
With the help of proprietary optics, high-quality photographs are obtained during the day, even when shooting against the sun. Images come out with sharp detail and natural color reproduction.

Taking HDR photos increases the contrast of your shots. Images are more expressive and bright. When using the bokeh mode - a spectacular background blur.

Sample photo

Proprietary optics do not do a very good job when shooting at dusk or at night. Noise and blur appear on the image. You can use the PRO mode and adjust the sharpness and other settings yourself.

How to photograph at night

Front camera specifications

The 16 megapixel (f/2.0) wide-angle front camera guarantees high image quality. There is a portrait brightening function, you can use the bokeh mode. If desired, use algorithms to improve and embellish the face. You can be creative and use stickers, masks for photos. Images are of high quality, with good detail.

How to take a selfie in bokeh mode:

Video

Smartphone cameras can shoot video with good contrast at 4k resolution.Two microphones record high-quality surround sound. The only negative is the lack of stabilization.

The DualSight simultaneous shooting mode allows you to simultaneously shoot on the main and front cameras. The resulting content can be immediately broadcast live. Social media fans and bloggers will love it.

From the video material, you can select spectacular frames, enlarge, crop without loss of image quality.

Additional features

For active games

Avid gamers will be satisfied with the performance of the smartphone. The device showed good results for almost all hit toys. In "tanks" it shows constant 30-35 frames. On medium graphics settings, you can get a stable 60 frames. With prolonged use, it heats up slightly.

Unlock

Unlocking Face ID happens automatically. It is enough to bring the smartphone to the face. The speed of turning on the phone depends on the degree of illumination around. You can unlock your phone with a fingerprint sensor. Scanning is instantaneous and does not depend on the time of day.

Sound

The device has two microphones, one of them is used for recording spatial sound, when shooting video, and noise suppression during a call. In phone mode, callers hear clear speech without background noise. The multimedia speaker is not satisfactory. When playing video or music, loud and surround sound.

When using headphones, a pleasant bass sound with notes of velvet was noted, there are no complaints about vocals. Sound with a large margin of volume. When the radio was turned on, no interference or extraneous noise was detected.

The manufacturers left the original ringtone to the Finnish company.This is reminiscent of a time when Nokia phones were reliable and the best in the electronics market. Many of us rarely thought about which company is better and which model to buy.

Wireless interfaces

The smartphone supports all types of wireless communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth version 5. Communication standard 4G, 3G, 2G.
Supports GPS, A/GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou navigation systems.

What is the price? Where is it profitable to buy?

The Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone went on sale in Russia at the end of September 2018. We are expecting an international version of the smartphone: 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. According to forecasts, the average price will be 20,000 rubles ($287).

A smartphone can be bought profitably via the Internet resources of the Chinese electronics market with the possibility of Russification. On the AliExpress website, it is sold at prices ranging from $214 to $240.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Beautiful design;
• Branded camera;
• Powerful speaker;
• Capacious battery;
• Pure Android;
• Good performance;
• Support Quick Charge 3.0.

• Missing NFC module

conclusions

The Foxconn FIN Mobile division of the Finnish company HMD Global, which manufactures smartphones, has made a quality device, endowing it with a chic design and great functionality. The result is a smart and reliable assistant. The device belongs to the middle price segment, but looks like a high-end phone.

According to reviews from a Chinese user, there are no complaints about the smartphone. The phone is in high demand and this is one of the main indicators of quality.