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Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:5.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:16 MP

Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB)
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 99% of smartphones
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▼Worse than 97%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

4.6

Camera

15%

4.2

Display

15%

4.0

Battery

10%

6.7

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

▼Worse than 98%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

4.6

Camera

15%

4.2

Display

15%

4.0

Battery

10%

6.7

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

6.3
Brand name
Nokia
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor model which is slower than processors in 94.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 96.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 97.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
This smartphone runs Android version Android 8 Oreo which is older than that found in 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 1.7% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP which is lower than that of 87.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 93.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
16 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 16 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 96.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 97% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 1920 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x1920 px which is lower than that of 75.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
403 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 403 ppi which is higher than that of 63.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 97.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
148.8 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 148.8 mm which is shorter than 96.4% of smartphones.
Width
75.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.8 mm which is narrower than 53% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
172 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 172 g which is lighter than 92.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
88,800 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 88,800 cm³ which is smaller than 70.2% of smartphones.
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Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 12.3% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (172 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    172 g vs 196.2 g
  • 14.8 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (148.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    148.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 46.5% more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1500 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,500 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 30% cheaper
    Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£200 vs £260).
    £200 vs £260
  • 46.5% more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1500 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,500 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (403 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    403 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 12.3% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (172 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    172 g vs 196.2 g
  • 14.8 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (148.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    148.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 87.5% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (32 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.33x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (14 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    14 nm vs 6 nm
  • 16.5% worse value for money
    Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.3 vs 7.3).
    6.3 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 87.5% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (32 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2.33x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (14 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    14 nm vs 6 nm
  • 5 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (3 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 8 GB
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 92.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (227 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    227 vs 3,115
  • 51.5% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1333 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 80.4% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (194 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    194 vs 988
  • 70.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (7.5 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    7.45 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Supports older OpenGL ES version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL ES version than the average smartphone (3 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL ES version 3.2.
    3.0 vs 3.2
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Supports older OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenCL version than the average smartphone (1.2 vs 2). The average smartphone supports OpenCL version 2.0.
    1.2 vs 2.0
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No manual focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 31.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    450 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x1920 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x1920 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 52% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (377 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    377 min vs 786 min
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 6 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2018
    2018 vs 2024

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Nokia 6.1 Review: How good is Nokia's latest smartphone?
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22/06/2018
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Nokia 6.1 review: a simple, efficient smartphone... that we expected more from
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What we like about Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB)

  • Exceptional build quality and durability, often described as being 'built like a tank' with a solid aluminum unibody.
  • Clean software experience through the Android One program, offering stock Android without bloatware and guaranteed regular security updates.
  • Good daylight photography with Zeiss optics, providing pleasing colors and sharp images.
  • Bright and vibrant Full HD display that is easy to read even in outdoor conditions.
  • Includes essential modern features like USB-C fast charging, NFC for mobile payments, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Reliable day-to-day performance for standard tasks and casual gaming.

What we don't like about Nokia 6.1 (3GB + 32GB)

  • Underwhelming low-light camera performance, with photos often appearing noisy or blurry due to a lack of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
  • Awkwardly placed and small fingerprint sensor on the back, which can be difficult to reach or easily confused with the camera flash.
  • Average battery life that, while sufficient for a day, does not stand out compared to some budget competitors.
  • Outdated physical design by modern standards, featuring thick bezels and a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Occasional software stutters and camera app lag, especially when multitasking with only 3GB of RAM.
  • Lack of advanced features such as waterproofing (no IP rating) or wireless charging.

Verdict

The Nokia 6.1 (3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant) is a durable, mid-range Android One smartphone known for its solid aluminum unibody build and promise of timely software updates straight from Google. Key specifications include a reliable Snapdragon 630 processor, a bright 5.5-inch Full HD display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and a decent 16MP rear camera with Zeiss optics (on some models). Its main pros are the stock Android experience, guaranteed security patches, and robust build quality; however, a potential con is the modest 3000mAh battery life which might not last heavy users a full day, and the camera performance can be inconsistent in low light conditions.

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