Entry-level · 2018
Nokia 6.1
Our Take
CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Xiaomi Poco C50
A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 18W charging.
Watch out
Smaller battery (3000mAh), 18W charging (slow)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
In the Real World
See how the Nokia 6.1 looks and feels in everyday use.
Full specifications
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 508
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 508
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
16 MP f/2.0 main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
16 MP f/2.0 main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
16 MP f/2.0
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Samsung S5K3P9, 1/3.1", 1µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
3000 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3000 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 4
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 4
Build & Design
172 g · 8.2 mm
Build & Design
172 g · 8.2 mmHeight
148.8 mm
Width
75.8 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
Weight
172 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution
Lower benchmark score
91k vs 691k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
32 GB vs 64 GB baseline
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Lower benchmark score
91k vs 416k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
32 GB vs 64 GB baseline
Where to buy
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