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Nokia 6.1 Plus FAQs, Pros, Cons: Everything you need to know about latest Nokia phone

HMD Global launched its Nokia 6.1 Plus Android One smartphone in India today. The new mid-range smartphone from Nokia comes with several premium features like a glass body with notch display, Snapdragon 636 processor, dual rear AI cameras and more.

Nokia had already launched the phone in China back in May as Nokia X6. Now, the 4GB variant of the Nokia X6 is launched as 6.1 Plus in India with Android One. The Nokia 6.1 Plus price in India is Rs. 15,999 and it will be available via Flipkart starting August 30.

If there are questions about the new Nokia device that you have been looking for, we have brought Nokia 6.1 Plus FAQs. Apart from the frequently asked questions, we have also listed some pros, cons of the device.

Pros

  • Glass Design and Notch Display
  • Dual Cameras
  • Powerful Hardware
  • Android One

Cons

  • No fast charging
  • Hybrid SIM slot

Nokia 6.1 Plus Full Specifications

Key Specifications Nokia 6.1 Plus
Display 5.8-inch IPS LCD 19.5:9 ratio
Screen Resolution FHD+ 1080 x 2280 pixels
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
Processor Octa-core 1.8 GHz
Chipset Snapdragon 636
GPU Adreno 509
RAM 4GB
Internal Storage 64GB
Expandable Storage Yes, up to 400GB
Rear Camera Dual: 16 MP (f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF) +

5 MP (f/2.4, 1.12µm), Dual-LED dual-tone flash

=Front Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm
Video Recording 1080@30fps
Battery 3,060mAh
4G VoLTE Yes
Dimensions 147.2 x 70.98 x 7.99mm
Weight 151 g
Water Resistant No
Sim Card Type Dual Nano SIM
Price Rs. 15,999

Design and Display

Question: How is the build quality of Nokia 6.1 Plus?


Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a metal and glass design which looks stunning. The device looks premium with its glossy back design and a full-screen display at front with a notch above. The phone’s front panel with a notch and slimmer bezels on each side give it a more premium look.

Overall, the Nokia 6.1 Plus looks premium phone despite being a mid-range device.

Question: How is the display of the Nokia 6.1 Plus?

 

Answer: Nokia 6.1 Plus sports a 5.8-inch IPS LCD display. The display panel has an FHD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Further, it has a 19:9 aspect ratio which means it has slimmer bezels and a notch on top.

The brightness level, viewing angle, and colors are sharp in the display. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Question: How is the fingerprint sensor of Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 comes with a back-mounted fingerprint sensor which is fast.

Camera

Question: What are the camera specifications of Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer:  The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a dual rear camera setup. There is a 16 MP primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1.0µm, PDAF and a 5 MP secondary depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and dual tone dual LED flash. There is a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Question: What are the camera modes available in Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus rear camera supports Manual Mode, AR stickers, HDR, Live Bokeh and Bothie modes. The front camera also comes with Portrait Bokeh Mode, HDR, AR lens, and Beauty modes.

Question: Can 4K videos be recorded on Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: No, you cannot record 4K videos on Nokia 6.1 Plus. It supports only 1080p videos.

Question: Does the Nokia 6.1 Plus’s camera support image stabilization?

Answer: Yes, the Nokia 6.1 Plus come loaded with Electronic Image Stabilization in the rear or front cameras.

Hardware, Storage

Question: Which mobile processor is used in Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor clocked at 1.8GHz and coupled with Adreno 509 GPU. The Snapdragon 636 is a powerful processor in the mid-range segment.

Question: How many RAM and internal storage options are available for Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes only in one storage variant- 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage option.

Question: Can the internal storage in the Nokia 6.1 Plus be expanded?

Answer: Yes, the internal storage in Nokia 6.1 Plus is expandable up to 400GB with a dedicated microSD card slot.

Battery and Software

Question: What is the battery size on Nokia 6.1 Plus and does it support fast charging? 

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus is powered by a 3,060 mAh non-removable battery. It doesn’t support fast charging.

Question: Which Android version runs on the Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus runs Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box. Being an Android One phone, it will get timely software updates also upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie soon.

Connectivity and Others

Question: Does Nokia 6.1 Plus support dual SIM cards?

Answer: Yes, it supports two Nano-SIM cards. It uses a hybrid SIM slot.

Question: Does Nokia 6.1 Plus support both LTE and VoLTE networks?

Answer: Yes, it supports LTE and VoLTE networks.

Question: Does the Nokia 6.1 Plus support NFC connectivity?

Answer: No, it doesn’t have NFC connectivity.

Question: Does the Nokia 6.1 Plus sport a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Answer: Yes, it comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Question: Does it supports face unlock feature?

Answer: No, the Nokia 6.1 Plus doesn’t support the Face Unlock feature.

Question: How is the audio experience of Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus is good in terms of audio. It sports single speaker with smart amp and a dedicated mic for noise cancellation.

Question: What sensors are there in Nokia 6.1 Plus?

Answer: The sensors on Nokia 6.1 Plus include a Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, and Gyroscope.

Price and availability

Question: What is the price of Nokia 6.1 Plus in India?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus has been priced at Rs. 15,999 for the only 4GB/64GB variant.

Question: Will the Nokia 6.1 Plus be available in offline stores?

Answer: The Nokia 6.1 Plus will be available to purchase exclusively via Flipkart and Nokia online store starting from August 30. It will also be available offline soon.

Question: What are the color options of Nokia 6.1 Plus available in India?

Answer: This Nokia 6.1 Plus will be available in Gloss Midnight Blue, Gloss White, Gloss Black color options in India.

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Satyendra Pal Singh

Satyendra explores the latest happenings in the tech world and writes stories about those. He likes to play around with the latest gadgets and shares his views through articles. In his free time, you can find him watching movies/TV shows and/or reading books.