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First impression after taking the Nokia 6.1 Plus out of the box is a sleek looking device, designed without the bright coating around the edges spotted by some of its older siblings like the Nokia 7 plus. The phone can be described as a good attempt in offering a device in the budget Smartphone segment, with great specs at moderate pricing.
Both front and back of the phone is made of Glass, with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which provides more scratch resistance, reduced scratch visibility, and better-retained strength once a scratch occurs. The Nokia 6.1 Plus ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo) but on first use, was instantly upgraded to Android 9 (Pie).
Like other Nokia devices, the 6.1 Plus delivers the Android One experience to the user. This means no unnecessary apps, no hidden processes eating into the battery life, no skins or UI changes. According to Nokia, what is offered is “Just a clean, pure version of Android that stays secure with all the latest updates, powered by latest Google services”.
HMD and Google have a deal that makes current Nokia devices (and potentially future models) Android One devices. Being on the Android One program means users will get faster updates, as well as the same stock Android experience with no bloatware.
Since the phone comes without any bloatware — just Google apps — the software experience is stock Android (Pie), guaranteeing access to faster versions and security updates. Very important to note is that absence of bloatware implies there is a lot more space on the device for the user, to store more media, and get apps considered important.
In the box, one finds a basic packaging that comprises of;
- Nokia 6.1 Plus (of course)
- 5V/2A charger
- USB Type-C cable
- Quick guide
- SIM door key
- Headset (probably shouldn’t have been included as it is quite a letdown)
Design and Display
The Nokia 6.1 Plus like already said is sleek, and the reviewed unit, which was black, has a classy feel to it. It fits nicely into the palms, and perhaps best of all, feels very light with its 151g weight. Its size (excluding camera) is 147.2 x 70.98 x 7.99mm, and including camera is 147.2 x 70.98 x 8.59mm.
It spots a Full-HD 5.8 inch screen with a display that is crisp and gives a great viewing experience when streaming a video.
Camera
The average Nigerian user is very particular about the camera their device offers and technically, the Nokia 6.1 Plus did not disappoint. It has dual cameras at its rear, with a primary camera of 16MP and the second camera of 5 MP. Its Front-facing camera, also called the selfie camera is 16MP.
In terms of actual output, the cameras perform significantly well in environments with good lighting. However, in lowlight conditions, output may be disappointing, particularly indoors where the flash is not quite strong.
Battery and Operations
The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 3060 mAh battery. Not the largest available in the market, but has so far not disappointed. Officially, it is expected to deliver a maximum talk time of up to 20.5 hours, maximum standby time up to 14.5 days, music playback time up to 9.5 hours, and video playback time up to 9 hours.
Storage and Performance
With a CPU powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, an internal memory of 64 GB and a 4GB RAM, the device packs enough punch for its market segment. It also has a MicroSD card slot, which can support up to 400 GB, or used for a second SIM card.
So far, the device runs smoothly and no lags have been experienced. Some other prospective users may be interested to know that the Nokia 6.1 Plus has FM radio, and well, this often comes in handy when stuck in traffic or one needs to get important news updates.
CALEB OJEWALE
