Nokia 6.1
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- fna
- 14 Feb 2019
I have been using this Phone since November 2018. My user review is as follows;
1. Design
The design is hardy and durable. I have the blue version and the quality is really solid and sturdy. The edges have the gold accents and I decided to use a clear cover. It looks great.
2. Connectivity
All connectivity options work very well. No lags and no loosing the network when using LTE. The bluetooth works great and the WiFi is really strong and keeps the signal.
3. Display
The display is really bright even under direct sunlight. I can grey it out thanks to digital well being by google. It has the ability to turn the screen on momentarily when i lift the handset and this is really cool. The screen is also tough with GG3 and no cracks yet! The AR is 16:9, really wish nokia trimmed the bezels and used 18:9 or 19:9 ration.
4. CPU, RAM, HDD
The SD630 run well and everyday tasks are a breeze. I noticed mini-more lags here and there depending on the apps I am running. I have the 32GB, 3GB RAM variant. I ran Geekbench 4 and the scores were, SCS 869 and MCS 4130. This is in the midrange definately.
5. FP sensor
The fingerprint is fast once you trace it! The elongated design at the back makes you land on the zeiss branding while looking for the FP sensor. Do not be in a rush also when trying to unlock the device, you will get alot of notifications that you were too fast. When you place you finger right, it is quite snappy.
6. The cameras
The back camera is good and renders the photos well. I think the zeiss branded lens helps alot. This is for photos in the daylight. Once it is dark, do not expect much because this device is not able to handle low light photos well. The selfie camera is alright for this midranger. Nokia have the dual shot where you can actually use the back and front cameras simultaneously for both stills and video! It is really cool. 4k videos, i really dont use this often, i want to use HD so that I get all my stuff backed up on google cloud photos.
7. Battery
The 3000Mah battery is good. I am able to get at least 24 hours out of it. I remain connected on WiFi all day. I play some games occasionally and do a lot of phone calls. I am keen to charge my device only once a day and so I have actually confirmed the above for me. I think the Pie update is really using AI for battery and it is working.
8. OS
I bought this device with android Oreo, then i got the update sometime in December for Pie. The device is running really well. I like the new UI in Pie where I can use the single navigation button. It is a breeze working with this. It is an android one device so we get 2 years of updates at least. Waiting for android Q already! I have been getting monthly updates sometime around mid-month.
9. Price Point
This is hard to comment on. I think Nokia could have competitively priced this device. I got mine in Nairobi for about $205. There are other devices at this price point which are great performers using a better SOC like SD636 etc. In fact for $170 you get some offerings from Xiaomi and other brands which are competitive. But of course this is an android one device and you get software updates which are rare at this price point.
10. Summary
The Nokia 6.1 2018 is a good device for those who are nostalgic Nokia fans and even new comers. It has a capable processor for everyday tasks, a good camera that will keep those precious memories captured and stored. The battery life is good, overall this is a beautiful and sturdy device. If you are a geek obsessed with performance and heavy gaming, then this is not your device.
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- uZa
- 13 Feb 2019
Dallas, 13 Feb 2019How can i downgrade, i just used my phone a few minutes and... moreI already faced this problem no response like death but i called my number call was going so i contact my mobile care warranty claim they downgrade to Android 8.1.
Now its fine work and the person advice me do not upgrade mobile.
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- Dallas
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- 13 Feb 2019
Ars, 11 Feb 2019Android pie not mature for this device, downgrade to Android 8.1.How can i downgrade, i just used my phone a few minutes and its dead, it cant respond to hard start ):
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- uZa
- 11 Feb 2019
Aaaaaaa, 10 Feb 2019It’s very bad only 3days I used the display gone Android pie not mature for this device, downgrade to Android 8.1.
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- JEa
- 10 Feb 2019
It’s very bad only 3days I used the display gone
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- anonymous
- rv1
- 06 Feb 2019
does this phone have a notification led & can you set up different user accounts & with different apps & have it locked with a different fingerprint?
thanks
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- Silverwolf
- 3nD
- 03 Feb 2019
snek, 01 Feb 2019The reason for the poor English is because the Nokia 6.1 is... moreSomeone with a name like this, is indeed a person, I can trust.
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- R1r
- 03 Feb 2019
snek, 01 Feb 2019The reason for the poor English is because the Nokia 6.1 is... moreWhen Android One launched in 2014, it was focused on entry-level devices for developing markets, but it's now expanded far beyond that. Google realized some people valued a pure/clean Android experience, so Android One is now just Google's clean Android platform with frequent updates. Flagship devices like the Nokia 8.1 even have Android One.
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- bcaulf
- 4}4
- 01 Feb 2019
The Android Pie update made this phone great. When I bought it with Android Oreo, there were frequent lags and stutters. Now it's fast, it's stable, the screen looks good, the fingerprint reader works well, it's physically tough, it has fast charging, the software stays up to date. There are things that would be nice to have, like an unlocked bootloader, waterproofing, stereo speakers, longer battery life, more RAM for future proofing. But this phone does everything I need right now and does it well, for less cost than a Pixel.
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- snek
- r2j
- 01 Feb 2019
[deleted post]The reason for the poor English is because the Nokia 6.1 is an Android One device and Android One devices are intended for developing nations. and (spoiler alert) most people in developing nations don't have the best English skills. Instead of bashing the poor English of people, you should go do something productive.
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- Anonymous
- sS5
- 31 Jan 2019
I am using nokia 6.1 on pie and not a single issue working awesome
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- Nill
- gM8
- 27 Jan 2019
Network connectivity too poor, after update pie.
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- XMp
- 27 Jan 2019
Ars, 25 Jan 2019I had faced many problem after upgrade Android pie my phone... moreIt is not true....i have been using this mobile on pie and it is working awesome.
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- sxs
- 26 Jan 2019
Games starts to open quite slow after the pie update...
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- gwd
- 26 Jan 2019
Unknown , 21 Jan 2019Application crashing after updating the phone to androy 9 p... moreHard reset your phone and all will be ok.
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- Ars
- uZa
- 25 Jan 2019
I had faced many problem after upgrade Android pie my phone was stuck no response then i claim warranty my device downgrade to oreo 8.0 after downgrade my mobile is work properly and person advice me do not upgrade device specially Android pie.
Many nokia devices facing problem, nokia devices best i think Android pie not mature for this device and need to work this OS specially nokia devices.
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- Ars
- uZa
- 25 Jan 2019
Neend to work Android pie for nokia 6.1 device.
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- Lic
- 24 Jan 2019
"Application crashing after updating the phone to androy 9 pie. Just bought it one week ago"
What Application. If you use a very old application don't work on pie.
Some applications and games don't work.
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- sixor
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- 23 Jan 2019
the phone is ok but be warned: i came from a google pixel 1, but it died so i had to buy this, big mistake, if you live in USA go for refurb pixels, they are a lottery, mine was crap.
ok the nokia 6.1:
locked bootloader, if you want to unlock you must pay 5$ to some website for the codes, but after pie upgrade, nokia locked the bootloader even more, now you have to downgrade and pay even more, it is a pain to root this thing, a nightmare, even recover the system is hell, compared to motorola and pixels with system images freely available and unlocked bootloaders.
android 9 is ok, but it is not the same as google 9 on the pixels, there are some features not present here, also there are bugs, and nokia task manager kills apps like crazy to mantain battery, this is not bad if they let you config
3.5 jack is annoying placed, you headphone will disconnect a lot
vol and power buttons are inversed vs almost any other phone, very annoying
but asides from that, the phone is decent