Nokia 6 2018
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, 1.12 µm
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Average of 43 scores (from 69 reviews)
Reviews for the Nokia 6 2018
A cool Finn. Nokia has brought its mid-range smartphone Nokia 6 up to date. While the name remains the same, ideally, its configuration and quality have improved. Let us find out whether this is the case in our review.
Source: KL Gadget Guy Archive.org version
At the end of the day, the Nokia 6.1 really boosted my experience on an Android One version of a smartphone. It really makes me think whether flagship smartphones are worth getting nowadays as with regular usage this device faired up pretty well. Comparing with other budget smartphones, the Nokia 6.1 is truly an impressive phone that falls just within the mid-range price. If you are considering to buy a new device but wouldn’t mind the lack of features from premium devices and one that can nail day-to-day tasks just fine, the Nokia 6.1 should be your choice for now.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 75%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It has a few downsides, and it’s up against some heavy hitters in the budget category, but HMD’s reboot of last year’s Nokia 6 is a tasty, thick slice of pure Android goodness.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
And with the Moto G6 Plus incoming, those who aren’t too bothered about owning a Nokia should have a careful think before making the leap.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
Its strongest ‘apples for apples’ competition here is the new Moto X4. This is the same price with a 5.2” screen, dual cameras, IP68 and Android One (as well). Its s tough choice a) because we are reviewing Moto over the coming weeks and b) both are iconic brands. I guess it will come down to style.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Bill Bennett Archive.org version
Nokia won’t thank me for saying this, but the two Android One phones are excellent choices for buyers who don’t care to show off a prestige brand. They are all about bang for buck. They are affordable, capable handsets that can do all the important things you buy a phone for. If you want more camera, you need to spend more. Otherwise, there’s not that last bit of fairy dust sprinkled on phones to add $1000 to the price.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2018
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
Let us know your views on the Nokia 6.1 and if you are indeed interested in picking one up yourself, given the longevity of the device, thanks to the Android One program which assures two years of Android updates. Better specs, or better software support? What would you choose?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Nokia 6.1 is an unlocked Android One-powered phone with solid hardware and a sturdy design for the price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Htxt Africa Archive.org version
The Nokia 6.1 is a much better phone for its Android One trappings. It feels good to hold, is well-made, and only lacks slightly in the performance department. This is a really good budget phone that's well worth the money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The 4GB RAM variant of the Nokia 6 (2018) is hard to recommend. The performance gains are incremental at best and are hard to notice in day-to-day use. Apart from the bump in internal storage, there is no compelling reason to spend more on the higher-end variant of the Nokia 6 (2018).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Overall, Nokia 6.1 offers significant improvements over its predecessor in terms of performance, improved camera capabilities, fast charging support and Android One makes the things even better with it guaranteed software updates.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
If you only have about $300 to spend on a phone, you shouldn't sleep on the Nokia 6.1. It's not only the company's best phone in years; it's one of the best phones of the year, full stop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techno Buffalo Archive.org version
The truth of the matter is that the Nokia 6.1 is not the perfect phone, but the minor annoyances will prove to be trivial. That’s what happens when you make a fantastic phone that only costs a fraction of what other phones do. For that, I have to give it up for Nokia. The Nokia 6.1 is one the best budget phones you can buy right now and one that I’d recommend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
Both the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 plus are capable handsets for their price points, but competition is tough in this mid-market segment -- just look at the Moto G6 Plus, which at £269 is an attractive alternative to both.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2018
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
Nokia 6.1 is built like a brick outhouse, so you don’t need a case. It’s not water resistant, so don’t let it go for a swim, but otherwise, you’d be hard pressed to find much better for the sub $400 mark. Nokia is making a real pitch for the hearts and minds, and with the Nokia 6.1 it’s doing a damned good job of it too.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2018
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
This handset is a double-down by HMD on everything that worked in the 2017 model combined with a number of key improvements.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
There's nothing particularly outstanding about the Nokia 6 for 2018. Although there's nothing that jumps out as amazing, this is a solid mid-range phone across the board.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Nokia 6.1 is Nokia doing what it's best known for: making affordable, quality devices. This mid-ranger's solid build, better-than-rivals' power, and flexibility with a microSD slot and 3.5mm headphone port, all make it a capable daily phone that's a pleasure to use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2018
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nokia 6 is a distinct echo of the Nokia of the past. With a skillful, minimalist design that scores high on durability and fast performance to go with it, the Nokia 6 is the true flagbearer of the iconic brand that only recently decided to tread the Android market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 71%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
At the end of the day, the Nokia 6.1 (2018) brings some welcome improvements over its predecessor: a faster processor, 4K video and fast charging are definitely things that make the new 6.1 a much better phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It has a few downsides, and it’s up against some heavy hitters in the budget category, but HMD’s reboot of last year’s Nokia 6 is a tasty, thick slice of pure Android goodness.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Nokia 6 (2018) is a worthy improvement over its predecessor with a much better chipset and smaller body. Its 5.5" screen turned out great, and so did the performance. The camera is not much of an upgrade but at least the selfie shooter saves face (even literally) with its good image quality and autofocus.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A solid, affordable Android with simple software – but the screen and camera may look past-it soon.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Slight downsides are that the Nokia 6 camera is only fair and the 16:9 screen will probably look quite dated in six months. But, all in all, this is a solid phone if you like the idea of owning a Nokia.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Nokia 6 (2018) has a lot of positives. There’s the standout design, the clutter-free UI with the promise of constant updates. Battery life and overall performance are also up to the mark. Camera works quite well for the price range. All of this makes Nokia 6 (2018) an easy one to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
The Redmi Note 5 Pro not only brings an 18:9 display, but it also comes with far better cameras, a slightly better chipset and more storage and memory, all at a starting price of Rs 13,999. This is Rs 3,000 less than the Nokia 6 (2018), which is quite significant in the price segment.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
In terms of the specs, the New Nokia 6 is very typical for a 2018 mid-range device - which is no bad thing, as phones at this price point are offering near-flagship experiences in a lot of respects.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Nokia 6 (2018) has terrific build quality, great performance, good battery life, and pure Android with the promise of regular software updates. The Nokia brand name has always been associated with solid phones, and the Nokia 6 (2018) proudly carries that flag forward. It might not be the flashiest smartphone around but is very capable nonetheless.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2018
Rating: price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To conclude, the Nokia 6 (2018) certainly packs thee guns to be the next big hit in this price range. The phone bears a pretty solid design and specs look compelling as well. As far as the competition is concerned, the device will be pitted against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Motorola Moto G5S Plus and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/05/2018
Source: T3 Archive.org version
This is the best of the new Nokias. It offers a decent spec for a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia 6 (2018) has more power, fast charging and a bit more design pizzazz than its predecessor. It costs more too, but has the makings of a solid mid-range phone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/05/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The new Nokia 6 (2018) has much more of a personality than the original. We do hope that the company will be aggressive with pricing, and we look forward to the India launch. Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for our full review covering camera quality, battery life, display quality, real-world performance, and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2018
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
In terms of the specs, the New Nokia 6 is very typical for a 2018 mid-range device - which is no bad thing, as phones at this price point are offering near-flagship experiences in a lot of respects.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2018
Source: CNet Archive.org version
In addition to the 6, the company unveiled the larger, 6-inch Nokia 7. It features a fingerprint reader and two rear cameras. For more information about the Nokia 6, check out CNET's analysis: "Nokia 6, your mission is to get the US to care about Nokia."
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/27/2018
Source: Unbox Archive.org version
The phone is also now a part of Google’s Android One program, which means it’s guaranteed updates to the latest version of Android for at least two years along with the requisite security updates that come with it. Nokia’s phones are the few devices available in the market that sport pure Android, which makes it easier for people to enjoy them just as Google intended.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2018
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nokia 6 (2018) has more power, fast charging and a bit more design pizzazz than its predecessor. It costs more too, but has the makings of a solid mid-range phone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
We liked the old Nokia 6 and we like the new Nokia 6 - it's a good size and solidly built. There are essential updates to this new 2018 version of the phone that should make the hardware sing a little better and make it stronger performer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2018
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
We really wanted to like the original Nokia 6, but when it arrived, it wasn't clear what it was trying to be: too expensive to be a true bargain, and lacked the hardware it needed to compete with similarly-priced rivals. At a time when Nokia hadn't yet revealed a proper flagship, we were left wondering if it was as good as things were going to get.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 84% display: 85% mobility: 84% workmanship: 84%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 82% features: 79% display: 89% mobility: 89%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2018
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; great built quality; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2018
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 85% performance: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Techstation.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 80% display: 65% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
Source: Techstation.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 75% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 58%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% display: 72% mobility: 80% workmanship: 72%
Source: Tutto App Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2018
Source: InstaNews IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice performance; decent cameras; long battery life; beautiful design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2018
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; nice display; good hardware; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/25/2018
Source: All About Phones NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice cameras. Negative: Uncomfortable fingerprint scanner; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; nice display; fast system. Negative: The location of the fingerprint sensor; combined slot; low battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2018
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; decent hardware. Negative: Inflexible fingerprint sensor; combined slot; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2018
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice cameras; large screen; stylish design; decent hardware. Negative: Combined slot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/04/2018
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good connectivity; decent display. Negative: Bulky; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2018
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; decent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/02/2018
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; metal case; nice display; decent cameras; good hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2018
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2018
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanhship; support both dual SIM and microSD card slot; long battery life; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Poor main camera; no LED notification; unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2018
Comment
Model: The Nokia 6 2018, also known as Nokia 6.1 is a solid mid-range phone. It comes fully equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and 3 GB of RAM. This means a user will spend less time waiting for apps to load and more time enjoying them with their friends. For design, Nokia has kept it basic, comfortable, and user-friendly. But there is beauty in simplicity and the no-nonsense design arguably gives off a stylish vibe that's nowhere to be found on other models of smartphones. Small details such as the paint accents around the frame and the camera glass enhanced the design of the smartphones. The anodized aluminum body is back. It is almost flush at the back, and perfectly flat around the sides. The tiny chamfers are painted in copper on the black model, iron on the white, and gold on the blue version. The Nokia 6 2018 spreads at 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm. As for weight, the Nokia 6 2018 weighs 172 g, just 3 g on top of the Nokia 6. The entire front of the Nokia 6 2018 is covered by a large piece of Gorilla Glass 3, 2.5D-finished as usual. The third edition might be a bit old, but it's the one that is usually preferred. This is because Gorilla Glass 3 has more resilient to scratches at the expense of being relatively more susceptible to shattering when dropped compared to Gorilla Glass 5.
For the operating system, the Nokia 6 2018 runs on Android One. It brings a Google-designed software experience to the new Nokia 6. A user can get everything they want with a streamlined, easy to use interface and a curated set of pre-installed apps. On top of that, a user also gets free, unlimited high-quality photo storage with Google Photos. There are also regular security updates and two years of OS upgrades means the new Nokia 6 with Android One will stay secure. It will always feature the latest Google innovations like being optimized for the Google Assistant. The Nokia 6 2018 is powered by a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and it comes with 3 GB of RAM. The phone packs 32 GB of internal storage that can be expanded by up to 128 GB via a microSD card. As far as cameras are concerned, the Nokia 6 2018 packs a 16-MP primary camera on the rear and an 8-MP front shooter for selfies. The Nokia 6 2018 is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery. It supports fast charging and the provided charger will fill up to 38 % of the depleted battery in half an hour. While not the fastest around, it is an improvement from the previous Nokia 6. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India. The 2018 Nokia 6 might not be as cheap as the mid-range phones from China but it surely stands out in terms of quality and reliability.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 508: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 630 SoC based on the Adreno 500 architecture. According to Qualcomm "up to 30% faster graphics rendering than previous designs".
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 630: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2.2 GHz, an Adreno 508 GPU, a LPDDR4-2666 memory controller and a X12 LTE (Cat 13/12, 300 / 150 MBit) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.50":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years.
In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.
76.31%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.