Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
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Nokia 7
#3194Category Breakdown
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Nokia 7
Performance
66.969.7
Camera
53.038.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.224.2
Build
76.476.6
Connectivity
56.770.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.143.1
Summary
- The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a slightly larger 5.8-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels compared to the 5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels display of the Nokia 7, both utilizing IPS LCD technology.
- In terms of performance, the 6.1 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 630 in the Nokia 7, although both models have similar RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both having a 16 MP rear camera, but the 6.1 Plus has a wider aperture of f/2.0, while the Nokia 7 has f/1.8, which may enhance low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nokia 7 at 3000 mAh versus 3060 mAh in the 6.1 Plus, and both support 18W charging.
- Both devices offer a premium build with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, but the Nokia 7 is slightly lighter.
- The software experience differs, with the 6.1 Plus running Android 8.1 and being part of the Android One program, while the Nokia 7 originally shipped with Android 7.1.1 and is upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Nokia 7
General
Release Date
2018, August 21
2017
Announced
2018, July 23
2017
Description
Versions: Nokia 6.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X6 (China)
For China
Display
Size
5.8"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 508
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3060 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.2 x 71 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
141.2 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.56 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
151 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Gloss Black, Matt White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass