Nokia 6.1
#3191
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
#2925Category Breakdown
Nokia 6.1
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Performance
65.366.9
Camera
38.153.0
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.225.2
Build
76.776.4
Connectivity
67.456.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.145.1
Summary
- The Nokia 6.1 features a solid build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front, weighing 172g, while the Nokia 6.1 Plus has a lighter design at 151g, with a glass back and similar Gorilla Glass front.
- The 6.1 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the 6.1 Plus offers a slightly larger 5.8-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 6.1 is powered by a Snapdragon 630 chipset, while the 6.1 Plus uses the Snapdragon 636, providing marginally improved performance.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the 6.1 Plus includes an additional 5 MP depth sensor, enhancing photography capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the 6.1 Plus at 3060mAh compared to 3000mAh in the 6.1, and both run on Android One, ensuring a similar software experience with updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6.1
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
General
Release Date
2018, May 06
2018, August 21
Announced
2018, January 05
2018, July 23
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia 6.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X6 (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 509
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB 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, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (5.86 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
147.2 x 71 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Iron, Blue/Gold
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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
USB Type-C 2.0, 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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass