Nokia 6.1
#3658
Nokia 7
#3327Category Breakdown
Nokia 6.1
Nokia 7
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.545.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.158.7
Summary
- The Nokia 6.1 features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.2-inch display of the Nokia 7, with both offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels but differing in pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, but the Nokia 7 offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera specifications are similar, though the Nokia 7 has a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance, while the Nokia 6.1 has a higher resolution selfie camera.
- Both devices have a 3000mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Nokia 6.1 is slightly heavier and larger, using aluminum for the back and frame, whereas the Nokia 7 employs a glass back with a lighter aluminum frame.
- Software-wise, the Nokia 6.1 runs Android 8.1 and is part of the Android One program, while the Nokia 7 originally launched with Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 9.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6.1
Nokia 7
General
Release Date
2018, May 06
2017
Announced
2018, January 05
2017
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 508
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (5.86 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
141.2 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.56 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Iron, Blue/Gold
Gloss Black, Matt White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / 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, 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes