Nokia 6.1
#3191
Nokia 7
#3194Category Breakdown
Nokia 6.1
Nokia 7
Performance
65.369.7
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
76.776.6
Connectivity
67.470.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.143.1
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
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, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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)
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Iron, Blue/Gold
Gloss Black, Matt White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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